Fresh Strong Sell Stocks for December 19
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Stocks Added to Zacks Rank #5: ARMOUR Residential REIT, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, and Boise Cascade Company have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List due to downward revisions in their earnings estimates over the last 60 days.
Earnings Estimate Revisions: ARM's earnings estimate was revised down by 1.6%, ADM's by 8.9%, and BCC's by 7.7% for the current year.
Top Stock Recommendations: Zacks Investment Research has revealed their Top 5 stock recommendations with potential for significant returns, highlighting one stock that could outperform previous successful picks.
Access to Stock Analysis Reports: Free stock analysis reports for Archer Daniels Midland Company, ARMOUR Residential REIT, and Boise Cascade are available for download.
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Analyst Views on BCC
Wall Street analysts forecast BCC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BCC is 92.00 USD with a low forecast of 81.00 USD and a high forecast of 100.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
5 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
1 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 80.850
Low
81.00
Averages
92.00
High
100.00
Current: 80.850
Low
81.00
Averages
92.00
High
100.00
About BCC
Boise Cascade Company is a producer of engineered wood products (EWP) and plywood in North America and a wholesale distributor of building products in the United States. Its segments include Wood Products and Building Materials Distribution. The Wood Products segment manufactures laminated veneer lumber (LVL), I-joists, and laminated beams. In addition, it manufactures structural, appearance, and industrial plywood panels, and ponderosa pine lumber. The Building Materials Distribution segment operates a network of distribution facilities that sell a broad line of building materials, including oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, and lumber, and general line items, such as siding, composite decking, doors and millwork, metal products, roofing, and insulation. Its products are used in the construction of new residential housing, including single-family, multi-family, and manufactured homes, the construction of light industrial and commercial buildings, and industrial applications.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Boise Cascade Appoints Two Executives, Effective January 19, 2026
- Executive Promotions: Boise Cascade announces the appointment of Dennis Fringuelli as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Building Materials Distribution division and Jeff Dracup as Vice President for Engineered Wood Products, both effective January 19, 2026, highlighting the company's commitment to internal talent development.
- Career Progression: Dennis entered the building materials industry in 1994 and joined Boise Cascade in 1999, serving in various key roles before his promotion from Director of BMD Sales and Marketing, showcasing his growth and contributions within the company.
- Leadership Recognition: Jeff has held multiple sales and marketing positions since joining the company in 2004, culminating in his role as Sales Manager for the EWP division, reflecting the company's trust in his ability to drive sales growth.
- Strategic Focus: CEO Nate Jorgensen emphasized that these promotions result from a thoughtful succession planning process, indicating Boise Cascade's strategic emphasis on leadership development and long-term success.
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Low-Cap Industrial Stocks Face Weak EPS Revisions
- EPS Revision Analysis: As the earnings season approaches, several mid to low-cap industrial stocks have received an 'F' grade for earnings momentum, indicating significant downward pressure on analyst expectations for future earnings.
- Affected Companies: Companies such as Alight (ALIT), Alaska Air Group (ALK), and Apogee Enterprises (APOG) have all received an 'F' grade, highlighting severe challenges to their earnings outlook.
- Market Reaction Expectations: These companies may face cautious investor sentiment due to factors like heavy debt and high customer churn rates, which could negatively impact their stock performance.
- Industry Outlook: Despite the current poor EPS revision grades, the market remains optimistic about the industrial sector's prospects for 2026, potentially providing support for future investment opportunities.
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