Sabesp falls -8.5%

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Sabesp (SBS) Stock Analysis: SBS has shown a solid price increase of 12.1% over 12 weeks and 2.8% over the last four weeks, indicating a strong trend, and it is trading at 87% of its 52-week high-low range, suggesting potential for further gains.

Zacks Rank and Broker Recommendations: SBS holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and an average broker recommendation of #1, reflecting strong optimism from analysts regarding its near-term price performance.

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Company Overview: SABESP is a large-cap value stock in the Water Utilities industry, providing water and sewage services to over 375 municipalities in Sao Paulo, including urban cleaning and solid waste management.

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