SSD

Simpson Manufacturing is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $2.56 per share, down 0.8% year-over-year, with revenues up slightly at $625.5 million. The company has a negative Earnings ESP of -0.85% combined with a Zacks Rank #2, making it unlikely to beat consensus estimates.

However, Simpson has a strong history of beating estimates over the last four quarters. In comparison, peer United Rentals is expected to show stronger growth with an 18.2% earnings increase and a positive Earnings ESP of +1.17%.

Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) closed at $175.12 with Wall Street analysts setting a mean price target of $219, indicating 25.1% upside potential. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, supported by positive earnings estimate revisions. However, the article cautions that price targets should not be the sole basis for investment decisions, as analysts often set overly optimistic targets due to business incentives.

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