Three Stocks Facing Challenges: A Deep Dive into Recent Forecast Changes

Today, we spotlight three stocks recently added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List:

Albany International (AIN) – Poor Earnings Revision

Albany International AIN is known for its advanced textiles and materials processing. Over the past two months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has seen a decrease of 12.5%.

Baidu (BIDU) – Downward Trend Continues

Baidu BIDU, a major player in Chinese-language internet searching, has been affected as well. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its earnings for the current year dropped nearly 7.2% in the last 60 days.

AB SKF (SKFRY) – Struggles in Manufacturing

AB SKF SKFRY specializes in manufacturing ball and roller bearings, along with seals and lubricants. This company’s earnings estimate also declined, with a 5.2% downward revision in the same time frame.

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