Raymond James Issues Pessimistic Outlook for ATS Earnings

ATS Co. (NYSE:ATS - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Raymond James reduced their Q4 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of ATS in a research note issued on Wednesday, February 5th. Raymond James analyst M. Glen now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $0.27 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.30. The consensus estimate for ATS's current full-year earnings is $1.06 per share. Raymond James also issued estimates for ATS's Q1 2026 earnings at $0.31 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.35 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.35 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.39 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.43 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.43 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.43 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $1.79 EPS.

ATS Stock Up 1.3 %

ATS traded up $0.37 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $29.62. 77,058 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 133,733. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.92 and a quick ratio of 1.71. The company has a market cap of $2.90 billion, a PE ratio of 44.88 and a beta of 1.13. ATS has a one year low of $24.82 and a one year high of $39.59. The stock's fifty day simple moving average is $29.13 and its 200-day simple moving average is $28.94.

ATS (NYSE:ATS - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 5th. The company reported $0.23 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.23. ATS had a net margin of 3.27% and a return on equity of 9.95%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ATS

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of ATS. Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. boosted its stake in shares of ATS by 7.9% during the 4th quarter. Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. now owns 6,527 shares of the company's stock worth $199,000 after acquiring an additional 478 shares in the last quarter. Mariner LLC lifted its holdings in ATS by 8.0% in the 4th quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 9,328 shares of the company's stock worth $284,000 after purchasing an additional 689 shares during the last quarter. Aviso Financial Inc. lifted its holdings in ATS by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. Aviso Financial Inc. now owns 45,681 shares of the company's stock worth $1,393,000 after purchasing an additional 826 shares during the last quarter. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. boosted its position in ATS by 94.3% during the fourth quarter. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. now owns 1,772 shares of the company's stock worth $54,000 after purchasing an additional 860 shares during the period. Finally, Swiss National Bank grew its holdings in ATS by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 164,500 shares of the company's stock valued at $5,015,000 after purchasing an additional 900 shares during the last quarter. 75.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

ATS Company Profile

ATS Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides automation solutions worldwide. The company is also involved in planning, designing, building, commissioning, and servicing automated manufacturing and assembly systems, including automation products and test solutions. In addition, it offers pre-automation services comprising discovery and analysis, concept development, simulation, and total cost of ownership modelling; post automation services, including training, process optimization, preventative maintenance, emergency and on-call support, spare parts, retooling, retrofits, and equipment relocation; and contract manufacturing services, as well as after sales and services.