Fox Factory Holding (FOXF) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?

Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.

Even though momentum is a popular stock characteristic, it can be tough to define. Debate surrounding which are the best and worst metrics to focus on is lengthy, but the Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.

Below, we take a look at Fox Factory Holding (FOXF), which currently has a Momentum Style Score of B. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Fox Factory Holding currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.

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Set to Beat the Market?

In order to see if FOXF is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this vehicle suspension maker holds up.

A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It's also helpful to compare a security to its industry; this can show investors the best companies in a particular area.

For FOXF, shares are up 3.54% over the past week while the Zacks Automotive - Domestic industry is up 1.52% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 12.16% compares favorably with the industry's 4.08% performance as well.

While any stock can see a spike in price, it takes a real winner to consistently outperform the market. Shares of Fox Factory Holding have increased 29.45% over the past quarter, and have gained 119% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 10.57% and 9.22%, respectively.

Investors should also pay attention to FOXF's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. FOXF is currently averaging 209,940 shares for the last 20 days.

Earnings Outlook

The Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock's price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with FOXF.

Over the past two months, 5 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost FOXF's consensus estimate, increasing from $2.45 to $2.52 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 2 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom Line

Given these factors, it shouldn't be surprising that FOXF is a #2 (Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of B. If you're looking for a fresh pick that's set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep Fox Factory Holding on your short list.

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