$6.44+0.16 (+2.55%)
Alta Equipment Group Inc.
Alta Equipment Group Inc. in the Industrials sector is trading at $6.44 with a market capitalization of $233M. Wall Street consensus targets $10.60 (5 analysts), implying a +64.6% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 27% below its 52-week high of $8.88, remaining 4.2% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 65/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $410.50M↓ | $509.10M↑ | $422.60M↓ | $481.20M↑ | $423.00M |
| Gross Profit | $109.30M↓ | $119.50M↑ | $117.80M↓ | $122.30M↑ | $115.00M |
| Operating Income | -$5.70M↓ | $5.20M↑ | $4.80M↓ | $12.40M↑ | $800,000 |
| Net Income | -$19.50M↓ | -$11.70M↑ | -$41.60M↓ | -$6.10M↑ | -$20.90M |
Alta Equipment Group Inc. owns and operates integrated equipment dealership platforms in the United States and Canada. It operates through three segments: Material Handling, Construction Equipment, and Master Distribution. The company sells, rents, a...
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