Why NETGEAR, Inc. (NTGR) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

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NETGEAR, Inc. (NTGR)

Incorporated in January 1996 and headquartered in San Jose, CA, NETGEAR, Inc. is a global telecommunications firm that offers innovative networking and Internet connected products for seamless networking, broadband access and network connectivity. The company’s products are built on variety of proven technologies such as wireless (Wi-Fi and Long-Term Evolution or LTE), Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. These products are available in multiple configurations to address the evolving needs of customers in each geographic region where it operates. Leveraging its technological expertise, high volume manufacturing and engineering infrastructure, NETGEAR designs its products and services to meet the specific needs of consumer, business and service provider markets. The company customizes various elements of the software interface and product design, including component specification, physical characteristics such as casing, design and coloration to meet the individual needs of its clients.

NTGR sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), holds a Momentum Style Score of B, and has a VGM Score of B. The stock is up 0.8% and up 4.7% over the past one-week and four-week period, respectively, and NETGEAR, Inc. has lost 21.5% in the last one-year period as well. Additionally, an average of 228,874.75 shares were traded over the last 20 trading sessions.

Momentum investors also pay close attention to a company's earnings. For NTGR, one analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.07 to $0.14 per share for 2023. NTGR boasts an average earnings surprise of 39%.

Investors should take the time to consider NTGR for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Ranks, notable earnings metrics, and impressive Momentum and VGM Style Scores.

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