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Analysts highlight JBS, Primis Financial, and Arcos Dorados for upside
The coverage points to JBS record Q1 2026 net sales near $22 billion and about $222 million net income, while noting analysts see 37% upside potential for the stock.
Mega-cap technology stocks may be dominating headlines even during AI market turbulence, but MarketBeat Ratings says some analysts are focusing instead on smaller names they view as undervalued with improving earnings momentum. The outlet highlights three companies it says stand out for “reasonable valuations” and meaningful upside potential: JBS S.A., Primis Financial Corp., and Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
For JBS, the article attributes its appeal to continued strength in global protein demand, alongside the company’s diversified food and geographic exposure. MarketBeat Ratings also cites operational and financial momentum, including record Q1 2026 net sales of nearly $22 billion and net income of about $222 million.
The coverage also notes potential balance-sheet and cash flow considerations for JBS, stating that free cash flow was negative at $1.5 billion in Q1, while adding that the company is extending debt maturities and maintaining liquidity. MarketBeat Ratings says institutional investors have added exposure, with $4.2 billion invested in the stock over the last 12 months.
For valuation and analyst positioning, the article says JBS trades around 8.6 times earnings and carries a consensus 12-month price forecast of $18.75, with a current price of $13.38 and an upside figure described in the piece at 37%, supported by six Buy ratings versus two Holds. The article then turns to additional details on Primis Financial in the same roundup.