Quest Resource reports Q2 adjusted EPS (4c), consensus 2c
Q2 Revenue Performance: The company reported Q2 revenue of $59.54 million, falling short of the consensus estimate of $72.56 million due to various operational challenges and client attrition.
Strategic Actions Taken: In response to these issues, the company has implemented management changes, cost reductions, divested an underperforming business line, and initiated a series of initiatives aimed at improving both short-term and long-term performance.
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Earnings Report Expectations: Quest Resource is set to report earnings, with analysts expecting a revenue decline of 17.8% year-on-year to $59.83 million and an adjusted loss of -$0.01 per share.
Recent Performance: The company missed revenue expectations by 17.9% last quarter, and has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates twice since going public, indicating ongoing challenges.
Peer Comparisons: Competitors in the waste management sector, such as Montrose and Waste Connections, have reported positive revenue growth, contrasting with Quest Resource's struggles.
Investor Sentiment: Despite recent performance issues, Quest Resource's stock has risen 10.5% over the past month, with an average analyst price target of $3.08 compared to its current price of $1.47.

Quarterly Performance: PureCycle Technologies reported a quarterly loss of $0.44 per share, significantly worse than the expected loss of $0.25, marking a 76% earnings surprise. Revenue for the quarter was $2.43 million, missing estimates by over 50%.
Stock Outlook: The company's stock has underperformed compared to the S&P 500, gaining only 0.7% since the start of the year. Current consensus estimates predict a loss of $0.20 per share for the next quarter.
Earnings Estimate Revisions: The trend for earnings estimate revisions for PureCycle Technologies is mixed, resulting in a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market.
Industry Context: The Waste Removal Services industry, where PureCycle operates, ranks in the top 33% of Zacks industries, suggesting that industry performance could significantly influence the stock's future.
Earnings Report Expectations: Quest Resource is set to report earnings, with analysts expecting flat revenue of $72.56 million and adjusted earnings of $0.02 per share, following a previous quarter where they missed revenue expectations by 5%.
Market Context: While Quest Resource's stock has risen 8.7% recently, peers in the waste management sector like Montrose and Waste Connections have shown strong growth, indicating a mixed outlook for the industry ahead of Quest's earnings announcement.

Sale of Non-Core Business: Quest Resource Holding Corporation has sold its tenant-direct portion of the RWS commercial property management business to Lincoln Waste Solutions for approximately $5 million, allowing the company to focus on its core portfolio and improve financial performance.
Strategic Focus on Growth: The sale is part of Quest's strategy to enhance profitability and operational efficiency while providing cash to pay down debt, as emphasized by the company's leadership during recent earnings discussions.
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Market Commentary: The views expressed in the article reflect the author's opinions and do not necessarily represent those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Analyst Rating and Price Target: Northland Securities analyst Owen Rickert has maintained a Buy rating on Quest Resource (QRHC) with a revised price target of $6.50, down from $11.50, while the stock closed at $3.85.
Insider Activity and Market Sentiment: Positive corporate insider sentiment is noted, with an increase in insider purchases, including a recent buy by Director Glenn Culpepper, indicating confidence in the company's future despite its current low trading price.









