Why Nextpower (NXT) Outpaced the Stock Market Today

Nextpower (NXT) closed at $82.76, up 2.84% daily and outperforming the S&P 500's 1.49% gain. However, the stock declined 6.63% over the past month. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.11 (down 6.72% YoY) with quarterly revenue of $1.08 billion (up 19.17% YoY). NXT holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 17.24, trading at a premium to its industry average of 11.02. The Solar industry ranks in the bottom 5% of all industries.