Yahoo Finance Investing in Sonos (NASDAQ:SONO) three years ago would have delivered you a 71% gain
It hasn't been the best quarter for Sonos, Inc. (NASDAQ:SONO) shareholders, since the share price has fallen 29% in that time. But don't let that distract from the very nice return generated over three years. In fact, the company's share price bested the return of its market index in that time, posting a gain of 71%.
So let's assess the underlying fundamentals over the last 3 years and see if they've moved in lock-step with shareholder returns.
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To paraphrase Benjamin Graham: Over the short term the market is a voting machine, but over the long term it's a weighing machine. By comparing earnings per share (EPS) and share price changes over time, we can get a feel for how investor attitudes to a company have morphed over time.
Sonos was able to grow its EPS at 111% per year over three years, sending the share price higher. This EPS growth is higher than the 20% average annual increase in the share price. So one could reasonably conclude that the market has cooled on the stock.
You can see how EPS has changed over time in the image below (click on the chart to see the exact values).
We know that Sonos has improved its bottom line over the last three years, but what does the future have in store? Take a more thorough look at Sonos' financial health with this free report on its balance sheet.
A Different Perspective
The last twelve months weren't great for Sonos shares, which performed worse than the market, costing holders 45%. Meanwhile, the broader market slid about 18%, likely weighing on the stock. Fortunately the longer term story is brighter, with total returns averaging about 20% per year over three years. Sometimes when a good quality long term winner has a weak period, it's turns out to be an opportunity, but you really need to be sure that the quality is there. While it is well worth considering the different impacts that market conditions can have on the share price, there are other factors that are even more important. Take risks, for example - Sonos has 1 warning sign we think you should be aware of.
Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of companies we expect will grow earnings.
Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on US exchanges.
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