Rent-A-Center (RCII) Jumps: Stock Up 5.8% - Tale of the Tape

Rent-A-Center, Inc. RCII was a big mover last session, as its shares rose nearly 6% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend for the company as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $25.77 to $28.53 in the past one-month timeframe.

The company has seen a mixed track record when it comes to estimate revision of two increases and two decreases over the last thirty days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has also shown volatility over the same timeframe. Yesterday's price action is encouraging though, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.

Rent-A-Center currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.

Better-ranked stocks in the financial sector include Apollo Residential Mortgage, Inc. AMTG, Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc. AFH and Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. AHL. All three sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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