Atkore Faces Headwinds While MYR Group and Woodward Shine as Cash Producers

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Atkore is flagged as a sell due to declining sales and shrinking free cash flow margins, while MYR Group and Woodward are highlighted for their strong cash generation and shareholder returns. Atkore's sales fell 7.8% annually over the last two years, and its free cash flow margin dropped by 9.2 percentage points over five years to 5%. In contrast, MYR Group expanded its free cash flow margin by 4.5 percentage points to 6% and boosted earnings per share through buybacks. Woodward posted a 9.7% free cash flow margin, with 13% annual revenue growth over five years and improved operating efficiency.

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Energy Transition & Power Demand± Mixed · 2 stocks
MYR Group Inc
MYRG
▲ PositiveCapitalrelevance

Strong cash generation, expanded free cash flow margin, and earnings per share boosted by buybacks.

Aerospace & Aviation▲ · 1 stocks
Woodward Inc
WWD
▲ PositiveCapitalrelevance

High free cash flow margin, strong revenue growth, and improved operating efficiency.