Bear of the Day: Griffon Corporation (GFF)
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AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA Stocks Bear of the Day: Griffon Corporation (GFF) March 12, 2026 — 04:00 am EDT Written by Benjamin Rains for Zacks-> Griffon Corporation’s GFF earnings estimates extended their downward trend after the maker of everything from garage doors to residential and industrial ceiling fans offered disappointing guidance on February 5.GFF’s recent downward revisions earn the stock a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) as some of its business segments come under pressure against a tough-to-compete-against period of growth and other headwinds, such as a slowing housing market.Should Investors Stay Away From GFF Stock Right Now?Griffon is a diversified management and holding company that operates through two core reportable segments: Home and Building Products and Consumer and Professional Products.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchGFF’s Home and Building Products is focused on residential sectional garage doors, alongside commercial sectional doors, rolling steel doors, and grille products sold across various brands. Meanwhile, its Consumer and Professional Products portfolio features branded residential and industrial ceiling fans, wire and wood shelving, storage cabinets, long-handled tools, and landscaping products, and more.GFF’s business experienced large growth between 2020 and 2022 as the housing market boomed amid low interest rates and historic Covid-based housing market trends. Things have cooled off over the last few years for Griffon.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchGriffon’s earnings estimates slipped again after it offered downbeat guidance when it reported its Q1 fiscal 2026 results on February 5. Its recent string of negative revisions earn GFF a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).Some long-term investors might want to put Griffon on their watchlists. But it is likely best to look elsewhere right now for a stock to buy in March. Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor Stock This under-the-radar company specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. And it's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be. With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $971 billion by 2028.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free reportGriffon Corporation (GFF) : Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Tags StocksInvestingHow to Invest Zacks Zacks is the leading investment research firm focusing on stock research, analysis and recommendations. In 1978, our founder discovered the power of earnings estimate revisions to enable profitable investment decisions. Today, that discovery is still the heart of the Zacks Rank. A wealth of resources for individual investors is available at www.zacks.com. More articles by this source-> Stocks mentioned GFF More Related Articles This data feed is not available at this time. Data is currently not available • Sign up for the TradeTalks newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trading news, trends and education. Delivered Wednesdays.