Long Position on TREX @ $88.00 on 10/4/2019 (Momentum)

upward trading channel, $TREXTrex Company, Inc. (TREX) manufactures and distributes wood/plastic composite products, and related accessories primarily for the residential and commercial decking, and railing applications in the United States.

It offers Trex Transcend, Trex Enhance, and Trex Select protective shells for protection against fading, staining, mold, and scratching; and Trex Hideaway, a hidden fastening system for grooved boards.

The company also provides railing products, such as Trex Transcend Railing for use with Trex decking products and other decking materials; Trex Select Railing for simple clean finished look; and Trex Signature aluminum railing for contemporary look. In addition, it offers Trex Seclusions fencing product, which includes structural posts, bottom and top rails, pickets, and decorative post caps; steel deck framing systems under the Trex Elevations name; Trex DeckLighting, a line of energy-efficient LED dimmable deck lighting for use on posts, floors, and steps; and Trex LandscapeLighting products.

Further, the company acts as a licensor in various licensing agreements with third parties to manufacture and sell products under Trex name, including Trex Outdoor Furniture; Trex RainEscape, an above joist deck drainage system; Trex CustomCurve that allows contractors to heat and bend Trex products; Trex Pergola, a cellular PVC product; Trex Latticeworks outdoor lattice boards; Trex Cornhole boards; Diablo Trex Blade, a saw blade for wood-plastic composite decking; Trex SpiralStairs and structural steel posts; and Trex Outdoor Kitchens, Cabinetry, and Storage.

Additionally, it offers architectural and aluminum railing systems, custom railing options, and portable stage platforms. The company sells its products through wholesale distributors, retail lumber dealers, and Home Depot and Lowe's stores, as well as through its direct sales staff, independent sales representatives, and bidding on projects. 

Shares are heading higher in an upward "trading channel" following the company's latest quarterly report.  On July 29th, Trex  reported 2nd Quarter June 2019 earnings of $0.64 per share on revenue of $206.5 million. The consensus earnings estimate was $0.64 per share on revenue of $202.0 million. 

The company said it expects third quarter revenue of $205.0 million to $210.0 million. The current consensus revenue estimate is $190.2 million for the quarter ending September 30, 2019.

 

Entry Point: $88.00

Stop Loss: $83.60

Trading Range: $50.88 to $93.34

Target Price: $96.80

Updates

12/24/2019 10:04:44 AM

TREX closed at $90

Position closed on 12/24/2019 at price of $90.00 with a 2.27% gain in 81 days.

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