EverQuote (EVER) could be a solid choice for investors given the company's remarkably improving earnings outlook. While the stock has been a strong performer lately, this trend might continue since analysts are still raising their earnings estimates for the company.
The upward trend in estimate revisions for this company reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- has this insight at its core.
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For EverQuote, strong agreement among the covering analysts in revising earnings estimates upward has resulted in meaningful improvement in consensus estimates for the next quarter and full year.
Current-Quarter Estimate Revisions
The earnings estimate of $0.18 per share for the current quarter represents a change of +194.74% from the number reported a year ago.
Over the last 30 days, four estimates have moved higher for EverQuote while one has gone lower. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 17.78%.
Current-Year Estimate Revisions
For the full year, the company is expected to earn $0.73 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +147.4%.
In terms of estimate revisions, the trend for the current year also appears quite encouraging for EverQuote. Over the past month, six estimates have moved higher compared to no negative revisions, helping the consensus estimate increase 26.45%.
Favorable Zacks Rank
The promising estimate revisions have helped EverQuote earn a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500.
Bottom Line
Investors have been betting on EverQuote because of its solid estimate revisions, as evident from the stock's 8.3% gain over the past four weeks. As its earnings growth prospects might push the stock higher, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.
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