Why NetEase (NTES) Might Be Well Poised For A Surge
Zacks Investment Research | Oct 15, 2019 10:20PM ET
NetEase (NASDAQ:NTES) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving.
Analysts' growing optimism on the earnings prospects of this internet technology company is driving estimates higher, 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 -- is principally built on this insight.
The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance , with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008.
For NetEase, 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.
The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Current-Quarter Estimate Revisions
The earnings estimate of $2.38 per share for the current quarter represents a change of -6.67% from the number reported a year ago.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NetEase has increased 23.92% over the last 30 days, as one estimate has gone higher while one has gone lower.
Current-Year Estimate Revisions
For the full year, the company is expected to earn $11.12 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +14.64%.
In terms of estimate revisions, the trend for the current year also appears quite encouraging for NetEase. Over the past month, three estimates have moved higher compared to no negative revisions, helping the consensus estimate increase 8.24%.
Favorable Zacks Rank
Thanks to promising estimate revisions, NetEase currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong 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.
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Bottom Line
NetEase shares have added 6% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are betting on its impressive estimate revisions. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away to benefit from its earnings growth prospects.
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