DCP Midstream Partners LP is a company that belongs to the Oil & Gas-Production/Pipeline space that could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well.

These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on DPM’s earnings for the coming quarter and year. In fact, consensus estimates have moved sharply higher for both of these time frames over the past four weeks, suggesting that DCP Midstream Partners could be a solid choice for investors.

Current Quarter Estimates for DPM

In the past 30 days, 2 estimates have gone higher for DCP Midstream Partners, with no downward movement in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates increasing from 35 cents a share 30 days ago, to 43 cents today, a move of 22.9%.

Current Year Estimates for DPM

Meanwhile, DCP Midstream Partners’s current year figures are also looking quite promising, with 1 estimate moving higher in the past month, compared to no downward movement. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, increasing from $1.93 per share 30 days ago to $2.18 per share today, an increase of 12.9%.

Bottom Line

The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 10.7% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are starting to take note of this impressive story. So investors may definitely want to consider this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock to profit in the near future.

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