Cloud Peak Energy Inc. is a coal producing company 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 CLD’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 Cloud Peak Energy could be a solid choice for investors.
Current Quarter Estimates for CLD
In the past 30 days, 1 estimate have gone higher for Cloud Peak Energy while none have gone lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with loss estimates narrowing from 22 cents a share 30 days ago, to 2 cents today, a move of 90.9%.
Current Year Estimates for CLD
Meanwhile, Cloud Peak Energy’s current year figures are also looking quite promising, with 2 estimates moving higher in the past month, compared to none lower. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, narrowing from a loss of 14 cents per share 30 days ago to a loss of 5 cents per share today, an increase of 64.3%.
Bottom Line
The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 28.2% 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 #1 (Buy) stock to profit in the near future. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Increased Earnings Estimates Seen for Cloud Peak Energy (CLD): Can It Move Higher?
Cloud Peak Energy Inc. is a coal producing company 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 CLD’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 Cloud Peak Energy could be a solid choice for investors.
Current Quarter Estimates for CLD
In the past 30 days, 1 estimate have gone higher for Cloud Peak Energy while none have gone lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with loss estimates narrowing from 22 cents a share 30 days ago, to 2 cents today, a move of 90.9%.
Current Year Estimates for CLD
Meanwhile, Cloud Peak Energy’s current year figures are also looking quite promising, with 2 estimates moving higher in the past month, compared to none lower. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, narrowing from a loss of 14 cents per share 30 days ago to a loss of 5 cents per share today, an increase of 64.3%.
CLOUD PEAK EGY Price and Consensus
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Bottom Line
The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 28.2% 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 #1 (Buy) stock to profit in the near future. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Beyond this Tale of the Tape, would you like to see Zacks' best recommendations that are not available to the public? Our Executive VP, Steve Reitmeister, knows when key trades are about to be triggered and which of our experts has the hottest hand. Click to see them now>>