Back to top

Image: Bigstock

CAI International (CAI) Run Higher on Strong Earnings Estimate Revisions?

Read MoreHide Full Article

CAI International, Inc. is a transportation finance and logistics 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 CAI’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 CAI International could be a solid choice for investors.

Current Quarter Estimates for CAI

In the past 30 days, three estimates have gone higher for CAI International while none have gone lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates increasing from 29 cents a share 30 days ago, to 40 cents today, a move of 37.9%.

Current Year Estimates for CAI

Meanwhile, CAI International’s current year figures are also looking quite promising, with two estimates moving higher in the past month, compared to none lower. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, increasing from $1.19 per share 30 days ago to $1.59 per share today, an increase of 33.6%.

CAI International, Inc. Price and Consensus

Bottom Line

The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 32.5% 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 (Strong Buy) stock to profit in the near future. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Best & Worst of Zacks

Today you are invited to download the full, up-to-the-minute list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 "Strong Buys" free of charge. From 1988 through 2015 this list has averaged a stellar gain of +25% per year. Plus, you may download 220 Zacks Rank #5 "Strong Sells." Even though this list holds many stocks that seem to be solid, it has historically performed 6X worse than the market. See these critical buys and sells free >>

Published in