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Can DocuSign (DOCU) Run Higher on Strong Earnings Estimate Revisions?

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DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU - Free Report) is a provider of e-signature solutions 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 DOCU’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 DocuSign could be a solid choice for investors.

Current Quarter Estimates for DOCU

In the past 30 days, four estimates have gone higher for DocuSign while none have gone lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates increasing from a loss of 3 cents a share 30 days ago, to earnings of 1 cent today, a significant increase.

Current Year Estimates for DOCU

Meanwhile, DocuSign’s current year figures are also looking quite promising, with six 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 a loss of 2 cents a share 30 days ago to earnings of 5 cents a share today, a significant increase.

DocuSign, Inc. Price and Consensus

DocuSign, Inc. Price and Consensus | DocuSign, Inc. Quote

Bottom Line

The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 9.2% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are starting to take note of this impressive story. So, investors may want to consider this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) 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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