Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Good News for Ramaco Resources (METC)

METC

Ramaco Resources, Inc. (METC - Free Report) is a pure play metallurgical coal 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 METC’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 Ramaco Resources could be a solid choice for investors.

Current Quarter Estimates for METC

In the past 30 days, two estimates have gone higher for Ramaco Resources while none have gone lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates increasing from 27 cents a share 30 days ago, to 36 cents today, a move of 33.3%.

Current Year Estimates for METC

Meanwhile, Ramaco Resources’ 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 88 cents per share 30 days ago to $1.19 per share today, an increase of 35.2%.

Bottom Line

The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 35.4% 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 #2 (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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