Can Inspired Entertainment (INSE) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?

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Investors might want to bet on Inspired Entertainment (INSE - Free Report) , as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.

The upward trend in estimate revisions for this company reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is principally built on this insight.

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For Inspired Entertainment, there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising earnings estimates, which has helped push consensus estimates considerably higher for the next quarter and full year.

The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Current-Quarter Estimate Revisions

For the current quarter, the company is expected to earn $0.25 per share, which is a change of +600% from the year-ago reported number.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Inspired Entertainment has increased 9.68% over the last 30 days, as one estimate has gone higher compared to no negative revisions.

Current-Year Estimate Revisions

For the full year, the company is expected to earn $0.90 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +182.57%.

In terms of estimate revisions, the trend for the current year also appears quite encouraging for Inspired Entertainment. Over the past month, one estimate has moved higher compared to no negative revisions, helping the consensus estimate increase 5.61%.

Favorable Zacks Rank

Thanks to promising estimate revisions, Inspired Entertainment currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500.

Bottom Line

While strong estimate revisions for Inspired Entertainment have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 7.4% higher over the past four weeks, further upside may still be left in the stock. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.

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