TOTAL S.A. is likely to beat earnings estimates when it reports second-quarter 2019 results on Jul 25, before the opening bell. This integrated oil and gas company recorded a negative earnings surprise of 6.42% in the last reported quarter.
Why a Likely Positive Surprise?
Our proven model shows that TOTAL has the right combination of two key ingredients to deliver a positive surprise in the to-be-reported quarter. A stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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Earnings ESP: The company has an Earnings ESP of +0.38%.
Zacks Rank: TOTAL currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. The combination of a Zacks Rank #3 and +0.38% ESP makes us quite confident of an earnings beat in the quarter to be reported.
We caution against Sell-rated stocks (#4 or 5) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is witnessing negative estimate revisions.
Factors at Play
TOTAL continues to expand LNG operation through acquisitions and the startup of projects, which are likely to boost the company’s production capacity. TOTAL has been benefiting from its share buyback policy and cost-saving initiatives, which remain positives for the quarter to be reported. During the second quarter, TOTAL started production from the Culzean field, situated offshore U.K.
It also expanded renewable operation by starting its second power plant in Japan. The company wants to build a profitable low-carbon electricity business and is investing in the range of $1.5-$2 billion per year in that regard.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter earnings is $1.31 per share, which is in line with the year-ago reported figure.
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In addition to TOTAL, investors can consider the following players from the same sector that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in the to-be-reported quarter.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD - Free Report) is expected to release second-quarter 2019 numbers on Jul 31. It has an Earnings ESP of +5.29% and carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE - Free Report) is expected to release second-quarter 2019 numbers on Jul 25. It has an Earnings ESP of +13.91% and carries a Zacks Rank #3.
Royal Dutch Shell PLC is expected to release second-quarter 2019 numbers on Aug 1. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.55% and carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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TOTAL S.A. is likely to beat earnings estimates when it reports second-quarter 2019 results on Jul 25, before the opening bell. This integrated oil and gas company recorded a negative earnings surprise of 6.42% in the last reported quarter.
Why a Likely Positive Surprise?
Our proven model shows that TOTAL has the right combination of two key ingredients to deliver a positive surprise in the to-be-reported quarter. A stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Earnings ESP: The company has an Earnings ESP of +0.38%.
Zacks Rank: TOTAL currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. The combination of a Zacks Rank #3 and +0.38% ESP makes us quite confident of an earnings beat in the quarter to be reported.
We caution against Sell-rated stocks (#4 or 5) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is witnessing negative estimate revisions.
Factors at Play
TOTAL continues to expand LNG operation through acquisitions and the startup of projects, which are likely to boost the company’s production capacity. TOTAL has been benefiting from its share buyback policy and cost-saving initiatives, which remain positives for the quarter to be reported. During the second quarter, TOTAL started production from the Culzean field, situated offshore U.K.
It also expanded renewable operation by starting its second power plant in Japan. The company wants to build a profitable low-carbon electricity business and is investing in the range of $1.5-$2 billion per year in that regard.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter earnings is $1.31 per share, which is in line with the year-ago reported figure.
Other Stocks to Consider
In addition to TOTAL, investors can consider the following players from the same sector that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in the to-be-reported quarter.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD - Free Report) is expected to release second-quarter 2019 numbers on Jul 31. It has an Earnings ESP of +5.29% and carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE - Free Report) is expected to release second-quarter 2019 numbers on Jul 25. It has an Earnings ESP of +13.91% and carries a Zacks Rank #3.
Royal Dutch Shell PLC is expected to release second-quarter 2019 numbers on Aug 1. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.55% and carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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From thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.
It’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.
This company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.
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