On Deck Capital recently beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate and it has seen estimates move higher ever since the beat. That has pushed it to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and we take a look at how it got that way in this Bull of the Day article.
Description
On Deck Capital, Inc. operates an online platform for small business lending in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It offers term loans and lines of credit. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Most Recent Earnings Report
Back on November 6, ONDK posted a positive earnings surprise of 54% when the company reported earnings of $0.17 when $0.11 was expected.
This was the fourth consecutive beat of the Zacks Consensus Estimate but the 54% level was well below the recent average. The previous three reports were all 100% or more!
Estimates Jump
Following the recent report, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter jumped from $0.11 to $0.16. That is a huge move.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for next quarter increased by a penny and the full year number for 2018 increased from $0.44 to $0.53.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for next year also moved higher. 90 days ago the number was $0.46, but now it sits at $0.53 and looks to go higher.
Positive changes in the Zacks Consensus Estimate are the primary contributing factors for the Zacks Rank to move higher.
Valuation
Right now I see 14x forward multiple on ONDK. When compared to 23% top line growth, you see a big difference. A 2x book multiple is pretty low and the 1.5xsales also is at an attractive level.
Over the last three quarters, margins have been improving. Operating margin jumped from 0.78% in March to 3.18% in June and the September quarter shows a 6.84% number.
More revenue and higher margins mean that EPS will be growing. Keep this up and the multiple will increase as well.
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Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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Bull of the Day: On Deck Capital (ONDK)
On Deck Capital recently beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate and it has seen estimates move higher ever since the beat. That has pushed it to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and we take a look at how it got that way in this Bull of the Day article.
Description
On Deck Capital, Inc. operates an online platform for small business lending in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It offers term loans and lines of credit. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Most Recent Earnings Report
Back on November 6, ONDK posted a positive earnings surprise of 54% when the company reported earnings of $0.17 when $0.11 was expected.
This was the fourth consecutive beat of the Zacks Consensus Estimate but the 54% level was well below the recent average. The previous three reports were all 100% or more!
Estimates Jump
Following the recent report, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter jumped from $0.11 to $0.16. That is a huge move.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for next quarter increased by a penny and the full year number for 2018 increased from $0.44 to $0.53.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for next year also moved higher. 90 days ago the number was $0.46, but now it sits at $0.53 and looks to go higher.
Positive changes in the Zacks Consensus Estimate are the primary contributing factors for the Zacks Rank to move higher.
Valuation
Right now I see 14x forward multiple on ONDK. When compared to 23% top line growth, you see a big difference. A 2x book multiple is pretty low and the 1.5xsales also is at an attractive level.
Over the last three quarters, margins have been improving. Operating margin jumped from 0.78% in March to 3.18% in June and the September quarter shows a 6.84% number.
More revenue and higher margins mean that EPS will be growing. Keep this up and the multiple will increase as well.
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On Deck Capital, Inc. Price and Consensus
On Deck Capital, Inc. Price and Consensus | On Deck Capital, Inc. Quote
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All
Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
See Zacks' 3 Best Stocks to Play This Trend >>