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Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Emerson Electric (EMR): Time to Buy?

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Investors might want to bet on Emerson Electric (EMR - 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 maker of process controls systems, valves and analytical instruments 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. This insight is at the core of our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank.

The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008.

For Emerson Electric, 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

The company is expected to earn $0.89 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of 0%.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Emerson Electric has increased 6.59% over the last 30 days, as four estimates have gone higher while one has gone lower.

Current-Year Estimate Revisions

The company is expected to earn $3.71 per share for the full year, which represents a change of +7.23% from the prior-year number.

In terms of estimate revisions, the trend for the current year also appears quite encouraging for Emerson Electric. Over the past month, eight estimates have moved higher compared to no negative revisions, helping the consensus estimate increase 7.38%.

Favorable Zacks Rank

Thanks to promising estimate revisions, Emerson Electric 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 Emerson Electric have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 11.9% 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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