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Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Owl Rock Capital Corporation (ORCC): Time to Buy?

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Owl Rock Capital Corporation appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company.

The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this company, 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 -- has this insight at its core.

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 Owl Rock Capital Corporation, 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.

Current-Quarter Estimate Revisions

The earnings estimate of $0.39 per share for the current quarter represents a change of +11.43% from the number reported a year ago.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Owl Rock Capital Corporation has increased 8.14% over the last 30 days, as three estimates have gone higher compared to no negative revisions.

Current-Year Estimate Revisions

For the full year, the earnings estimate of $1.40 per share represents a change of +12% from the year-ago number.

In terms of estimate revisions, the trend for the current year also appears quite encouraging for Owl Rock Capital Corporation. Over the past month, five estimates have moved higher compared to no negative revisions, helping the consensus estimate increase 5.15%.

Favorable Zacks Rank

The promising estimate revisions have helped Owl Rock Capital Corporation earn a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong 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

Owl Rock Capital Corporation shares have added 19.7% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are betting on its impressive estimate revisions. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away to benefit from its earnings growth prospects.

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