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Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Concrete Pumping (BBCP) Stock

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Concrete Pumping (BBCP - Free Report) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving.

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. 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 Concrete Pumping, 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

For the current quarter, the company is expected to earn $0.01 per share, which is a change of +150% from the year-ago reported number.

Over the last 30 days, one estimate has moved higher for Concrete Pumping compared to no negative revisions. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 108.33%.

Current-Year Estimate Revisions

For the full year, the earnings estimate of $0.43 per share represents a change of +34.38% from the year-ago number.

The revisions trend for the current year also appears quite promising for Concrete Pumping, with two estimates moving higher over the past month compared to no negative revisions. The consensus estimate has also received a boost over this time frame, increasing 38.71%.

Favorable Zacks Rank

The promising estimate revisions have helped Concrete Pumping earn 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 Concrete Pumping have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 12.7% 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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