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Why Mondelez International (MDLZ) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

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Looking for a stock that might be in a good position to beat earnings at its next report? Consider Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ - Free Report) , a firm in the Food - Miscellaneous industry, which could be a great candidate for another beat.

This company has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. In fact, in these reports, MDLZ has beaten estimates by at least 10% in both cases, suggesting it has a nice short-term history of crushing expectations.

Earnings in Focus

Two quarters ago, MDLZ expected to post earnings of 40 cents per share, while it actually produced earnings of 44 cents per share, a beat of 10%. Meanwhile, for the most recent quarter, the company looked to deliver earnings of 43 cents per share, when it actually produced earnings of 52 cents per share instead, representing a 20.9% positive surprise.

MONDELEZ INTL Price and EPS Surprise

Thanks in part to this history, recent estimates have been moving higher for Mondelez International. In fact, the Earnings ESPfor MDLZ is positive, which is a great sign of a coming beat.

After all, the Zacks Earnings ESP compares the most accurate estimate to the broad consensus, looking to find stocks that have seen big revisions as of late, suggesting that analysts have recently become more bullish on the company’s earnings prospects. This is the case for MDLZ as the firm currently has a Zacks Earnings ESP of 4.06%, so another beat could be around the corner.

This is particularly true when you consider that MDLZ has a great Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) which can be a harbinger of outperformance and a signal for a strong earnings profile. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

When you add this solid Zacks Rank to a positive Earnings ESP, a positive earnings surprise happens nearly 70%of the time, so it seems pretty likely that MDLZ could see another beat at its next report, especially if recent trends are any guide.

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