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3 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Cohen & Steers (CNS) Now
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Cohen & Steers’ (CNS - Free Report) strong fundamentals and solid prospects make it an attractive investment option. The stock has been witnessing upward estimate revisions, reflecting analysts’ optimism on its earnings growth potential. Over the last 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2017 earnings has been revised 2.5% upward.
This Zacks #1 Ranked (Strong Buy) stock has gained 35.5% year to date, outperforming industry’s rally of 26%.
Cohen & Steers has a number of other aspects that make it a solid bet.
Revenue Strength: Cohen & Steers’ revenues saw a compound annual growth rate of 6.3% over the last five years (2012–2016). Further, the top line is expected to grow 11.08% in 2017, higher than the industry average of 7.28%.
Earnings Growth: The company witnessed earnings growth of 2.51% in the last three-five years. Theearnings momentum is likely to continue in the near term as reflected by the company’s projected earnings per share growth rate (F1/F0) of 11.08%.
Superior Return on Equity (ROE): Cohen & Steers’ ROE of 32.82% compared with the industry’s average of 12.92% highlights the company’s commendable position over peers.
Ameriprise has witnessed an upward earnings estimate revision of 6.9% for 2017 over the last 60 days. Its share price has risen 44.8%, year to date.
BlackRock has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2017 rise 1.5% over the last 60 days. Also, its share price has increased 24.8%, year to date.
Federated Investors has witnessed an upward earnings estimate revision of 3.9% for 2017 over the last 60 days. Further, its shares have jumped 10.2%, year to date.
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3 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Cohen & Steers (CNS) Now
Cohen & Steers’ (CNS - Free Report) strong fundamentals and solid prospects make it an attractive investment option. The stock has been witnessing upward estimate revisions, reflecting analysts’ optimism on its earnings growth potential. Over the last 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2017 earnings has been revised 2.5% upward.
This Zacks #1 Ranked (Strong Buy) stock has gained 35.5% year to date, outperforming industry’s rally of 26%.
Cohen & Steers has a number of other aspects that make it a solid bet.
Revenue Strength: Cohen & Steers’ revenues saw a compound annual growth rate of 6.3% over the last five years (2012–2016). Further, the top line is expected to grow 11.08% in 2017, higher than the industry average of 7.28%.
Earnings Growth: The company witnessed earnings growth of 2.51% in the last three-five years. Theearnings momentum is likely to continue in the near term as reflected by the company’s projected earnings per share growth rate (F1/F0) of 11.08%.
Superior Return on Equity (ROE): Cohen & Steers’ ROE of 32.82% compared with the industry’s average of 12.92% highlights the company’s commendable position over peers.
Other Stocks to Consider
Some other stocks worth considering in the same space are Ameriprise Financial Services (AMP - Free Report) , BlackRock (BLK - Free Report) and Federated Investors , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Ameriprise has witnessed an upward earnings estimate revision of 6.9% for 2017 over the last 60 days. Its share price has risen 44.8%, year to date.
BlackRock has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2017 rise 1.5% over the last 60 days. Also, its share price has increased 24.8%, year to date.
Federated Investors has witnessed an upward earnings estimate revision of 3.9% for 2017 over the last 60 days. Further, its shares have jumped 10.2%, year to date.
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While we share many recommendations and ideas with the public, certain moves are hidden from everyone but selected members of our portfolio services. Would you like to peek behind the curtain today and view them?
Starting now, for the next month, I invite you to follow all Zacks' private buys and sells in real time from value to momentum...from stocks under $10 to ETF to option movers...from insider trades to companies that are about to report positive earnings surprises (we've called them with 80%+ accuracy). You can even look inside portfolios so exclusive that they are normally closed to new investors.
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