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Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Good News for EOG Resources (EOG)
EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG - Free Report) explores for, develops, produces, and markets crude oil and natural gas that could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well.
These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on EOG’s earnings for the coming quarter and year. In fact, consensus estimates have moved sharply higher for both of these time frames over the past four weeks, suggesting that EOG Resources could be a solid choice for investors.
Current Quarter Estimates for EOG
In the past 30 days, two estimates have gone higher for EOG Resources while none have gone lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates increasing from 43 cents a share 30 days ago, to 48 cents today, a move of 16.2%.
Current Year Estimates for EOG
Meanwhile, EOG Resources current year figures are also looking quite promising, with two estimates moving higher in the past month, compared to none lower. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, increasing from 84 cents per share 30 days ago to 88 cents per share today, an increase of 4.8%.
EOG Resources, Inc. Price and Consensus
EOG Resources, Inc. Price and Consensus | EOG Resources, Inc. Quote
Bottom Line
The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 8.3% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are starting to take note of this impressive story. So, investors may want to consider this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock to profit in the near future. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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