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Aveanna (AVAH) Q3 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates

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Analysts on Wall Street project that Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH - Free Report) will announce quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share in its forthcoming report, representing an increase of 33.3% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $683.17 million, increasing 9.8% from the same quarter last year.

Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.

Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.

With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some Aveanna metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenue- PDS' will reach $548.10 million. The estimate indicates a change of +6.5% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts expect 'Revenue- MS' to come in at $48.46 million. The estimate points to a change of +7.5% from the year-ago quarter.

The consensus estimate for 'Revenue- HHH' stands at $69.43 million. The estimate indicates a change of +11.2% from the prior-year quarter.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Hours - PDS' will reach 12511 hours. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 11822 hours in the same quarter of the previous year.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Revenue rate - MS' should arrive at $509.80 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $495.43 in the same quarter of the previous year.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Unique patients served (UPS) - MS' will likely reach 95 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 91 .

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenue rate - PDS' should come in at $43.81 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $43.51 .

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Gross Margin- PDS' of $156.54 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $149.27 million.

Analysts forecast 'Gross Margin- MS' to reach $21.68 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $20.27 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts predict that the 'Gross Margin- HHH' will reach $37.15 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $33.28 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

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Over the past month, shares of Aveanna have returned +8.2% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -5.6% change. Currently, AVAH carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggesting that it may outperform. the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

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