Investors might want to bet on Sunoco LP (SUN), as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.
The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this master limited partnership, 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 Sunoco LP, strong agreement among the covering analysts in revising earnings estimates upward has resulted in meaningful improvement in consensus estimates for the next quarter and full year.
The earnings estimate of $2.46 per share for the current quarter represents a change of +264% from the number reported a year ago.
Over the last 30 days, two estimates have moved higher for Sunoco LP compared to no negative revisions. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 10.23%.
For the full year, the company is expected to earn $8.94 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +144.93%.
There has been an encouraging trend in estimate revisions for the current year as well. Over the past month, one estimate has moved up for Sunoco LP versus one negative revision. This has pushed the consensus estimate 62.65% higher.
Thanks to promising estimate revisions, Sunoco LP currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong 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.
Sunoco LP shares have added 7.1% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are betting on its impressive estimate revisions. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away to benefit from its earnings growth prospects.
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