Looking for a stock that might be in a good position to beat earnings at its next report? Consider Dana Incorporated (NYSE:DAN) , a firm in the Automotive - Original Equipment 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, DAN has beaten estimates by at least 30% in both cases, suggesting it has a nice short-term history of crushing expectations.
Earnings in Focus
Two quarters ago, DAN expected to post earnings of 38 cents per share, while it actually produced earnings of 63 cents per share, a beat of 65.8%. Meanwhile, for the most recent quarter, the company looked to deliver earnings of 68 cents per share, when it actually reported earnings of 51 cents per share instead, representing a 33.3% positive surprise.
Dana Incorporated Price and Consensus
Dana Incorporated Price and Consensus | Dana Incorporated Quote
Thanks in part to this history, recent estimates have been moving higher for Dana Incorporated. In fact, the Earnings ESP for DAN 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 DAN, as the firm currently has a Zacks Earnings ESP of 11.54%, so another beat could be around the corner.
This is particularly true when you consider that DAN has a great Zacks Rank #1 (Strong 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 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 DAN could see another beat at its next report, especially if recent trends are any guide.
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