One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Atlas (NYSE:ATCO) Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. AAWW. This is because this security in the Transportation – Air Freight and Cargo space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.
This is important because, often times, a rising tide will lift all boats in an industry, as there can be broad trends taking place in a segment that are boosting securities across the board. This is arguably taking place in the Transportation – Air Freight and Cargo space as it currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 23 out of more than 250 industries, suggesting it is well-positioned from this perspective, especially when compared to other segments out there.
Meanwhile, Atlas Air (NASDAQ:AAWW) Worldwide is actually looking pretty good on its own too. The firm has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, suggesting analysts are becoming a bit more bullish on the firm’s prospects in both the short and long term.
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Price and Consensus
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In fact, over the past month, current quarter estimates have risen from $3.06 per share to $3.09 per share, while current year estimates have risen from $12.19 per share to $12.49 per share. This has helped AAWW to earn a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) further underscoring the company’s solid position. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) Rank stocks here.
So, if you are looking for a decent pick in a strong industry, consider Atlas Air Worldwide. Not only is its industry currently in the top third, but it is seeing solid estimate revisions as of late, suggesting it could be a very interesting choice for investors seeking a name in this great industry segment.
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