Looking for a stock that might be in a good position to beat earnings at its next report? Consider Carbonite, Inc. (NASDAQ:CARB) , a firm in the Computer Services 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, CARB 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, CARB expected to post loss of 18 cents per share, while it actually produced earnings of 7 cents per share, a significant beat. Meanwhile, for the most recent quarter, the company looked to deliver loss of 7 cents per share, while it actually produced earnings of 12 cents per share instead, a significant beat .
CARBONITE INC Price and EPS Surprise
Thanks in part to this history, recent estimates have been moving higher for Carbonite. In fact, the Earnings ESP for CARB 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 CARB, as the firm currently has a Zacks Earnings ESP of 50.00%, so another beat could be around the corner.
This is particularly true when you consider that CARB has a great Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) which can be a harbinger of outperformance and a signal for a strong earnings profile. And 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 CARB could see another beat at its next report, especially if recent trends are any guide.
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