Can Emeritus (ESC) Run Higher on Strong Earnings Estimate Revisions?

Emeritus Corp. (ESC), an operator of senior living communities, is a company that could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well.

These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on ESC’s earnings for the coming quarter and year. In fact, consensus estimates have moved sharply higher for both of these time frames over the past four weeks, suggesting that Emeritus could be a solid choice for investors.

Current Quarter Estimates for ESC

In the past 30 days, 1 estimate has gone higher for Emeritus with no downward revision in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates increasing from a loss of 46 cents per share 30 days ago, to earnings of 48 cents a share today, a significant move.

Current Year Estimates for ESC

Meanwhile, Emeritus’ current year figures have seen 1 estimate moving higher in the past month, compared to no downward revision. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, increasing from a loss of $1.93 per share 30 days ago to earnings of $1.81 per share today, a significant increase.

Bottom Line

The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 8.2% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are starting to take note of this impressive story. So investors may definitely want to consider this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock to profit in the near future.

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