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Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Good News for Research Frontiers (REFR)

Research Frontiers Inc. (REFR) is an industrial goods manufacturer 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 REFR’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 Research Frontiers could be a solid choice for investors.

Current Quarter Estimates for REFR

In the past 30 days, 1 estimate has gone higher for Research Frontiers while none moved lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates narrowing from a loss of 4 cents a share 30 days ago, to a loss of 3 cents today, a move of 25%.

Current Year Estimates for REFR

Meanwhile, Research Frontiers’ current year figures are also looking quite promising, with 1 estimate moving higher in the past month, compared to none lower. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, narrowing from a loss of 22 cents per share 30 days ago to a loss of 14 cents per share today, an increase of 36.4%.

Bottom Line

The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 5.8% 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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