Can Bank7 (BSVN) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?
Bank7 (BSVN) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving.
The upward trend in estimate revisions for this company reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is principally built on this insight.
The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008.
For Bank7, there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising earnings estimates, which has helped push consensus estimates considerably higher for the next quarter and full year.
Current-Quarter Estimate Revisions
The earnings estimate of $0.64 per share for the current quarter represents a change of +33.33% from the number reported a year ago.
Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Bank7 has increased 16.36% because one estimate has moved higher compared to no negative revisions.
Current-Year Estimate Revisions
For the full year, the company is expected to earn $2.36 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +15.12%.
There has been an encouraging trend in estimate revisions for the current year as well. Over the past month, one estimate has moved up for Bank7 versus no negative revisions. This has pushed the consensus estimate 5.83% higher.
Favorable Zacks Rank
Thanks to promising estimate revisions, Bank7 currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500.
Bottom Line
While strong estimate revisions for Bank7 have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 14% higher over the past four weeks, further upside may still be left in the stock. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.
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