Earnings Estimates Rising for Delek Logistics Partners, L.P. (DKL): Will It Gain?
Delek Logistics Partners, L.P. (DKL) could be a solid choice for investors given the company's remarkably improving earnings outlook. While the stock has been a strong performer lately, this trend might continue since analysts are still raising their earnings estimates for the company.
Analysts' growing optimism on the earnings prospects of this company is driving estimates higher, 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.
Consensus earnings estimates for the next quarter and full year have moved considerably higher for Delek Logistics Partners, L.P. As there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising estimates.
The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Current-Quarter Estimate Revisions
The company is expected to earn $0.93 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of +34.78%.
Over the last 30 days, one estimate has moved higher for Delek Logistics Partners, L.P. compared to no negative revisions. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 34.94%.
Current-Year Estimate Revisions
The company is expected to earn $3.99 per share for the full year, which represents a change of +52.87% from the prior-year number.
The revisions trend for the current year also appears quite promising for Delek Logistics Partners, L.P. with one estimate moving higher over the past month compared to no negative revisions. The consensus estimate has also received a boost over this time frame, increasing 29.13%.
Favorable Zacks Rank
The promising estimate revisions have helped Delek Logistics Partners, L.P. earn 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
Investors have been betting on Delek Logistics Partners, L.P. because of its solid estimate revisions, as evident from the stock's 5.7% gain over the past four weeks. As its earnings growth prospects might push the stock higher, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.
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