Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Good News for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. CDNS is a provider of products and tools, which enable customers to design electronic products, 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 CDNS’ 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 Cadence Design Systemscould be a solid choice for investors.
Current Quarter Estimates for CDNS
In the past 30 days, four estimates have gone higher for Cadence Design Systems while none have gone lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates increasing from 42 cents a share 30 days ago, to 48 cents today, a move of 14.3%.
Current Year Estimates for CDNS
Meanwhile, Cadence Design Systems’ current year figures are also looking quite promising, with four estimates moving higher in the past month, compared to none lower. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, increasing from $1.69 per share 30 days ago to $1.82 per share today, an increase of 7.7%.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Price and Consensus
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Price and Consensus | Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Quote
Bottom Line
The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 5.3% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are starting to take note of this impressive story. So, investors may want to consider this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock to profit in the near future. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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