Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for CrossFirst (CFB) Stock
CrossFirst Bankshares (CFB) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company.
The upward trend in estimate revisions for this bank holding 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 -- has this insight at its core.
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For CrossFirst, 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 company is expected to earn $0.35 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of 0%.
Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for CrossFirst has increased 6.15% 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 $1.46 per share, representing a year-over-year change of -0.68%.
There has been an encouraging trend in estimate revisions for the current year as well. Over the past month, three estimates have moved up for CrossFirst versus no negative revisions. This has pushed the consensus estimate 5.3% higher.
Favorable Zacks Rank
Thanks to promising estimate revisions, CrossFirst 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.
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Bottom Line
CrossFirst shares have added 5.1% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are betting on its impressive estimate revisions. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away to benefit from its earnings growth prospects.
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