Technicals

Why Bluerock (BRG) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Bluerock (BRG), which belongs to the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust – Residential industry, could be a great candidate to consider. This owner of Southeastern U.S. […]

Technicals

Why Enterprise Products (EPD) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), which belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas – Production Pipeline – MLB industry. This provider of midstream energy services has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. […]

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Business Services Q2 Earnings on Jul 31: VRSK, APTV & More

We are in the thick of second-quarter earnings season, which is showing overall growth. Per the latest Earnings Outlook , 265 S&P 500 companies (who collectively account for 66.2% of the index’s total market capitalization) have already reported results. Total earnings of these companies increased 23.6% from the same period last year on 10.1% higher revenues, with 80.8% beating EPS estimates and 72.1% beating revenue estimates […]

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What’s in the Cards for MetLife (MET) Stock in Q2 Earnings?

MetLife Inc.’s MET second-quarter 2018 earnings release scheduled on Aug 1 is expected to showcase revenue growth on the back of sales growth in Asia and EMEA, growth in operating premiums plus fees and other revenues in its Group Benefits segment. Another tailwind for MetLife’s earnings is the overall strength of the economy. […]

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What’s in the Cards for Ball Corp (BLL) in Q2 Earnings?

Ball Corporation BLL is expected to report second-quarter 2018 results before the opening bell on Aug 2. In the last reported quarter, the company’s adjusted earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by more than 11%. Notably, Ball Corporation’s earnings outpaced estimates in two out of the trailing four quarters, with an average positive beat of 2.75%. […]

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Loews (L) Q2 Earnings Miss, Solid Premiums Aid Revenue Rise

Loews Corporation L reported second-quarter 2018 earnings of 72 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 73 cents. The bottom line however, increased 4.3% year over year on lower share count. Loews Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Loews Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Loews Corporation Quote The company witnessed lower earnings at Diamond Offshore DO as well as at CNA Financial CNA […]

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Dominion Energy (D) to Report Q2 Earnings: What’s in Store?

Dominion Energy D is expected to beat earnings estimates when it reports second-quarter results on Aug 1, 2018 before the opening bell. In the last reported quarter, the utility company delivered a positive earnings surprise of 3.41%. Here is What Our Quantitative Model Predicts A stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) to beat estimates. […]