Laredo Petroleum, Inc. (LPI), which focuses on the exploration, development, and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties 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 LPI’s 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 Laredo Petroleum could be a solid choice for investors.
Current Quarter Estimates for LPI
In the past 30 days, 6 estimates have gone higher for Laredo Petroleum while no estimate has gone lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates increasing from 12 cents a share 30 days ago, to 14 today, a move of 16.7%.
Current Year Estimates for LPI
Meanwhile, Laredo Petroleum’s current year figures are also looking quite promising, with 5 estimates moving higher in the past month, compared to none moving lower. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, increasing from 72 cents per share 30 days ago to 79 cents per share today, an increase of 9.7%.
Bottom Line
The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 14.08% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are starting to take note of this impressive story. So investors may definitely want to consider this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock to profit in the near future.
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