Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Cactus (WHD): Time to Buy?

Cactus, Inc. (WHD) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving.

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. This insight is at the core of our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank.

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For Cactus, Inc., strong agreement among the covering analysts in revising earnings estimates upward has resulted in meaningful improvement in consensus estimates for the next quarter and full year.

The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Current-Quarter Estimate Revisions

For the current quarter, the company is expected to earn $0.79 per share, which is a change of +17.9% from the year-ago reported number.

Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Cactus has increased 5.47% because four estimates have moved higher compared to no negative revisions.

Current-Year Estimate Revisions

For the full year, the company is expected to earn $3.07 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +14.1%.

In terms of estimate revisions, the trend for the current year also appears quite encouraging for Cactus. Over the past month, four estimates have moved higher compared to no negative revisions, helping the consensus estimate increase 6.51%.

Favorable Zacks Rank

Thanks to promising estimate revisions, Cactus currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (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 Cactus because of its solid estimate revisions, as evident from the stock's 26.4% 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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