Yahoo Finance Why Cinemark (CNK) Might be Well Poised for a Surge
Cinemark Holdings (CNK) could be a solid choice for investors given the company's remarkably improving earnings outlook. While the stock has been a strong performer lately, this trend might continue since analysts are still raising their earnings estimates for the company.
The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this movie theater owner, 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 -- is principally built on this insight.
The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008.
Consensus earnings estimates for the next quarter and full year have moved considerably higher for Cinemark, as there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising estimates.
The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Current-Quarter Estimate Revisions
The earnings estimate of $0.52 per share for the current quarter represents a change of +205.88% from the number reported a year ago.
Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Cinemark has increased 23.14% because five estimates have moved higher while one has gone lower.
Current-Year Estimate Revisions
The company is expected to earn $0.85 per share for the full year, which represents a change of +137.61% from the prior-year number.
There has been an encouraging trend in estimate revisions for the current year as well. Over the past month, six estimates have moved up for Cinemark versus no negative revisions. This has pushed the consensus estimate 102.37% higher.
Favorable Zacks Rank
Thanks to promising estimate revisions, Cinemark 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
Cinemark shares have added 6% 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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