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Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Employers Holdings (EIG) Stock

Zacks Equity Research
·2-min read

Employers Holdings (EIG) 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.

The upward trend in estimate revisions for this provider of workers-compensation insurance 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 -- 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 Employers Holdings, as there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising estimates.

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

12 Month EPS

Current-Quarter Estimate Revisions

The company is expected to earn $0.33 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of -62.5%.

Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Employers Holdings has increased 22.22% because one estimate has moved higher while one has gone lower.

Current-Year Estimate Revisions

The company is expected to earn $1.68 per share for the full year, which represents a change of -47.5% from the prior-year number.

The revisions trend for the current year also appears quite promising for Employers Holdings, with two estimates moving higher over the past month compared to no negative revisions. The consensus estimate has also received a boost over this time frame, increasing 45.65%.

Favorable Zacks Rank

The promising estimate revisions have helped Employers Holdings earn 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.

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 Employers Holdings because of its solid estimate revisions, as evident from the stock's 10.3% 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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