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Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for PBF Energy (PBF) Stock

Zacks Equity Research
·2-min read

PBF Energy (PBF) 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 refiner 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. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- has this insight at its core.

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.

For PBF Energy, 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.

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Current-Quarter Estimate Revisions

The company is expected to earn $4.78 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of +3883.33%.

Over the last 30 days, four estimates have moved higher for PBF Energy while one has gone lower. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 55.19%.

Current-Year Estimate Revisions

For the full year, the earnings estimate of $16.31 per share represents a change of +752.4% from the year-ago 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 PBF Energy versus no negative revisions. This has pushed the consensus estimate 67.82% higher.

Favorable Zacks Rank

Thanks to promising estimate revisions, PBF Energy currently carries 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 PBF Energy because of its solid estimate revisions, as evident from the stock's 26.3% 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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