Will Skillsoft (SKIL) Gain on Rising Earnings Estimates?
Skillsoft Corp. (SKIL) 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. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- has this insight at its core.
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For Skillsoft Corp., 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
The company is expected to earn $1.26 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of +169.2%.
Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Skillsoft has increased 148.41% because one estimate has moved higher compared to no negative revisions.
Current-Year Estimate Revisions
The company is expected to earn $3.48 per share for the full year, which represents a change of -19.6% from the prior-year number.
In terms of estimate revisions, the trend for the current year also appears quite encouraging for Skillsoft. Over the past month, one estimate has moved higher compared to no negative revisions, helping the consensus estimate increase 132.08%.
Favorable Zacks Rank
Thanks to promising estimate revisions, Skillsoft 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.
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Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500.
Bottom Line
While strong estimate revisions for Skillsoft have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 11.5% higher over the past four weeks, further upside may still be left in the stock. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.
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