Credit: Shutterstock photoEversource EnergyES is expected to beat earnings estimates when it reports third-quarter 2018 financial results on Nov 2, before the opening bell. The utility delivered a positive earnings surprise of 1.33% in the last reported quarter.
What Our Quantitative Model Predicts
Our proven model shows that Eversource Energy is likely to beat estimates in the upcoming quarterly results. A stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP (which represents the difference between the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate) and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) to surpass estimates, and Eversource Energy has the right mix. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Eversource Energy Price and EPS Surprise
Eversource Energy Price and EPS Surprise | Eversource Energy Quote
Earnings ESP : Earnings ESP of the company is pegged at +2.55%.
Zacks Rank: Currently, Eversource Energy carries a Zacks Rank #2. The combination of the company's favorable Zacks Rank and a positive ESP makes us reasonably confident of a positive earnings surprise in the to-be-reported quarter.
Conversely, we caution against Sell-rated stocks (#4 or 5) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Factors to Consider
Eversource Energy's third-quarter earnings will benefit from the acquisition of Aquarion Water Company. The new rates approved in Connecticut and investments made to strengthen the transmission facilities are going to have a positive impact on its earnings.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the third quarter is pegged at 88 cents, which reflects year-over-year growth of 7.3%.
Other Stocks to Consider
In addition to Eversource Energy, investors can consider the following players from the industry , which have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in the to-be-reported quarter.
Dominion Energy D is expected to release third-quarter 2018 numbers on Nov 1. It has an Earnings ESP of +2.22% and carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Exelon Corporation EXC is expected to report third-quarter 2018 results on Nov 1. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.27% and a Zacks Rank #2.
Southern Company SO is expected to release third-quarter 2018 numbers on Nov 7. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.37% and carries a Zacks Rank #1.
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