Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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Amkor Technology (AMKR) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.Over the past month, shares of this chip packaging and test services provider have returned -12.7%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -5.7% change. During this period, the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry, which Amkor Technology falls in, has lost 13%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.Earnings Estimate RevisionsHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.For the current quarter, Amkor Technology is expected to post earnings of $0.10 per share, indicating a change of -58.3% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the last 30 days.For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $1.47 points to a change of +2.8% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $1.98 indicates a change of +35.1% from what Amkor Technology is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Amkor Technology.The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:12 Month EPSProjected Revenue GrowthWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.For Amkor Technology, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $1.28 billion indicates a year-over-year change of -6.6%. For the current and next fiscal years, $6.23 billion and $6.74 billion estimates indicate -1.4% and +8.1% changes, respectively.Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryAmkor Technology reported revenues of $1.63 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -7%. EPS of $0.43 for the same period compares with $0.48 a year ago.Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.65 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -1.3%. The EPS surprise was +16.22%.Over the last four quarters, Amkor Technology surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.Amkor Technology is graded A on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Amkor Technology. However, its Zacks Rank #4 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +24.3% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Amkor Technology, Inc. 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28.04.2016 | Amkor Technology Buy | Topeka Capital Markets | |
28.07.2015 | Amkor Technology Buy | Topeka Capital Markets | |
28.04.2015 | Amkor Technology Buy | Topeka Capital Markets | |
10.02.2015 | Amkor Technology Buy | Topeka Capital Markets | |
22.12.2009 | Amkor Technology outperform | Credit Suisse Group |
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28.04.2016 | Amkor Technology Buy | Topeka Capital Markets | |
28.07.2015 | Amkor Technology Buy | Topeka Capital Markets | |
28.04.2015 | Amkor Technology Buy | Topeka Capital Markets | |
10.02.2015 | Amkor Technology Buy | Topeka Capital Markets | |
22.12.2009 | Amkor Technology outperform | Credit Suisse Group |
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03.06.2005 | Update Amkor Technology Inc.: Equal weight | Lehman Brothers | |
05.05.2005 | Update Amkor Technology Inc.: Sector Perform | CIBC World Markets | |
09.03.2005 | Update Amkor Technology Inc.: Sector Perform | RBC Capital Markets |
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