Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for The Williams Companies (WMB) Stock
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Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB) 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 pipeline operator 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 The Williams Companies, 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 EPSCurrent-Quarter Estimate RevisionsThe company is expected to earn $0.58 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of -1.69%.Over the last 30 days, one estimate has moved higher for The Williams Companies compared to no negative revisions. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 9.16%.Current-Year Estimate RevisionsFor the full year, the company is expected to earn $2.18 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +13.54%.There has been an encouraging trend in estimate revisions for the current year as well. Over the past month, two estimates have moved up for The Williams Companies versus no negative revisions. This has pushed the consensus estimate 5.09% higher.Favorable Zacks RankThanks to promising estimate revisions, The Williams Companies currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (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 LineThe Williams Companies shares have added 8.4% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are betting on its impressive estimate revisions. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away to benefit from its earnings growth prospects.Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor StockIt's only 1/9,000th the size of NVIDIA which skyrocketed more than +800% since we recommended it. NVIDIA is still strong, but our new top chip stock has much more room to boom.With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028.See This Stock Now for Free >>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 Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks
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Analysen zu Williams Companies Inc.
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16.01.2019 | Williams Companies Overweight | Barclays Capital | |
07.08.2018 | Williams Companies Buy | Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. | |
25.04.2018 | Williams Companies Buy | Seaport Global Securities | |
17.01.2018 | Williams Companies Equal Weight | Barclays Capital | |
04.08.2017 | Williams Companies Outperform | RBC Capital Markets |
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16.01.2019 | Williams Companies Overweight | Barclays Capital | |
07.08.2018 | Williams Companies Buy | Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. | |
25.04.2018 | Williams Companies Buy | Seaport Global Securities | |
04.08.2017 | Williams Companies Outperform | RBC Capital Markets | |
11.01.2017 | Williams Companies Outperform | RBC Capital Markets |
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17.01.2018 | Williams Companies Equal Weight | Barclays Capital | |
10.02.2017 | Williams Companies Hold | Deutsche Bank AG | |
29.09.2015 | Williams Companies Sector Perform | Scotia Howard Weil | |
03.08.2005 | Update Williams Companies Inc. : Neutral | Calyon Securities | |
26.07.2005 | Update Williams Companies Inc. : Neutral | Harris Nesbitt |
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