Yahoo Finance Great Panther Mining Limited Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For Next Year
A week ago, Great Panther Mining Limited (TSE:GPR) came out with a strong set of third-quarter numbers that could potentially lead to a re-rate of the stock. It was overall a positive result, with revenues beating expectations by 5.0% to hit US$77m. Great Panther Mining also reported a statutory profit of US$0.05, which was an impressive 25% above what the analysts had forecast. The analysts typically update their forecasts at each earnings report, and we can judge from their estimates whether their view of the company has changed or if there are any new concerns to be aware of. We thought readers would find it interesting to see the analysts latest (statutory) post-earnings forecasts for next year.
See our latest analysis for Great Panther Mining
Following the latest results, Great Panther Mining's four analysts are now forecasting revenues of US$364.7m in 2021. This would be a sizeable 41% improvement in sales compared to the last 12 months. Great Panther Mining is also expected to turn profitable, with statutory earnings of US$0.21 per share. Before this earnings report, the analysts had been forecasting revenues of US$364.5m and earnings per share (EPS) of US$0.18 in 2021. There was no real change to the revenue estimates, but the analysts do seem more bullish on earnings, given the substantial gain in earnings per share expectations following these results.
The analysts have been lifting their price targets on the back of the earnings upgrade, with the consensus price target rising 47% to US$1.58.
One way to get more context on these forecasts is to look at how they compare to both past performance, and how other companies in the same industry are performing. Next year brings more of the same, according to the analysts, with revenue forecast to grow 41%, in line with its 36% annual growth over the past five years. By contrast, our data suggests that other companies (with analyst coverage) in a similar industry are forecast to see their revenues grow 6.3% per year. So although Great Panther Mining is expected to maintain its revenue growth rate, it's definitely expected to grow faster than the wider industry.
The Bottom Line
The biggest takeaway for us is the consensus earnings per share upgrade, which suggests a clear improvement in sentiment around Great Panther Mining's earnings potential next year. Happily, there were no major changes to revenue forecasts, with the business still expected to grow faster than the wider industry. There was also a nice increase in the price target, with the analysts clearly feeling that the intrinsic value of the business is improving.
With that in mind, we wouldn't be too quick to come to a conclusion on Great Panther Mining. Long-term earnings power is much more important than next year's profits. We have estimates - from multiple Great Panther Mining analysts - going out to 2022, and you can see them free on our platform here.
Plus, you should also learn about the 2 warning signs we've spotted with Great Panther Mining .
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