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Can NetApp (NTAP) Run Higher on Strong Earnings Estimate Revisions?

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NetApp, Inc. NTAP is the data authority for hybrid cloud that could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well.

These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on NTAP’s earnings for the coming quarter and year. In fact, consensus estimates have moved sharply higher for both of these time frames over the past four weeks, suggesting that NetApp could be a solid choice for investors.

Current Quarter Estimates for NTAP

In the past 30 days, eight estimates have gone higher for NetApp while none have gone lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates increasing from 84 cents a share 30 days ago, to 90 cents today, a move of 7.1%.

Current Year Estimates for NTAP

Meanwhile, NetApp’s current year figures are also looking quite promising, with ten estimates moving higher in the past month, compared to none lower. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, increasing from $3.10 per share 30 days ago to $3.31 per share today, an increase of 6.8%.

NetApp, Inc. Price and Consensus

NetApp, Inc. Price and Consensus | NetApp, Inc. Quote

Bottom Line

The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 25.8% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are starting to take note of this impressive story. So investors may definitely want to consider this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock to profit in the near future. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here

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