Cabot (CTRA) Up 11% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Coterra Energy (CTRA). Shares have added about 11% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Cabot due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates review have trended downward during the past month.The consensus estimate has shifted -9.9% due to these changes.VGM ScoresAt this time, Cabot has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Cabot has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerCabot belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry. Another stock from the same industry, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY), has gained 7.8% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2025.Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp reported revenues of $350.3 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +9.7%. EPS of $0.55 for the same period compares with $0.49 a year ago.Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp is expected to post earnings of $0.39 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -30.4%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -8.3%.The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) for Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of C.5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in 2024. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +143.0%, +175.9%, +498.3% and +673.0%.Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.Today, See These 5 Potential Home Runs >>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 Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA): Free Stock Analysis Report Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks