Here is What to Know Beyond Why Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is a Trending Stock

15.08.24 15:00 Uhr

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Duke Energy (DUK) 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 electric utility have returned +5.5%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -2.9% change. During this period, the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry, which Duke Energy falls in, has gained 7.3%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.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.Duke Energy is expected to post earnings of $1.89 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -2.6%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -4.5%.For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.97 points to a change of +7.4% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $6.33 indicates a change of +6.1% from what Duke Energy is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -0.2%.Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Duke Energy is rated Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:12 Month EPSProjected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.In the case of Duke Energy, the consensus sales estimate of $8.16 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +2%. The $30.29 billion and $31.1 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +4.2% and +2.7%, respectively.Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryDuke Energy reported revenues of $7.17 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +9%. EPS of $1.18 for the same period compares with $0.91 a year ago.Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.78 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +5.78%. The EPS surprise was +16.83%.Over the last four quarters, Duke Energy surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates just once 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.The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an An is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.Duke Energy is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium 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 Duke Energy. However, its Zacks Rank #4 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.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. 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DatumRatingAnalyst
24.07.2018Duke Energy Sector OutperformScotia Howard Weil
06.07.2018Duke Energy Market PerformBMO Capital Markets
26.02.2018Duke Energy BuyDeutsche Bank AG
04.08.2017Duke Energy Market PerformBMO Capital Markets
07.11.2016Duke Energy Sector PerformScotia Howard Weil
DatumRatingAnalyst
24.07.2018Duke Energy Sector OutperformScotia Howard Weil
06.07.2018Duke Energy Market PerformBMO Capital Markets
26.02.2018Duke Energy BuyDeutsche Bank AG
04.08.2017Duke Energy Market PerformBMO Capital Markets
22.02.2016Duke Energy BuyArgus Research Company
DatumRatingAnalyst
07.11.2016Duke Energy Sector PerformScotia Howard Weil
19.05.2016Duke Energy NeutralMizuho
18.03.2016Duke Energy NeutralMizuho
17.11.2015Duke Energy Sector PerformScotia Howard Weil
09.11.2015Duke Energy NeutralUBS AG
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27.05.2005Update Duke Energy Corp.: UnderperformGoldman Sachs

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