Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Western New England Bancorp (WNEB) Stock

Investors might want to bet on Western New England Bancorp (WNEB), as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.The upward trend in estimate revisions for this bank holding company reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, 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. This insight is at the core of our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank.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.Consensus earnings estimates for the next quarter and full year have moved considerably higher for Western New England Bancorp, as there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising estimates.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 $0.17 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of +88.9%.Over the last 30 days, one estimate has moved higher for Western New England Bancorp compared to no negative revisions. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 8.33%.Current-Year Estimate RevisionsFor the full year, the earnings estimate of $0.67 per share represents a change of +19.6% from the year-ago number.In terms of estimate revisions, the trend for the current year also appears quite encouraging for Western New England Bancorp. Over the past month, two estimates have moved higher compared to no negative revisions, helping the consensus estimate increase 12.85%.Favorable Zacks RankThe promising estimate revisions have helped Western New England Bancorp earn 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 LineWhile strong estimate revisions for Western New England Bancorp have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 24.3% higher over the past four weeks, further upside may still be left in the stock. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.#1 Semiconductor Stock to Buy (Not NVDA)The incredible demand for data is fueling the market's next digital gold rush. As data centers continue to be built and constantly upgraded, the companies that provide the hardware for these behemoths will become the NVIDIAs of tomorrow.One under-the-radar chipmaker is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. It specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be.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 Western New England Bancorp (WNEB): 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