Will Level 3 Communications (LVLT) Crush Estimates at Its Next Earnings Report? - Tale of the Tape

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Looking for a stock that might be in a good position to beat earnings at its next report? Consider Level 3 Communications, Inc. LVLT, a firm in the diversified communication services, which could be a great candidate for another beat.

This company has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. In fact, in these reports, LVLT has beaten estimates by at least 15% in both cases, suggesting it has a nice short-term history of crushing expectations.

Earnings in Focus

Two quarters ago, LVLT expected to earn 5 cents per share, while it actually produced earnings of 6 cents per share, a beat of 20.0%. Meanwhile, for the most recent quarter, the company looked to deliver earnings of 28 cents per share, when it actually saw earnings of 33 cents per share instead, representing a 17.9% positive surprise.

Thanks in part to this history, recent estimates have been moving higher for Level 3 Communications. In fact, the Earnings ESP for LVLT is positive, which is a great sign of a coming beat.

After all, the Zacks Earnings ESP compares the most accurate estimate to the broad consensus, looking to find stocks that have seen big revisions as of late, suggesting that analysts have recently become more bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This is the case for LVLT, as the firm currently has a Zacks Earnings ESP of 17.86%, so another beat could be around the corner.

This is particularly true when you consider that LVLT has a great Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) which can be a harbinger of outperformance and a signal for a strong earnings profile. And when you add this solid Zacks Rank to a positive Earnings ESP, a positive earnings surprise happens nearly 70% of the time, so it seems pretty likely that LVLT could see another beat at its next report, especially if recent trends are any guide.

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