Pre-Earnings Reports Analysis – Top 10 Stocks of The Week

The purpose of this analysis is to make available to readers a series of data relating to 10 of the most important companies that release the earnings reports during the week.

In particular, the data concern analysts ‘expectations about growth in EPS and Revenue, transactions in the last quarter by Hedge Funds and Insiders, analysts’ target price and a risk indicator.

The information mentioned above is contained within a “card”. In addition, you can find a stock price graph to compare it with the S&P 500 index (black line).


Information contained in the “card”:

  • “Estimated EPS / Revenue Growth Y-o-Y”: growth or decrease expected by analysts on Earnings-Per-Share (EPS) and Revenue in this quarter compared to the same quarter of 12 months before
  • “Hedge Funds Buy / Sell”: indicates the number of shares purchased (if the box is green) or sold (if the box is red) by Hedge Funds in the last quarter
  • “Insiders Buy / Sell”: the total value of the shares bought (if the box is green) or sold (if the box is red) by the Insiders in the last quarter
  • “Target Price”: the potential Upside (if the box is green) or Downside (if the box is red and with a negative sign) of the stock price in the following 12 months according to analysts
  • “Beta”: coefficent that measures the volatility of a stock’s returns relative to the market (S&P 500 index) in the last 60 months. The stock will be more risky than the market based on how much the beta is above 1

The information contained within the “cards” is for informational purposes only. Volatility during this event is high and the risks are high. Trade responsibly.


Top 10


Adobe Inc. (ADBE)

Adobe Inc. operates as a diversified software company worldwide. Its Digital Media segment provides tools and solutions that enable individuals, small and medium businesses, and enterprises to create, publish, promote, and monetize their digital content. 

ADBE releases the quarterly report on 03/12/20 .
Analysts in this quarter expect 30,40% EPS growth and 19,70% Revenue growth .
In the last quarter Hedge Funds have decreased their positions by 1.8M shares, while the Insiders sold shares for $28.08M .
Analysts believe  ADBE is undervalued by 7,45% at current prices.


Oracle Corporation (ORCL)

Oracle Corporation provides products and services that address enterprise information technology environments worldwide. 

ORCL releases the quarterly report on 03/12/20 .
Analysts in this quarter expect 10,30% EPS growth and 1,62% Revenue growth .
In the last quarter Hedge Funds have increased their positions by 623k shares, while the Insiders sold shares for $12.29M .
Analysts believe  ORCL is undervalued by 20,08% at current prices.


Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)

Broadcom Inc. designs, develops, and supplies a range of semiconductor devices with a focus on complex digital and mixed signal complementary metal oxide semiconductor based devices and analog III-V based products worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Semiconductor Solutions, Infrastructure Software, and Intellectual Property licensing.

AVGO releases the quarterly report on 03/12/20 .
Analysts in this quarter expect -3,80% EPS decrease and 3,82% Revenue growth .
In the last quarter Hedge Funds have decreased their positions by 72k shares.
Analysts believe  AVGO is undervalued by 33,15% at current prices.


Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV)

Franco-Nevada Corporation operates as a gold-focused royalty and stream company in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia, and Africa. It also holds interests in silver and platinum group metals; and oil, gas, and natural gas liquids.

FNV releases the quarterly report on 03/09/20 .
Analysts in this quarter expect 12,50% EPS growth and 9,50% Revenue growth .
In the last quarter Hedge Funds have decreased their positions by 37.3k shares.
Analysts believe  FNV is overvalued by -11,42% at current prices.


58.com Inc. (WUBA)

58.com Inc. operates various multi-category online classifieds platforms and vertical listing platforms that enable local businesses and consumers to connect, share information, and conduct business in the People’s Republic of China. It operates multi-content category online classified platforms primarily under the 58 and Ganji names; Anjuke, an online real estate listing platform; ChinaHR, an online recruitment platform that focuses on white collar jobs; and Jia Xiao Yi Dian Tong, an online platform for driver’s license examination preparation and other related services. 

WUBA releases the quarterly report on 03/12/20 .
Analysts in this quarter expect 8,10% EPS growth and 11,70% Revenue growth .
In the last quarter Hedge Funds have increased their positions by 1.4M shares.
Analysts believe  WUBA is undervalued by 27,21% at current prices.


Dollar General Corporation (DG)

Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, Midwestern, and eastern United States. 

DG releases the quarterly report on 03/12/20 .
Analysts in this quarter expect 9,20% EPS growth and 7,50% Revenue growth .
In the last quarter Hedge Funds have decreased their positions by 43.7k shares.
Analysts believe  DG is undervalued by 16,81% at current prices.


DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU)

DocuSign, Inc. provides cloud based software in the United States. The company offers e-signature solution that enables businesses to digitally prepare, execute, and act on agreements. The company sells its products through direct, partner-assisted, and Web-based sales. 

DOCU releases the quarterly report on 03/12/20 .
Analysts in this quarter expect -16,70% EPS decrease and 33,40% Revenue growth .
In the last quarter Hedge Funds have decreased their positions by 73.9k shares, while the Insiders sold shares for $114.74M .
Analysts believe  DOCU is overvalued by -0,32% at current prices.


Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)

Ulta Beauty, Inc. operates as a beauty retailer in the United States. The company’s stores offer cosmetics, fragrances, skincare and haircare products, bath and body products, and salon styling tools; salon services, including hair, skin, makeup, and brow services; and others, including nail products and accessories. 

ULTA releases the quarterly report on 03/12/20 .
Analysts in this quarter expect 3,00% EPS growth and 9,40% Revenue growth .
In the last quarter Hedge Funds have decreased their positions by 379.3k shares, while the Insiders sold shares for $764.39K .
Analysts believe  ULTA is undervalued by 18,43% at current prices.


Semtech Corporation (SMTC)

Semtech Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products and advanced algorithms. Cloudera, Inc. provides a suite of data analytics and management products in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company operates through two segments, Subscription and Services.

SMTC releases the quarterly report on 03/11/20 .
Analysts in this quarter expect -34,50% EPS decrease and -15,70% Revenue decrease .
In the last quarter Hedge Funds have decreased their positions by 92.2k shares, while the Insiders sold shares for $3.48M .
Analysts believe  SMTC is undervalued by 49,32% at current prices.


Cloudera, Inc. (CLDR)

Cloudera, Inc. provides a suite of data analytics and management products in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company operates through two segments, Subscription and Services.

CLDR releases the quarterly report on 03/10/20 .
Analysts in this quarter expect 80,00% EPS growth and 39,60% Revenue growth .
In the last quarter Hedge Funds have decreased their positions by 932.3k shares, while the Insiders sold shares for $4.27M .
Analysts believe  CLDR is undervalued by 66,87% at current prices.


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This analysis provides you useful information on the best companies that will release the earnings reports soon.

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Sources & additional info

*Information on target prices, Insiders and Hedge Funds by tipranks.com
*Information on EPS and Revenues estimated by finance.yahoo.com
*The other earnings reports “card” information from barchart.com
*Charts by Tradingview.com


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