Why DocuSign (DOCU) Might be Well Poised for a Surge

DocuSign (DOCU) could be a solid choice for investors given the company's remarkably improving earnings outlook. While the stock has been a strong performer lately, this trend might continue since analysts are still raising their earnings estimates for the company.

Analysts' growing optimism on the earnings prospects of this provider of electronic signature technology is driving estimates higher, 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. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- has this insight at its core.

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.

For DocuSign, there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising earnings estimates, which has helped push consensus estimates considerably higher for the next quarter and full year.

The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Current-Quarter Estimate Revisions

The earnings estimate of $0.07 per share for the current quarter represents a change of +600% from the number reported a year ago.

Over the last 30 days, one estimate has moved higher for DocuSign while four have gone lower. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 10.83%.

Current-Year Estimate Revisions

For the full year, the company is expected to earn $0.46 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +48.39%.

There has been an encouraging trend in estimate revisions for the current year as well. Over the past month, three estimates have moved up for DocuSign versus three negative revisions. This has pushed the consensus estimate 18.01% higher.

Favorable Zacks Rank

Thanks to promising estimate revisions, DocuSign currently carries 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 Line

While strong estimate revisions for DocuSign have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 22.2% 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.

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