Oct 19, 2021

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – October 19, 2021 – Stocks in this week’s article are Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. REGN , Evercore Inc. EVR , Houlihan Lokey, Inc. HLI and DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. DKS . - Zacks 4 Top-Ranked Stocks to Invest In for Solid Earnings Growth Regardless of whether it is a start-up or an established company, earnings growth is of the highest priority for the top brass of any organization. After all, if the company doesn’t make money, it won’t last over the long haul. Consider a company’s revenues over a given period, subtract the cost of production, and you have earnings. This metric is also considered the most important variable in influencing the share price. But, expectations of earnings also play a significant role. Time and again, we have seen a decline in the stock price despite earnings growth and a rally in the price following an earnings decline. This is largely a result of a company’s earnings failing to meet market expectations. Earnings estimates embody analysts’ opinion on factors such as sales growth, product demand, competitive industry environment, profit margins and cost control. Thus, earnings estimates serve as a valuable tool while making investment decisions. Earnings estimates also help analysts assess the cash flow to determine the fair value of a firm. Investors, thus, should be on the lookout for stocks that are ready to make a big move. Hence, it is important for investors to buy stocks that have historical earnings growth and are seeing a rise in quarterly and annual earnings estimates. For the rest of this Screen of the Week article please visit Zacks.com at: https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/1811524/4-top-ranked-stocks-to-invest-in-for-solid-earnings-growth Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material. 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