Three Top-Ranked Stocks to Consider on December 23
Investors should take a look at these three stocks with buy ratings and strong value features:
Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI): This tech-centric firm boasts a Zacks Rank #1. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Pitney Bowes’ current year earnings has risen by 8.6% over the past 60 days.
Understanding Pitney Bowes Inc.’s Price Trends
Pitney Bowes Inc. price-consensus-chart | Pitney Bowes Inc. Quote
It has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 19.03, significantly lower than the industry average of 49.50. This company also has a strong Value Score of A.
Pitney Bowes Inc.’s P/E Ratio Performance
Pitney Bowes Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | Pitney Bowes Inc. Quote
National Fuel Gas Company (NFG): Another strong contender, this diversified energy firm also carries a Zacks Rank #1. Its current year earnings estimate has increased by 7.4% in the last two months.
National Fuel Gas Company’s Price Insights
National Fuel Gas Company price-consensus-chart | National Fuel Gas Company Quote
National Fuel Gas Company has a P/E ratio of 9.82, which is lower than the industry average of 15.40. Its Value Score is rated B.
National Fuel Gas Company’s P/E Ratio Outlook
National Fuel Gas Company pe-ratio-ttm | National Fuel Gas Company Quote
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (EGBN): This bank holding company also holds a Zacks Rank #1. Its earnings estimate for this fiscal year has grown by 7.7% over the past two months.
Eagle Bancorp, Inc.’s Price Performance
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Eagle Bancorp, Inc. Quote
Eagle Bancorp has a P/E ratio of 15.90, lower than the S&P average of 24.71, and also holds a Value Score of B.
Eagle Bancorp, Inc.’s P/E Ratio Overview
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | Eagle Bancorp, Inc. Quote
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