In Feb 2018 we published our top ten European fiscal year 2017 earnings surprise candidates based on StarMine predictive analytics models. Of these FY17 European earnings surprise candidates picks, 70% were correct.
The StarMine SmartEstimate® is a weighted average of analyst estimates, with more weight given to more recent estimates and more accurate analysts. Our studies have shown that when the SmartEstimate® differs significantly from the consensus (IBES Mean), the Predicted Surprise accurately predicts the direction of earnings surprises or further revisions 70% of the time. When significant Predicted Surprise for revenue is also present for the period, the accuracy improves to 78%.
Using SmartEstimate® and Predicted Surprise data, we highlighted 10 companies with a high probability of reporting Full-Year earnings surprises in the direction we called — five likely to beat the analysts’ consensus estimate and another five likely to fall short.
StarMine FY17 European Positive Earnings Surprise Candidates:
Four of StarMine’s five FY17 European positive earnings surprise candidates reported earnings above the mean at the time of the Feb. 5, 2018 report, which can be viewed here
StarMine FY17 European Negative Earnings Surprise Candidates:
Three of StarMine’s five FY17 European positive earnings surprise candidates reported earnings below the mean at the time of the Feb. 1, 2018 report, which can be viewed here
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