Published on 7 Feb 2022 on Zacks via Yahoo Finance

Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Xilinx (XLNX) Stock

Investors might want to bet on Xilinx (XLNX), as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.

The upward trend in estimate revisions for this computer chipmaker reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, 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.

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