For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – August 23, 2022 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights World Wrestling Entertainment .
The Bullish Run for This Entertainment Stock Defies the Odds
The market action in August has been fast and furious, with the summer rally screeching to a halt over the past week. We’re seeing a resurgence of the theme that was present earlier in the year, with defensive sectors outperforming while technology and growth lead the downside. Bond yields have shot back up, while energy names are holding up well after retreating earlier in the summer.
We’re also heading into the dreaded month of September, which has been the worst month in midterm years (down an average -1.14%) dating back to 1928. And as we can see below, the third quarter is historically the weakest time of the year, averaging a measly 0.7% dating back to 1950. The unfavorable seasonality combined with an overall volatile midterm year may spell trouble in the weeks and months that follow.
That’s why it’s so important to be extremely selective with individual stock purchases, targeting only the strongest stocks that are in the most powerful uptrends. Identifying leading stocks can help us weather the volatility and include names with the best profit potential. Let’s take a look at a highly-rated stock that is defying the odds and making new 52-week highs in this treacherous market environment.
A Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Stock
World Wrestling Entertainment is an integrated media and entertainment company. WWE is engaged in the production and monetization of video content across various platforms, including the WWE network, broadcast and pay television, and digital and social media. Live events generate revenues through the sale of tickets as well as travel packages. World Wrestling Entertainment is also involved in the merchandising of branded products such as video games, toys, apparel, and books.
WWE has surpassed earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters. The global media giant most recently announced Q2 EPS last week of $0.59/share, a 5.36% beat over the $0.56 consensus estimate. WWE has delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 30.93%, pushing shares over 45% higher in the past year.
Analysts are in agreement in terms of earnings revisions and have been raising estimates across the board. The full-year EPS estimate has been increased 4.18% in the past 60 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate now stands at $2.49/share, reflecting potential growth of 17.45% versus last year. Sales are expected to climb 18.61% to $1.3 billion.
Employing a process that identifies leading stocks can help investors navigate this market. Make sure to keep an eye on WWE as we head further into a historically weak third quarter.
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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: World Wrestling Entertainment
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – August 23, 2022 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights World Wrestling Entertainment .
The Bullish Run for This Entertainment Stock Defies the Odds
The market action in August has been fast and furious, with the summer rally screeching to a halt over the past week. We’re seeing a resurgence of the theme that was present earlier in the year, with defensive sectors outperforming while technology and growth lead the downside. Bond yields have shot back up, while energy names are holding up well after retreating earlier in the summer.
We’re also heading into the dreaded month of September, which has been the worst month in midterm years (down an average -1.14%) dating back to 1928. And as we can see below, the third quarter is historically the weakest time of the year, averaging a measly 0.7% dating back to 1950. The unfavorable seasonality combined with an overall volatile midterm year may spell trouble in the weeks and months that follow.
That’s why it’s so important to be extremely selective with individual stock purchases, targeting only the strongest stocks that are in the most powerful uptrends. Identifying leading stocks can help us weather the volatility and include names with the best profit potential. Let’s take a look at a highly-rated stock that is defying the odds and making new 52-week highs in this treacherous market environment.
A Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Stock
World Wrestling Entertainment is an integrated media and entertainment company. WWE is engaged in the production and monetization of video content across various platforms, including the WWE network, broadcast and pay television, and digital and social media. Live events generate revenues through the sale of tickets as well as travel packages. World Wrestling Entertainment is also involved in the merchandising of branded products such as video games, toys, apparel, and books.
WWE has surpassed earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters. The global media giant most recently announced Q2 EPS last week of $0.59/share, a 5.36% beat over the $0.56 consensus estimate. WWE has delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 30.93%, pushing shares over 45% higher in the past year.
Analysts are in agreement in terms of earnings revisions and have been raising estimates across the board. The full-year EPS estimate has been increased 4.18% in the past 60 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate now stands at $2.49/share, reflecting potential growth of 17.45% versus last year. Sales are expected to climb 18.61% to $1.3 billion.
Employing a process that identifies leading stocks can help investors navigate this market. Make sure to keep an eye on WWE as we head further into a historically weak third quarter.
Why Haven’t You Looked at Zacks' Top Stocks?
Our 5 best-performing strategies have blown away the S&P's impressive +28.8% gain in 2021. Amazingly, they soared+40.3%, +48.2%, +67.6%, +94.4%, and+95.3%. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation.
See Stocks Free >>
Media Contact
Zacks Investment Research
800-767-3771 ext. 9339
support@zacks.com
https://www.zacks.com
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performancefor information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.