Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW Quick QuoteEW - Free Report) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 6% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $168.13 to $179.75 in the past one-month time frame.

The move came after the company reported positive results from its aortic valve surgical treatment trial.

The company has seen a mixed track record when it comes to estimate revision of one increase and no decrease over the past few weeks, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter remained unchanged. The recent price action is encouraging though, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.

Edwards Lifesciences currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is positive.

Investors interested in the Medical - Instruments industry may consider a better-ranked stock like Integer Holdings Corporation (ITGR Quick QuoteITGR - Free Report) , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
 
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