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EGBN Eagle Bancorp Inc

21.16
0.00 (0.00%)
Pre Market
Last Updated: 12:00:11
Delayed by 15 minutes
Share Name Share Symbol Market Type
Eagle Bancorp Inc NASDAQ:EGBN NASDAQ Common Stock
  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  0.00 0.00% 21.16 19.68 22.19 40 12:00:11

Why You Shouldn't Bet Against Eagle Bancorp (EGBN) Stock - Tale of the Tape

10/02/2014 1:51pm

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One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (EGBN). This is because this security in the Northeast Banking space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.

This is important because, often times, a rising tide will lift all boats in an industry, as there can be broad trends taking place in a segment that are boosting securities across the board. This is arguably taking place in the Northeast Banking space as it currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 52 out of more than 250 industries, suggesting it is well-positioned from this perspective, especially when compared to other segments out there.

Meanwhile, Eagle Bancorp is actually looking pretty good on its own too. The firm has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, suggesting analysts are becoming a bit more bullish on the firm’s prospects in both the short and long term.

In fact, over the past month, current quarter estimates have risen from 44 cents per share to 46 cents per share, while current year estimates have risen from $1.88 per share to $1.97 per share. This has helped EGBN to earn a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), further underscoring the company’s solid position.

So, if you are looking for a decent pick in a strong industry, consider Eagle Bancorp. Not only is its industry currently in the top third, but it is seeing solid estimate revisions as of late, suggesting it could be a very interesting choice for investors seeking a name in this great industry segment.

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