Earnings Growth Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task. By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. Moreover, if a company's growth story is over or nearing its end, betting on it could lead to significant loss. However, it's pretty easy to find cutting-edge growt ...

Geopark (GPRK) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices. The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Since a changing e ...

While "the trend is your friend" when it comes to short-term investing or trading, timing entries into the trend is a key determinant of success. And increasing the odds of success by making sure the sustainability of a trend isn't easy. Often, the direction of a stock's price movement reverses quickly after taking a position in it, making investors incur a short-term capital loss. So, it's important to ensure that there are enough factors -- such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, ...

Momentum investing is essentially the opposite of the tried-and-tested Wall Street adage -- "buy low and sell high." Investors following this investing style typically avoid betting on cheap stocks and waiting long for them to recover. They believe instead that one could make far more money in lesser time by "buying high and selling higher." Everyone likes betting on fast-moving trending stocks, but it isn't easy to determine the right entry point. These stocks often lose momentum when their future growth p ...

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of value investing and highlights Geopark (GPRK) as a strong value stock based on its favorable financial metrics and Zacks Rank [2][3][6] Company Analysis - Geopark (GPRK) currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and an A for Value, indicating it is a strong candidate for value investors [3] - The company has a Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 0.74, significantly lower than the industry average of 2.05, suggesting it is undervalued [4] - GPRK's Price-to-Cash Flow (P/CF) ratio stands at 2.30, compared to the industry's average of 7.66, further indicating its attractive valuation [5] - Over the past year, GPRK's P/CF has fluctuated between 1.70 and 2.42, with a median of 2.04, showcasing its stable cash flow outlook [5] - The combination of these metrics suggests that GPRK is likely undervalued and has a strong earnings outlook, making it an impressive value stock at present [6]

GeoPark Limited (GPRK) has signed an agreement to purchase non-operated working interest in four adjacent unconventional blocks in the Neuquén Basin in Argentina from Phoenix Global Resources. The latter is a subsidiary of Mercuria Energy Trading. GPRK will acquire a 45% working interest in the Mata Mora Norte producing block and Mata Mora Sur exploration block, and a 50% working interest in the Confluencia Norte and Confluencia Sur exploration blocks. The company will acquire 122,315 gross acres (58,402 ne ...

Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock. In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end. However, it's pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Sco ...

Geopark (GPRK) closed the last trading session at $9.80, gaining 1% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $13.33 indicates a 36% upside potential. According to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that ...

GeoPark Limited (GPRK) , an independent oil and gas explorer, operator and consolidator in Latin America, has signed an offtake agreement with a leading energy and commodity company, Vitol. The offtake agreement outlines the sale and delivery of a minimum of 20,000 barrels of oil per day from Llanos 34 Block in Colombia to Vitol.The agreement is scheduled to begin on Jul 1, 2024, for a minimum of 20 months and up to 36 months. Management expects the agreement to increase its price realizations by 15 cents p ...

Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the ...