Analysts Estimate Unum (UNM) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

Zacks Consensus Estimate Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts. A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP. So, ...