Core Insights - Value investing focuses on identifying stocks trading below their intrinsic value, allowing investors to benefit as market prices align with true company value over time [1] - Earnings yield, calculated as earnings per share divided by stock price, is a useful metric for identifying undervalued stocks, with a higher yield indicating potential undervaluation [2][4] - A screening criterion of an earnings yield greater than 10% is established, alongside other parameters like estimated EPS growth and average daily volume [6][7] Company Highlights - IAMGOLD Corporation (IAG) is a gold exploration and mining company with projected earnings growth of 44% and 40% for 2025 and 2026, respectively, and currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 [9] - Plains GP Holdings (PAGP) is involved in crude oil and refined products transportation, with earnings growth estimates of 206% and 24% for 2025 and 2026, respectively, also holding a Zacks Rank 1 [10][11] - Hope Bancorp (HOPE) provides commercial banking services, with earnings growth estimates of 12% and 40% for 2025 and 2026, and holds a Zacks Rank 1 [12] - CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (COMM) offers communication network infrastructure solutions, with an extraordinary earnings growth estimate of 3,167% for 2025 and 28% for 2026, holding a Zacks Rank 2 [13] - Harmony Biosciences Holdings Inc. (HRMY) focuses on therapies for rare neurological disorders, with earnings growth estimates of 22% and 32% for 2025 and 2026, and holds a Zacks Rank 2 [14]
5 High Earnings Yield Stocks to Tap Into Value Investing Gains