FLEETCOR Technologies tests resistance, technicals sour.
On 2024-03-09, there was a change in the market expectations for FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (FLT)'s earnings ahead of its next results.
Earnings estimates reflect the collective expectations of analysts and investors about a company's financial performance, influencing market sentiment and stock prices. Average revenue has been revised down from 947340000 to 936940000. These figure are based on the prediction of 14 analysts.
The average EPS (quarterly) is expected to be at 4.1 for the period ending on 31-03-2024 between expected lower and upper bands at 4.02 and 4.37 respectively. This is an increase of about 0.079 from the EPS of 3.8 from a year ago. Similarly the average revenue is expected to be at 936940000 between expected lower and upper bands at 930200000 and 944820000 respectively. As compared to the revenue of 901333000 from a year ago, the current estimate indicates an increase of roughly 0.04
An increase in earnings estimates could drive prices up in anticipation of the upcoming results, offering investors an early entry point.
FLT's insiders executed transactions on the stock market since 16-12-2023.
Insider transactions can provide early insights into how insiders perceive the company's financial performance, giving investors a preview before official results are released.
There were no insider transactions on the buy side in contrast sales transactions averaged282.38 Prior to the earnings report, insiders have been actively selling shares, raising the possibility of negative earnings and subsequent price movements.
There was a modification in the predicted threshold for FLT's stock price as of 2024-03-13, according to analysts.
In their comprehensive research reports, analysts furnish investors with a price range for a specific stock, offering valuable insights for investment strategies. According to a survey of 15 financial experts, FLT's projected price range falls between 255.0 and 343.0, with the average expectation hovering around 315.93.
Any upward adjustment in price projections reflects a reexamination of analysts' forecasts, driven by changes in market dynamics, potentially inciting a bullish surge in trading activity.
Technical Summary
The current price of 295.9 finds support at 282.61 and resistance at 296.93. The recent price move is breaching support.
There is a continuation of Aroon's bullish trend with Aroon Up still remaining at the 100 level. This trend needs to be explored further in conjunction with other indicators.
The PSAR continues to be bullish in its current outlook.
The stochastic indicator is in a bullish mood where K-line is above the D-line and the K-line is above 80.
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