Root Inc.: A Turn Around That Still Has Upside
Shares of Root (ROOT 2.83%) sank 27.3% in December, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The insurance technology (insurtech) upstart saw a pullback after gaining over 100% after fantastic third-quarter (Q3) earnings at the end of October.
Despite its expensive valuation, given its focus on driving growth, its price appreciation and its VGM Score of B, you can bet on ROOT stock.
After losing some value lately, a hammer chart pattern has been formed for Root (ROOT), indicating that the stock has found support. This, combined with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions, could lead to a trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
This small-cap stock has skyrocketed after posting a surprising profit in the third quarter.
Root (ROOT) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
Root, Inc. has finally achieved its first profitable quarter, reducing the risks and providing a better basis for valuation. Following wild price fluctuation after ROOT's earnings release, the closing price fell to a fair range for no growth and a bargain if growth materializes. Auto insurance remains competitive, however, and bigger competitors may yet test Root's ability to capture market share from its small starting point.
Shares of insurance name Root (ROOT) are trading at roughly three-year highs , on track for their best session on record after a surprise third-quarter earnings beat.
Shares of Root Inc (NASDAQ:ROOT) are skyrocketing to nearly three-year highs, after the auto insurance name posted surprise third-quarter profits of $1.35 per share.
Root, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROOT ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 30, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Matt LaMalva - Head, Investor Relations Alex Timm - Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Megan Binkley - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Tommy McJoynt - KBW Yaron Kinar - Jefferies Operator Ladies and gentlemen greetings and welcome to the Root Inc. 3Q 2024 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
Root, Inc. (ROOT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.61 per share. This compares to loss of $3.16 per share a year ago.
Root, Inc. will announce Q3 2024 earnings post-market on October 30th. I do not believe the market is fairly valuing the impact of scaling and competition on Root's ability to drive margin. While there is upside potential if everything goes right, fundamental industry challenges will continue to constrain growth.