Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
The consensus price target hints at a 40.4% upside potential for Deluxe (DLX). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
Deluxe Corporation is experiencing growth in new areas, but its core checks business, which generates significant cash, is in secular decline. The company faces substantial debt maturities by 2026 and will need refinancing, likely at higher interest rates, impacting net income negatively. Cost improvements are underway, aiming to unlock $80 million over the next few years, but the quantum is massive relative to current EBITDA, and we want to see execution first.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Deluxe (DLX) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
Deluxe (DLX) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 37.9% in Deluxe (DLX). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
Deluxe (DLX) made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen and could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from stocks that are currently on the move.
Deluxe Corporation (DLX) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Deluxe (DLX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.84 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.79 per share a year ago.
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Deluxe Corporation (NYSE:DLX ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Brian Anderson - VP, Strategy & IR Barry McCarthy - President & CEO Chip Zint - CFO Conference Call Participants Lance Vitanza - TD Cowen Kartik Mehta - Northcoast Research Charlie Strauzer - CJS Securities Marc Riddick - Sidoti Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Deluxe Quarterly Earnings Conference Call. All participants are currently in a listen-only mode and today's call is being recorded.