We expect GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE:GDDY) to beat expectations when it reports second-quarter 2016 results on Aug 3. Whether a likely beat drives the company’s share price will be interesting to watch.
Why a Likely Positive Surprise?
Our proven model shows that GoDaddy is likely to beat on earnings because it has the right combination of the two key ingredients.
Zacks ESP: Earnings ESP, which represents the difference between the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate, stands at +50.00%. This is a meaningful indicator of a likely positive earnings surprise.
Zacks Rank: GoDaddyhas a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Note that stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 have a significantly higher chance of beating earnings estimates. The Sell-rated stocks (Zacks Rank #4 or 5) should never be considered going into an earnings announcement.
The combination of GoDaddy’s Zacks Rank #3 and +50.00% ESP makes us reasonably confident of an earnings beat.
What is Driving the Better-than-Expected Earnings?
GoDaddy is engaged in the designing and development of cloud-based technology products for small businesses, Web design professionals and individuals. GoDaddy’s strong market position, increasing investments in products, technology platform and customer care should boost second-quarter results. We also expect its focus on delivering innovative and increasingly personalized products and services globally to bear fruit.
Also, the company is striving to expand internationally (reportedly China, Japan, Singapore and Korea) by investing in technology, marketing programs and customer care teams. Growing international presence and the shift toward dynamic online presence for small business will likely play an important role going forward. Moreover, with product development and more effective ads, the company is trying to establish itself as a serious player.
However, significant competition, heavy debt burden and controversies surrounding the company could pose challenges.
Other Stocks to Consider
GoDaddy is not the only firm looking up this earnings season. We also see a likely earnings beat for each of the following companies:
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANIP) , with an Earnings ESP of +2.63% and a Zacks Rank #1. The company is slated to report second-quarter 2016 earnings results on Aug 4.
Hecla Mining Co. (NYSE:HL) , with an Earnings ESP of +66.67% and a Zacks Rank #1. The company is slated to report second-quarter 2016 earnings results on Aug 4.
B2Gold Corp. (NYSE:BTG) , with an Earnings ESP of +50.00% and a Zacks Rank #1. The company is slated to report second-quarter fiscal 2016 earnings results on Aug 4.
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