<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div><p><b>Enphase Energy</b> (ENPH) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.</p><p>Over the past month, shares of this solar technology company have returned +26.2%, compared to the Zacks S&amp;P 500 composite's +2.5% change. During this period, the Zacks Solar industry, which Enphase Energy falls in, has gained 5.1%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?</p><p>Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.</p><h2>Earnings Estimate Revisions</h2><p>Rather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.</p><p>We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.</p><p>For the current quarter, Enphase Energy is expected to post earnings of $0.56 per share, indicating a change of -40.4% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the last 30 days.</p><p>The consensus earnings estimate of $2.79 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +17.7%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.</p><p>For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.13 indicates a change of -23.6% from what Enphase Energy is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -2.3%.</p><p>With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Enphase Energy.</p><p>The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:</p><h2>12 Month EPS</h2><figure><div><div><p><span><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/PbIOVfS0lQdkStDuNZ3_lA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3MA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/zacks.com/87ffe122076a592ef73a550d94084c71?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="640" height="380" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/PbIOVfS0lQdkStDuNZ3_lA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3MA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/zacks.com/87ffe122076a592ef73a550d94084c71"/></span></p></div></div><p></p><figcaption>12-month consensus EPS estimate for ENPH</figcaption><p></p></figure><h2>Projected Revenue Growth</h2><p>While earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.</p><p>For Enphase Energy, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $331.97 million indicates a year-over-year change of -13.3%. For the current and next fiscal years, $1.46 billion and $1.24 billion estimates indicate +9.4% and -14.9% changes, respectively.</p><h2>Last Reported Results and Surprise History</h2><p>Enphase Energy reported revenues of $410.43 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +7.8%. EPS of $0.9 for the same period compares with $0.65 a year ago.</p><p>Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $361.79 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +13.44%. The EPS surprise was +45.16%.</p><p>Over the last four quarters, Enphase Energy surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.</p><h2>Valuation</h2><p>Without considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.</p><p>While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.</p><p>As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.</p><p>Enphase Energy is graded C on this front, indicating that it is trading at par with its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>The facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Enphase Energy. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.</p><p>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report</p><p>Enphase Energy, Inc. (ENPH) : Free Stock Analysis Report</p><p>This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).</p><p>Zacks Investment Research</p></div></div></div>

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<p>Enphase Energy (ENPH) has seen a significant increase in interest from investors, with its stock rising 26.2% over the past month. Despite a projected earnings decline of 40.4% for the current quarter, the company's fiscal year earnings are expected to grow by 17.7%. Revenue estimates show a mixed outlook, with a decline expected next fiscal year. Enphase Energy holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating a balanced outlook. The company's valuation and earnings estimate revisions are key factors influencing its stock performance.</p>

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