CenturyLink Inc

(NYSE: CTL)
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CENTURYLINK INC: STOCK RATING SUMMARY
7
StockScouter

CenturyLink Inc, a large-cap value company in the public utilities sector, is expected to significantly outperform the market over the next six months with less than average risk.

10 is the best possible rating.

QUICK SUMMARY
Pro

Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated moderately compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive

The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive

Con

The price-to-earnings multiple is higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Negative

The price-to-sales multiple is about the same as the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Neutral for a medium- to large-sized company like CTL

FUNDAMENTAL
Grade: A

The most recent quarterly earnings report was significantly higher than analysts’ consensus forecast. Positive

Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated moderately compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive

One or more analysts has modestly increased quarterly earnings estimates for CTL. Positive

OWNERSHIP
Grade: C

Insider trading information is unavailable or inconsistent.

Shares are under heavy accumulation by financial institutions. Positive for large companies like CTL

VALUATION
Grade: F

The price-to-earnings multiple is higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Negative

The price-to-sales multiple is about the same as the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Neutral for a medium- to large-sized company like CTL

The ratio of CTL's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is negative or below the average of all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Negative

TECHNICAL
Grade: B

The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive

Previous day's closing price for CTL was close to its 50-day moving average. Neutral

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