When Pinduoduo Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) last reported earnings, the stock saw increased investor interest. As Invezz reported, the company saw a 268% increase in net income on strong consumer demand and lower costs. The situation may be similar when the company reports third-quarter earnings on November 28. The stock has been in a sustained surge ahead of the earnings.
Investors tracked by Zacks Investment Research have earmarked an EPS of $0.54 in Q3. The per-share earnings would represent a remarkable jump from $0.22 last year. The projected earnings will be slightly below the second quarter’s $1.05 per share.
China’s Renaissance Securities global head of securities, Andy Maynard, has commented on Pinduoduo. He says the stock has been a favourite during a downturn in Q3. The analyst says the stock offers defensive qualities even as it pursues global expansion.
With a gain of nearly 50% in the month, it is easy to see why. PDD has 18% gains YTD, reflecting a stock that has been very defensive and has a high return in a depressed stock market. TipRanks rates the stock a strong buy with an average target of $86.
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On the weekly chart, PDD trades at a key resistance level of $70. It is the third time the stock is testing the resistance since recovering from the May lows. The stock maintains a clear short-term uptrend, forming an ascending trendline. The RSI shows increasing momentum, and the reading remains above the midpoint.
This article finds investing in PDD favourable after a break above $70. The quarter earnings could provide the catalyst for a breakout if they come strong. Still, the stock can be bought ahead of earnings if the price pierces through $70. The next resistance lies around $100.
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