Bilibili (BILI) could be a solid choice for investors given the company's remarkably improving earnings outlook. While the stock has been a strong performer lately, this trend might continue since analysts are still raising their earnings estimates for the company.

The upward trend in estimate revisions for this Chinese video sharing website reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- has this insight at its core.

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For Bilibili, there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising earnings estimates, which has helped push consensus estimates considerably higher for the next quarter and full year.

Current-Quarter Estimate Revisions

The earnings estimate of $0.09 per share for the current quarter represents a change of +131.03% from the number reported a year ago.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Bilibili has increased 50% over the last 30 days, as one estimate has gone higher compared to no negative revisions.

Current-Year Estimate Revisions

For the full year, the company is expected to earn $0.02 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +101.71%.

The revisions trend for the current year also appears quite promising for Bilibili, with one estimate moving higher over the past month compared to no negative revisions. The consensus estimate has also received a boost over this time frame, increasing 5.06%.

Favorable Zacks Rank

Thanks to promising estimate revisions, Bilibili currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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Bottom Line

While strong estimate revisions for Bilibili have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 28.8% higher over the past four weeks, further upside may still be left in the stock. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.