Vanguard Long-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF projects 17.4% EPS growth and 24.4% cash flow gain
Vanguard Long-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares is expected to see 17.4% EPS growth this year, compared with a 13.5% industry average, backed by 24.4% year-over-year cash flow growth versus 14% peer average. The fund holds a Rank #2 designation and an A Growth Score in the proprietary style system.
1. Growth Style Score and Rank
The ETF earned a Growth Score of A and a Rank #2 designation in the proprietary Growth Style Score system, indicating strong growth prospects relative to its peer group.
2. Earnings Growth
Historical EPS growth for the ETF stands at 27.2%, while current-year EPS is projected to rise 17.4%, surpassing the industry average forecast of 13.5%.
3. Cash Flow Expansion
Year-over-year cash flow increased 24.4%, outpacing the 14% industry average, and the fund’s annualized cash flow growth over the past 3–5 years is 18.6% versus 18.4% for peers.
4. Estimate Revision Trend
Analysts have boosted current-year earnings estimates by 7.3% over the past month, reflecting growing optimism about the fund’s income generation potential.