The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to
market open on 08/29/2012. Visit our
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for a full list of expected earnings releases.
H.J. Heinz Company
(
HNZ
) is reporting for the quarter ending July 31, 2012. The food
company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 13
analysts that follow the stock is $0.80. This value represents a
2.56% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past
year HNZ has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one
was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by
2.53%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to
Earnings ratio for HNZ is 16.04 vs. an industry ratio of 39.30.
Brown Forman Corporation
(BF/B) is reporting for the quarter ending July 31, 2012. The
alcohol company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6
analysts that follow the stock is $0.62. This value represents a
14.81% increase compared to the same quarter last year. The last
two quarters BF/B had negative earnings surprises; the latest
report they missed by -3.92%. Zacks Investment Research reports
that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for BF/B is 24.02 vs. an
industry ratio of 16.40, implying that they will have a higher
earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Genesco Inc.
(
GCO
) is reporting for the quarter ending July 31, 2012. The retail
(shoe) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 9
analysts that follow the stock is $0.27. This value represents a
22.73% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past
year GCO has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one
was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by
32.43%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to
Earnings ratio for GCO is 14.70 vs. an industry ratio of 17.70.
Frontline Ltd.
(
FRO
) is reporting for the quarter ending June 30, 2012. The shipping
company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 5 analysts
that follow the stock is $-0.02. This value represents a -94.59%
decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year
FRO has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in
the 1st calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 220%. The
"days to cover" for this stock exceeds 20 days. Zacks Investment
Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for FRO is
-5.51 vs. an industry ratio of 6.90.
LTX-Credence Corporation
(
LTXC
) is reporting for the quarter ending July 31, 2012. The electrical
instrument company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the
5 analysts that follow the stock is $0.03. This value represents a
-88.89% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. The last
two quarters LTXC had negative earnings surprises; Zacks Investment
Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for LTXC is
-16.71 vs. an industry ratio of 12.10.
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
(
ISLE
) is reporting for the quarter ending July 31, 2012. The gaming
company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 10
analysts that follow the stock is $0.11. This value represents a
-283.33% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. ISLE
missed the consensus earnings per share in the 3rd calendar quarter
by -185.71%. The "days to cover" for this stock exceeds 16 days.
Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings
ratio for ISLE is 10.62 vs. an industry ratio of 11.40.
JA Solar Holdings, Co., Ltd.
(
JASO
) is reporting for the quarter ending June 30, 2012. The solar
company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 10
analysts that follow the stock is $-0.14. This value represents a
-36.36% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. The last
two quarters JASO had negative earnings surprises; the latest
report they missed by -33.33%. Zacks Investment Research reports
that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for JASO is -2.04 vs. an
industry ratio of -9.10, implying that they will have a higher
earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited
(
YGE
) is reporting for the quarter ending June 30, 2012. The solar
company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 12
analysts that follow the stock is $-0.31. This value represents a
-193.94% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. YGE
missed the consensus earnings per share in the 1st calendar quarter
by -31.58%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price
to Earnings ratio for YGE is -1.68 vs. an industry ratio of -9.10,
implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their
competitors in the same industry.
REX American Resources Corporation
(
REX
) is reporting for the quarter ending July 31, 2012. The biofuels
company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 2 analysts
that follow the stock is $0.35. This value represents a 75.00%
increase compared to the same quarter last year. REX missed the
consensus earnings per share in the 2nd calendar quarter by
-80.85%. The "days to cover" for this stock exceeds 12 days. Zacks
Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio
for REX is 7.46 vs. an industry ratio of 20.50.
Zale Corporation
(
ZLC
) is reporting for the quarter ending July 31, 2012. The jewelry
retail company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3
analysts that follow the stock is $-0.84. This value represents a
-17.65% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the
past year ZLC has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest
one was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus
by 12.5%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to
Earnings ratio for ZLC is -3.75 vs. an industry ratio of -16.30,
implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their
competitors in the same industry.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
(
SBLK
) is reporting for the quarter ending June 30, 2012. The shipping
company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 2 analysts
that follow the stock is $-0.05. This value represents a no change
for the same quarter last year. In the past year SBLK has beat the
expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 1st calendar
quarter where they beat the consensus by 200%. Zacks Investment
Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for SBLK is
-4.82 vs. an industry ratio of 6.90.