General Mills first-quarter financial performance at a glanceSeptember 23rd, 2009 General Mills 1Q Results at a GlanceHOW THEY DID: Minneapolis-based General Mills Inc. earned $420.6 million, or $1.25 per share, for the quarter that ended Aug.
Russian oil major Lukoil's net profit falls 44 percent in Q2 but beats analyst estimatesAugust 28th, 2009 Lukoil's Q2 net profit down 44 percentMOSCOW — Lukoil, Russia's largest private oil company, on Friday posted a 44 percent drop in net profit for the second quarter due to lower oil prices, but still beat analyst expectations. Net income fell to $2.3 billion from $4.1 billion a year earlier, the company said in a statement.
Luxury retailer Tiffany's 2nd-qtr profit falls on lower sales, still beats analysts' estimatesAugust 28th, 2009 Tiffany 2Q profit falls, but tops viewNEW YORK — Tiffany & Co. says its second-quarter profit fell 30 percent as sales slipped, but the results beat analysts' estimates.
Toro posts 48 percent drop in 3rd-quarter profit as professional segment sales declineAugust 20th, 2009 Toro 3Q profit falls but beats estimatesBLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Toro Co., which makes outdoor maintenance equipment, said Thursday its third-quarter profit dropped 48 percent as tough economic demand kept professional customers away and sent its sales tumbling.
Target's 2nd-quarter profits fall 6.2 pct, but results well exceed estimates amid cost-cuttingAugust 18th, 2009 Target's 2Q profit falls 6.2 pct, beats estimatesNEW YORK — Target says its second-quarter profit fell 6.3 percent, but results surpassed Wall Street forecasts amid cost-cutting initiatives and improvements in its credit-card business. The Minneapolis-based discounter says Tuesday that it earned $594 million, or 79 cents per share, in the period.
Earnings roundup: Wal-Mart 2Q income unchanged, Kohl's profit dips in 2Q but still beats viewsAugust 13th, 2009 Earnings roundup: Wal-Mart, Kohl'sAmong the earnings stories for Thursday, Aug. 13, from AP Financial News:
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Fossil 2nd-quarter profit drops partly on recession, but results beat analysts' estimatesAugust 11th, 2009 Fossil 2Q profit falls, but tops Wall StreetRICHARDSON, Texas — Watchmaker Fossil Inc. said Tuesday that its second-quarter profit dropped 34 percent due to the ongoing economic downturn and stronger dollar, but the results managed to beat Wall Street's expectations.
Amkor posts 86 percent decline in 2nd quarter profit, but results beat Wall Street estimatesJuly 30th, 2009 Amkor 2Q profit declines 86 percent as sales dropCHANDLER, Ariz. — Microchip assembly and test company Amkor Technology Inc.
Earnings roundup: US Steel posts loss as steel demand falls; Supervalu profit falls, cuts viewJuly 28th, 2009 Earnings roundup: US Steel, SupervaluAmong the earnings stories for Tuesday, July 28, from AP Financial News:
PITTSBURGH (AP) — United States Steel Corp., the largest U.S.-based steel maker, said Tuesday it lost $392 million during its second quarter as the global recession hurt orders for the metal. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Grocery chain Supervalu Inc.
Poor Corp. reports decline in 2nd-quarter profit, but shares climb, results beat expectationsJuly 23rd, 2009 Pool Corp. 2Q profit dips but beats expectationsCOVINGTON, La. — Pool Corp.
Amazon 2nd-qtr profit declines due to Toys R Us dispute settlement chargeJuly 23rd, 2009 Amazon 2Q profit falls with Toys R Us settlementSEATTLE — Amazon.com says second-quarter earnings fell while sales rose. That's because of a $51 million payment to settle a long-standing dispute with former partner Toys R Us.
CarMax 1st-quarter profit drops 2.7 percent on sales decline, charges related to loansJune 19th, 2009 CarMax 1Q earns fall, but tops viewRICHMOND, Va. — Auto retailer CarMax says its fiscal first-quarter profit fell 2.7 percent on a double-digit sales drop.
J.M. Smucker 4th-quarter profit more than doubles, Folgers continues to boost resultsJune 18th, 2009 J.M. Smucker fiscal 4Q profit more than doublesORRVILLE, Ohio — J.M. Smucker, maker of jams, jellies and Jif peanut butter, says its fiscal fourth-quarter profit more than doubled, continuing to benefit from last year's Folgers acquisition.
Sara Lee's 3rd-quarter profit falls on consumer pullback; adjusted results top Wall StreetMay 9th, 2009 Sara Lee's 3Q profit falls 22 percentDOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Food maker Sara Lee says its fiscal third-quarter profit fell 22 percent as sales dropped on a consumer spending pullback and the stronger dollar.
Altria Group 1st-quarter profit falls 76 percent on charges, higher interest expensesApril 22nd, 2009 Altria Group 1Q profit drops 76 percentRICHMOND, Va. — Altria Group, the owner of the nation's biggest cigarette maker, says its first-quarter profit fell 76 percent because of acquisition charges and higher interest expenses.
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