CarMax posts steep jump in 2nd-qtr profit on sales boostSeptember 22nd, 2009 CarMax 2Q profit soarsRICHMOND, Va. — Car dealership chain CarMax Inc.
Williams-Sonoma profit drops on charges; raises outlook, citing improved sales trendAugust 26th, 2009 Williams-Sonoma 2Q profit falls partly on chargesSAN FRANCISCO — Williams-Sonoma Inc. said Wednesday that its profit tumbled in the second quarter on charges related to underperforming stores and lower sales.
Toro backs sales outlook, revises 3rd-quarter profit estimate on chargesAugust 20th, 2009 Toro still expects 2009 sales to fall 18 percentBLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Toro Co., which makes outdoor maintenance equipment, on Thursday backed its 2009 sales guidance, saying that it still expects sales to drop about 18 percent.
CarMax renews, lowers warehouse facility for financing arm by $200MAugust 7th, 2009 CarMax renews, lowers warehouse facilityRICHMOND, Va. — Automotive retailer CarMax Inc.
Sotheby's 2nd-quarter earnings slide on weak sales and restructuring chargesAugust 4th, 2009 Sotheby's 2Q profit drops 87 percentNEW YORK — Sotheby's said on Tuesday said it earned a sharply lower second-quarter profit as revenue slid and the recession dampened demand for art worldwide. In the period ended June 30, net income declined 87 percent to $12.2 million, or 18 cents per share, compared with $95.3 million, or $1.41 per share, a year ago.
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.
Alliance Data's net drops 37 pct while sales slumpJuly 22nd, 2009 Alliance Data's net drops 37 pctSAN FRANCISCO — Alliance Data Systems Corp.'s second-quarter profit dropped 37 percent, more severely than Wall Street expected, while sales slumped. The company said Wednesday it earned $29.4 million, or 51 cents per share, compared with $46.9 million, or 60 cents per share, in the year-ago quarter.
Precision Castparts posts 13 percent drop in fiscal 1st-quarter profit as sales tumbleJuly 21st, 2009 Precision Castparts 1Q profit drops 13 percentPORTLAND, Ore. — Precision Castparts Corp., which makes metal components and products, said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter profit fell 13 percent as sales tumbled on a volatile aerospace market and soft overall demand.
CarMax completes private placement of $490 million in asset-backed notesJuly 14th, 2009 CarMax wraps placement of $490 million in notesRICHMOND, Va. — Automotive retailer CarMax Inc.
CarMax 1Q profit slips 2.7 pct on sales decline, charges related to loans, still beats viewJune 19th, 2009 CarMax 1Q earns fall, still tops viewRICHMOND, Va. — Auto retailer CarMax Inc.
CarMax set to release 1st-quarter results Friday amid tough auto, credit marketsJune 17th, 2009 Earnings Preview: CarMax reports 1Q results FridayRICHMOND, Va. — Car dealership chain CarMax Inc.
Regulatory charges in Ohio contributes to FirstEnergy's 58 percent earnings decline in 1QMay 5th, 2009 FirstEnergy 1Q profit drops 58 percentAKRON, Ohio — FirstEnergy Corp. on Tuesday reported a 58 percent decline in first-quarter profits and cited heavy regulatory charges.
Starbucks 2Q profit falls 77 percent on restructuring, but adjusted earnings beat estimatesApril 29th, 2009 Starbucks 2Q profit drops 77 percentSEATTLE — Starbucks says its fiscal second-quarter profit dropped 77 percent because of big restructuring charges related to closing more than 120 cafes. Seattle-based Starbucks Corp.
EMC 1Q profit drops 23 percent on charges, weak data-storage spending; sales missApril 23rd, 2009 EMC 1Q profit drops 23 percent, sales missSAN FRANCISCO — EMC Corp. says first-quarter profit dropped 23 percent on restructuring charges and weakness in data-storage spending, an area that has been fairly resilient to the recession.
Schering-Plough's 1st-quarter profit surges on lower costs, offsetting decline in salesApril 21st, 2009 Schering-Plough 1Q profit jumps despite sales fallNEW YORK — Schering-Plough Corp., in the process of being acquired by competitor Merck & Co., said Tuesday drug sales fell in the first quarter but profit tripled because of cost cutting and a charge in last year's quarter related to an acquisition. The Kenilworth, N.J.-based maker of arthritis treatment Remicade and allergy spray Nasonex earned $767 million, or 46 cents per share.