Earnings roundup: Global Payments 1Q profit rises, Immucor earnings grow 7 percent in 1QOctober 1st, 2009 Earnings roundup: Global Payments, ImmucorAmong the earnings stories for Thursday, Oct. 1, from AP Financial News:
ATLANTA (AP) — Global Payments Inc.
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.
Sport Supply Group profit rises on cost cutting; sales fall 2.2 percentAugust 28th, 2009 Sport Supply Group profit rises, though sales fallDALLAS — Uniform and gear maker Sport Supply Group Inc. said on Thursday that its fourth-quarter profit rose 26.8 percent as it cut costs, even though sales fell.
Williams-Sonoma raises full-year, third-quarter adjusted earnings forecastsAugust 26th, 2009 Williams-Sonoma ups full-year adj. profit outlookSAN FRANCISCO — Williams-Sonoma Inc.
Shoe retailer DSW's profit tops analysts estimate, raises fiscal year outlookAugust 26th, 2009 DSW 2Q profit beats Street viewCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Shoe retailer DSW Inc. said Wednesday its second-quarter profit fell 31 percent but it still beat Wall Street's consensus prediction.
Hormel 3Q profit rises 49 percent as it improves operating profit; beats analyst expectationsAugust 20th, 2009 Hormel 3Q profit rises 49 pct on lower costsAUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods says its third-quarter profit rose 49 percent to beat analyst expectations.
Newell Rubbermaid beats forecasts with 14 percent rise in 2Q profit, raises outlook for yearJuly 30th, 2009 Newell Rubbermaid 2Q profit bounces up 14 pctCHICAGO — Consumer products company Newell Rubbermaid Inc. said its second-quarter earnings rose 14 percent, thanks to lower material costs and a decision to stop making some less-profitable products.
Newell Rubbermaid beats forecasts with 14 percent increase in 2nd-quarter profitJuly 30th, 2009 Newell Rubbermaid 2Q profit rises 14 pctCHICAGO — Consumer products company Newell Rubbermaid's second-quarter earnings rose 14 percent on lower material costs and a decision to stop making some less-profitable products. Adjusted results for the maker of storage containers, office supplies and cookware were down 3 percent compared with last year's adjusted figures, the company said Thursday — but still managed to top Wall Street forecasts.
Nintendo profit down 60.6 percent in April-June on fewer hit titles, stronger yenJuly 30th, 2009 Nintendo profit down 60.6 percent in April-JuneTOKYO — Nintendo Co. reports that its net profit tumbled 60.6 percent in the April-June quarter from last year, hurt by a stronger yen and fewer blockbuster games.
Stocks open slightly lower after mixed earnings; investors await new home sales updateJuly 27th, 2009 Stocks slip at open amid mixed earningsNEW YORK — Stocks are slightly lower in early trading Monday amid a handful of mixed earnings reports. RadioShack Corp., like many other companies, said its second-quarter earnings rose as it cut costs.
Baxter International's 2nd-quarter profit rises 8 percent as better margins offset sales dropJuly 16th, 2009 Baxter 2Q profit rises 8 percent on marginsDEERFIELD, Ill. — Specialty drug and medical device maker Baxter International Inc.
MillerCoors 1st-quarter profit climbs, brand sales helped by increased pricingMay 5th, 2009 MillerCoors 1Q profit rises on better pricingDENVER — Molson Coors Brewing and SABMiller say first-quarter profit for their U.S. joint venture MillerCoors rose 51 percent as sales of Coors Light, Miller Lite and other brands were helped by higher prices and fewer promotions.
OfficeMax 1st-quarter profit falls 79 percent but beats expectations, helped by cost cuttingApril 30th, 2009 OfficeMax 1Q profit falls but beats expectationsNAPERVILLE, Ill. — Office-supply retailer OfficeMax Inc.
Tupperware beats forecasts, shares climb after company releases first quarter resultsApril 22nd, 2009 Tupperware shares climb after resultsCHICAGO — Shares of Tupperware Brands Corp. climbed Wednesday, a day after the household products maker posted a better-than-expected first-quarter profit and forecast second-quarter and full-year results above Wall Street estimates.