Airlines Third-Quarter Earnings ForecastsOctober 8th, 2009 Airlines Third-Quarter Earnings ForecastsHere are the consensus forecasts of analysts for third-quarter earnings or loss per share and revenue for the nation's nine largest airline companies, according to Thomson Reuters as of Thursday morning. Figures from third quarter of 2008 are in parentheses.
Eatery chain Sonic anticipates adjusted 2010 earnings will rise on lower commodity costsSeptember 17th, 2009 Sonic expects adjusted 2010 profit to riseOKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. said Thursday that its fiscal 2010 adjusted profit will climb from the previous year, helped by lower commodity costs and reduced interest expense.
Silicon Labs raises 3rd-quarter outlook on better demand for broadcast audio, microcontrollersSeptember 15th, 2009 Silicon Laboratories raises 3Q guidanceAUSTIN, Texas — Chip maker Silicon Laboratories Inc. on Tuesday raised its outlook for the third quarter through September, citing better-than-expected demand for its broadcast audio and microcontroller products.
Aruba Networks predicts 1st-qtr profit of 3 cents per share on record deferred revenuesAugust 28th, 2009 Aruba predicts 1Q profit of 3 cents per shareSUNNYVALE, Calif. — Wireless networking technology maker Aruba Networks 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.
Fossil raises full-year profit guidance again, says recession will weigh on quarterly resultsAugust 11th, 2009 Fossil increases full-year earnings forecast againRICHARDSON, Texas — Fossil Inc, which makes watches and other fashion accessories, raised its full-year earnings outlook for the second time in three months after reporting second-quarter results that beat analysts' estimates. The company now expects 2009 profit of $1.63 to $1.73 per share.
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.
Honda's profit plunges but raises full-year forecasts on signs auto slump easingJuly 29th, 2009 Honda profit plunges in Q1 but raises forecastsTOKYO — Honda bucked expectations of losses in the first quarter, Wednesday posting a 7.5 billion yen ($79.8 million) profit and raising forecasts for the full year on optimism auto sales will improve. The results for the April-June period were better than the flood of red ink some analysts had forecast though profit was still down 96 percent, battered by slumping car sales and a strong yen, which offset cost cuts.
Fidelity National raises full-year outlook after 2nd-quarter profit shrinksJuly 29th, 2009 Fidelity National raises full-year outlookJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Fidelity National Information Services Inc.
Akamai reports 2nd-quarter profit grew 5 percent but falls short of Wall Street forecastsJuly 29th, 2009 Akamai 2Q profit up, but is short of expectationsCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Akamai Technologies Inc.
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.
Altria Group 2nd-quarter profit rises on acquisition, lower expenses, higher cigarette salesJuly 22nd, 2009 Altria Group profit, revenue climb in 2nd quarterRICHMOND, Va. — Altria Group Inc., owner of Philip Morris USA, said Wednesday that its second-quarter profit rose 9 percent partly on lower corporate expenses, an acquisition and improved cigarette sales.
Shares at paint maker Sherwin-Williams skid after 2nd quarter resultsJuly 21st, 2009 Sherwin-Williams shares fall after earnings reportCHICAGO — Shares of Sherwin-Williams Co. dropped Tuesday after the paint maker said its same-store sales fell during the second quarter.
Silgan Holdings expects lower 2nd-quarter earnings and backs 2009 profit outlookApril 30th, 2009 Silgan Holdings expects lower 2Q earningsSTAMFORD, Conn. — Silgan Holdings Inc., a packaging manufacturer, on Thursday backed its full-year profit outlook and forecast lower second-quarter profit.