Exelon EXC releases its next round of earnings this Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Here's Benzinga's essential guide to Exelon's second quarter earnings report.
Earnings and Revenue:
Ahead of the company's earnings announcement, analysts are expecting a positive EPS reading of 97 cents per share and revenues of $4.4 billion. Wall Street will be looking to see how this quarter's numbers compare to the year-ago quarter's positive EPS of 99 cents per share on revenues of $4.4 billion. We'll have to wait for Wednesday to see if Exelon reports steady revenue and shrinking EPS from the year-ago quarter, as analysts are expecting.
Here's how the company's reported EPS has stacked up against analyst estimates in the past:
Quarter | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 |
EPS Estimate | $1.06 | $0.91 | $1.11 | $0.90 |
EPS Actual | $1.17 | $0.96 | $1.11 | $0.99 |
Stock Performance:
At last check, shares of Exelon were trading at $43.93. Since January 1st, shares of Exelon have given investors a return of 8.1%. For a full 12 months, the return has risen by 5.8%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are probably satisfied going into this earnings release.
- Long-term shareholders are already enjoying 12-month gains prior to the announcement
Average Stock Rating:
The average rating by analysts for Exelon is a Hold. The strength of this rating has declined slightly over the past three months.
Competitors:
Wondering how some of the other utilities companies are doing? Here are a few of Exelon's peers in that sector.
- ALLETE ALE: Moderate Buy with a $1.07 recent quarter EPS
- Constellation Energy Group CEG: Hold with a $0.63 recent quarter EPS
- El Paso Electric Company EE: Moderate Buy with a $0.16 recent quarter EPS
- Entergy ETR: Hold with a $1.38 recent quarter EPS
The utility-electric power company's industry has seen price/earnings growth of 3.4% during the current fiscal year.
Finally, a description of the company's main areas of operation: Exelon. is a utility services holding company that distributes electricity and natural gas and is a major nuclear operator.
Take Action:
That's your advanced look at Exelon's upcoming earnings numbers -- be ready to take quick action if the company's report contains any surprises. Also, check back in with us after the announcement for a full recap and what-to-do-next guide.
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