Comprehensive Earnings Preview for Nielsen Holdings
Nielsen Holdings (NYSE: NLSN) releases its next round of earnings this Thursday, October 27, 2011. Here's Benzinga's essential guide to Nielsen Holdings' third quarter earnings report.
Earnings and Revenue:
Based on estimates, investors are readying for a positive EPS reading of 41 cents/share and revenues of $1.38 billion.
Stock Performance:
Shares of Nielsen Holdings were trading at $28.98 as of October 21, 2011. For a full 12 months, the return has risen by 11.1%. 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 Nielsen Holdings is a Moderate Buy. This rating has strengthened slightly over the past ninety days.
Competitors:
Looking for a sympathy stock to trade or interested in the performance of other companies in the same sector? Take a look at some of Nielsen Holdings' peers.
- Arbitron (NYSE: ARB): Strong Buy with a $0.27 recent quarter EPS
- Forrester Research (NASDAQ: FORR): Moderate Buy with a $0.31 recent quarter EPS
- ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT (ARR): Moderate Buy with a -$0.14 recent quarter EPS
The business information services company's industry has seen price/earnings growth of 1.2% during the current fiscal year.
Take Action:
Now that you've gotten an advanced peak at Nielsen Holdings' upcoming earnings numbers, keep an eye out for any surprises in the report and be ready to take action. Also, check back in with us after the announcement for a full recap and a guide to your next steps.
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