Amazon.com AMZN releases its next round of earnings this Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Here is Benzinga's everything-that-matters guide to Amazon's second quarter earnings report.
Earnings and Revenue:
Here's how the company's reported EPS has stacked up against analyst estimates in the past:
Quarter | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 |
EPS Estimate | $0.60 | $0.88 | $0.48 | $0.56 |
EPS Actual | $0.44 | $0.91 | $0.51 | $0.45 |
Stock Performance:
- Long-term shareholders are already enjoying 12-month gains prior to the announcement
Average Stock Rating:
Competitors:
- Best Buy BBY: Hold with a $0.35 recent quarter EPS
- Barnes & Noble BKS: Hold with a -$1.04 recent quarter EPS
- Costco Wholesale COST: Hold with a $0.80 recent quarter EPS
- eBay EBAY: Hold with a $0.40 recent quarter EPS
Amazon.com is in the internet commerce industry, which has experienced price/earnings growth of 1.4%.
Finally, a description of the company's main areas of operation: Amazon.com sells millions of products across dozens of product categories on its web site. It also manufactures and sells the Kindle, an e-reader.
Take Action:
That's your advanced look at Amazon.com'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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