Home Depot HD unveils its next round of earnings this Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Here is Benzinga's everything-that-matters guide for this Tuesday's second quarter earnings announcement.
Earnings and Revenue:
Analysts are looking ahead to a positive EPS of 82 cents/share and revenues of $19.96 billion. Home Depot's latest numbers will no doubt be compared with the company's year-ago quarter, when it reported a profit of 72 cents/share on revenues of $19.41 billion. We'll have to wait for Tuesday to see if Home Depot reports higher EPS and a slight increase in revenue 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 | $0.49 | $0.30 | $0.48 | $0.71 |
EPS Actual | $0.50 | $0.36 | $0.51 | $0.72 |
Stock Performance:
As of August 10, 2011, Home Depot's current share price was $28.51. Since January 1st, shares of Home Depot have declined 17.5%. For a full 12 months, the return has risen by 18.5%. 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 Home Depot is a Moderate Buy. The strength of this rating has declined slightly over the past three months.
Competitors:
Want to check out the performance of Home Depot closest competitors? Take a look at some of the company's peers in the consumer discretionary sector.
- Builders FirstSource BLDR: Hold with a -$0.08 recent quarter EPS
- Lumber Liquidators LL: Hold with a $0.19 recent quarter EPS
- Lowe's Companies LOW: Moderate Buy with a $0.34 recent quarter EPS
The building products-retail/wholesale company's industry has seen price/earnings growth of 0.8% during the current fiscal year.
Finally, a description of the company's main areas of operation: Home Depot is a home improvement retailer that sells an assortment of building materials, home improvement and lawn and garden products.
Take Action:
That's your advanced look at Home Depot'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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