The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 12/19/2024. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.
Accenture plc (ACN)is reporting for the quarter ending November 30, 2024. The information technology services company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 10 analysts that follow the stock is $3.38. This value represents a 3.36% increase compared to the same quarter last year. ACN missed the consensus earnings per share in the 2nd calendar quarter of 2024 by -0.32%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for ACN is 28.13 vs. an industry ratio of 19.50, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Cintas Corporation (CTAS)is reporting for the quarter ending November 30, 2024. The business services company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $1.01. This value represents a 12.22% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year CTAS has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 3rd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 10%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for CTAS is 49.26 vs. an industry ratio of 15.60, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)is reporting for the quarter ending November 30, 2024. The outsourcing company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 9 analysts that follow the stock is $1.12. This value represents a 3.70% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year PAYX has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 3rd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 1.75%. The "days to cover" for this stock exceeds 13 days. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for PAYX is 28.17 vs. an industry ratio of 15.80, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)is reporting for the quarter ending November 30, 2024. The restaurant company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 13 analysts that follow the stock is $2.05. This value represents a 11.41% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for DRI is 17.47 vs. an industry ratio of 80.90.
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS)is reporting for the quarter ending November 30, 2024. The business info service company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $4.30. This value represents a 4.37% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year FDS has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 3rd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 3.89%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for FDS is 28.42 vs. an industry ratio of 27.70, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
ConAgra Brands, Inc. (CAG)is reporting for the quarter ending November 30, 2024. The food company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $0.68. This value represents a 4.23% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. CAG missed the consensus earnings per share in the 3rd calendar quarter of 2024 by -10.17%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for CAG is 10.81 vs. an industry ratio of 22.20.
CarMax Inc (KMX)is reporting for the quarter ending November 30, 2024. The wholesale retail company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 9 analysts that follow the stock is $0.61. This value represents a 17.31% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for KMX is 27.61 vs. an industry ratio of 12.70, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)is reporting for the quarter ending November 30, 2024. The food company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $1.02. This value represents a 29.66% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for LW is 19.42 vs. an industry ratio of 22.20.
FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL)is reporting for the quarter ending October 31, 2024. The alternative energy company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is $-1.64. This value represents a 21.90% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year FCEL has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 3rd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 12.5%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2024 Price to Earnings ratio for FCEL is -1.46 vs. an industry ratio of 29.30.
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