Nielsen Holdings NLSN releases its next round of earnings this Thursday, July 28, 2011. Here is Benzinga's everything-that-matters guide for this Thursday's second quarter earnings announcement.
Earnings and Revenue:
Analysts are looking ahead to a positive EPS of 38 cents per share and revenues of $1.37 billion.
Stock Performance:
Shares of Nielsen Holdings were trading at $30.94 as of July 22, 2011. For a full 12 months, the return has risen by 18.6%. 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. Over the past three months this rating's strength has declined slightly.
Competitors:
Wondering how some of the other consumer discretionary companies are doing? Here are a few of Nielsen Holdings' peers in that sector.
- Arbitron ARB: Moderate Buy with a $0.27 recent quarter EPS
- Forrester Research FORR: Moderate Buy with a $0.20 recent quarter EPS
- COMSCORE SCOR: Strong Buy with a -$0.01 recent quarter EPS
Nielsen Holdings is in the business information services industry, which has experienced price/earnings growth of 1.3%.
Take Action:
That's your advanced look at Nielsen Holdings' 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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