Today’s Earnings Preview (AA, MON, FDO, AYI)

Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA) is projected to post a third-quarter loss of 10 cents a share, according to analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters. In premarket trading sessions shares of AA climbed 2.45% to $14.23.

Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) is projected to report a profit of 1 cent a share in the fiscal fourth quarter, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet Research. In premarket trading sessions shares of MON are up 0.73% to $76.18.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) is forecast to post earnings of 41 cents a share in the fiscal fourth quarter, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet Research. Shares of FDO are up 1.51% at $28.91 in premarket trading session.

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is projected to report fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of 57 cents a share, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet Research. Wednesday, AYI closed at $32.49.