Omnicom Group Earnings Preview: Revenue, Earnings Expected to Fall from Previous Quarter

Now's the time to start prepping for Omnicom Group OMC! Don't be caught off-guard: The company releases its next round of earnings this Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

Wondering what to expect from Omnicom Group's lastest earnings numbers? We thought so. Here's an advanced look at the company's second quarter earnings report.

Let's Do the Numbers:

Wall Street expects a positive EPS reading of 92 cents per share and revenues of $3.38 billion. Can Omnicom Group manage the estimated 113% rise in EPS and 111% increase in revenues as analysts are predicting? We'll have to wait until Tuesday to find out.

Here's how the company's reported EPS has stacked up against analyst estimates in the past:

Quarter	Q1	Q4	Q3	Q2
EPS Estimate	59 cents	81 cents	57 cents	77 cents
EPS Actual	69 cents	83 cents	57 cents	79 cents

Stock Performance:

At last check, shares of Omnicom Group were trading at $47.59. Shares are up 5% year to date.

Average Stock Rating:

The average rating by analysts for Omnicom Group is a Moderate Buy. This rating has strengthened slightly over the past ninety days.

Industry:

Omnicom Group is in the advertising-marketing services industry, which has experienced price/earnings growth of 13.7%.

Finally, a description of the main business areas of the company, in case you need a little refresher: Omnicom Group provides professional, advertising, marketing and corporate communications services.

Take Action:

Now that you have reviewed all the numbers, be ready to move if the upcoming Omnicom Group earnings report has any surprises. Also, come back to Benzinga after the announcement for a full recap and a guide to your next steps.

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