Weyerhaeuser Company Earnings Preview: Analysts Expect Rising Revenue, Falling EPS Over Previous Quarter

Weyerhaeuser Company WY unveils its next round of earnings this Friday, July 29, 2011. Get prepared with Benzinga's ultimate preview for Weyerhaeuser Company's second quarter earnings.

Earnings and Revenue:

Ahead of the company's earnings announcement, analysts are expecting a positive EPS reading of 9 cents per share and revenues of $1.75 billion. Weyerhaeuser Company's latest numbers will no doubt be compared with the company's year-ago quarter, when it reported a loss of 20 cents per share on revenues of $1.8 billion. Investors are bracing themselves for Friday when we'll learn if Weyerhaeuser Company reports an expected decline in revenue from the year-ago quarter.

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

Stock Performance:

Shares of Weyerhaeuser Company were trading at $21.28 as of July 25, 2011. Since January 1st, shares of Weyerhaeuser Company have given investors a return of 13.9%. For a full 12 months, the return has risen by 36.5%. 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 Weyerhaeuser Company is a Moderate Sell. The strength of this rating has crept upwards over the past three months.

Competitors:

Wondering how some of the other materials companies are doing? Here are a few of Weyerhaeuser Company's peers in that sector.

• Sturm, Ruger & Company RGR: Moderate Buy with a $0.42 recent quarter EPS
• Universal Forest Products UFPI: Hold with a $0.22 recent quarter EPS

Weyerhaeuser Company is in the building products-wood industry, which has experienced price/earnings growth of 3.4%.

Finally, a description of the company's main areas of operation: Weyerhaeuser Company is a forest products company which mainly grows and harvests trees, builds homes and makes a range of forest products.

Take Action:

Now that you have reviewed all the numbers, be ready to move if the upcoming Weyerhaeuser Company 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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