Hershey Company HSY announces its next round of earnings this Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Here's Benzinga's advanced look at Hershey's second quarter earnings report.
Earnings and Revenue:
Here's how the company's reported EPS has stacked up against analyst estimates in the past:
Quarter | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 |
EPS Estimate | $0.70 | $0.61 | $0.79 | $0.47 |
EPS Actual | $0.72 | $0.61 | $0.79 | $0.51 |
Stock Performance:
- Long-term shareholders are already enjoying 12-month gains prior to the announcement
Average Stock Rating:
Competitors:
- General Mills GIS: Moderate Buy with a $0.52 recent quarter EPS
- Hain Celestial Group HAIN: Moderate Buy with a $0.36 recent quarter EPS
- Kraft KFT: Moderate Buy with a $0.52 recent quarter EPS
The food-confectionary company's industry has seen price/earnings growth of 2.7% during the current fiscal year.
Finally, a description of the company's main areas of operation: Hershey manufactures chocolate and confectionery products, food and beverage enhancers and gum and mint refreshment products.
Take Action:
Now that you have reviewed all the numbers, be ready to move if the upcoming Hershey 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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