| Analysts were expecting Elan Corp. plc (ELN) [Chart - News - Analysis] to report earnings of $-0.13 for last quarter, but ELN beat expectations with actual earnings of $-0.06---7 cents above the consensus estimate. If you compare last quarter's earnings to the $-0.18 the company made per share during the same quarter a year ago, you can see that ELN’s earnings are up this year. Check this out (it's free!): Stocks You Should Be Watching Right Now; How to Make Good Picks
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| | | | | | | | Also, if you compare ELN's 15.00% projected earnings-per-share (EPS) growth rate for the next five years with the projected EPS growth rate of 15.00% for the Drug Delivery industry as a whole during that same time frame, you can see that analysts expect ELN to perform in line with the industry in the future---which is a neutral sign for the stock. Drilling down a little deeper into the Drug Delivery industry, you can see how analysts believe ELN will stack up against some of the other stocks in the industry, like Hospira Inc. (HSP) [Chart - News - Analysis] and Biovail Corporation (BVF) [Chart - News - Analysis], in the future. Analysts believe HSP's earnings are going to grow at a rate of 14.31% while BVF's earnings are going to grow at a rate of 7.50%. Earnings season can be a volatile time in the stock market. Check out these videos and articles to be better prepared to take advantage of the large price moves that tend to accompany earnings announcements. - Earnings Season is Here - Find Out How to Trade It - Using Options to Trade Earnings - Understanding Stock Analyst Research and Recommendations More...
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