| Analysts were expecting Cephalon Inc. (CEPH) [Chart - News - Analysis] to report earnings of $1.41 for last quarter, but CEPH beat expectations with actual earnings of $1.70---29 cents above the consensus estimate. CEPH also issued earnings guidance for next quarter that is in line with current analyst expectations. If you compare last quarter's earnings to the $1.18 the company made per share during the same quarter a year ago, you can see that CEPH’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 CEPH's 11.85% projected earnings-per-share (EPS) growth rate for the next five years with the projected EPS growth rate of 16.85% for the Drug Manufacturers - Other industry as a whole during that same time frame, you can see that analysts expect CEPH to underperform the industry in the future---which is a bad sign for the stock. Drilling down a little deeper into the Drug Manufacturers - Other industry, you can see how analysts believe CEPH will stack up against some of the other stocks in the industry, like Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. (RDY) [Chart - News - Analysis] and Warner Chilcott plc (WCRX) [Chart - News - Analysis], in the future. Analysts believe RDY's earnings are going to grow at a rate of 21.00% while WCRX's earnings are going to grow at a rate of 11.25%. 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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