| Analysts were expecting Pinnacle Airlines Corp. (PNCL) [Chart - News - Analysis] to report earnings of $0.30 for last quarter, but PNCL beat expectations with actual earnings of $0.40---10 cents above the consensus estimate. If you compare last quarter's earnings to the $0.43 the company made per share during the same quarter a year ago, you can see that PNCL’s earnings are down 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 PNCL's 20.00% projected earnings-per-share (EPS) growth rate for the next five years with the projected EPS growth rate of 16.14% for the Regional Airlines industry as a whole during that same time frame, you can see that analysts expect PNCL to outperform the industry in the future---which is a good sign for the stock. Drilling down a little deeper into the Regional Airlines industry, you can see how analysts believe PNCL will stack up against some of the other stocks in the industry, like LAN Airlines S.A. (LFL) [Chart - News - Analysis] and Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) [Chart - News - Analysis], in the future. Analysts believe LFL's earnings are going to grow at a rate of 17.00% while LUV's earnings are going to grow at a rate of 11.75%. 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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