| Analysts were expecting Warnaco Group Inc. (WRC) [Chart - News - Analysis] to report earnings of $0.76 for last quarter, but WRC missed expectations with actual earnings of $0.75---1 cent below the consensus estimate. WRC also issued earnings guidance for next quarter that is in line with current analyst expectations. If you compare last quarter's earnings to the $0.74 the company made per share during the same quarter a year ago, you can see that WRC’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 WRC's 15.25% projected earnings-per-share (EPS) growth rate for the next five years with the projected EPS growth rate of 13.88% for the Textile - Apparel Clothing industry as a whole during that same time frame, you can see that analysts expect WRC to outperform the industry in the future---which is a good sign for the stock. Drilling down a little deeper into the Textile - Apparel Clothing industry, you can see how analysts believe WRC will stack up against some of the other stocks in the industry, like Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. (PVH) [Chart - News - Analysis] and Carter's, Inc. (CRI) [Chart - News - Analysis], in the future. Analysts believe PVH's earnings are going to grow at a rate of 14.00% while CRI's earnings are going to grow at a rate of 10.00%. 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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