Get an in-depth look into earnings trends with FactSet Earnings Insight |
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01 Apr 2011 |
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Our new weekly publication, FactSet Earnings Insight, highlights the earnings trends of companies in the S&P 500 Index. Yesterday marked the end of the first quarter, which means earnings season is right around the corner. For now, it continues to be a quiet period in terms of earnings. Only five companies in the S&P 500 index reported numbers during the past week. Overall, analysts are projecting earnings growth of 11.9% and revenue growth of 7.0% for the S&P 500 for Q1 2011.
Some of the key themes affecting earnings and sales for the quarter include the disaster in Japan, rising commodity prices, and global economic growth. It will also be important to watch how the results of this earnings season affect future earnings and sales estimates for the index.
Looking ahead to next week, it will be another slow week in terms of earnings. Only two S&P 500 companies are expected to release results during the week. The unofficial start of the Q1 2011 earnings season is April 11, when Alcoa is scheduled to announce results. The peak weeks of the Q1 2011 earnings season will begin on April 18.
Use the FactSet Earnings Insight report below to analyze the key metrics associated with corporate earnings and revenues. All of the data used to compile the report is available in FactSet. Check back on this site soon for weekly updates in the Earnings Insight report. |
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