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Spectrum Brands (SPB) Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards?
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Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. (SPB - Free Report) is slated to report first-quarter fiscal 2017 results on Jan 26. Last quarter, the company delivered a positive earnings surprise of 1.6%.
Further, the company has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 6.7% in the trailing four quarters, with a beat in the last three quarters. Let’s see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Spectrum Brands delivered seventh straight year of strong financial results in fiscal 2016 backed by growth across most businesses and geographies. Further, the company is gaining from the accelerated introductions of innovative products in all categories and persistent leverage of its global infrastructure and shared services. Further, the company is on track with its strategy of making acquisitions and exiting underperforming businesses to aid in improving profitability, margins and free cash flow. For fiscal 2017, the company expects net sales to grow above category rates.
However, the company continues to battle the lingering foreign currency woes. Evidently, management expects net sales for fiscal 2017 to include about 100 to 150 basis points impact from currency headwinds. Further, the company’s shares have been witnessing a downtrend in the last three months. Spectrum Brands’ stocks have declined nearly 9.1% in the last three months, underperforming the Zacks categorized Consumer Products – Miscellaneous Staples industry’s decline of 4.3%.
So, let’s wait and see if Spectrum Brands can counter the hurdles and continue with its trend of beating estimates in the quarter to be reported.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Spectrum Brands is likely to beat earnings this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1, 2 or 3 for this to happen. This is not the case here, as you will see below:
Zacks ESP: Spectrum Brands currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. This is because the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate both are pegged at $1.15. You may uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: Spectrum Brands has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Sell rated) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Stocks that Warrant a Look
Here are some companies you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:
Tractor Supply Company (TSCO - Free Report) , scheduled to release earnings on Feb 1, 2017, currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.90% and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Yum Brands Inc. (YUM - Free Report) , slated to release earnings on Feb 8, 2017, currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.82% and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Spectrum Brands (SPB) Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards?
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. (SPB - Free Report) is slated to report first-quarter fiscal 2017 results on Jan 26. Last quarter, the company delivered a positive earnings surprise of 1.6%.
Further, the company has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 6.7% in the trailing four quarters, with a beat in the last three quarters. Let’s see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. Quote
Factors Influencing This Quarter
Spectrum Brands delivered seventh straight year of strong financial results in fiscal 2016 backed by growth across most businesses and geographies. Further, the company is gaining from the accelerated introductions of innovative products in all categories and persistent leverage of its global infrastructure and shared services. Further, the company is on track with its strategy of making acquisitions and exiting underperforming businesses to aid in improving profitability, margins and free cash flow. For fiscal 2017, the company expects net sales to grow above category rates.
However, the company continues to battle the lingering foreign currency woes. Evidently, management expects net sales for fiscal 2017 to include about 100 to 150 basis points impact from currency headwinds. Further, the company’s shares have been witnessing a downtrend in the last three months. Spectrum Brands’ stocks have declined nearly 9.1% in the last three months, underperforming the Zacks categorized Consumer Products – Miscellaneous Staples industry’s decline of 4.3%.
So, let’s wait and see if Spectrum Brands can counter the hurdles and continue with its trend of beating estimates in the quarter to be reported.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Spectrum Brands is likely to beat earnings this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1, 2 or 3 for this to happen. This is not the case here, as you will see below:
Zacks ESP: Spectrum Brands currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. This is because the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate both are pegged at $1.15. You may uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: Spectrum Brands has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Sell rated) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Stocks that Warrant a Look
Here are some companies you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:
Tractor Supply Company (TSCO - Free Report) , scheduled to release earnings on Feb 1, 2017, currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.90% and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. , scheduled to report earnings on Feb 7, 2017, currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.45% and a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Yum Brands Inc. (YUM - Free Report) , slated to release earnings on Feb 8, 2017, currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.82% and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The Best Place to Start Your Stock Search
Today, you are invited to download the full list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 ""Strong Buy"" stocks – absolutely free of charge. Since 1988, Zacks Rank #1 stocks have nearly tripled the market, with average gains of +26% per year. Plus, you can access the list of portfolio-killing Zacks Rank #5 ""Strong Sells"" and other private research. See these stocks free >>