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Software Stocks' Earnings Due on Jan 25: CTXS, FFIV & More
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The fourth-quarter earnings season is in its initial stage with 63 S&P 500 members or 19.2% of the index’s total membership reporting their quarterly results as of Jan 20, according to the latest Zacks Earnings Preview report.
Per the report, approximately 66.7% of the companies posted positive earnings surprises, while 50.8% beat top-line expectations. Earnings of these companies grew 4.7% from the same period last year, while revenues increased 2.7%.
The trend this earnings season indicates that we may finally see back-to-back quarters of positive earnings picture after five straight quarters of decline. The report projects that earnings for the S&P 500 Index will improve 4.8% from the year-ago period, while total revenue will grow 3.7%.
Technology will be in the spotlight this week, with several major companies including Microsoft (MSFT - Free Report) , Intel (INTC - Free Report) , Alibaba Group (BABA - Free Report) and Alphabet (GOOGL - Free Report) aka Google scheduled to report results this week. As per the Earnings Preview report, as of Jan 20, 10.1% of the technology sector’s total market capitalization on the S&P 500 index reported their results.
Total earnings of these tech companies are up 1% from the same period last year on 2.2% higher revenues, with 85.7% beating earnings estimates and 71.4% surpassing revenue expectations.
Per the Earnings Preview report, technology earnings are expected to be up 3.6% on 4.3% higher revenues.
Let’s see what’s in store for four software stocks, all of which are expected to release quarterly numbers on Jan 25.
Citrix Systems Inc. , which is one of the leading suppliers of application delivery and management software and services, is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 results. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at $1.26.Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 14.43%. Notably, Citrix has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the trailing four quarters with an average positive earnings surprise of 25.12%. (Read more: Citrix Systems Q4 Earnings: A Surprise in Store?)
F5 Networks Inc. (FFIV - Free Report) , which is a leading provider of integrated Internet traffic and content management solutions, is scheduled to report first-quarter fiscal 2017 results. The stock has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3.You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at $1.53.Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 9.74%. Notably, F5 Networks has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate thrice, while missing the same on one occasion in the trailing four quarters. It has an average positive earnings surprise of 3.37%. (Read more: What's in Store for F5 Networks in Q1 Earnings?)
CommVault Systems Inc. (CVLT - Free Report) , which provides unified data management solutions for high-performance data protection, universal availability and simplified management of data on complex storage networks, is slated to report third-quarter fiscal 2017 results. The stock has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at 2 cents. Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 66.67%. Notably, CommVault has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate thrice, while missing the same on one occasion. It has an average positive earnings surprise of 359.17%.
MicroStrategy Inc. (MSTR - Free Report) , a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, is anticipated to report fourth-quarter 2016 results. The stock has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at $2.57.Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 38.32%. Notably, MicroStrategy surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate twice, while missing the same on two occasions in the trailing four quarters. It has an average positive earnings surprise of 6.20%.
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Software Stocks' Earnings Due on Jan 25: CTXS, FFIV & More
The fourth-quarter earnings season is in its initial stage with 63 S&P 500 members or 19.2% of the index’s total membership reporting their quarterly results as of Jan 20, according to the latest Zacks Earnings Preview report.
Per the report, approximately 66.7% of the companies posted positive earnings surprises, while 50.8% beat top-line expectations. Earnings of these companies grew 4.7% from the same period last year, while revenues increased 2.7%.
The trend this earnings season indicates that we may finally see back-to-back quarters of positive earnings picture after five straight quarters of decline. The report projects that earnings for the S&P 500 Index will improve 4.8% from the year-ago period, while total revenue will grow 3.7%.
Technology will be in the spotlight this week, with several major companies including Microsoft (MSFT - Free Report) , Intel (INTC - Free Report) , Alibaba Group (BABA - Free Report) and Alphabet (GOOGL - Free Report) aka Google scheduled to report results this week. As per the Earnings Preview report, as of Jan 20, 10.1% of the technology sector’s total market capitalization on the S&P 500 index reported their results.
Total earnings of these tech companies are up 1% from the same period last year on 2.2% higher revenues, with 85.7% beating earnings estimates and 71.4% surpassing revenue expectations.
Per the Earnings Preview report, technology earnings are expected to be up 3.6% on 4.3% higher revenues.
Let’s see what’s in store for four software stocks, all of which are expected to release quarterly numbers on Jan 25.
Citrix Systems Inc. , which is one of the leading suppliers of application delivery and management software and services, is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 results. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at $1.26.Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 14.43%. Notably, Citrix has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the trailing four quarters with an average positive earnings surprise of 25.12%. (Read more: Citrix Systems Q4 Earnings: A Surprise in Store?)
Citrix Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Citrix Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Citrix Systems, Inc. Quote
F5 Networks Inc. (FFIV - Free Report) , which is a leading provider of integrated Internet traffic and content management solutions, is scheduled to report first-quarter fiscal 2017 results. The stock has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3.You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at $1.53.Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 9.74%. Notably, F5 Networks has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate thrice, while missing the same on one occasion in the trailing four quarters. It has an average positive earnings surprise of 3.37%. (Read more: What's in Store for F5 Networks in Q1 Earnings?)
F5 Networks, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
F5 Networks, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | F5 Networks, Inc. Quote
CommVault Systems Inc. (CVLT - Free Report) , which provides unified data management solutions for high-performance data protection, universal availability and simplified management of data on complex storage networks, is slated to report third-quarter fiscal 2017 results. The stock has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at 2 cents. Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 66.67%. Notably, CommVault has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate thrice, while missing the same on one occasion. It has an average positive earnings surprise of 359.17%.
CommVault Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
CommVault Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | CommVault Systems, Inc. Quote
MicroStrategy Inc. (MSTR - Free Report) , a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, is anticipated to report fourth-quarter 2016 results. The stock has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at $2.57.Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 38.32%. Notably, MicroStrategy surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate twice, while missing the same on two occasions in the trailing four quarters. It has an average positive earnings surprise of 6.20%.
MicroStrategy Incorporated Price and EPS Surprise
MicroStrategy Incorporated Price and EPS Surprise | MicroStrategy Incorporated Quote
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In addition to the stocks discussed above, would you like to know about our 10 finest tickers for the entirety of 2017?
Who wouldn't? These 10 are painstakingly hand-picked from 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank. They are our primary picks to buy and hold. Be among the very first to see them >>