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Lennox (LII) Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
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Lennox International, Inc. (LII - Free Report) is slated to release fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 results on Feb 7, 2017, before the market opens.
Over the last three months, Lennox International’s shares recorded a return of 7.45% – underperforming 12.49% return provided by the Zacks categorized Building Products-Air Conditioner/Heating industry.
However, the company has recorded a positive earnings surprise of 3.14% for the last four trailing quarters, beating estimates in three out of four.
Let’s see how things are shaping up prior to this announcement.
Factors to Play
Lennox International engages in designing, manufacturing and marketing of climate control solutions. Its technologically advanced products are primarily used in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration end-markets.
The company anticipates generating higher revenues in the quarter to reported on the back of improved sales volume and favorable price/mix. Notably, full-year 2016 revenue growth guidance has been narrowed down to 4%–6% from previously estimated range of 3%–7%.
Lennox International expects to report higher earnings in fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 on grounds of increased revenues, improved operations and strategic cost-management initiatives. Full-year 2016 adjusted earnings guidance range has been raised to $6.75–$6.95 per share from $6.50–$6.90 per share.
In addition, the company remains committed toward rewarding its shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.
Under the ongoing de-risking pension obligation plan, the company intends to reduce pension obligations by roughly $50 million at the end of 2016. Moreover, the company estimates to incur capital expenditure of roughly $95 million for 2016 and expects to generate free cash flow roughly $200 million at the end of 2016.
However, the benefits or targets accrued from the above mentioned moves might be hurt due to certain headwinds in the market. For instance, Lennox International foresees experiencing foreign currency headwind worth $5 million in 2016. Additionally, stiff industry rivalry or any sort of supply chain challenge might weigh over the top- and bottom-line results in the quarter under review.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Lennox International is likely to beat earnings this quarter. That is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here as we will see below.
Zacks ESP: Lennox International currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. This is because both the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the Most Accurate estimate are pegged at $1.40 per share.
Please check our Earnings ESP Filter that enables you to find stocks that are expected to come out with earnings surprises.
Zacks Rank: Lennox International carries a favorable Zacks Rank #2. However, a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
Note that we caution against Sell-rated stocks (Zacks Rank #4 or 5) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
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Here are some stocks within the industry that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. , with an Earnings ESP of +3.45%, and a Zacks Rank #2.
Century Communities, Inc. (CCS - Free Report) , with an Earnings ESP of +14.93%, and a Zacks Rank #2.
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Lennox (LII) Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
Lennox International, Inc. (LII - Free Report) is slated to release fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 results on Feb 7, 2017, before the market opens.
Over the last three months, Lennox International’s shares recorded a return of 7.45% – underperforming 12.49% return provided by the Zacks categorized Building Products-Air Conditioner/Heating industry.
However, the company has recorded a positive earnings surprise of 3.14% for the last four trailing quarters, beating estimates in three out of four.
Let’s see how things are shaping up prior to this announcement.
Factors to Play
Lennox International engages in designing, manufacturing and marketing of climate control solutions. Its technologically advanced products are primarily used in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration end-markets.
The company anticipates generating higher revenues in the quarter to reported on the back of improved sales volume and favorable price/mix. Notably, full-year 2016 revenue growth guidance has been narrowed down to 4%–6% from previously estimated range of 3%–7%.
Lennox International expects to report higher earnings in fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 on grounds of increased revenues, improved operations and strategic cost-management initiatives. Full-year 2016 adjusted earnings guidance range has been raised to $6.75–$6.95 per share from $6.50–$6.90 per share.
In addition, the company remains committed toward rewarding its shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.
Under the ongoing de-risking pension obligation plan, the company intends to reduce pension obligations by roughly $50 million at the end of 2016. Moreover, the company estimates to incur capital expenditure of roughly $95 million for 2016 and expects to generate free cash flow roughly $200 million at the end of 2016.
However, the benefits or targets accrued from the above mentioned moves might be hurt due to certain headwinds in the market. For instance, Lennox International foresees experiencing foreign currency headwind worth $5 million in 2016. Additionally, stiff industry rivalry or any sort of supply chain challenge might weigh over the top- and bottom-line results in the quarter under review.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Lennox International is likely to beat earnings this quarter. That is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here as we will see below.
Zacks ESP: Lennox International currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. This is because both the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the Most Accurate estimate are pegged at $1.40 per share.
Lennox International, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
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Please check our Earnings ESP Filter that enables you to find stocks that are expected to come out with earnings surprises.
Zacks Rank: Lennox International carries a favorable Zacks Rank #2. However, a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
Note that we caution against Sell-rated stocks (Zacks Rank #4 or 5) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Other Stocks to Consider
Here are some stocks within the industry that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:
AECOM (ACM - Free Report) , with an Earnings ESP of +1.89%, and a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. , with an Earnings ESP of +3.45%, and a Zacks Rank #2.
Century Communities, Inc. (CCS - Free Report) , with an Earnings ESP of +14.93%, and a Zacks Rank #2.
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 >>