United Technologies Corporation provides high-end technology products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide. It has a diversified business mix and wide geographical presence to mitigate operating risk. The business mix and diversification allows the company to remain profitable even during tough economic times, delivering consistent earnings and dividend growth.
The company is susceptible to high operating risks following the Brexit referendum, as it has a huge operating exposure in the U.K. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and macroeconomic turbulences also affect the stability of the company’s cash flows. This limits the visibility regarding the company’s future performance. With the extent of competition increasing over time, investors have been eagerly awaiting the company’s latest earnings report.
UTX has some outstanding earnings track record, and has delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 3.5% in the last four trailing quarters. Earnings estimate revisions have remained stable in the last couple of months as investors retain a neutral stance about the performance of the company.
UTX currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), but that could change following its fourth-quarter 2017 earnings report which has just released. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:
Earnings: UTX beats on earnings. The Zacks Consensus Estimate called for earnings per share (EPS) of $1.56, while the company reported adjusted EPS of $1.60.
Revenue: Revenues beat. UTX posted net sales of $15,680 million, which was higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $15,400 million.
Key Stats to Note: UTX is poised to grow on the back of innovation investments, strategic cost-reduction efforts and a favourable global macroeconomic environment. Backed by these positives, the company has given its full-year 2018 earnings guidance. Adjusted earnings is currently anticipated to lie within the $6.85–$7.10 per share range. Revenue guidance for 2018 lies between $62.50–$64 billion (estimating an organic growth of 4–6% year over year).
Stock Price: UTX’s shares were flat in the pre-market trading. It would be interesting to see how the market reacts to the results during the trading session today.
Check back our full write up on this UTX earnings report later!
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Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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United Technologies (UTX) Beats on Q4 Earnings & Revenues
United Technologies Corporation provides high-end technology products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide. It has a diversified business mix and wide geographical presence to mitigate operating risk. The business mix and diversification allows the company to remain profitable even during tough economic times, delivering consistent earnings and dividend growth.
The company is susceptible to high operating risks following the Brexit referendum, as it has a huge operating exposure in the U.K. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and macroeconomic turbulences also affect the stability of the company’s cash flows. This limits the visibility regarding the company’s future performance. With the extent of competition increasing over time, investors have been eagerly awaiting the company’s latest earnings report.
UTX has some outstanding earnings track record, and has delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 3.5% in the last four trailing quarters. Earnings estimate revisions have remained stable in the last couple of months as investors retain a neutral stance about the performance of the company.
UTX currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), but that could change following its fourth-quarter 2017 earnings report which has just released. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:
Earnings: UTX beats on earnings. The Zacks Consensus Estimate called for earnings per share (EPS) of $1.56, while the company reported adjusted EPS of $1.60.
United Technologies Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
United Technologies Corporation Price and EPS Surprise | United Technologies Corporation Quote
Revenue: Revenues beat. UTX posted net sales of $15,680 million, which was higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $15,400 million.
Key Stats to Note: UTX is poised to grow on the back of innovation investments, strategic cost-reduction efforts and a favourable global macroeconomic environment. Backed by these positives, the company has given its full-year 2018 earnings guidance. Adjusted earnings is currently anticipated to lie within the $6.85–$7.10 per share range. Revenue guidance for 2018 lies between $62.50–$64 billion (estimating an organic growth of 4–6% year over year).
Stock Price: UTX’s shares were flat in the pre-market trading. It would be interesting to see how the market reacts to the results during the trading session today.
Check back our full write up on this UTX earnings report later!
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All
Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
See Zacks' 3 Best Stocks to Play This Trend >>