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KLA-Tencor (KLAC) to Post Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards?
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KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC - Free Report) is set to report first-quarter fiscal 2019 results on Oct 29.
The company topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the trailing four quarters, with an average of 7.68%.
In the last reported quarter, KLA-Tenor delivered a positive earnings surprise of 3.74%. Earnings of $2.22 per share increased 36% from the year-ago quarter and 10% sequentially.
Revenues increased 14% year over year to $1.07 billion, driven by rising demand for the company’s key products and strong shipments.
For first-quarter fiscal 2019, KLA-Tenor expects revenues between $1.030 billion and $1.110 billion. Non-GAAP earnings are expected in the range of $2.04-$2.36 per share.
The company’s shares have lost 24% on a year-to-date basis compared with the industry’s decline of 13.5%.
Strong Product Portfolio — A Key Catalyst
KLA-Tenor’s robust product portfolio will continue to cater to the increasing demand for wafer products. Moreover, the company is expected to witness improved end-market results, especially in China.
Further, the addition of new capacity by wafer manufacturers bodes well, given increasing demand for the company’s new wafer products. Additionally, KLA-Tenor’s strong efforts in bringing EUV lithography technology to market via collaborating with every EUV customer remain a positive.
Shipment Forecast
Shipments of $1.07 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter, up approximately 3% sequentially, were at the high end of the company’s guided range of $1.01-$1.09 billion, driven by strength in memory.
For first-quarter fiscal 2019, KLA-Tenor expects shipments within $935 million to $1.015 billion.
What Our Model Says
According to the Zacks model, a company with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) has good chance of beating estimates if it also has a positive Earnings ESP. The Sell-rated stocks (Zacks Rank #4 or 5) are best avoided. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
KLA-Tenor is unlikely to beat estimates this earnings season as the Zacks Rank #4 company has an Earnings ESP of -0.15%.
Here are a few stocks worth considering, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to deliver an earnings beat in the upcoming releases.
Expedia, Inc. (EXPE - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +3.73% and a Zacks Rank #1.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +2.63% and holds a Zacks Rank #3.
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KLA-Tencor (KLAC) to Post Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards?
KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC - Free Report) is set to report first-quarter fiscal 2019 results on Oct 29.
The company topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the trailing four quarters, with an average of 7.68%.
In the last reported quarter, KLA-Tenor delivered a positive earnings surprise of 3.74%. Earnings of $2.22 per share increased 36% from the year-ago quarter and 10% sequentially.
Revenues increased 14% year over year to $1.07 billion, driven by rising demand for the company’s key products and strong shipments.
For first-quarter fiscal 2019, KLA-Tenor expects revenues between $1.030 billion and $1.110 billion. Non-GAAP earnings are expected in the range of $2.04-$2.36 per share.
The company’s shares have lost 24% on a year-to-date basis compared with the industry’s decline of 13.5%.
Strong Product Portfolio — A Key Catalyst
KLA-Tenor’s robust product portfolio will continue to cater to the increasing demand for wafer products. Moreover, the company is expected to witness improved end-market results, especially in China.
Further, the addition of new capacity by wafer manufacturers bodes well, given increasing demand for the company’s new wafer products. Additionally, KLA-Tenor’s strong efforts in bringing EUV lithography technology to market via collaborating with every EUV customer remain a positive.
Shipment Forecast
Shipments of $1.07 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter, up approximately 3% sequentially, were at the high end of the company’s guided range of $1.01-$1.09 billion, driven by strength in memory.
For first-quarter fiscal 2019, KLA-Tenor expects shipments within $935 million to $1.015 billion.
What Our Model Says
According to the Zacks model, a company with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) has good chance of beating estimates if it also has a positive Earnings ESP. The Sell-rated stocks (Zacks Rank #4 or 5) are best avoided. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
KLA-Tenor is unlikely to beat estimates this earnings season as the Zacks Rank #4 company has an Earnings ESP of -0.15%.
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Stocks That Warrant a Look
Here are a few stocks worth considering, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to deliver an earnings beat in the upcoming releases.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +6.56% and carries a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Expedia, Inc. (EXPE - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +3.73% and a Zacks Rank #1.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +2.63% and holds a Zacks Rank #3.
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Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.
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