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Home Furnishing Earnings Slated for Jul 27: DXYN, TILE, FBHS

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The second quarter earnings season is in full swing. Despite volatility in the U.S. stock market, uncertainty surrounding the Fed rate hike, panic in the global financial markets triggered by the unexpected Brexit vote and volatile gasoline prices, the homebuilding market is gaining strength.

Despite a weak start this year amid equity market volatility and global concerns, the construction sector seems to have recovered on the back of strong housing fundamentals. Positives like an improving economy, modest wage growth, low unemployment levels, low interest rates, positive consumer confidence and a tight supply situation raise optimism about the sector’s performance for the second half.

Last week, a couple of leading homebuilding companies reported their earnings. Atlanta-based homebuilder PulteGroup Inc. (PHM - Free Report) reported second quarter results on Jul 21, beating estimates for both earnings and sales. However, another homebuilding company - D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI - Free Report) - reporting on the same day did not fare as well in the third quarter of fiscal 2016 with sales missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and earnings coming in line with the same.  However, the Texas-based homebuilder’s order trends remained strong in the quarter.

In addition to home construction, the home remodeling market is also picking up pace. Improved construction and remodeling activity increases demand for home furnishing products.

On Jul 27, three home furnishing companies are scheduled to report their quarterly results. Let us look at how these companies are placed ahead of their releases.

The Dixie Group, Inc. (DXYN - Free Report)

Dixie is set to report second-quarter 2016 results before market opens.

Last quarter, Dixie posted a negative surprise of 66.67%. In fact, the earnings history of this home furnishing company is rather grim. Dixie missed estimates in the past four quarters, resulting in an average negative surprise of 68.51%.   

DIXIE GRP INC Price and EPS Surprise

DIXIE GRP INC Price and EPS Surprise | DIXIE GRP INC Quote

It has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at a loss of 6 cents.  
 
Interface Inc.  (TILE - Free Report)

Interface will report its second-quarter 2016 earnings results after market close.   

Last quarter, Interface posted a positive surprise of 17.65%. The company has surpassed estimates in two out of the past four quarters and has an average positive surprise of 8.02%. 

INTERFACE INC A Price and EPS Surprise

INTERFACE INC A Price and EPS Surprise | INTERFACE INC A Quote

The company has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at 28 cents.   

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc

Fortune Brands will report its second-quarter 2016 earnings results after market close.   

Last quarter, Fortune Brands posted a positive surprise of 18.18%. The company has surpassed estimates in three out of the past four quarters and has an average positive surprise of 4.36%.

FORTUNE BRD H&S Price and EPS Surprise

FORTUNE BRD H&S Price and EPS Surprise | FORTUNE BRD H&S Quote

The company has an Earnings ESP of -1.37% and a Zacks Rank #3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at 73 cents.   

Conclusion

With the rise in demand for homes, remodeling activities and an improving job market in 2016, home furnishing companies such as the ones discussed above are expected to witness strong demand for their products.

Stay Tuned! Check later on our full write-up on earnings releases of these stocks.

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