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Thermo Fisher (TMO) Q3 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures

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In its upcoming report, Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO - Free Report) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $5.25 per share, reflecting a decline of 7.7% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $10.64 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 0.7%.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone an upward revision of 0.1% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.

Bearing this in mind, let's now explore the average estimates of specific Thermo Fisher metrics that are commonly monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Revenues- Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services' should arrive at $5.67 billion. The estimate suggests a change of -1% year over year.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenues- Specialty Diagnostics' at $1.10 billion. The estimate points to a change of +1.3% from the year-ago quarter.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Revenues- Life Sciences Solutions' of $2.47 billion. The estimate points to a change of +1.7% from the year-ago quarter.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Revenues- Analytical Instruments' will likely reach $1.85 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +5.5%.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Geographic Revenues- Customer Location- North America' will reach $5.64 billion. The estimate indicates a change of -0.4% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts expect 'Geographic Revenues- Customer Location- Asia-Pacific' to come in at $1.94 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +1.4% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Geographic Revenues- Customer Location- Other regions' reaching $359.04 million. The estimate points to a change of +2.6% from the year-ago quarter.

Analysts forecast 'Geographic Revenues- Customer Location- Europe' to reach $2.70 billion. The estimate points to a change of +2.2% from the year-ago quarter.

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