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Auto Stocks Q1 Earnings Reports on May 11: MGA, DNZOY & More
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The auto sector has recorded a weak performance in the Q1 earnings season. Per our latest Earnings Preview, auto companies that reported until May 5 recorded 7.3% year-over-year fall in earnings and 3.6% rise in revenues. In comparison, the 412 S&P 500 companies that reported through May 5 posted 14.2% growth in earnings and a 7.3% rise in revenues.
For the rest of this earnings season as well, the sector’s performance is expected to remain below par. By the end of Q1, auto sector earnings are projected to decline 7.3%, while revenues are expected to inch up 0.2%. Meanwhile, total S&P 500 earnings and revenues are expected to increase 12.7% and 6.2% year over year, respectively.
Automakers are facing certain weaknesses recently. A major issue for most manufacturers in recent years has been the safety recalls and related costs. Recall-related repair costs have raised the financial burden of these companies. Their margins and bottom line are also strained by the pressure of maintaining attractive incentives and deals to boost volumes. Moreover, the overall industry saw declining sales in the U.S. in Q1.
Meanwhile, strong sales growth in other major markets, like China and Europe, has been the primary driving factor for the auto sector in Q1. Additionally, low fuel prices enhanced the sales of higher margin vehicle segments, such as SUVs and light trucks. With these factors in mind, let’s see what awaits these four auto stocks that are slated to release their Q1 results on May 11.
Denso Corp. (DNZOY - Free Report) posted positive earnings surprise of 50% in the last reported quarter.
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Denso is likely to beat earnings this quarter. This 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. The company has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% because the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are both pegged at 25 cents.
Though Zacks Rank #1, 2 or 3 increases the predictive power of ESP, the company’s ESP of 0.00% makes surprise prediction difficult. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FUJHY - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% as the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are both pegged at 41 cents. Fuji Heavy Industries delivered an average positive surprise of 3.24% over the trailing four quarters. The company carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Strong Sell) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Magna International, Inc. (MGA - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% because both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate stand at $1.34. The company beat earnings in three of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average positive surprise of 1.28%. Magna currently carries a Zacks Rank #4.
Nissan Motor Co. (NSANY - Free Report) beat earnings in three of the trailing four quarters, delivering a positive average surprise of 18.51%. The company has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% as both the Most Accurate estimate and Zacks Consensus Estimate stand at 61 cents. Nissan currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 as well.
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Auto Stocks Q1 Earnings Reports on May 11: MGA, DNZOY & More
The auto sector has recorded a weak performance in the Q1 earnings season. Per our latest Earnings Preview, auto companies that reported until May 5 recorded 7.3% year-over-year fall in earnings and 3.6% rise in revenues. In comparison, the 412 S&P 500 companies that reported through May 5 posted 14.2% growth in earnings and a 7.3% rise in revenues.
For the rest of this earnings season as well, the sector’s performance is expected to remain below par. By the end of Q1, auto sector earnings are projected to decline 7.3%, while revenues are expected to inch up 0.2%. Meanwhile, total S&P 500 earnings and revenues are expected to increase 12.7% and 6.2% year over year, respectively.
Automakers are facing certain weaknesses recently. A major issue for most manufacturers in recent years has been the safety recalls and related costs. Recall-related repair costs have raised the financial burden of these companies. Their margins and bottom line are also strained by the pressure of maintaining attractive incentives and deals to boost volumes. Moreover, the overall industry saw declining sales in the U.S. in Q1.
Meanwhile, strong sales growth in other major markets, like China and Europe, has been the primary driving factor for the auto sector in Q1. Additionally, low fuel prices enhanced the sales of higher margin vehicle segments, such as SUVs and light trucks. With these factors in mind, let’s see what awaits these four auto stocks that are slated to release their Q1 results on May 11.
Denso Corp. (DNZOY - Free Report) posted positive earnings surprise of 50% in the last reported quarter.
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Denso is likely to beat earnings this quarter. This 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. The company has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% because the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are both pegged at 25 cents.
Denso currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Though Zacks Rank #1, 2 or 3 increases the predictive power of ESP, the company’s ESP of 0.00% makes surprise prediction difficult. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Denso Corp. Price
Denso Corp. Price | Denso Corp. Quote
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FUJHY - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% as the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are both pegged at 41 cents. Fuji Heavy Industries delivered an average positive surprise of 3.24% over the trailing four quarters. The company carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Strong Sell) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Price
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Price | Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Quote
Magna International, Inc. (MGA - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% because both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate stand at $1.34. The company beat earnings in three of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average positive surprise of 1.28%. Magna currently carries a Zacks Rank #4.
Magna International, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Magna International, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Magna International, Inc. Quote
Nissan Motor Co. (NSANY - Free Report) beat earnings in three of the trailing four quarters, delivering a positive average surprise of 18.51%. The company has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% as both the Most Accurate estimate and Zacks Consensus Estimate stand at 61 cents. Nissan currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 as well.
Nissan Motor Co. Price and EPS Surprise
Nissan Motor Co. Price and EPS Surprise | Nissan Motor Co. Quote
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