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Exploring Analyst Estimates for Thermo Fisher (TMO) Q2 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS

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Analysts on Wall Street project that Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO - Free Report) will announce quarterly earnings of $5.71 per share in its forthcoming report, representing an increase of 6.5% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $11.68 billion, increasing 7.6% from the same quarter last year.

Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.

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 it's common for investors to rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates for assessing how the business may have performed during the quarter, exploring analysts' forecasts for key metrics can yield valuable insights.

With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some Thermo Fisher metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.

The consensus estimate for 'Revenues- Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services' stands at $6.46 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +7.7% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Revenues- Specialty Diagnostics' reaching $1.17 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +2.8% year over year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenues- Life Sciences Solutions' should come in at $2.74 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +9.6%.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenues- Analytical Instruments' will reach $1.81 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +4.7%.

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Shares of Thermo Fisher have experienced a change of +14.6% in the past month compared to the +0.6% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), TMO is expected to underperform the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

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