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Ahead of ABM Industries (ABM) Q3 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

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Wall Street analysts expect ABM Industries (ABM - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $1.01 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 23.2%. Revenues are expected to be $2.3 billion, up 3.5% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the last 30 days, there has been no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of 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 typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as indicators of quarterly business performance, exploring analysts' projections for specific key metrics can offer valuable insights.

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

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Revenues- Business & Industry' will likely reach $1.03 billion. The estimate indicates a change of -0.6% from the prior-year quarter.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Revenues- Aviation' of $308.36 million. The estimate indicates a change of +5.7% from the prior-year quarter.

The consensus estimate for 'Revenues- Education' stands at $235.05 million. The estimate indicates a change of 0% from the prior-year quarter.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenues- Manufacturing & Distribution' will reach $438.43 million. The estimate indicates a change of +7.2% from the prior-year quarter.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenues- Technical Solutions' should come in at $279.91 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +12.2%.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Operating profit- Business & Industry' will reach $84.91 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $73.80 million in the same quarter last year.

Analysts expect 'Operating profit- Aviation' to come in at $17.95 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $19.70 million.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Operating profit- Manufacturing & Distribution' at $40.89 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $36.40 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Operating profit- Technical Solutions' reaching $19.66 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $19.40 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Operating profit- Education' should arrive at $19.39 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $21.10 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

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Over the past month, shares of ABM Industries have returned -5.6% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2% change. Currently, ABM carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting that its performance may align with 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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