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Harley-Davidson (HOG) Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates

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Milwaukee, WI-based Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG - Free Report) is a leading manufacturer and seller of custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles.

Earnings

In the second-quarter, Harley-Davidson reported adjusted earnings of $1.45 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.35. The adjusted earnings in the year-ago quarter was $1.48.

Revenues

Harley-Davidson reported motorcycle and related products revenue to $1.53 billion, lower than $1.58 billion recorded in the year-ago quarter. However, the figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.42 billion.

Estimate Trend & Surprise History

Investors should note that stock has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for annual earnings for annual earnings being revised 0.9% downward over the last seven days.

Of the trailing four quarters, the company surpassed estimates in three while meeting in one. The average positive surprise was 10.3%.

Harley-Davidson, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise

Key Stats/Developments to Note

For 2018, Harley-Davidson reaffirmed its full-year motorcycle shipments to be 231,000-236,000 units. Also, for third-quarter 2018, it expects motorcycle shipments to be approximately 45,500-50,500 units.

Moreover, for 2018, the company reaffirmed its capital expenditures to be $250-$270 million, which includes roughly $50 million for manufacturing optimization.

Zacks Rank

Harley-Davidson holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), but that could change following its earnings report which has just released. Meanwhile, you can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Check back later for our full write up on Harley-Davidson’s earnings report!

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