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Covanta Holding (CVA) Q3 Earnings Miss, Revenues Top Mark
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Covanta Holding Corporation incurred third-quarter 2018 loss of 4 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings of 7 cents by 157.1%. However, the company registered earnings of 12 cents a year ago.
Revenues
In the quarter under review, Covanta Holding’s revenues logged $456 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $449 million by 1.4%. Also, the top line improved 6.3% on a year-over-year basis.
Covanta Holding Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
In the reported quarter, Covanta Holding’s total adjusted operating expenses were $454 million, up18.5% year over year.
Interest expenses were $37 million, up 5.7% year over year.
Financial Condition
Covanta Holding had cash and cash equivalents of $51 million as of Sep 30, 2018 compared with $46 million as of Dec 31, 2017.
Long-term and project debt was $2,461 million as of Sep 30, 2018 compared with $2,490 million as of Dec 31, 2017.
Net cash from operating activities at the end of the nine-month period in 2018 was $147 million, higher than $96 million in the prior-year period.
Guidance
Covanta Holding reaffirms its adjusted EBITDA view of $425-$455 million for 2018 and cash available for distribution (CAFD) in the range of $70-$100 million.
NRG Yield, Inc. (CWEN - Free Report) is anticipated to release third-quarter 2018 results on Nov 6. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 53 cents per share.
Evergy Inc. (EVRG - Free Report) is anticipated to release third-quarter 2018 results on Nov 11. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.24 per share.
Charah Solutions, Inc. is expected to release third-quarter 2018 results on Nov 13. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 23 cents.
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Covanta Holding (CVA) Q3 Earnings Miss, Revenues Top Mark
Covanta Holding Corporation incurred third-quarter 2018 loss of 4 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings of 7 cents by 157.1%. However, the company registered earnings of 12 cents a year ago.
Revenues
In the quarter under review, Covanta Holding’s revenues logged $456 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $449 million by 1.4%. Also, the top line improved 6.3% on a year-over-year basis.
Covanta Holding Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Covanta Holding Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Covanta Holding Corporation Quote
Operational Update
In the reported quarter, Covanta Holding’s total adjusted operating expenses were $454 million, up18.5% year over year.
Interest expenses were $37 million, up 5.7% year over year.
Financial Condition
Covanta Holding had cash and cash equivalents of $51 million as of Sep 30, 2018 compared with $46 million as of Dec 31, 2017.
Long-term and project debt was $2,461 million as of Sep 30, 2018 compared with $2,490 million as of Dec 31, 2017.
Net cash from operating activities at the end of the nine-month period in 2018 was $147 million, higher than $96 million in the prior-year period.
Guidance
Covanta Holding reaffirms its adjusted EBITDA view of $425-$455 million for 2018 and cash available for distribution (CAFD) in the range of $70-$100 million.
Zacks Rank
Covanta Holding currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Upcoming Releases
NRG Yield, Inc. (CWEN - Free Report) is anticipated to release third-quarter 2018 results on Nov 6. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 53 cents per share.
Evergy Inc. (EVRG - Free Report) is anticipated to release third-quarter 2018 results on Nov 11. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.24 per share.
Charah Solutions, Inc. is expected to release third-quarter 2018 results on Nov 13. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 23 cents.
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All
Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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