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Will Solid Sales Volume Drive Raytheon's (RTN) Q1 Earnings?
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Raytheon Company is scheduled to release first-quarter 2019 results on Apr 25, before the opening bell.
The company's revenues are anticipated to be driven by a consistent order inflow, which along with favorable FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment are likely to boost its earnings in the to-be-reported quarter. In the last reported quarter, the company delivered a positive earnings surprise of 1.38%.
Why a Likely Positive Earnings Surprise
Our proven model shows that Raytheon is likely to report earnings beat in the first 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. Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell) stocks are best avoided, especially if they have a negative Earnings ESP. This is the case here as you will see below.
Earnings ESP: Raytheon has an Earnings ESP of +0.54%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Let's take a closer look at the factors influencing Raytheon's quarterly results.
Missile Systems: A Key Catalyst
Raytheon’s Missile Systems (MS) business unit, which represents almost 30% of the company's total sales, continues to be one of the major revenue drivers. Keeping this trend alive, Raytheon is poised to benefit from this unit in the quarter to be reported as well.
During the first quarter, the MS segment successfully secured some major contracts from the Pentagon. Such impressive order inflows should boost this unit’s backlog, which we expect to get reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.
Other Factors Under Consideration
Improved sales volume expectation for the company’s other segments has made us optimistic about Raytheon’s top-line growth in the first quarter. For quarterly revenues, the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $6.58 billion, indicating growth of 5.1% from the year-ago reported figure. Notably, this is in line with the higher end of the company’s projected range of $6.45-$6.58 billion.
On the bottom-line front, Raytheon is anticipated to benefit from its solid revenue growth. Moreover, favorable FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment and the retirement benefits non-service expenses should continue to boost the company’s earnings in the first quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Raytheon's first-quarter earnings stands at $2.45, implying growth of 11.4% from the year-ago reported figure. This estimate is above the mid-point of the company’s guided range of $2.37-$2.42.
For 2019, the company expects higher tax rate compared with that of 2018. This increase can be primarily attributed to the higher pretax income and the absence of benefits from the discretionary pension contribution and certain tax planning initiatives recorded last year. We may expect the upcoming quarterly results to reflect a similar higher tax rate.
Other Stocks That Warrant a Look
Here are some prospective players in the Aerospace sector that you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC - Free Report) is expected to report first-quarter 2019 results on Apr 24. The company has an Earnings ESP of +0.59% and a Zacks Rank #3.
General Dynamics Corp. (GD - Free Report) is anticipated to report first-quarter 2019 results on Apr 24. The company has an Earnings ESP of +1.35% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII - Free Report) is expected to report first-quarter 2019 results on May 2. The company has an Earnings ESP of +1.93% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Will Solid Sales Volume Drive Raytheon's (RTN) Q1 Earnings?
Raytheon Company is scheduled to release first-quarter 2019 results on Apr 25, before the opening bell.
The company's revenues are anticipated to be driven by a consistent order inflow, which along with favorable FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment are likely to boost its earnings in the to-be-reported quarter. In the last reported quarter, the company delivered a positive earnings surprise of 1.38%.
Why a Likely Positive Earnings Surprise
Our proven model shows that Raytheon is likely to report earnings beat in the first 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. Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell) stocks are best avoided, especially if they have a negative Earnings ESP. This is the case here as you will see below.
Earnings ESP: Raytheon has an Earnings ESP of +0.54%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: Raytheon currently carries a Zacks Rank #2, which when combined with a positive ESP makes us confident about an earnings beat. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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Let's take a closer look at the factors influencing Raytheon's quarterly results.
Missile Systems: A Key Catalyst
Raytheon’s Missile Systems (MS) business unit, which represents almost 30% of the company's total sales, continues to be one of the major revenue drivers. Keeping this trend alive, Raytheon is poised to benefit from this unit in the quarter to be reported as well.
During the first quarter, the MS segment successfully secured some major contracts from the Pentagon. Such impressive order inflows should boost this unit’s backlog, which we expect to get reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.
Other Factors Under Consideration
Improved sales volume expectation for the company’s other segments has made us optimistic about Raytheon’s top-line growth in the first quarter. For quarterly revenues, the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $6.58 billion, indicating growth of 5.1% from the year-ago reported figure. Notably, this is in line with the higher end of the company’s projected range of $6.45-$6.58 billion.
On the bottom-line front, Raytheon is anticipated to benefit from its solid revenue growth. Moreover, favorable FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment and the retirement benefits non-service expenses should continue to boost the company’s earnings in the first quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Raytheon's first-quarter earnings stands at $2.45, implying growth of 11.4% from the year-ago reported figure. This estimate is above the mid-point of the company’s guided range of $2.37-$2.42.
For 2019, the company expects higher tax rate compared with that of 2018. This increase can be primarily attributed to the higher pretax income and the absence of benefits from the discretionary pension contribution and certain tax planning initiatives recorded last year. We may expect the upcoming quarterly results to reflect a similar higher tax rate.
Other Stocks That Warrant a Look
Here are some prospective players in the Aerospace sector that you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC - Free Report) is expected to report first-quarter 2019 results on Apr 24. The company has an Earnings ESP of +0.59% and a Zacks Rank #3.
General Dynamics Corp. (GD - Free Report) is anticipated to report first-quarter 2019 results on Apr 24. The company has an Earnings ESP of +1.35% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII - Free Report) is expected to report first-quarter 2019 results on May 2. The company has an Earnings ESP of +1.93% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Biggest Tech Breakthrough in a Generation
Be among the early investors in the new type of device that experts say could impact society as much as the discovery of electricity. Current technology will soon be outdated and replaced by these new devices. In the process, it’s expected to create 22 million jobs and generate $12.3 trillion in activity.
A select few stocks could skyrocket the most as rollout accelerates for this new tech. Early investors could see gains similar to buying Microsoft in the 1990s. Zacks’ just-released special report reveals 7 stocks to watch. The report is only available for a limited time.
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