The fourth-quarter earnings season kicks off next week, with reports from more than 100 companies in the S&P 500.
Here’s a look at what to expect from some of the most prominent names set to post financial results.
Microsoft
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) – Get the report It is expected to report adjusted net income of $ 12.4 billion, or $ 1.64 per share, to sales of $ 40.2 billion after the market closed on Tuesday, based on a FactSet survey of 29 analysts.
In the same period a year ago, the company posted earnings of $ 1.51 per share on sales of $ 36.9 billion. It reported net income of $ 10.7 billion.
Shares have risen 5.5% since the last company reported earnings on October 27th.
In the next quarter, analysts forecast adjusted net income of $ 12 billion or $ 1.58 per share on sales of $ 38.7 billion.
For the year, analysts project revenue of $ 158.3 billion.
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Starbucks
Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) – Get the report it expects to report net income of $ 659 million, or 55 cents a share, on sales of $ 6.9 billion after the market closed on Tuesday, based on a FactSet survey of 31 analysts.
In the same period a year ago, the company posted earnings of 79 cents per share on sales of $ 7.1 billion. It reported net income of $ 802.9 million.
The company offered $ 0.50 to $ 0.55 per share on October 30th. Shares have risen by 20.3% since then.
In the next quarter, analysts forecast net income of $ 704.2 million, or 59 cents a share, on sales of $ 6.7 billion.
For the year, analysts project revenue of $ 28.5 billion.
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Apple
Apple company. (AAPL) – Get the report It is expected to report adjusted net income of $ 24.5 billion, or $ 1.41 per share, from sales of $ 102.8 billion, after closing the market on Wednesday, based on a FactSet survey conducted by 34 analysts.
In the same period a year ago, the company posted earnings of $ 1.25 per share on sales of $ 91.8 billion. It reported net income of $ 13.7 billion.
The stock has risen 18.7% since the last company reported gains on October 29th.
In the next quarter, analysts forecast adjusted net income of $ 15 billion or 90 cents a share on sales of $ 73.6 billion.
For the year, analysts project revenue of $ 318.7 billion.
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Tesla Inc. (TSLA) – Get the report it is expected to report net income of $ 1 billion, or $ 1.04 per share, on sales of $ 10.5 billion after the market closed on Wednesday, based on a FactSet survey conducted by 22 analysts.
In the same period a year ago, the company recorded earnings of 42.8 cents per share on sales of $ 7.4 billion. It reported net income of $ 143 million.
Shares have risen 99.9% since the last company reported earnings on October 21st.
In the next quarter, analysts forecast net income of $ 939.8 million, or 75 cents a share, on sales of $ 10.3 billion.
For the year, analysts project revenue of $ 31.1 billion.
Facebook, Inc. (FB) – Get the report It is expected to report adjusted net income of $ 9.6 billion, or $ 3.18 per share, on sales of $ 26.3 billion, after closing the market on Wednesday, based on a FactSet survey of 43 analysts.
In the same period a year ago, the company posted earnings of $ 2.56 per share on sales of $ 21.1 billion. It reported net income of $ 6.1 billion.
The stock has fallen 2.8% since the last company reported gains on October 29.
In the next quarter, analysts forecast adjusted net income of $ 6.4 billion or $ 2.10 per share on sales of $ 22.4 billion.
For the year, analysts project revenue of $ 84.2 billion.
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