Target, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and More Earnings Coming This Week

May 20, 2018 by Chris Lange

The U.S. broad markets took a small step back this week, as the main part of earnings season has come to a close. Although most companies already have reported earnings, there are a few Dow stocks coming this week and a handful of retailers to look out for.

24/7 Wall St. has put together a preview of some of the top companies reporting their latest results in the coming week. We have included the consensus earnings estimates from Thomson Reuters, as well as the stock price and trading history for these companies ahead of the report.

Be advised that the earnings and revenue estimates may change ahead of the formal reports, and some companies may change reporting dates as well.

AutoZone Inc. (NYSE: AZO) is set to report its most recent quarterly results on Tuesday. Analysts are calling for $13.01 in earnings per share (EPS) and $2.72 billion in revenue. Shares closed the week at $652.64, with a consensus price target of $777.00 and a 52-week trading range of $491.13 to $797.89.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (NYSE: HPE) is expected to report its fiscal second-quarter results on Tuesday. The analysts’ consensus forecast is EPS of $0.31 on $7.38 billion in revenue. Shares were changing hands at $17.56 as last week came to a close. The consensus price target is $19.13, and the stock has a 52-week range of $12.70 to $19.48.

Kohl’s Corp. (NYSE: KSS) will share its latest quarterly earnings on Tuesday. The consensus estimates call for $0.50 in EPS and $3.95 billion in revenue. Shares ended last week at $63.67, in a 52-week range of $35.16 to $69.48. The consensus analyst target is $69.76.

Urban Outfitters Inc. (NASDAQ: URBN) is set to release its most recent quarterly results on Tuesday. The consensus forecast calls for $0.30 in EPS and $836.23 million in revenue. Shares traded on Friday’s close at $42.27. The consensus price target is $39.23, and the 52-week range is $16.19 to $43.18.

L Brands Inc. (NYSE: LB) will report its most recent quarterly results on Wednesday. The consensus estimates call for $0.18 in EPS and $2.59 billion in revenue. Shares were last seen trading at $33.74, in a 52-week range of $30.70 to $63.10. The consensus price target is $44.83.

The Lowe’s Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW) first-quarter report is scheduled for Wednesday. The consensus forecast is for $1.27 in EPS on $17.69 billion in revenue. Shares closed at $86.34 apiece. The consensus price target is $105.38, and the 52-week range is $70.76 to $108.98.

Look for Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) to release its most recent quarterly report early Wednesday. The consensus forecast calls for $1.38 in EPS on $16.5 billion in revenue. Shares closed at $75.94 on Friday. The consensus target price is $76.12, and shares have changed hands between $48.56 and $78.70 in the past year.

Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) is poised to post its most recent quarterly results Thursday. The consensus forecast is $0.03 in EPS and $557.37 million in revenue. Shares closed at $138.85 apiece. The consensus price target is $148.25, and the 52-week range is $99.22 to $141.26.

Best Buy Co. Inc.’s (NYSE: BBY) most recent quarterly release is anticipated early on Thursday. The consensus forecast calls for $0.74 in EPS on $8.73 billion in revenue. Shares ended the week at $78.25. The consensus target price is $75.68, and the 52-week range is $50.29 to $79.90.

Watch for Gap Inc.’s (NYSE: GPS) first-quarter report on Thursday. The consensus forecast is $0.46 in EPS on $3.6 billion in revenue. Shares closed at $31.57. The consensus price target is $34.02, and shares have traded between $28.06 and $31.98 in the past 52 weeks.

And Foot Locker Inc. (NYSE: FL) is expected to release its most recent quarterly report early Friday. The consensus forecast calls for $1.25 in EPS on $1.96 billion in revenue. Shares closed at $43.44 on Friday. The consensus target price is $51.95, and shares have changed hands between $28.42 and $70.45 in the past year.

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