Costco, Dollar General, HP and More Major Earnings Coming This Week

May 27, 2018 by Chris Lange

The U.S. broad markets took a small step forward 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 major companies sharing their results this week with 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.

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) is set to report its most recent quarterly results on Tuesday. Analysts are looking for $0.48 in earnings per share (EPS) and $13.57 billion in revenue. Shares closed the week at $21.91, with a consensus price target of $25.76 and a 52-week trading range of $17.10 to $24.75.

Salesforce.com Inc. (NYSE: CRM) is expected to report its fiscal first-quarter results on Tuesday. The analysts’ consensus forecast is EPS of $0.46 on $2.94 billion in revenue. Shares were changing hands at $127.96 as last week came to a close. The consensus price target is $139.22, and the stock has a 52-week range of $83.55 to $131.00.

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: KORS) will share its latest quarterly earnings on Wednesday. The consensus estimates call for $0.60 in EPS and $1.15 billion in revenue. Shares ended last week at $68.64, in a 52-week range of $32.38 to $70.00. The consensus analyst target is $74.08.

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is poised to release its most recent quarterly results on Thursday. The consensus forecast calls for $0.22 in EPS and $805.17 million in revenue. Shares traded on Friday’s close at $22.97. The consensus price target is $21.28, and the 52-week range is $10.23 to $23.23.

Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ: COST) will report its most recent quarterly results on Thursday. The consensus estimates call for $1.69 in EPS and $31.84 billion in revenue. Shares were last seen trading at $198.36, in a 52-week range of $150.00 to $201.77. The consensus price target is $211.48.

Dollar General Corp.’s (NYSE: DG) fiscal first-quarter report is scheduled for Thursday. The consensus forecast is for $1.40 in EPS on $6.2 billion in revenue. Shares closed at $96.62 apiece. The consensus price target is $108.66, and the 52-week range is $65.97 to $105.82.

Look for Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) to release its most recent quarterly report early Thursday. The consensus forecast calls for $1.23 in EPS on $5.57 billion in revenue. Shares closed at $95.18 on Friday. The consensus target price is $111.88, and shares have changed hands between $65.63 and $116.65 in the past year.

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) is poised to post its most recent quarterly results Thursday. The consensus forecast sees $0.46 in EPS and $616.31 million in revenue. Shares closed at $106.18 apiece. The consensus price target is $94.14, and the 52-week range is $47.26 to $107.49.

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.’s (NASDAQ: MRVL) most recent quarterly release is anticipated late on Thursday. The consensus forecast calls for $0.31 in EPS on $602.01 million in revenue. Shares ended the week at $22.49. The consensus target price is $28.11, and the 52-week range is $14.87 to $25.18.

Watch for Ulta Beauty Inc.’s (NASDAQ: ULTA) fiscal first-quarter report on Thursday as well. The consensus forecast is $2.49 in EPS on $1.52 billion in revenue. Shares closed at $251.05. The consensus price target is $258.91, and shares have traded between $187.96 and $314.86 in the past 52 weeks.

And Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is expected to release its most recent quarterly report early Friday. The consensus forecast calls for a net loss of $0.77 per share on $696.65 million in revenue. Shares closed at $25.45 on Friday. The consensus target price is $22.54, and shares have changed hands between $8.81 and $29.20 in the past year.

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