1. Staples Reports In-line Q2 EPS
Earnings
Staples (SPLS) reported Q2 EPS of $0.12, in-line with the analyst estimate of $0.12.
Revenue
Revenue for the quarter came in at $4.9 billion, versus the consensus estimate of $4.96 billion.
Outlook
Staples sees Q3 EPS of $0.33-$0.36, with the Street at $0.36.
2. Lowe's Misses Q2 EPS
Earnings
Lowe’s (LOW ) reported Q2 EPS of $1.20, $0.04 worse than the analyst estimate of $1.24.
Revenue
Revenue for the quarter came in at $17.3 billion, versus the consensus estimate of $17.3 billion. Comparable sales increased 4.3%.
Outlook
Lowe’s has not given an outlook along with its results.
3. Hormel Foods Misses Q3 EPS
Earnings
Hormel Foods (HRL ) reported Q3 EPS of $0.54, $0.01 less than the analyst estimate of $0.55.
Revenue
Revenue for the quarter came in at $2.19 billion, versus the consensus estimate of $2.28 billion.
Outlook
Hormel Foods sees FY2015 EPS of $2.57-$2.63, versus prior guidance of $2.50-$2.60 and the consensus of $2.54.
4. Target Tops Q2 EPS
Earnings
Target (TGT ) reported Q2 EPS of $1.22, $0.11 better than the analyst estimate of $1.11.
Revenue
Revenue for the quarter came in at $17.4 billion, versus the consensus estimate of $17.4 billion.
Outlook
Target has not given an outlook along with its results.
5. Eaton Vance Misses Q3 EPS
Earnings
Eaton Vance Liquid error: internal reported Q3 EPS of $0.57, $0.05 worse than the analyst estimate of $0.62.
Revenue
Revenue for the quarter came in at $355.5 million, versus the consensus estimate of $365.42 million.
Outlook
Eaton Vance has not given an outlook along with its results.
