The fourth-quarter earnings season comes into full development next week, with reports from more than 100 S&P 500 companies.
Here’s a look at what you can expect from some of the top names to post financial results.
Microsoft
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) – Get the report it is expected to report an adjusted net profit of $ 12.4 billion, or $ 1.64 per share, for sales of $ 40.2 billion after closing the market on Tuesday, according to a survey of 29 FactSet analysts.
In the same period a year ago, the company made a profit of $ 1.51 per share on sales of $ 36.9 billion. It reported a net profit of $ 10.7 billion.
Shares have risen 5.5% since the company last reported earnings on Oct. 27.
In the next quarter, analysts forecast an adjusted net profit 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 is expected to report a net profit of $ 659 million, or 55 cents per share, on sales of $ 6.9 billion after closing the market on Tuesday, according to a FactSet survey of 31 analysts.
In the same period a year ago, the company made a profit of 79 cents per share on sales of $ 7.1 billion. It reported a net profit of $ 802.9 million.
The company offered a target of $ 0.50 to $ 0.55 per share on Oct. 30. Shares have risen 20.3% since then.
In the next quarter, analysts forecast a net profit of $ 704.2 million, or 59 cents per share, for sales of $ 6.7 billion.
For the year, analysts project revenue of $ 28.5 billion.
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apple
Apple Inc. (AAPL) – Get the report it is expected to report an adjusted net profit of $ 24.5 billion, or $ 1.41 per share, on sales of $ 102.8 billion after closing the market on Wednesday, according to a FactSet survey of 34 analysts.
In the same period a year ago, the company made a profit of $ 1.25 per share on sales of $ 91.8 billion. It reported a net profit of $ 13.7 billion.
Shares have risen 18.7% since the company last reported earnings on Oct. 29.
In the next quarter, analysts forecast an adjusted net profit of $ 15 billion (90 cents per share) for sales of $ 73.6 billion.
For the year, analysts project revenue of $ 318.7 billion.
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Tesla
Tesla Inc. (TSLA) – Get the report it is expected to report a net profit of $ 1 billion, or $ 1.04 per share, for sales of $ 10.5 billion after closing the market on Wednesday, according to a survey of 22 FactSet analysts.
In the same period a year ago, the company made a profit of 42.8 cents per share on sales of $ 7.4 billion. It reported a net profit of $ 143 million.
Shares have risen 99.9% since the company last reported earnings on Oct. 21.
In the next quarter, analysts forecast a net profit of $ 939.8 million, or 75 cents per share, for 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 an adjusted net profit of $ 9.6 billion, or $ 3.18 per share, on sales of $ 26.3 billion after closing the market on Wednesday, according to a FactSet survey of 43 analysts.
In the same period a year ago, the company made a profit of $ 2.56 per share on sales of $ 21.1 billion. It reported a net profit of $ 6.1 billion.
Shares have fallen 2.8% since the company last reported earnings on Oct. 29.
In the next quarter, analysts forecast an adjusted net profit 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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