Earnings highlights: AutoZone, Ciena, Costco, FedEx, Krispy Kreme, Kroger, MetLife, 3M ...

Posted Dec 12th 2009 11:20AM by Trey Thoelcke
Filed under: Earnings Reports, 3M Corporation (MMM), Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD), AutoZone Inc (AZO), H and R Block (HRB), Ciena Corp (CIEN), Kroger Co (KR), Costco Wholesale (COST), FedEx Corp (FDX), Smithfield Foods (SFD), Texas Instruments (TXN), MetLife Inc. (MET)

Here are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage on BloggingStocks:

Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP) was downgraded due to concerns about its 2010 earnings outlook.
Analogic Corp. (ALOG) received an analyst's downgrade after it reported weaker-than-expected earnings.
AutoZone Inc. (AZO) strong Q1 results beat earnings expectations, but shares rose only a little.
BWAY Holding Co. (BWY) received an analyst's upgrade following release of its Q4 results.
Casey's General Stores Inc. (CASY) topped Q2 earnings estimates but lower revenue fell short.
Ciena Corp. (CIEN) shares plummeted after it fell short of its earnings expectations for Q4.

Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) met Q1 profit estimates and same-store sales rose, especially overseas.
Dollar General Corp. (DG) reported strong Q3 numbers, including rising same-store sales.
FedEx Corp. (FDX) raised its Q2 earnings outlook on increased demand for international shipping.
Greif Inc. (GEF) received an analyst's downgrade after Q4 results came in significantly below expectations.
H&R Block Inc. (HRB) posted a seasonal loss and lower revenue, and announced a plan to revamp.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD) narrowed its net loss in Q3, which sent shares lower.
Kroger Co. (KR) fell short of Q3 earnings estimates due to increased competition and timid consumers.
MetLife Inc. (MET) released strong preliminary Q4 and full-year results, as well as optimistic guidance.
Movado Group Inc. (MOV) shares plunged after it reported disappointing Q3 results, blamed on the economy.
National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) Q2 earnings topped expectations but revenue fell short of estimates.
Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD) reported weak Q2 results as live hog prices fell due to lower export demand.
Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) raised its guidance to a level already in line with analysts' expectations.
3M Company (MMM) earnings warning had minimal effect on the share price until an analyst's upgrade.
Xilinx Inc. (XLNX) shares received a nice bump after it raised its revenue guidance.

Upcoming results include Adobe Systems Inc. (ADBE), Best Buy Inc. (BBY), Carnival Corp. (CCL), Discover Financial Services (DFS), FedEx Corp. (FDX), General Mills Inc. (GIS), Nike Inc. (NKE), Oracle Corp. (ORCL), Palm Inc. (PALM), Research in Motion Inc. (RIMM), Rite Aid Corp. (RAD) and Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (TTWO).