Here are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage on BloggingStocks:
- Aflac Inc. (AFL) higher Q1 earnings were better than analysts expected, due in part to a stronger yen.
- Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP) Q3 EPS were the same as a year ago and revenue inched higher.
- BlackRock Inc. (BLK) higher Q1 earnings fell short of analysts' expectations due to acquisition-related charges.
- Broadcom Corp. (BRCM) posted record revenue in Q1 and swung to a profit from a year-ago loss.
- Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC) topped Wall Street's Q3 earnings estimate, but same-store sales fell.
- Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) shares traded higher after Q1 earnings easily topped analysts' expectations.
- Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) shares fell despite strong Q1 results including a surge in cash flow.
- Colgate-Palmolive Co. (CL) posted strong Q1 earnings growth and cash from operations, due in part to cost control.
- Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) reported Q1 earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations.
- Consol Energy Inc. (CNX) beat both earnings and revenue estimates in Q1, and shares traded higher.
- DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. (DWA) reported lower earnings in Q1 and disappointing cash flow.
- DR Horton Inc. (DHI) reported a surprise Q2 profit, prompting shares to trade higher.
- Eastman Kodak Co. (EK) shares plunged on heavy volume following the disappointing Q4 results.
- E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. (DD) Q1 earnings doubled, beating estimates, and guidance was boosted.
- EZCorp Inc. (EZPW) posted better-than-expected EPS -- its 31st consecutive quarter of earnings growth.
- Ford Motor Co. (F) reported Q1 earnings that were better than the Street view but concerns remain going forward.
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (GT) announced that its Q1 loss was "significantly smaller," nudging shares higher.
- Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) posted earnings growth and strong cash flow in the quarter that include a lifted dividend.
For more this past week, see Earnings Highlights: IMAX, Kellogg, Sprint, 3M, UPS, Viacom, Visa and More
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