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RTT - Earningshttp://www.rttnews.comGlobal financial news, market analysis, economics and forex newsen-usFri, 04 Feb 2012 04:00:02 GMTClorox Q2 Profit Tops View, Lifts 2012 Revenue Outlook - Update Consumer products maker Clorox Co. on Friday reported a fivefold increase in profit for the second quarter from last year, as the benefit of price increases and cost savings more than offset higher raw material costs. Additionally, the prior year results included a goodwill impairment charge. Both adjusted earnings per share and revenues topped analysts' expectations. Looking ahead, Clorox reaffirmed its earnings outlook for fiscal year 2012 and raised its revenue growth forecast.http://www.rttnews.com/1812539/Clorox-Q2-Profit-Tops-View-Lifts-2012-Revenue-Outlook-Update.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:55:07 GMTEstée Lauder Q2 Profit Rises, Sees Q3 Below View; Cuts FY12 EPS Outlook - Update Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Friday reported a higher second-quarter profit, as sales rose 10 percent, with growth in all of its product categories and geographic regions, particularly in Asia/Pacific. Adjusted earnings matched analysts' expectations, while revenues missed their view. For the full year 2012, the company reduced its earnings forecast, and the third quarter earnings outlook came in below Street view. Currently shares are down about seven percent.http://www.rttnews.com/1812518/Estée-Lauder-Q2-Profit-Rises-Sees-Q3-Below-View-Cuts-FY12-EPS-Outlook-Update.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:30:53 GMTWalgreens January Comp. Sales Down 4.6% Drugstore chain Walgreens (WAG) announced Monday that comparable store sales, or sales at stores open for one year or more, declined 4.6 percent in January, with total sales, including stores open less than a year, also dropping 2.3 percent. Meanwhile, comparable store front-end sales were up 1.6 percent, but comparable pharmacy sales plunged 7.9 percent. The company noted that it anticipated a very challenging month of January due to its exit from Express Scrip network from this year.http://www.rttnews.com/1812509/Walgreens-January-Comp-Sales-Down-4-6-.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:18:01 GMTClorox Q2 GAAP Net Profit Climbs; Backs FY12 EPS View - Quick Facts Clorox Co. (CLX) posted a surge in its second-quarter GAAP net earnings to $105 million or $0.79 per share from $21 million or $0.15 per share in the prior-year quarter.http://www.rttnews.com/1812484/Clorox-Q2-GAAP-Net-Profit-Climbs-Backs-FY12-EPS-View-Quick-Facts.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 13:49:50 GMTBooz Allen Hamilton Q3 Profit Tops View - Update Management services company Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (BAH) on Friday reported a profit for the third quarter that almost tripled from last year on higher revenues and lower interest expenses. Earnings for the quarter topped analysts' expectations by a penny, while revenues missed their estimates. Looking ahead, the company forecast earnings per share for fiscal 2012 and 2013 in line with analysts' expectations.http://www.rttnews.com/1812461/Booz-Allen-Hamilton-Q3-Profit-Tops-View-Update.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 13:33:10 GMTTyson Foods Q1 Profit Drops, But Tops View; Backs 2012 Outlook Meat products producer Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) reported Friday a profit for the first quarter that nearly halved from last year, reflecting a significant drop in margins amid higher costs. Meanwhile, the chicken segment returned to profitability this quarter. Both earnings per share and quarterly revenues topped analysts' expectations. The company also reaffirmed its revenue guidance for the full-year 2012.http://www.rttnews.com/1812436/Tyson-Foods-Q1-Profit-Drops-But-Tops-View-Backs-2012-Outlook.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 13:15:44 GMTWalgreens Jan. Comps. Down 4.6% - Quick Facts Walgreens (WAG) said its January comparable-stores sales declined 4.6 percent, with the effect of calendar day shifts positively impacting total comparable sales by 0.8 percentage point. Also, the company reported January sales of $5.80 billion, down 2.3 percent from $5.93 billion in the year earlier period. http://www.rttnews.com/1812429/Walgreens-Jan-Comps-Down-4-6-Quick-Facts.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 13:08:03 GMTBeam Q4 Profit Tops View; Sees Earnings Growth In 2012 - Update Beam Inc. (BEAM), a maker of distilled spirits, on Friday reported a profit for the fourth quarter that rose 10 percent from last year on higher comparable sales, strong performance of the company's Power Brands and new-product launches. Looking ahead to fiscal year 2012, the company forecasts earnings growth in high-single digits.http://www.rttnews.com/1812410/Beam-Q4-Profit-Tops-View-Sees-Earnings-Growth-In-2012-Update.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 12:47:40 GMTDomtar Q4 Net Profit Plunges - Quick Facts Domtar Corp. (UFS, UFS.TO) reported a significant drop in its fourth-quarter net earnings to $61 million or $1.63 per share from $325 million or $7.59 per share last year.http://www.rttnews.com/1812405/Domtar-Q4-Net-Profit-Plunges-Quick-Facts.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 12:42:15 GMTAon Q4 Profit Rises 20%, Tops View - Update Risk and insurance brokerage service provider Aon Corp. (AON) reported Friday a profit for the fourth quarter that increased 20 percent from last year, reflecting quarterly revenue growth. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations for the quarter topped analysts' expectations by a penny, while quarterly revenues missed their estimates by a whisker.http://www.rttnews.com/1812402/Aon-Q4-Profit-Rises-20-Tops-View-Update.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 12:38:04 GMTDr. Reddy's Group Q3 Indian GAAP Profit Zooms Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., a global pharmaceutical company, reported the highest-ever consolidated net profit, as per Indian GAAP basis, for the third-quarter on a significant growth in revenues, especially from global generics. On a stand-alone basis, the it posted lower net profit for the quarter.http://www.rttnews.com/1812275/Dr-Reddy-s-Group-Q3-Indian-GAAP-Profit-Zooms.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 10:22:57 GMTPanasonic Now Forecasts $10 Bln Annual Loss - Update Panasonic Corp. Friday said it now expects to report a loss of about 780 billion yen ($10.2 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 31, nearly double its earlier loss forecast. The company cited sales declines in its digital products, global economic slowdown, the European debt crisis and Thailand flooding for the outlook deterioration. The Japanese electronics firm has slipped to a loss in the third quarter of the fiscal, hurt by higher business restructuring expenses.http://www.rttnews.com/1812223/Panasonic-Now-Forecasts-10-Bln-Annual-Loss-Update.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 08:52:18 GMTBT Group Q3 Profit Rises; Advances Profit Goal - Update Internet service provider BT Group Plc on Friday reported an increase in profit for the third quarter, as benefits from reduction in its cost base more than offset a 5 percent drop in revenue. The British company also said it expects to achieve its EBITDA target of above 6 billion pounds set for 2013 a year earlier than planned. Ian Livingston, Chief Executive of the company, said, "We have delivered another quarter of growth in profits and cash flow despite the economic headwinds."http://www.rttnews.com/1812187/BT-Group-Q3-Profit-Rises-Advances-Profit-Goal-Update.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 08:03:18 GMTVolvo Profit Climbs On Higher Demand, But Orders Decline - Update Swedish automaker AB Volvo reported Friday a 46 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit that reflected higher deliveries of trucks and buses and improved construction equipment demand despite a weak European economy. Meanwhile, order intake declined in the quarter amid challenges in Europe and Brazil, even though the company is seeing positive momentum in North America.http://www.rttnews.com/1812175/Volvo-Profit-Climbs-On-Higher-Demand-But-Orders-Decline-Update.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 07:52:09 GMTBT Group Q3 Profit Up - Quick Facts BT Group Plc (BT, BT_A.L) reported a 48% growth in its third-quarter reported pre-tax profit to 652 million pounds from 441 million pounds a year ago, with adjusted pre-tax profit increasing to 628 million pounds from last year's 531 million pounds, which is due to the improved operating results and lower finance expense.http://www.rttnews.com/1812150/BT-Group-Q3-Profit-Up-Quick-Facts.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 07:16:10 GMTVolvo Posts Higher Q4 Profit - Quick Facts Volvo AB (VOLVY.PK) posted a rise in its fourth-quarter income attributable to equity holders of the parent company to SEK 4.72 billion from last year's SEK 3.23 billion, with earnings per share advancing to SEK 2.33 from SEK 1.59 a year earlier, mainly due to higher sales.http://www.rttnews.com/1812124/Volvo-Posts-Higher-Q4-Profit-Quick-Facts.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 06:43:43 GMTCavium Posts Loss In Q4, But Tops View - Update Integrated semiconductor company Cavium Inc. (CAVM) on Thursday reported a loss for the fourth quarter compared to a profit in the same period last year, hurt by lower revenues and margins. Excluding items, adjusted earnings per share also declined, but beat analysts' expectations, while revenues missed their estimates. http://www.rttnews.com/1812095/Cavium-Posts-Loss-In-Q4-But-Tops-View-Update.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 04:33:08 GMTGenworth Swings To Q4 Profit On Strong Domestic Results; Shares Up Insurance company Genworth Financial, Inc. (GNW) reported Thursday a profit for the fourth quarter compared to a loss last year, reflecting strong results from U.S. Life Insurance and U.S. Mortgage Insurance divisions. The company's international platform capital generation also remained strong. Adjusted earnings per share missed analysts' expectations by two cents, while quarterly revenues topped their estimates.http://www.rttnews.com/1812092/Genworth-Swings-To-Q4-Profit-On-Strong-Domestic-Results-Shares-Up.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 03:59:19 GMTPerkinElmer Shares Up 7% On Strong 2012 Outlook, But Posts Q4 Loss Shares of PerkinElmer, Inc. (PKI) rose nearly 7 percent in extended trading on Thursday after the safety and environment service provider gave initial earnings guidance for the full-year 2012, well above Street view. The company reported a loss for the fourth quarter compared to a profit last year, hurt by significant charges and higher expenses. However, both adjusted earnings per share and quarterly revenues topped analysts' expectations.http://www.rttnews.com/1812080/PerkinElmer-Shares-Up-7-On-Strong-2012-Outlook-But-Posts-Q4-Loss.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 02:53:37 GMTSunoco Reports Q4 Pretax Loss; CEO To Step Down - Update Independent oil refiner and fuel retailer Sunoco, Inc. (SUN) on Thursday reported a pretax loss for the fourth quarter and said that Lynn Elsenhans will step down as its president and CEO on March 1. She will be succeeded by the company's chief financial officer Brian MacDonald. http://www.rttnews.com/1812077/Sunoco-Reports-Q4-Pretax-Loss-CEO-To-Step-Down-Update.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 02:42:55 GMTCareFusion Q2 Profit Rises; Narrows 2012 Outlook Medical device company CareFusion Corp. (CFN), formed through a spin-off from Cardinal Health Corp. (CAH) in 2009, reported Thursday a profit for the second quarter that increased from last year, which was weighed down by charges. Adjusted earnings per share and quarterly revenues came in line with analysts' expectations. The company also narrowed its earnings guidance range for the full-year 2012.http://www.rttnews.com/1812046/CareFusion-Q2-Profit-Rises-Narrows-2012-Outlook.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 01:53:15 GMTAcme Packet Shares Tumble On Q4 Results, Weak Outlook - Update Shares of Acme Packet Inc. (APKT) tumbled more than 12 percent in after-hours trading after the networking equipment vendor's fourth-quarter results missed analysts' expectations as well as its own revised estimates. Looking ahead, the company forecast fiscal year 2012 earnings and revenue below Street estimates. http://www.rttnews.com/1812024/Acme-Packet-Shares-Tumble-On-Q4-Results-Weak-Outlook-Update.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 01:06:59 GMTDigital River Q4 Profit Drops, But Tops View; Gives Modest Outlook; Shares Up Global e-commerce solutions provider Digital River, Inc. (DRIV) reported Thursday a profit for the fourth quarter that declined from last year, hurt by higher amortization expenses. Both adjusted earnings per share and quarterly revenues came in above analysts' expectations. The company also provided earnings and revenue forecast for the first quarter and the full-year 2012.http://www.rttnews.com/1812022/Digital-River-Q4-Profit-Drops-But-Tops-View-Gives-Modest-Outlook-Shares-Up.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 01:06:52 GMTEdwards Lifesciences Profit Declines, But Tops Estimate; Details Weak Q1 Outlook Edwards Lifesciences Corp. reported a lower profit for the fourth quarter due mainly to one-time charges, which largely offset a 10 percent sales growth. Excluding items, earnings for the quarter improved from last year and topped Street estimates. Revenues also came in ahead of expectations. The company, however, has forecast first-quarter outlook below Street estimates, while reaffirming its guidance for the full year 2012.http://www.rttnews.com/1811991/Edwards-Lifesciences-Profit-Declines-But-Tops-Estimate-Details-Weak-Q1-Outlook.aspx?type=ernFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:08:49 GMTGilead Sciences Profit Rises, But Below Street Gilead Sciences Inc. said its profit for the fourth quarter increased from last year, when results were weighed down by impairments. Revenues for the quarter rose 10 percent driven by higher sales of its antiviral drugs Atripla and Truvada in the US and Europe, but thinner margins clouded the topline growth. Nevertheless, earnings missed Street estimates, while revenues topped expectations.http://www.rttnews.com/1811980/Gilead-Sciences-Profit-Rises-But-Below-Street.aspx?type=ernThu, 02 Feb 2012 23:48:07 GMTFiserv Profit Rises 23% Payment processor Fiserv, Inc. (FISV) said Thursday after the markets closed that its fourth quarter profit rose 23% from last year, as revenue grew amid an expanding client base. The company's quarterly earnings per share, excluding items, came in line with analysts' expectations. At the same time, the company forecast 2012 earnings roughly in line with analysts' current expectations.http://www.rttnews.com/1811937/Fiserv-Profit-Rises-23-.aspx?type=ernThu, 02 Feb 2012 22:56:48 GMTWynn Resorts Profit Rises <I>Corrects trading range in last paragraph</I>http://www.rttnews.com/1811932/Wynn-Resorts-Profit-Rises.aspx?type=ernThu, 02 Feb 2012 22:54:14 GMTTake-Two Profit Falls Yet Tops Estimate; Cuts Outlook Video-game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. said Thursday after the markets closed that its third quarter profit fell 66% from last year, as revenue dropped amid fewer new releases. However, the company's quarterly earnings per share, excluding items, came in above analysts' expectations. At the same time, the company cut its fiscal 2012 outlook, citing postponement of the planned release of Max Payne 3 from fourth quarter to first quarter of its next fiscal year.http://www.rttnews.com/1811909/Take-Two-Profit-Falls-Yet-Tops-Estimate-Cuts-Outlook.aspx?type=ernThu, 02 Feb 2012 22:21:06 GMTKellogg Q4 Profit Rises 23%, Tops View; Reaffirms 2012 Outlook Cereal maker Kellogg Co. (K) reported Thursday a profit for the fourth quarter that grew 23 percent from last year, reflecting sales growth amid higher prices. Both earnings per share and quarterly sales topped analysts' estimates, Kellogg also reaffirmed its earnings and sales growth guidance for the full-year 2012.http://www.rttnews.com/1811610/Kellogg-Q4-Profit-Rises-23-Tops-View-Reaffirms-2012-Outlook.aspx?type=ernThu, 02 Feb 2012 15:29:52 GMTAllergan Q4 Profit Rises; Guides Q1, FY12 Earnings Below View - Update Multi-specialty health care company Allergan, Inc. (AGN) on Thursday reported a 6 percent increase in profit for the fourth quarter on higher sales of its products, including anti-wrinkle treatment Botox. Both adjusted earnings and revenue matched analysts' expectations. http://www.rttnews.com/1811607/Allergan-Q4-Profit-Rises-Guides-Q1-FY12-Earnings-Below-View-Update.aspx?type=ernThu, 02 Feb 2012 15:27:25 GMT �