These three U.S. companies are scheduled to report their first quarter earnings for 2014 today. Below is a preview of their key earning metrics, based on consensus estimates of analysts polled by Bloomberg. We have also provided analysts’ consensus buy ratings for these stocks with upside potential for the upcoming 12-months.
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Kaiser Aluminum Corp (NASDAQ: KALU) is a producer of fabricated aluminum products for aerospace/high strength, general engineering, automotive and custom industrial applications. The Company’s product line includes sheet, plate, billet, redraw rod, extrusions, forgings, and tube products for a wide array of applications. KALU is scheduled to release its first quarter earnings for 2014 today (April 23, 2014).
As per analysts’ consensus estimates polled by Bloomberg, first quarter net sales for KALU are estimated at $320.3 million, down 5% over the previous year quarter, while net income are also seen falling 53% to $15.8 million year-over-year. GAAP EPS is estimated at 83 cents during the first quarter of 2014. The company is expected to declare a quarterly dividend of 30 cents for the first quarter.
Total Analyst Coverage
9
Buy Ratings
56%
Upside Potential
2.6%
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City Holding Co (NYSE: CHCO) is a multi-bank holding company. The banks provide diversified financial products and services to consumers and local businesses in West Virginia, Ohio, and California. City Holding provides credit, deposit, investment advisory, securities brokerage, insurance, and technology products and services. CHCO will release its first quarter earnings for 2014 today (April 23, 2014).
As per analysts’ consensus estimates polled by Bloomberg, first quarter net sales for CHCO are estimated to grow 3% to $45.3 million over the prior year quarter, while net income is estimated to jump 55% to $12.3 million or 79 cents during the quarter. The bank is expected to announce a dividend of 37 cents for the first quarter of 2014.
Total Analyst Coverage
7
Hold Ratings
86%
Upside Potential
10.1%
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First Capital Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ: FCVA) is the holding company of First Capital Bank, a state-chartered community bank. The bank offers a full range of banking and related financial services to small-and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals. FVCA will release its first quarter earnings for 2014 today (April 23, 2014).
As per analysts’ consensus estimates polled by Bloomberg, first quarter net income for FCVA is estimated to grow 21% to 0.86 million over the first quarter of 2013, while EPS is likely to grow 20% to 6 cents during the quarter. The bank is estimated to provide return on equity of 6.82% during the first quarter.
Total Analyst Coverage
NA
Hold Ratings
NA
Upside Potential
NA
