Starbucks’ Fiscal Third Quarter Results and Outlook Disappoint
Starbucks reported lower than expected fiscal third-quarter results, and its outlook fell short of consensus expectations. We continue to think the shares are overvalued.
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Starbucks reported lower than expected fiscal third-quarter results, and its outlook fell short of consensus expectations. We continue to think the shares are overvalued.
Facebook posted disappointing second-quarter results in its first earnings report since going public. The firm continues to converge to our $20 per share fair value estimate.
Consumer products firms Colgate and Kimberly Clark posted strong second quarter results that showed solid organic growth and gross margin expansion. Though the share price of each firm falls within its respective fair value range, we’re keeping a close eye on both companies.
Exxon reported lower than expected second-quarter earnings as lower oil and gas prices weighed on the firm during the period. The oil and gas giant has the least attractive dividend yield among its peer group.
Precision Castparts reported strong fiscal first-quarter results. Though the firm may face some near-term headwinds due to unexpected repairs on a couple of its forging presses, its exposure to the aerospace upswing has never been stronger.
3M posted solid second quarter earnings, but its underlying business segments continue to be a mixed bag. The firm’s Health Care and Industrial/Transportation segments remain quite strong, but the company’s Electro/Communications and Display/Graphics divisions continue to be pressured.
The garbage hauler continues to pull in cash at a nice pace, and restructuring plans should help offset cost headwinds.
Caterpillar posted strong second quarter results, and the firm raised its 2012 bottom-line outlook despite concerns about the global economy. We think Caterpillar is the most interesting idea in the agricultural equipment space.
Payments processor Visa reported strong fiscal third-quarter results, and we continue to expect valuation upside in the shares.
Automaker Ford continues to struggle in Europe. We think the stock remains undervalued, but many challenges lie ahead.