Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Bite Might Leave a Mark on These 5 Tech Stocks

As Apple’s stock price slides, investors should be wary of other notable expected earnings from the tech sector that may follow suit

SmallCapPower | May 5, 2016: Being the most recognized brand in the world, Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) influence on general market sentiment is noteworthy. Recently, weaker-than-expected financial results outlined areas of declining growth. The tech giant’s 15% YTD stock price fall has left its mark on many companies, as Apple’s ripple effect may have just begun. In particular, we suggest you take a closer look at the tech stocks on our list with upcoming earning reports.

Motorola Solutions Inc. (NYSE:MSI) – $74.22
Communications & Networking

Motorola Solutions, Inc. is a provider of communication infrastructure, devices, accessories, software and services. The Company operates through two segments: Products and Services. Its Products segment offers a portfolio of infrastructure, devices, accessories and software. Its Devices includes two-way portable radios and vehicle-mounted radios; accessories, such as speaker microphones, batteries, earpieces, headsets, carry cases and cables, and software features and upgrades.

• Market Cap $13,276,093,592
• Earnings Report Date: 2016-05-04
• Analyst EPS Estimate (FQ1): $0.41
• ROE (LTM): 49%

Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) – $26.44
Communications & Networking

Cisco System, Inc. (Cisco) designs and sells lines of products, provides services and delivers integrated solutions to develop and connect networks around the world, building the Internet. The Company is engaged in designing, manufacturing and selling Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking and other products related to the communications and information technology (IT) industry, and provides services associated with these products and their use.

• Market Cap: $137,729,158,175
• Earnings Report Date: 2016-05-17
• Analyst EPS Estimate (FQ1): $0.55
• ROE (LTM): 17%

Salesforce.com Inc. (NYSE:CRM) – $73.99
IT Services & Consulting

Salesforce.com, Inc. is a provider of enterprise cloud computing solutions, with a focus on customer relationship management (CRM). The Company’s Customer Success Platform, including sales force automation, customer service and support, marketing automation, community management, analytics, application development, Internet of Things (IoT) integration and its professional cloud services, provide the next-generation platform of enterprise applications and services.

• Market Cap: $52,409,032,680
• Earnings Report Date: 2016-05-17
• Analyst EPS Estimate (FQ1): $0.23
• ROE (LTM): -1%

HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) – $11.59
Computer Hardware

HP Inc., formerly Hewlett-Packard Company, is a provider of products, technologies, software, solutions and services to individual consumers, small- and medium-sized businesses and large enterprises. The Company operates in seven business segments: Personal Systems, Printing, the Enterprise Group, Enterprise Services, Software, HP Financial Services and Corporate Investments.

• Market Cap: $20,927,090,306
• Earnings Report Date: 2016-05-18
• Analyst EPS Estimate (FQ1): $0.38
• ROE (LTM): 37%

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE:HPE) – $15.93
Computer Hardware

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) is engaged in offering information technology (IT) and enterprise services solutions. The Company focuses on technology solutions, which enables the customers to build cloud-enabled, mobile-ready solutions that is suited to their needs. The Company’s portfolio includes enterprise services, software and financial services businesses. Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers its services to various enterprises and governments.

• Market Cap: $28,151,651,027
• Earnings Report Date: 2016-05-30
• Analyst EPS Estimate (FQ1): $0.42
• ROE (LTM): 3%

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