These 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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Main Street Capital Corp (NYSE: MAIN) is a specialty investment company engaged in providing customized debt and equity financing to lower middle market companies that operate in diverse industries. MAIN is scheduled to release its first quarter earnings for 2014 today (May 08, 2014).
As per analysts’ consensus estimates polled by Bloomberg, first quarter net sales for MAIN are estimated to grow 30% to $33.30 million over the previous year quarter. However, net income is seen declining to $21.66 million or 54 cents per share from $23.63 million or 68 cents/share recorded during the first quarter of 2013. It is expected that the company will declare a dividend of 54 cents per share for the first quarter of 2014.
Total Analyst Coverage 9
Buy Ratings
54%
Upside Potential
9.1%
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Ashford Hospitality Prime In (NYSE: AHP) is a real estate investment trust looking to acquire upscale and luxury hotels in gateway cities. The company operates in Texas. AHP will release its first quarter earnings for 2014 today (May 08, 2014).
As per analysts’ consensus estimates polled by Bloomberg, first quarter revenues for AHP are estimated at $62.36 million, while funds from operation (FFO) estimated at 20 cents per share. Analysts’ estimates a net loss of 3.92 million or 13 cents per share for the company during the first quarter. A dividend of 5 cents per share is seen for the first quarter.
Total Analyst Coverage
8
Hold Ratings
50%
Upside Potential
26.2%
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Imperial Holdings Inc (NYSE: IFT) is a specialty finance company with a focus on providing financing for individual life insurance policies and purchasing structured settlements. The company earns revenue from interest charged on loans, loan origination fees and fees from referring agents. IFT will release its first quarter earnings for 2014 today (May 08, 2014).
As per analysts’ consensus estimates polled by Bloomberg, first quarter revenues for IFT are estimated to grow 90% to $11.90 million over the corresponding quarter last year. During the quarter, net profit of $0.35 million or 5 cents per share is seen from the net loss of 4.33 million or 20 cents per share in the same quarter last year.
Total Analyst Coverage
2
Hold Ratings
50%
Upside Potential
26.5%
