Disney (DIS) reports after the close on Monday. Due to timing issues and a tough comparison in home video, the quarter is expected to show a year-over-year decline in EPS and EBITDA. However, DIS is still poised for strong growth in its FY06 ending this coming September. I believe the back-end loaded year is well […]
E.W. Scripps (SSP) shares are responding very favorably to the company’s 4Q05 earnings report. I think three factors are at work. First, EPS came in above expectations at 54 cents vs. consensus of 49 cents. Second, the company announced that it is considering strategic alternatives for its home shopping business, Shop At Home. Third, Shopzilla […]
Comcast (CMCSA/K) reported 4Q05 earnings that were pretty much inline across all metrics. Revenue exactly hit estimates, EBITDA might be considered light but that is certainly not the case if hurricane losses of $48 million due to the loss of 20,000 subscribers are considered. Subscriber additions were on target with basic subs growing 40,000 (60,00 […]
Time Warner (TWX) reported 4Q05 earnings pretty much inline with expectations with revenue and EBITDA both coming in very close to analyst estimates. As usual, the mix at the segment level was a little different than expected. The company also provided EBITDA growth guidance for 2006. EBITDA is expected to grow in the upper single […]
E.W. Scripps (SSP) reports before the open on Thursday. The company preannounced a shortfall late last year related primarily to continuing disappointing results at the Shop At Home division. Therefore, there should be little surprise in the headline EPS number which is projected at 49 cents for 4Q05. That would bring the year in at […]
Comcast (CMCSA/K) reports before the open on Thursday. So far in 2006, CMCSA has risen 7.5%. I think this sets up a big move in the stock off the earnings report as investors will either be disappointed and willing to lock in this year’s gains or they will be happy and build on the gains. […]
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