BB&T (BBT) has beaten estimates for five straight quarters and will go for a sixth when it reports again on Thursday, July 19, 2012.

Expectations

Analysts currently expect BB&T to come in with earnings of 69 cents per share on revenues of $2.41 billion. Analyst estimates range from 61 cents per share to 76 cents per share. Over the past three months, the average estimate has moved up from 65 cents.

Last Quarter's Results

In the first quarter, profit rose 91.6% to $431 million (61 cents a share) from $225 million (32 cents a share) the year earlier, exceeding analyst expectations. Revenue rose 9.5% to $2.62 billion from $2.39 billion.

Stock Ratings

Analysts think investors should stand pat on BB&T with 18 of 28 analysts rating it hold. Analyst sentiment has been waning recently, as the average rating has dropped slightly over the past three months.

Stock Movement

In terms of price changes, the stock's best recent streak was when it gained $2.75 per share between June 4, 2012 and June 22, 2012.

Company Fundamental Trends

The impending earnings announcement offers the opportunity expand on positive earnings momentum gained over last three quarters. Net income rose 74.3% in the third quarter of the last fiscal year and 88% in the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year before increasing again in the first quarter. On the heels last quarter's revenue increase, the company is focused on getting back on track after snapping a string of quarters spend in the red. Before climbing in the first quarter, revenue had decreased 13.3% in the second quarter of the last fiscal year, 15% in the third quarter of the last fiscal year and 0.2% in the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year. Summary

Reporting Period: 2Q

Date of Release: Thursday, July 19, 2012 before market open

EPS: 69 cents

Revenue Estimate: $2.41 billion

(Company fundamentals by Xignite Financials. Earnings estimates provided by Zacks)