Federated Investors 2Q Earnings Pregame Scorecard

Having exceeded expectations last quarter by 2 cents per share, Federated Investors (NYSE:FII) is scheduled to report again on Thursday.

Expectations

Analysts currently expect Federated Investors to come in with earnings of 39 cents per share on revenues of $242.7 million. Estimates from analysts range from earnings per share to earnings per share. Over the past two months, the average estimate has moved down from 41 cents.

Stock Movement

In terms of price changes, the stock's best recent streak was when it gained $2.01 per share between June 7, 2012 and June 18, 2012.

Company Fundamental Trends

Stock Ratings

Analysts think investors should stand pat on Federated Investors with five of nine analysts rating it hold. Federated Investors' average analyst rating hasn't changed over the past three months.

Last Quarter's Results

In the first quarter, profit rose 27.4% to $42.3 million (41 cents a share) from $33.2 million (32 cents a share) the year earlier, exceeding analyst expectations. Revenue fell 3.7% to $233.6 million from $242.7 million.

Summary

Reporting Period: 2Q

Date of Release: Thursday, July 26, 2012

EPS: 39 cents

Revenue Estimate: $242.7 million

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