Auto Stocks' Earnings Queued For Oct 31: CMI, OSK, WNC

This is the beginning of another busy week of third-quarter 2017 earnings for the auto sector. Some important companies which have already reported results are General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) , Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) , Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ:GT) . While General Motors, Ford and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company came up with an earnings beat in third-quarter 2017, Genuine Parts Company reported lower-than-expected earnings.

That said, three auto companies — Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) , Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) and Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) — are expected to come up with their financial results on Oct 31. While both Cummins and Wabash National Corporation will come up with third-quarter results, Oshkosh Corporation will announce fourth-quarter 2017 results.

Per the latest Earnings Trends, as of Oct 25, 164 companies from the S&P 500 category have already announced their results. These companies registered earnings and revenues beat ratios of 72% and 73.1%, respectively. As of that date, 40% companies from the Auto sector have already reported earnings for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2017.

However, third-quarter 2017 earnings and revenue growth for auto companies are expected to be in the negative territory. Auto stocks are expected to register a year-over-year decline of 9.8% and 8% in earnings and revenues, respectively. However, the S&P 500 companies are expected to register 3.6% and 5% year-over-year growth in earnings and revenues, respectively, during the quarter.

The auto sector is going through a transition phase. Automakers across the globe are making huge investments in order to get ready for an electric and green future. Moreover, recall issues and lawsuits are still plaguing a few automakers.

Let’s take a look at the three auto companies scheduled to announce their results tomorrow.

We relied on the Zacks methodology, combining a favorable Zacks Rank – Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) – and a positive Earnings ESP, to predict the chances of an earnings beat this quarter.

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Per our proprietary methodology, Earnings ESP shows the percentage difference between the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Research shows that with this combination of a Zacks Rank and ESP, chances of a positive earnings surprise are as high as 70%.

Columbus, IN-based Cummins is engaged in design, manufacturing, designing, distribution and services of diesel and natural gas engines, and engine-related component products worldwide. Our model indicates that the company is likely to deliver a positive surprise as it has an Earnings ESP of +0.63% and a Zacks Rank #2.

For 2017, Cummins has bullish outlook on revenues from different segments. The company projects revenues to grow 9-11%, while the prior guidance was 4-6%. Net sales from the Components segment came in at $1.45 in second-quarter 2017. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for net sales from this segment in third-quarter 2017 is $1.39 billion.

Net sales from the Power Generation segment came in at $570 million in second-quarter 2017. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for net sales from this segment in third-quarter 2017 is $962 million (Read more: Cummins to Report Q3 Earnings: Is a Beat in the Cards?).

Oshkosh, WI-based Oshkosh Corporation is engaged in manufacturing, designing and marketing of specialty vehicles, and vehicle bodies. Our model does not conclusively predict that the company will deliver a positive surprise as it currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.00% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Lafayette, IN-based Wabash National is a leading manufacturer of semi trailers in North America. Our model does not conclusively predict that the company will deliver a positive surprise as it currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.00% and a Zacks Rank #2.

In second-quarter 2017, Wabash National’s net sales from the Commercial Trailer Products segment came in at $348 million. For third-quarter 2017, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for net sales from the Commercial Trailer Products segment is pegged at $368 million. In second-quarter 2017, net sales from Diversified Products segment came in at $91 million. For third-quarter 2017, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for net sales from Diversified Products segment is also pegged at $91 million.

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