On 11 JUNE Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) reported $1.61 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $1.24 by $0.37. The company had revenue of $13.24 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $13.14 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.31 earnings per share. Caterpillar’s revenue was up .2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts predict that Caterpillar will post $6.23 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) net profit margin is 6.90% and weekly performance is -1.78%. On last trading day company shares ended up $106.81. Analysts mean target price for the company is $111.96. Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 2.38%.
American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) reported $1.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $1.29 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $8.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.36 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.15 earnings per share. American Express Company’s revenue was up 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts predict that American Express Company will post $5.45 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) shares fell -0.51% in last trading session and ended the day on $94.37. AXP Gross Margin is 75.20% and its return on assets is 3.60%. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) quarterly performance is 3.67%.
On 12 june Visa Inc (NYSE:V) and FIFA’s exclusive Financial Services partner for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, shared its global FIFA World Cup activation program, which will enhance the sporting experience for millions of fans, clients and partners in 104 countries worldwide. Visa Inc (NYSE:V) shares moved down -0.50% in last trading session and was closed at $210.24, while trading in range of $209.97 – $210.99. Visa Inc (NYSE:V) year to date (YTD) performance is -5.24%.
On 10 JUNE International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) reported $2.54 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the analysts’ consensus estimate of $2.54. The company had revenue of $22.48 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.93 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $3.00 earnings per share. International Business Machines Corp.’s revenue was down 3.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that International Business Machines Corp. will post $17.89 EPS for the current fiscal year. International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) ended the last trading day at $182.35. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 1.01% and price to cash ratio as 19.02. International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) showed a negative weekly performance of -2.08%.
On 4 JUNE UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) announced that it has raised its dividend by 34% and has renewed its share buyback program. UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) net profit margin is 4.50% and weekly performance is -1.75%. On last trading day company shares ended up $78.00. Analysts mean target price for the company is $85.45. UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 0.34%.