U.S. stock futures are trading mixed on Friday morning, and investors are focusing on several companies set to release their earnings reports. Here are some of the key stocks to watch:
ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM)
is expected to report quarterly earnings of 86 cents per share on revenue of $2.04 billion before the market opens. ABM shares gained 3.4% to $58.00 in after-hours trading following the news.Broadcom Inc (AVGO)
reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results after the closing bell on Thursday. The company anticipates fourth-quarter revenue of approximately $14 billion. Despite the positive news, Broadcom shares fell 6.7% to $142.53 in after-hours trading.Big Lots, Inc. (BIG)
is anticipated to post quarterly earnings of $3.46 per share on revenue of $1.04 billion before the market opens. Big Lots shares surged 23% to $0.5602 in after-hours trading.Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI)
reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results on Thursday. The company reported quarterly sales of $88.334 million, falling short of the analyst consensus estimate of $102.525 million. Smith & Wesson Brands shares declined 7.3% to $13.15 in after-hours trading.Brady Corporation (BRC)
is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.20 per share on revenue of $12.96 billion after the closing bell. Brady shares gained 4.2% to $74.83 in after-hours trading.Investors will be closely watching these companies’ earnings reports to gauge their financial health and future prospects. The stock market’s overall performance on Friday could be influenced by these results.
