25 Earnings Reports To Watch Next Week, May 21-24

Among the 473 companies in the S&P 500 index that have reported earnings for the first quarter of this year, 72 percent have reported earnings above the mean estimate, according to FactSet. This percentage is consistent with the average percentage of companies reporting upside earnings surprises over the last four quarters.

We ran a screen and produced a list of 25 notable companies set to report their earnings May 21-24. We have highlighted their expected reporting dates and times, along with analysts' earnings-per-share and revenue estimates from Reuters, as well as the stocks' year-to-date performances.

Monday Before Market Open, or BMO:

Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a home-improvement retailer. The company has a market capitalization of $34.14 billion. It is expected to report first-quarter EPS of 42 cents on revenue of $12.99 billion, compared with a profit of 34 cents a share on revenue of $12.19 billion in the year-ago period. Lowe's is trading around $28.81 a share. So far this year, the stock has appreciated 13.44 percent.

Campbell Soup Co. (NYSE: CPB) is a manufacturer and marketer of convenience-food products. The company has a market cap of $10.75 billion. It is expected to report fiscal third-quarter EPS of 52 cents on revenue of $1.82 billion, compared with a profit of 57 cents a share on revenue of $1.81 billion in the year-ago period. Campbell Soup is trading around $33.94 a share. So far this year, the stock has appreciated 2.17 percent.

Monday After Market Close, or AMC:

Urban Outfitters Inc. (NASDAQ: URBN) is a lifestyle specialty-retail company. The company has a market cap of $3.75 billion. It is expected to report first-quarter EPS of 20 cents on revenue of $579.24 million, compared with a profit of 23 cents a share on revenue of $524.02 million in the year-ago period. Urban Outfitters is trading around $25.89 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 6.06 percent.

Tuesday, BMO:

AutoZone Inc. (NYSE: AZO) is a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories. The company has a market cap of $14.59 billion. It is expected to report fiscal third-quarter EPS of $6.25 on revenue of $2.13 billion, compared with a profit of $5.29 a share on revenue of $1.98 billion in the year-ago period. AutoZone is trading around $374.94 a share. So far this year, the stock has appreciated 15. percent.

Ralph Lauren Corp. (NYSE: RL) is engaged in the design, marketing, and distribution of men's, women's, and children's apparel, as well as accessories, fragrances, and home furnishings. The company has a market cap of $13.42 billion. It is expected to report fiscal fourth-quarter EPS of 83 cents on revenue of $1.60 billion, compared with a profit of 74 cents a share on revenue of $1.43 billion in the year-ago period. Ralph Lauren is trading around $145.57 a share. So far this year, the stock has appreciated 5.27 percent.

Medtronic Inc. (NYSE: MDT) is a medical-technology company. The company has a market cap of $38.69 billion. It is expected to report fiscal fourth-quarter EPS of 98 cents on revenue of $4.23 billion, compared with a profit of 90 cents a share on revenue of $4.30 billion in the year-ago period. Medtronic is trading around $37.06 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 2.8 percent.

Williams-Sonoma Inc. (NYSE: WSM) is a multichannel specialty retailer of products for the home. The company has a market cap of $3.48 billion. It is expected to report first-quarter EPS of 32 cents on revenue of $811.73 million, compared with a profit of 30 cents a share on revenue of $770.83 million in the year-ago period. Williams-Sonoma is trading around $34.90 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 9.14 percent.

DSW Inc. (NYSE: DSW) is a branded footwear and accessories specialty retailer. The company has a market cap of $2.39 billion. It is expected to report first-quarter EPS of 90 cents on revenue of $548.09 million, compared with a profit of 87 cents a share on revenue of $503.59 million in the year-ago period. DSW is trading around $54.30 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 23.16 percent.

Tuesday, AMC:

Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) is a global information technology company. The company has a market cap of $26.01 billion. It is expected to report first-quarter EPS of 46 cents on revenue of $14.89 billion, compared with a profit of 55 cents a share on revenue of $15.02 billion in the year-ago period. Dell is trading around $14.78 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 0.89 percent.

Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) designs, manufactures, and markets analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing integrated circuits used in all types of electronic equipment. The company has a market cap of $10.50 billion. It is expected to report fiscal second-quarter EPS of 51 cents on revenue of $665.70 million, compared with a profit of 75 cents a share on revenue of $790.78 million in the year-ago period. Analog Devices is trading around $35.26 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 9.8 percent.

Avago Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a designer, developer. and global supplier of a range of analog semiconductor devices. The company has a market cap of $7.32 billion. It is expected to report fiscal second-quarter EPS of 59 cents on revenue of $577.67 million, compared with a profit of 60 cents a share on revenue of $560 million in the year-ago period. Avago Technologies is trading around $30.03 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 4.02 percent.

Guess Inc. (NYSE: GES) designs, markets, distributes, and licenses apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. The company has a market cap of $2.21 billion. It is expected to report first-quarter EPS of 27 cents on revenue of $571.49 million, compared with a profit of 46 cents a share on revenue of $592.24 million in the year-ago period. Guess is trading around $24.65 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 17.27 percent.

Collective Brands Inc. (NYSE: PSS) is a producer of compelling lifestyle, fashion, and performance brands for footwear and related accessories to consumers worldwide. The company has a market cap of $1.28 billion. It is expected to report first-quarter EPS of 44 cents on revenue of $878.62 million, compared with a profit of 42 cents a share on revenue of $869 million in the year-ago period. Collective Brands is trading around $21.10 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 46.83 percent.

PetSmart Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) is a specialty provider of products, services, and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. The company has a market cap of $6.08 billion. It is expected to report first-quarter EPS of 73 cents on revenue of $1.6 billion, compared with a profit of 61 cents a share on revenue of $1.49 billion in the year-ago period. PetSmart is trading around $56.07 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 9.3 percent.

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) is a global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software. The company has a market cap of $1.02 billion. It is expected to report a loss of 54 cents a share in the fiscal fourth-quarter on revenue of $140.57 million, compared with a loss of 18 cents a share on revenue of $182.26 million in the year-ago period. Take-Two Interactive Software is trading around $11.38 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 16.02 percent.

Wednesday, BMO:

Big Lots Inc. (NYSE: BIG) is a North American closeout retailer. The company has a market cap of $2.34 billion. It is expected to report first-quarter EPS of 69 cents on revenue of $1.3 billion, compared with a profit of 70 cents a share on revenue of $1.23 billion in the year-ago period. Big Lots is trading around $35.28 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 6.57 percent.

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a specialty retailer. The company has a market cap of $3.64 billion. It is expected to report first-quarter EPS of 20 cents on revenue of $719.99 million, compared with a profit of 14 cents a share on revenue of $609.56 million in the year-ago period. American Eagle is trading around $18.61 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 21.71 percent.

Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE: TOL) designs, builds, markets, and arranges financing for single-family detached and attached homes in luxury residential communities. The company has a market cap of $4.3 billion. It is expected to report fiscal second-quarter EPS of 4 cents on revenue of $381.96 million, compared with a loss of 12 cents a share on revenue of $319.68 million in the year-ago period. Toll Brothers is trading around $25.78 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 26.44 percent.

Wednesday, AMC:

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) is a provider of technology products, software, solutions, and services. The company has a market cap of $42.87 billion. It is expected to report fiscal second-quarter EPS of 91 cents on revenue of $29.8 billion, compared with a profit of $1.24 a share on revenue of $31.6 billion in the year-ago period. Hewlett-Packard is trading around $21.72 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 15.84 percent.

NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) is a provider of storage and data management solutions. The company has a market cap of $12.12 billion. It is expected to report fiscal fourth-quarter EPS of 63 cents on revenue of $1.68 billion, compared with a profit of 59 cents a share on revenue of $1.43 billion in the year-ago period. NetApp is trading around $33.26 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 8.3 percent.

Pandora Media Inc. (NYSE: P) provides online radio services in the U.S. The company has a market cap of $1.66 billion. It is expected to report a loss of 17 cents in the first quarter on revenue of $74.35 million, compared with a loss of 3 cents on revenue of $81.33 million in the prior quarter. Pandora went public last June at $16 a share, and it's now trading around $10.01 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 0.1 percent.

PVH Corp (NYSE: PVH) is an apparel company. Its portfolio of brands includes Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Bass, etc. The company has a market cap of $5.24 billion. It is expected to report fiscal first-quarter EPS of $1.26 on revenue of $1.40 billion, compared with a profit of $1.23 a share on revenue of $1.37 billion in the year-ago period. PVH is trading around $74.31 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 5.72 percent.

Thursday, BMO:

Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) is a jeweler and specialty retailer whose principal merchandise offering is jewelry. The company has a market cap of $7.75 billion. It is expected to report fiscal first-quarter EPS of 69 cents on revenue of $816.85 million, compared with a profit of 67 cents a share on revenue of $761.02 million in the year-ago period. Tiffany is trading around $61.30 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 7.49 percent.

H.J. Heinz Co. (NYSE: HNZ) is engaged in manufacturing and marketing a range of food products throughout the world. The company has a market cap of $17.41 billion. It is expected to report fiscal fourth-quarter EPS of 79 cents on revenue of $3.07 billion, compared with a profit of 71 cents a share on revenue of $2.89 billion in the year-ago period. H.J. Heinz is trading around $54.44 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 0.7 percent.

Thursday, AMC:

VeriFone Systems Inc. (NYSE: PAY) provides secure electronic payment solutions. The company has a market cap of $4.76 billion. It is expected to report fiscal second-quarter EPS of 61 cents on revenue of $471.51 million, compared with a profit of 46 cents a share on revenue of $292.78 million in the year-ago period. VeriFone Systems is trading around $44.58 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 25.7 percent.

Friday:

No notable earnings reports scheduled.