Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
The 10-second takeaway
Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide's revenues will shrink -3.1% and EPS will grow 4.3%.
The average estimate for revenue is $1.57 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.73.
Revenue details
Last quarter, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide recorded revenue of $1.54 billion. GAAP reported sales were 19% lower than the prior-year quarter's $1.12 billion.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
EPS details
Last quarter, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.76. GAAP EPS of $1.09 for Q1 were 70% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.64 per share.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
Recent performance
For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 42.7%, 910 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 26.0%, 670 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 23.5%, much better than the prior-year quarter.
Looking ahead
The full year's average estimate for revenue is $6.11 billion. The average EPS estimate is $2.79.
Investor sentiment
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is outperform, with an average price target of $67.45.
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