With U.S. stock futures showing mixed signals Thursday morning, several companies are positioned to capture investor attention as earnings season continues.
Wall Street is watching Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) closely as the financial giant prepares to report quarterly results before the opening bell. Analysts are projecting earnings of $11.65 per share on revenue of $13.79 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Shares edged down 0.4% to $928.99 in after-hours trading.
Calavo Growers Inc. (CVGW) had an eventful day after posting disappointing fourth-quarter results. The news wasn't all bad though—Mission Produce announced its intention to acquire Calavo Growers at $27 per share. The acquisition announcement sent shares jumping 12.9% to $25.50 in after-hours trading.
Another major bank stepping into the earnings spotlight is Morgan Stanley (MS), with analysts expecting quarterly earnings of $2.44 per share on revenue of $17.76 billion. The company is scheduled to release results before the market opens. Shares ticked up 0.1% to $181.00 in after-hours trading.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSM) delivered impressive results, reporting a 35% surge in fourth-quarter profit that topped analyst estimates. Net profit climbed to T$505.7 billion ($16 billion), marking the chipmaker's seventh consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. Shares gained 0.3% to $328.00 in after-hours trading.
Rounding out the list, BlackRock Inc. (BLK) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $12.30 per share on revenue of $6.74 billion before the opening bell. Shares slipped 0.4% to $1,087.99 in after-hours trading.
