http://www.123jump.com/earnings-calls-archive/Stock Market Update, IPO profiles, Earnings Call Transcripts, Economic news, company news, Mutual funds profile,Earnings News, Mutual Fund Managers,Industry sectors, Oil and Natural Gas stocks - 123Jumphttp://www.123jump.com/earnings-calls-archive/http://www.123jump.com/images/logo_home.jpg16066Stock Market Update, IPO profiles, Earnings Call Transcripts, Economic news, company news, Mutual funds profile,Earnings News, Mutual Fund Managers,Industry sectors, Oil and Natural Gas stocks - 123Jump1999-2007 123jump.com, Inc. All rights reservedWed, 16 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0400http://www.123jump.com/earnings-calls/Intel Earnings Call Second Quarter 2008/28608/Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:27:00 -0400The microprocessor and chipset manufacturer reported income of $1.6 billion or 28 cents a share, up 25% from $1.28 billion or 22 cents a share as revenue rose 9% to $9.5 billion on better-than-expected demand in the microprocessor and chipset businesses. Intel’s focus on lowering costs and improving efficiency continues to provide considerable operating leverage, with $2.5 billion being returned to shareholders through share repurchases.Maclintosh Kuhlengisahttp://www.123jump.com/earnings-calls/Johnson and Johnson Earnings Call Second Quarter 2008/28606/Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:09:00 -0400The provider of products and services to advance the health and well-being of people reported earnings of $3.3 billion or $1.17 per share, up 6.4% from $3.1 billion or $1.05 a share in 2007 as worldwide sales to customers were $16.5 billion, up 8.7%. The firm has a strong a product pipeline with several products lined up for approval with the FDA.Maclintosh Kuhlengisahttp://www.123jump.com/earnings-calls/International Speedway Earnings Call Second Quarter 2008/28605/Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:04:00 -0400The motor sports company reported total revenue decline of 4% to $174.9 million, from $181.0 million in 2007 on lower attendance. However, ongoing prudent management of controllable expenses resulted in income rising 41% to $26 million, or 52 cents a share, from $18.4 million, or 35 cents a share in 2007. The firm had a successful turnaround of equity investment in Motorsports Authentics and an aggressive return of capital through share repurchases.123jump.com Staffhttp://www.123jump.com/earnings-calls/Alcoa Earnings Call Second Quarter 2008/28602/Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:33:00 -0400The producer of primary aluminum and fabricated aluminum reported net income of $520 million or 66 cents a share, down 27% from $715 million or 82 cents a share as higher input costs impacted the entire aluminum industry. Production decreased 50,000 tons as a result of the unexpected gas outage in Western Australia. The positive effect of higher prices was reduced by increased costs for caustic, natural gas and fuel oil, as well as a continued deterioration of the U.S. dollar to the A dollar.123jump.com Staffhttp://www.123jump.com/earnings-calls/AT&T Earnings Call Second Quarter 2006/28586/Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:41:00 -0400The wireless company reported that Data now makes up more than 30% of the total wire line revenues, a rise from 28% in the year ago quarter. The Q2 reported EPS were 46 cents versus 30 cents for Q2 last year. The EPS drivers included wireless where management reported significant upside potential. The company targeted adjusted operating income margins for the year 2006 in the 15% to 16% range and the margin for the first half of the year was 18.1%. The company has raised its full year range.Godwin Gwetuhttp://www.123jump.com/earnings-calls/AT&T Earnings Call Third Quarter 2006/28583/Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:41:00 -0400Cingular’s third quarter total revenues firmed 9.2% to $9.6 billion and service revenues increased 12.2% to $8.7 million. The wireless company posted reported EPS of 56 cents for the quarter compared with 38 cents for the third quarter last year. During fiscal 2006, the company expects to generate strong free cash flow after dividends in the mid-$2 billion range, $4 billion or more next year and more than $6 billion effective 2008.Godwin Gwetuhttp://www.123jump.com/earnings-calls/Ruby Tuesday Earnings Call Fourth Quarter 2008/28575/Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:53:00 -0400The restaurateur reported a 44% drop in net income from $24.7 million or 46 cents a share in 2007 to $13.9 million or 27 cents a share driven by higher costs and revenues falling 4.3% to $341 million. Ruby Tuesday just completed the repositioning and remodeling program, completely transformed more than 650 Company-owned Ruby Tuesday''s to a look that is more relevant to today''s guests and clearly differentiates Ruby Tuesday from other bar-grill competitors.Maclintosh Kuhlengisahttp://www.123jump.com/earnings-calls/General Electric Earnings Call Second Quarter 2008/28574/Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:32:00 -0400The diversified technology, media and financial services firm delivered earnings of $5.1 billion or 54 cents, down 6% from $5.4 billion or 55 cents a share in 2007 driven by global revenue growth of 24% offsetting a sluggish U.S. economy. The business fundamentals remain strong as the firm has a significant equipment backlog and growing, high margin service revenues. It has a solid cash flow to reinvest in the businesses, pay an attractive dividend and execute a stock buyback program.Maclintosh Kuhlengisahttp://www.123jump.com/earnings-calls/AutoNation Earnings Call First Quarter 2007/28573/Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:28:00 -0400Smurf: The automotive retailer reported earnings of $77.6 million or 37 cents per share, a decrease of 11% from $87.2 million or 33 cents per share in the prior year as EPS were positively affected by the accretive impact of share repurchases, including the $1.15 billion April 2006 share buyback. Results were also affected by certain tax adjustments, substantially offset by a decline in new vehicle sales especially in California and Florida.123jump.com Staffhttp://www.123jump.com/earnings-calls/LG Display Earnings Call Second Quarter 2008/28570/Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:52:00 -0400LG Display reported a 759 billion won ($738.3 million) net profit in the second quarter versus 228 billion won earned a year ago. LG added that LCD screens prices are expected to decline by the low-teens in percentage terms next quarter, after having lost 5% in the last quarter. Despite the worries about the decelerating demand and lower prices, LG Display plans to increase its spending plans for this fiscal year to 4.5 trillion won from 3 trillion and try to remain competitive.123jump.com Staff