Earnings season for the IBD 50 is nearing its peak, with leaders like Facebook (FB) and Visa (V) due to report in the coming week. More than two-thirds of S&P 500 companies have released quarterly results so far, and a Thomson Reuters report said 72% of them topped earnings estimates. Will IBD 50 stocks Facebook, Visa, Regeneron Pharmaceutical (REGN), Paycom Software (PAYC) and Gray Television (GTN) also beat forecasts? Visa The credit card and
IBD’s Screen of the Day, Top Fundamentals, is all about the long-term: Companies with track records of superior earnings and sales growth. But this article will focus on five “fundamentals” stocks that report earnings over the next week: LinkedIn (LNKD), Facebook (FB), Paycom Software (PAYC), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) and Molina Healthcare (MOH). LinkedIn reports after the close on Thursday. Analysts expect earnings to fall 12% to 46 cents
IBD 50 stock Paycom Software (PAYC) staged a breakout in the stock market today. The cloud-based employment management software company earns a highest possible IBD Composite Rating of 99, meaning its shares outperform 99% of all stocks in the market as measured by fundamental and technical factors. Paycom stock popped nearly 7% Thursday morning, clearing a 41.68 buy point from a price consolidation base and hitting a new all-time high. Volume was