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Covanta Holding (CVA) Q4 Earnings Lag, Revenues Top Estimates
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Covanta Holding Corporation delivered fourth-quarter 2018 earnings of 4 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of 7 cents by 42.86%. However, the figure declined 55.5% on a year-over-year basis.
Revenues
In the quarter under review, Covanta Holding’s revenues amounted to $500 million, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $479 million by 4.41%. Also, the top line improved 1% on a year-over-year basis.
In 2018, the company posted revenues of $1,868 million, up from $1,752 million in 2017.
Covanta Holding Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
In the reported quarter, Covanta Holding’s total adjusted operating expenses were $441 million, up 0.9% year over year.
Interest expenses were $34 million, down 17% year over year.
Financial Condition
Covanta Holding had cash and cash equivalents of $58 million as of Dec 31, 2018 compared with $46 million as of Dec 31, 2017.
Long-term and project debt was $2,327 million as of Dec 31, 2018 compared with $2,339 million as of Dec 31, 2017.
Net cash from operating activities at the end of 2018 was $238 million, lower than $242 million in 2017.
Guidance
Covanta Holding projects 2019 adjusted EBITDA in the range of $440-$465 million and cash available for distribution (CAFD) in the band of $120-$145 million.
Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR - Free Report) delivered fourth-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings of 31 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 26 cents by 19.2%.
Buckeye Partners, L.P. posted fourth-quarter 2018 earnings of 90 cents per unit, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 69 cents by 30.24%.
NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NEP - Free Report) incurred fourth-quarter 2018 loss of 39 cents per unit, against the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of 48 cents.
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Covanta Holding (CVA) Q4 Earnings Lag, Revenues Top Estimates
Covanta Holding Corporation delivered fourth-quarter 2018 earnings of 4 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of 7 cents by 42.86%. However, the figure declined 55.5% on a year-over-year basis.
Revenues
In the quarter under review, Covanta Holding’s revenues amounted to $500 million, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $479 million by 4.41%. Also, the top line improved 1% on a year-over-year basis.
In 2018, the company posted revenues of $1,868 million, up from $1,752 million in 2017.
Covanta Holding Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Covanta Holding Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Covanta Holding Corporation Quote
Operational Update
In the reported quarter, Covanta Holding’s total adjusted operating expenses were $441 million, up 0.9% year over year.
Interest expenses were $34 million, down 17% year over year.
Financial Condition
Covanta Holding had cash and cash equivalents of $58 million as of Dec 31, 2018 compared with $46 million as of Dec 31, 2017.
Long-term and project debt was $2,327 million as of Dec 31, 2018 compared with $2,339 million as of Dec 31, 2017.
Net cash from operating activities at the end of 2018 was $238 million, lower than $242 million in 2017.
Guidance
Covanta Holding projects 2019 adjusted EBITDA in the range of $440-$465 million and cash available for distribution (CAFD) in the band of $120-$145 million.
Zacks Rank
Covanta Holding currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Other Oil & Energy Releases
Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR - Free Report) delivered fourth-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings of 31 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 26 cents by 19.2%.
Buckeye Partners, L.P. posted fourth-quarter 2018 earnings of 90 cents per unit, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 69 cents by 30.24%.
NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NEP - Free Report) incurred fourth-quarter 2018 loss of 39 cents per unit, against the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of 48 cents.
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From more than 4,000 companies covered by the Zacks Rank, these 10 were picked by a process that consistently beats the market. Even during 2018 while the market dropped -5.2%, our Top 10s were up well into double-digits. And during bullish 2012 – 2017, they soared far above the market's +126.3%, reaching +181.9%.
This year, the portfolio features a player that thrives on volatility, an AI comer, and a dynamic tech company that helps doctors deliver better patient outcomes at lower costs.
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