FITB's coming report is expected to show quarterly profit per share falling to $0.81 from $0.91, though sales are expected to rise to $3.34 billion from $2.31 billion. Its dividend rose, but most listed analysts cut stock-price targets, leaving mixed signs for the company's outlook.
The profit estimate points down, but the sales estimate points up and the dividend has grown. Most listed analysts lowered stock-price targets, while one raised hers. Together, the story gives mixed clues before the report, not a clear change in FITB's outlook.
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