Earnings Watch For September 26 (ACN, CMTL, NKE, THO, MKC)

(RTTNews) - Nike Inc. (NKE), the world's largest maker of athletic shoes and apparel, is slated to report results for the first quarter after the close of trading. The Beaverton, Oregon-based company's earnings are expected to rise to $0.78 per share from $0.64 per share last year. Quarterly revenues are anticipated to rise to $6.96 billion from the prior year's $6.47 billion. On Wednesday, the shares closed regular trade at $68.92. (52-wk H/L $70.56/$44.83)

Technology outsourcing and consultancy company Accenture Plc (ACN) is expected to report fourth quarter results after the markets close. The Dublin, Ireland-based company is expected to earn $1.01 per share on revenues of $6.90 billion. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported earnings of $0.88 per share on revenues of $6.84 billion. The shares closed Wednesday at $76.12. (52-wk H/L $84.22/$64.30)

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (CMTL) is due to post its fourth quarter results. The Melville, New York-based company is expected to report earnings of $0.22 per share, lower than last year's $0.38 per share. Quarterly revenues are anticipated to decline to $83.68 million from $112.78 million reported a year earlier. The stock closed Wednesday's regular trading at $24.99. (52-wk H/L $28.42/$22.33)

Thor Industries Inc. (THO) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter results. The company is expected to post earnings of $0.95 per share, higher than the year-ago quarter's $0.84 per share. Also, the company is anticipated to generate revenues of $964.54 million compared to $888.23 million in the prior-year quarter. The company's shares closed Wednesday's session at $56.73. ( 52-wk H/L $56.91/$34.51)

McCormick & Co. Inc. (MKC) is expected to report third quarter results. The spices and seasonings maker is expected to earn $0.78 per share, flat with last year. The company is anticipated to record revenues of $1.03 billion, higher than $977.70 million recorded the previous year. On the NYSE, the stock closed Wednesday at $68.05. (52-wk H/L $75.26/$60.06)