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Barclays PLC (BCS) reported Q2 earnings per share (EPS) of $0.62 on Tuesday, surpassing estimates of $0.50 by 24%. The bank’s sales reached $9.59 billion, a 20% increase from $7.97 billion in the previous year, exceeding forecasts of $9.34 billion. Barclays’ stock hit a 52-week high of $20, with a year-over-year EPS growth of 47%.
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) announced Q2 EPS of $1.97, exceeding expectations of $1.39 by 42%. This marks a 53% increase compared to the previous year’s EPS of $1.29. The company has maintained an annual dividend yield of 2.28%, significantly higher than the S&P 500’s average of 1.16%.
LendingClub Corporation (LC) achieved Q2 EPS of $0.33 on Tuesday, beating estimates of $0.15 by 120%. Sales were reported at $248.43 million, a 32% increase year-over-year and 10% higher than predictions. The stock is currently trading under $20, and the company has surpassed EPS expectations for ten consecutive quarters.
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