FRANKFURT--The following is a summary of analysts' forecasts for
GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) first-quarter results, based on a poll of
four analysts conducted by Dow Jones Newswires (figures in million
pound, EPS, dividend and target price in pence, according to IFRS).
Earnings figures are scheduled to be released May 6.
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Core Core Core
Turnover operat. Pretax Net attrib. Core
1st Quarter total profit profit profit EPS
AVERAGE 5,654 1,314 1,152 842 17.4
Prev. Year 5,613 1,530 1,370 1,007 21.0
+/- in % +0.7 -14 -16 -16 -17
MEDIAN 5,668 1,312 1,144 847 17.6
Maximum 5,726 1,347 1,197 859 17.8
Minimum 5,553 1,285 1,125 814 16.7
Amount 4 4 4 4 4
Bernstein 5,726 1,347 1,197 859 17.8
Cowen and Company 5,620 1,285 1,125 835 17.4
Deutsche Bank 5,553 1,292 1,136 814 16.7
Jefferies 5,716 1,331 1,151 859 17.8
Target price Rating DPS 2015
AVERAGE 1,567 positive 1 AVERAGE 80.9
Prev. Quarter 1,480 neutral 5 Prev. Year 80.0
+/- in % +5.8 negative 2 +/- in % +1.1
MEDIAN 1,550 MEDIAN 80.0
Maximum 1,700 Maximum 84.0
Minimum 1,440 Minimum 80.0
Amount 7 Amount 7
Berenberg 1,615 Hold 80.0
Bernstein 1,541 Market perform 84.0
Cowen and Company -- Market perform --
Credit Suisse 1,440 Underperform 80.0
Deutsche Bank 1,600 Hold 80.0
Jefferies 1,520 Hold 80.0
Societe Generale 1,550 Sell 82.4
UBS 1,700 Buy 80.0
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Year-earlier figures are as reported by the company.
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