Mattel: Earnings Preview

Zacks.com submits: The world’s largest manufacturer of toys, Mattel Inc. (MAT) is slated to release its first-quarter 2011 results on Friday, April 15, before the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter is 5 cents per share, representing an annualized negative growth of 28.57%.

Zacks.com submits: The world’s largest manufacturer of toys, Mattel Inc. (MAT) is slated to release its second quarter 2011 results on Friday, July 15, before the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter is pegged at 16 cents per share, representing an annualized growth of 13.33%.

By Zacks Investment Research: Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) is slated to release its third-quarter 2012 results on March 23. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the third quarter is $1.24 per share on revenue of $2,142 million. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the third quarter reflects a year-over-year growth of 14.61%, respectively.

By Zacks Investment Research: Marriott International Inc. (MAR), a leading worldwide hospitality company,is slated to release its first-quarter 2012 results on Wednesday, April 18, after the market closes. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter stands at 29 cents per share.

By Zacks Investment Research: Dallas-based Brinker International Inc. (EAT) is slated to release its second quarter 2012 results on Tuesday, January 24, before the market opens. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter is pegged at 45 cents per share, representing an annualized growth of 18.27%.

By Zacks Investment Research: Avon Products Inc. (AVP), the world's largest direct seller of beauty and related products, is slated to release its first-quarter 2012 results on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, before the market opens.

By Zacks Investment Research: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG) is slated to release its first quarter 2012 results on Thursday, April 19. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter is $1.92 per share, representing an annualized growth of 31.75%. Earnings Surprise

By Zacks Investment Research: Nokia Corporation (NOK), the world's largest mobile phone maker, is slated to release its first quarter 2012 results on Thursday, April 19, before the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter is a loss of 5 cents, representing a decline of 129.7% from the year-ago quarter.