For the second quarter, analysts on average expect Hero's net profit to decline 27% at Rs 440 crore, while revenue is seen down 12.5% at Rs 5,100 crore, according to a CNBC-TV18 poll.

MOST downgrades Bajaj Auto, Hero Moto on weaker demand

Motilal Oswal has come with its September`12 quarterly earning estimates for auto sector. The research firm is downgrading their earnings estimates for Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp to factor in weaker than expected demand and adverse currency movement (except Bajaj).

Expects robust demand for UV segment in Auto: Dolat Capital

Dolat Capital has come with its September`12 quarterly earning estimates for auto sector. The research firm expects demand for UV segment to be robust. Due to production disruption, Maruti‘s 2QFY13 will disappoint, M&M continues to report strong numbers.

Automobile sector results preview for Q2FY13: Angel Broking

Angel Broking has come with its September`12 quarterly earning estimates for auto sector. The research firm prefers stocks that have strong fundamentals, high exposure to rural and exports markets and commanding superior pricing power.

Automobile sector results preview for Q2FY13: Emkay

Emkay Global Financial Services has come with its September`12 quarterly earning estimates for auto and auto ancillaries sector. The research firms maintains neutral stance on the sector and believe auto ancillaries are a better investment theme at this point than OEMs.

Auto sector results preview for Q2FY13: KRChoksey

KRChoksey has come with its September quarterly earning estimates for auto sector. According to the research firm, it was a mixed quarter for the overall Auto industry with higher crude prices & higher interest rates playing as the spoil sport.

Do Dr Reddy's, Hero Moto look attractive post Q1 results?

In an interview to CNBC-TV18 Dilip Bhat of Prabhudas Lilladher gave readings on the first quarter numbers of stocks across various sectors like Dr Reddy's, Hero Moto Corp and Bhat is bullish on both these stocks.

Hero Motocorp Q1 revenues seen up 12% YoY to Rs 6,370 cr

Revenues of Hero Motocorp are seen going up by 12% YoY and 5.5% QoQ to Rs 6,370 crore during the quarter. Growth in revenues was due to 7.5% volume growth and 5% YoY growth in average realisations.

Hero Motocorp Q1 PAT seen up 13% at Rs 630 cr

Country's largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero Motocorp is set to declare its first quarter earnings today. Analysts on an average expect a growth of 13% year-on-year and 4.4% quarter-on-quarter in profit after tax of Rs 630 crore for the quarter ended June 2012.

Auto`s Q1FY13 margins to remain under pressure: MOSt

Motilal Oswal has come with its June quarterly earning estimates for automobile sector. According to the research firm two-wheeler stocks, Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp are likely to report muted earnings growth at 2% and 8%, respectively.

Dolat Capital Q1 earnings estimates for auto sector

Dolat Capital has come with its June quarterly earning estimates for auto sector. The research firm expects margin improvement QoQ for Maruti and M&M.

Angel Broking Q1 earnings estimates for auto sector

Angel Broking has come out with its June quarterly earning estimates for automobile sector. The research firm expects Apollo Tyres (APTY) to outperform the overall sector's earnings growth in 1QFY2013 primarily on account of receding cost pressures, leading to strong margin expansion.

Auto Q1 sales growth seen at 24% YoY: Emkay

Emkay Global Financial Services has come out with its June quarterly earning estimates for automobiles sector. The research firm expects adjusted EBIDTA margins to decline by 90bps YoY and 70bps QoQ to 11.7%.

What to expect from Bajaj Auto Q4 earnings?

Two-wheeler makers, which saw good growth for most of 2011-12, have hit speed bumps in the last few months. Competition has also increased with Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) becoming aggressive post the break-up of Hero and Honda.

Hero MotoCorp dips as analysts worry of bumpy road ahead

Hero MotoCorp shares skidded over 6% on Thursday after investors were disappointed with the India's largest two-wheeler maker's lower-than-expected fourth quarter results.

Rebound in car sales to boost auto cos revenue up 30% in Q4

Fourth quarter revenues of auto companies could grow 30% year-on-year on an average, much of it driven by a surge in passenger car sales. On the whole, FY11 was not great year for passenger car makers, though two-wheeler firms and commercial vehicle makers did much better.

Hero Motocorp Q4 PAT seen up at Rs 658 cr: Angel Broking

Angel Broking has come out with its earnings estimates on Hero Motocorp for March FY12. According to the research firm, company's Q4FY12 sales are likely to go up by 11.8% at Rs 5984 crore, Year-on-Year (YoY) basis.

Automobile sector results preview for Q4FY12: Angel

Angel Broking has come with its March quarterly earning estimates for automobile and auto ancillary sector. The research firm expects auto ancillary cos to report moderate net profit growth.

Auto cos likely to post 29% sales growth in Q4: Emkay

Emkay Global Financial Services has come with its quarterly earning estimates on automobiles sector for March 2012. The research firm believes budget has raised red flags which can delay the cyclical recovery in demand for 4 wheelers. We maintain our preference for 2 wheelers.

Hero Motocorp Q3 PAT seen up 47% at Rs 631 cr

India's largest two-wheeler producer Hero Motocorp is expected to report a profit after tax of Rs 631 crore in the third quarter of FY12, a massive growth of 47% as compared to Rs 429 crore in the corresponding quarter of last fiscal.

What to watch out in Bajaj Auto, Hero Moto's Q3 results?

India's top two-wheeler makers Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto will report third quarter earnings on Thursday amid signs that the slowdown that has hurt passenger vehicle sales is catching up with scooters and motorcycles.

Two-wheelers, LCVs to drive Q3 auto sales growth up 20-22%

The road so far this fiscal has been full of speed bumps for passenger car makers. But good growth among two-wheelers and light commercial vehicles is expected to drive automobile sector's revenue up 20-22% from a year ago in the third quarter.

Automobiles sector results preview for Q3FY12: Emkay

Emkay Global Financial Services has come with its December quarterly earning estimates for automobiles sector. According to the research firm adjusted EBIDTA margins to decline by 100bps YoY but expand 20bps QoQ to 12.3%. Tata Motors and Bajaj Auto top picks in auto space.

Automobiles sector results preview for Q3FY12: PINC

PINC Research has come with its quarterly earning estimates for automobiles sector.

Bajaj Auto Q2 net misses forecast; how's the road ahead?

Bajaj Auto shares recovered on Friday, rising 1.4% at Rs 1,635.75 on NSE, after getting thumbs down by the street on Thursday following a mixed results announcement for July-September.