Alstom : H1 Operating seen up 24%

According to ZoneFinance Consensus, based on 9 analysts contributions, Alstom would announce on thursday morning an increase of 24% of its operating income from operations to 713 millions euros (on average, median figure is 718 millions) for the first half 2008/2009. 

Operating income is seen at 262 millions for Power Systems, 310 millions for Power Services and 201 millions for Transports. The consensus sees the Orders at 14,716 millions euros (versus 12,847 millions), Sales at 9,034 millions (versus 8,004 millions) and net profit at 501 millions (versus 388 millions).