Whole Foods, Viacom: S&P Gainers

Analysts expected a profit of 89 cents a share on revenue of $3.32 billion in the quarter.

Viacom shares trade at a forward P/E is 9.79X; the average for broadcasting and entertainment companies is 34.69X. For comparison, News Corp.(NWSA) has a higher forward P/E of 11.66X.

Twenty-four of the 35 analysts who cover Viacom rate it at buy; 11 analysts give the stock a hold rating.

The stock has risen 7.95% year to date.

--Written by Alexandra Zendrian in New York.

>To contact the writer of this article, click here: Alexandra Zendrian

>To submit a news tip, send an email to: tips@thestreet.com.

>To follow the writer on Twitter, go to Alexandra Zendrian.