The following appears on Forbes.com

Analysts expect decreased profit for Xerox when the company reports its second quarter results on Friday, July 25, 2014. Although Xerox reported profit of 27 cents a year ago, the consensus estimate calls for earnings per share of 26 cents.

Screen Shot 2013-10-04 at 9.47.03 AMFor the fiscal year, analysts are projecting earnings of $1.10 per share. Analysts look for revenue to decrease 2% year-over-year to $5.31 billion for the quarter, after being $5.40 billion a year ago. For the year, revenue is projected to come in at $21.25 billion.

The company’s reported revenue has declined in each of the last three quarters. Revenue in the first quarter fell 5% year-over-year to $5.12 billion. The figure dropped 6% in the fourth quarter and 3% in the third quarter.

The increase in profit in the first quarter came after net income fell in the previous quarter. The 4% profit increase in the most recent quarter brought the figure to $281 million. One quarter prior, net income was down 9% year-over-year.