What Drove Wendy’s Same-Store Sales Growth in 4Q17?
Wendy’s (WEN) posted SSSG (same-store sales growth) of 1.3% in the North American region compared to 0.8% in 4Q16.
Earnings Report
Reviewing Albemarle’s Stock Performance since 3Q17
Albemarle (ALB) is set to announce its 4Q17 results after the market closes on February 27, 2018.
Cheniere Energy Stock after Its 4Q17 Earnings
Cheniere Energy is trading 4.4% above its 50-day simple moving average and 18.0% above its 200-day simple moving average.
Walmart’s US Segment Is a Key Revenue Driver
During fiscal 4Q18, Walmart’s US segment reported sales of $86.6 billion, up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis.
GlaxoSmithKline’s Valuations after Its 4Q17 Earnings
On February 15, 2018, GlaxoSmithKline traded at a forward PE multiple of 12.9x, which is lower than the industry average of 13.3x.
CA Technologies’ Fiscal 3Q18 Revenue: Highest Growth in 6 Years
In fiscal 3Q18, CA Technologies landed 21 license deals worth $577 million with an incremental contract value of more than $10 million each.
How Symantec Plans to Bring Growth to Its Enterprise Segment
Recent data breaches—especially the Equifax attack—increased the demand for LifeLock identity protection, which benefited Symantec in 2017.
Inside Alphabet’s Capital Allocation Strategy
In 4Q17, Alphabet set aside $9.9 billion to cover taxes on its accumulated foreign profits in relation to the recent US tax reforms.
Domino’s Valuation Multiple Compared to Its Peers
As of February 14, 2018, Domino’s was trading at a forward PE multiple of 26.5x compared to 31.8% before the announcement of its 3Q17 earnings.
Under Armour Beat on 4Q17 Sales, Reported In-Line Earnings
Under Armour (UAA) reported its 4Q17 results on February 13. Its revenues rose 4.6% YOY to $1.4 billion, beating the consensus.
How Will HP’s Personal Systems Business Perform in Fiscal 2017?
According to market research company IDC, PC (personal computer) shipments rose marginally by 0.7% YoY (year-over-year) to 70.6 million units in 4Q17.
Why Prospect’s Investment Income Fell
In fiscal 2Q18, Prospect Capital’s (PSEC) total investment income was $162.4 million compared to $183.4 million a year earlier.
How Yum! Brands Is Expanding Its Business
At the end of 4Q17, Yum! Brands operated 45,804 restaurants, which included 21,487 KFC restaurants, 16,748 Pizza Hut restaurants, and 6,849 Taco Bell restaurants.
Inside Visa’s Operating Expenses
Visa (V) saw a rise of 13% in total operating expenses on a YoY (year-over-year) basis in fiscal 1Q18. It incurred $1.5 billion in expenses in fiscal 1Q18 compared to $1.4 billion a year earlier.
How Analysts View E*TRADE Financial in February 2018
E*TRADE Financial Corporation (ETFC) is covered by 16 analysts in February 2018. Of these analysts, nine suggested a “strong buy” and three gave “hold” ratings on ETFC.
Why Abbott Laboratories’ Product Pipeline Is Expected to Boost 2018
R&D and product pipeline In fiscal 4Q17, Abbott Laboratories(ABT) invested ~6.9% of its total sales in R&D (research and development). In fiscal 2018, the company plans to invest ~7.5% of its total sales. Abbott Laboratories launched more than 20 new products in fiscal 2017. Abbott Laboratories now has an attractive product pipeline, boosted by the recent […]
How Analysts Are Rating Chubb
Chubb (CB) is tracked by 18 analysts in February 2018. One analyst has recommended a “sell” for the stock, and one has recommended a “hold.”
Euronav and Gener8 Maritime Partners’ Merger
On December 21, 2017, Euronav (EURN) and Gener8 Maritime Partners (GNRT) announced a stock-for-stock merger.
Analyzing Euronav’s Balance Sheet on December 31
Euronav had a liquidity of $754 million at the end of the fourth quarter. Euronav has been working to strengthen its liquidity position.
Inside Abbott Laboratories’ 4Q17 Earnings Results: Key Highlights
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) reported sales of $7.6 billion and adjusted diluted EPS (earnings per share) of $0.74 for fiscal 4Q17.
How McDonald’s Is Expanding Its Business
By the end of 4Q17, McDonald’s (MCD) operated 37,241 restaurants, which includes 3,133 company-owned restaurants and 34,108 franchised restaurants.
Disney’s Capital Return Policy Looks Attractive
Capital return trends Leading media mogul The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has continued to improve its capital return policy, driven by attractive dividend payments and strong share repurchase programs. In fiscal 2017, the media giant returned ~$11.8 billion to shareholders via buybacks and dividend payments, compared with $9.8 billion in fiscal 2016. In fiscal 2018, the […]
Johnson & Johnson’s Pharmaceuticals Business in 4Q17
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported ~48.0% of its total revenues from the Pharmaceuticals business during 4Q17, making it the company’s largest revenue contributor.
Analyzing Colgate-Palmolive’s Regional Sales in 4Q17
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) witnessed improved volumes across several regions thanks to the improvement in volumes driven by new products supported by increased advertising.
Columbia’s 4Q17 Preview: Can COLM Post Solid Results Again?
Portland-based Columbia Sportswear (COLM) plans to release its 4Q17 financial results on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
Why Couldn’t Ford Perform Well in Europe in 4Q17?
The company’s revenues from its largest market rose, but it couldn’t manage to post a stronger profitability from the region in the fourth quarter last year.
Freeport-McMoRan’s 4Q17 Earnings: What You Need to Know
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) reported its 4Q17 earnings on January 25, 2018. The company reported an adjusted net income of $750 million.
Analyzing U.S. Steel Corporation’s 4Q17 Earnings Call
During the 4Q17 earnings call, analysts will carefully watch U.S. Steel Corporation’s 2018 guidance.
Pfizer’s 4Q17 Estimates: Products with Lower Sales
In Pfizer’s (PFE) portfolio, a few of the products reported a lower sales trend due to competition from other products in the markets.
What Prompted AT&T to Merge with Time Warner?
In October 2016, AT&T (T) signed an agreement to acquire Time Warner (TWX), in which it agreed to pay $107.50 per share to Time Warner’s shareholders.
What Could Drive DowDuPont’s Adjusted Earnings in 4Q17?
DowDuPont (DWDP) is expected to post an adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $0.66 in 4Q17. DowDuPont posted an adjusted EPS of $0.55 in 3Q17.
What to Expect from U.S. Steel Corporation’s 4Q17 Shipments
U.S. Steel Corporation’s 4Q17 European shipments could be higher—compared to the sequential quarter. Steel demand tends to be slow in the third quarter.
Can U.S. Steel Corporation Continue to Fly High?
U.S. Steel Corporation (X) is scheduled to release its 4Q17 financial results on January 31, 2018. U.S. Steel Corporation closed 2017 with gains of 6.6%.
Analyst Ratings for Thermo Fisher Scientific before 4Q17 Results
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) will announce its 4Q17 and fiscal 2017 results on January 31, 2018. It has launched some innovative products and entered into strategic collaborations and partnerships.
Ralph Lauren: Stock Returns and Valuations
Though Ralph Lauren (RL) has been having a tough time attracting customers, it has been able to impress investors with its stock market gains.
What the New Amazon Prime Charges Look Like
Amazon (AMZN) is raising its Amazon Prime membership fees for some subscribers.
How Kansas City Southern Is Valued among Peers after 4Q17
KSU has the lowest PE ratio of 17.7x in the peer group, most likely due to the uncertainty of the NAFTA renegotiations.
A Look at Nokia’s Other Partnerships
Early in January 2018, Telenor announced that Nokia (NOK) will be the sole supplier to replace its legacy optical network.
Will Ralph Lauren Struggle with Sales Growth in the Near Term?
Ralph Lauren (RL) is working hard to improve its brand image and turn around its business.
Why Ralph Lauren Is Having a Tough Time
Ralph Lauren (RL), which is scheduled to report its third-quarter results on February 1, is expected to post another quarter of top-line declines.
How Kansas City Southern Delivered on 4Q17 Operating Margins
In 4Q17, Kansas City Southern (KSU) reported an improvement of 80 basis points in its operating margin, which rose to 36% from 35.2% in 4Q16.
What Could Drive AK Steel’s 4Q17 Financial Performance
AK Steel’s 4Q17 financial performance AK Steel’s (AKS) 4Q17 earnings results are expected on January 30. In this article, we’ll see what analysts are projecting for AK Steel’s 4Q17 revenue. We’ll also look at what could drive AK Steel’s 4Q17 financial performance. According to analyst estimates compiled by Thomson Reuters, AK Steel is expected to post […]
Kimberly-Clark: Segment Performances in 4Q17
Kimberly-Clark’s (KMB) Personal Care segment returned to growth in 4Q17. The segment’s top line increased 1.2% to $2.3 billion.
Could AK Steel’s 4Q17 Results Keep Investors’ Optimism Alive?
AK Steel (AKS) is scheduled to release its 4Q17 earnings results on January 30, 2018.
Where Does Honeywell’s Valuation Stand Compared to Peers?
The strong upward trend in the market has pushed Honeywell’s (HON) one-year forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple to 20.30x as of January 22, 2018.
Reading the Estimates for Novartis’s Alcon in 4Q17
For 4Q17, Alcon is expected to report growth in revenues, driven by the increased demand for contact lenses and surgical products.
How Has Honeywell Stock Performed since 3Q17 Earnings?
Since Honeywell (HON) declared its 3Q17 earnings on October 20, 2017, HON stock has risen ~9.0% as of January 22, 2018.
PPG’s Industrial Coatings Segment’s Margins Continue to Contract
PPG Industries’ (PPG) Industrial Coatings segment is its second reporting segment. The segment represented 42.3% of the company’s total revenue in 4Q17 compared to 42.0% in 4Q16.
Drivers for Ericsson’s Managed Services Business Revenues
In the first nine months of fiscal 2017, Ericsson’s Managed Services business generated revenues of ~18.3 billion SEK (Swedish kronor), which is equivalent to ~$2.1 billion.
Nucor’s 4Q17 Earnings: What’s the Word on Wall Street?
Nucor (NUE), the leading US-based steel producer, is expected to release its 4Q17 earnings on January 30. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expect Nucor to post 4Q17 revenues of ~$4.8 billion.