Has US Steel Finally Solved Its Pension Woes?
US Steel’s (X) pension plan was overfunded by $223 million at the end of 2007. But in 2009, the company’s pension plan was underfunded by a whopping $1.7 billion.
Earnings Report
Why AMAT’s Weak Guidance Alarmed Semiconductor Investors
Applied Materials’ (AMAT) performance is an indicator of the overall semiconductor industry’s outlook.
S&P 500 Index Nears Record High amid Earnings Season
The S&P 500 Index, represented by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), rose 0.3% on October 23, nearing the all-time high it saw in July.
Marathon Petroleum Stock: Performance ahead of the 1Q17 Earnings
Marathon Petroleum stock has plunged 7% year-to-date. Due to its falling price in 1Q17, the stock has broken below its 50-day moving average.
Coach’s Pricing Strategies Benefit Its Margins
Coach’s gross margin expanded to 71.6% in 3Q15 from 71.1% in 3Q14. Coach reduced the frequency of its in-store and online promotions, which should boost its margins.
Why Did Alibaba’s Operating Margins Steeply Decline in 4Q15?
Alibaba’s EBITDA margins declined from 57% in fiscal 4Q14 to 49% in fiscal 4Q15.
Oracle’s Database Cost Is Its Best Defense in Open Source Space
Except for Oracle’s relational databases, all other databases—especially MySQL—are losing to NoSQL databases.
How Did Greif Perform in Fiscal 4Q16?
Greif (GEF) rose 4.6% to close at $55.35 per share during the first week of December 2016.
Understanding Apple Music’s Rising Subscriber Base
Last month, Apple (AAPL) announced that its music streaming service, Apple Music, now has over 30 million subscribers—up from 27 million in June 2017.
How Arch Coal’s Rise in Bituminous Thermal Coal Volumes Hurt Prices in 3Q15
Arch Coal’s Bituminous Thermal coal segment sold 2.3 million tons in 3Q15 compared to 2.2 million tons in 3Q14 and 1.9 million tons in 2Q15.
Key Technical Levels in Tesla Stock before Its 4Q17 Event
On January 30, Tesla stock was trading on a slightly positive note at $345.82. In September 2017, the stock posted an all-time high of near $389.61.
Foreign Exchange and Fuel Tailwinds Could Help Newmont in 1Q15
Investors should watch out for any tailwinds or headwinds that could impact Newmont’s costs in 1Q15.
Coca-Cola Speeds Up Refranchising of Bottling Operations
Coca-Cola is accelerating the refranchising of its bottling operations, with the goal to hand back about two-thirds of its US bottler–delivered business by the end of 2017.
How Has Fiat Chrysler’s Stock Fared in April So Far?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU) is set to release its 1Q17 earnings report on April 26, 2017. By 2016 vehicle sales volume, FCAU was the fourth-largest automaker in the US.
TJX Companies’ HomeGoods Segment Impressed in Fiscal 3Q16
TJX Companies’ HomeGoods segment reported strong same-store sales growth of 6%. The segment’s net sales grew by 12.8% to $959.8 million in 3Q16.
Alcoa Beats Wall Street Expectations Again
Aluminum premiums more than doubled in 2014, which benefited primary producers like Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton.
Key Technical Levels in Ford Stock before Its 1Q17 Earnings
On March 17, Ford stock tested the upper range of the descending channel near $12.75. It couldn’t close above the level and turned negative.
Upstream Companies with the Lowest EBITDA Multiples
As of the first quarter, Sandridge Energy’s (SD) EV-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio was ~2.77x. The company has a market capitalization of $529.83 million.
Analyst Recommendations for Varian Medical Systems before 1Q18
Varian Medical Systems (VAR) will announce its 1Q18 earnings results on January 24, 2018. It wants to establish itself as the leading cancer management company in the world.
How Did Barnes & Noble Perform Compared to Its Competitors?
Barnes and Noble’s price-to-book value ratio is 0.63. Based on its price movement and PBV ratio, Barnes & Noble is performing well behind its ETFs.
Analyzing the Performance of Boeing Stock in 2016
In this series, we’ll assess Boeing’s (BA) key indicators for 4Q16. We’ll look at analyst estimates for BA’s 4Q16 performance and assess whether the indicators justify the estimated earnings results.
How Did Nike Perform in 1Q17?
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $92.9 billion. It rose 1.7% to close at $55.34 per share on September 27, 2016.
Cloud Peak Energy’s 2Q15 Shipments: Potential Risk Factors
Cloud Peak Energy (CLD) shipped 16.0 million tons of coal from its three owned and operated mines in the Powder River Basin (or PRB) in 2Q15.
Nike’s Outlook: Category Offense All the Way
Consensus Wall Street analyst estimates project Nike’s adjusted diluted EPS to be $3.58 in fiscal 2015, an increase of 19.7% over the previous year.
How Vale Reacted to Higher Iron Ore Prices in 4Q16
Iron ore price realization In 4Q16, Vale’s (VALE) ferrous division accounted for ~85.0% of its adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization). The company’s EBITDA for ferrous minerals came in at $4.1 billion, which was $1.6 billion higher than 3Q16. Higher realized prices and higher sales volumes led to these rises. The CFR […]
National Oilwell Varco’s Q2 2018 Earnings and the Market
Since April 26 when National Oilwell Varco released its Q1 2018 financial results, NOV stock has risen 10%.
Wall Street Analysts’ Recommendations for American Airlines
According to Reuters, of the 17 analysts tracking American Airlines (AAL), 23.5% (or four) have “strong buy” ratings on the stock.
What Are Analysts’ Target Prices before ADM’s 2Q16 Results?
Around 77% of the analysts rate Archer Daniels Midland a “hold” and 23% gave it a “buy” rating. No analysts rated it as a “sell.”
How Is UNH’s Optum Business Positioned in the Industry?
UnitedHealth Group is, by revenue, the largest healthcare company in the world.
Why NIO Stock Tanked after Its Q4 2018 Earnings Release
In this series, we’ll take a look at the key highlights of NIO’s fourth-quarter earnings release.
Acquisitions Bring Yelp Closer to Its Goal
Yelp’s overall revenues grew 24.4% in 1Q17 to $197.3 million.
Universal Health Services’ Net Profit Margin Expected to Rise
Wall Street analysts expect that Universal Health Services (UHS) will report higher net profit margins in 3Q15 compared to margins in 3Q14.
AMAT’s Weak Fiscal Q4 2018 Guidance Makes Investors Cautious
Applied Materials, the world’s largest chip manufacturing equipment vendor, reported strong fiscal Q3 2018 earnings but lowered its fiscal Q4 2018 guidance.
Tesla Stock Surge: Who are the Winners and Losers?
Tesla (TSLA) has been on a rising spree since its earnings. In October, Tesla stock surged by 31%. The stock rose on the back of third-quarter profits.
Where Is UPS Making Its Next Set of Capital Investments?
For 2016, UPS has anticipated an investment of $2.8 billion in the procurement of capital assets.
How Much Does Biogen Spend on Research and Development?
Biogen’s (BIIB) R&D expenses for 4Q15 were $542 million, or 19% of its total revenue, including a $60 million payment to Mitsubishi Tanabe.
Why IBM’s Global Business Services Failed to Grow
IBM’s GBS revenue fell by 4.3% to $4.1 billion in fiscal 1Q16. On a constant currency basis, this decline amounted to 2.3%.
These Factors Could Affect CLF’s Valuation
Among the US steel players (SLX), only Cliffs and U.S. Steel are trading at a discount to their respective last five-year average multiples.
How Walmart Is Gaining—and Losing—Market Share in Key Overseas Markets
Walmart’s international segment posted sales of $123.4 billion in fiscal 2016, down 9.4% YoY. In constant currency terms, the segment’s sales were up 3.2%.
How Did Boston Beer Perform in 2Q16?
Boston Beer reported fiscal 2Q16 net revenue of $244.8 million, a fall of 2.9% compared to net revenue of $252.2 million in fiscal 2Q15.
Novartis’s 3Q16 Estimates: Innovative Medicines Segment
Novartis’s Innovative Medicines segment, formerly referred to as the Pharmaceutical segment, consists of products for a variety of therapeutic areas.
Under Armour: The ARMOURY and Its Wholesale Strategic Importance
The ARMOURY stores will cater to the premium segment of the market. They’ll also feature UA product exclusives and occasional visits from star athletes.
Broadcom’s Acquisitions Burden Its Balance Sheet with High Debt
At the end of fiscal 2018, Broadcom’s cash reserves stood at $4.3 billion, and long-term debt stood at $17.5 billion.
Why Delta Air Lines Stock Fell after Q4 Earnings
Delta Air Lines (DAL) reported its fourth quarter 2016 results on January 12, 2016. The airline’s revenue fell.
What Dragged Colgate-Palmolive’s Sales Down in Q4?
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) posted net sales of $3.8 billion, a decline of about 2% on a YoY (year-over-year) basis, as unfavorable currency rates hurt the top line by 5%.
Apple iPhone’s average selling price well above the Android
In a recent consumer survey, Apple became the most gifted luxury brand in China ahead of other luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Chanel.
The Growth Factors Spiking NIKE Revenues And Earnings
In this series, we’ll analyze the results of the past quarter and the reasons why NIKE continues to outperform.
What Are GasLog Partners’ Asset Dropdown and Dropdown Options?
GasLog, GasLog Partners’ general partner (or GP), has entered into a seven-year time charter contract with Total, which will commence in mid-2018.
Markets Will Await These Updates from Alcoa’s 1Q17 Earnings Call
In 1Q17, there were rumors that Rio Tinto (RIO) could acquire Alcoa.
Fewer Analysts Recommend ‘Buys’ on American Airlines
Analysts’ “hold” ratings on American Airlines stock have risen significantly. Nine analysts, a total of 56.3%, now have “hold” ratings on the stock.