Understanding BHP Billiton’s Earnings Beat in Fiscal 2H17
BHP’s underlying net profit of $3.2 million was a solid improvement, as compared to the profit of $412 million in 4Q15.
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Kohl’s Valuation Surges after Fiscal 2Q16 Results
As of August 15, Kohl’s was trading at a 12-month forward PE (price-to-earnings) ratio of 11.7x.
Why Oracle Believes Its Maintenance Revenues Will Grow
Oracle’s support and maintenance revenues account for nearly half of its total revenues. Continued growth of this revenue segment is crucial to Oracle’s growth.
Can CNX Resources Report Higher Profits in 4Q17?
CNX Resources (CNX) is set to report its 4Q17 and 2017 earnings on February 6, 2018, before the market opens. CNX is expected to report 1,000% higher profits YoY than 4Q16.
Novartis’s 4Q16 Estimates: Innovative Medicines Segment
The overall contribution of the Innovative Medicines segment is ~67% of Novartis’s total revenues.
Texas Instruments Diversification Strategy Starts to Pay Off
Texas Instruments (TXN) has been reducing its exposure in the declining smartphone market and increasing its exposure in the growing automotive and industrial markets to reduce its seasonality.
Allergan’s 1Q18 Earnings: Analysts’ Estimates
Allergan (AGN) plans to release its 1Q18 earnings on April 30. Wall Street expect AGN’s earnings per share to reach $3.36.
Should Investors Worry about NVIDIA’s Gross Margin Guidance?
NVIDIA (NVDA) has reduced its fiscal 2019 fourth-quarter revenue guidance by $500 million to account for weak demand for its Turing-based RTX gaming GPUs (graphics processing units) and data center GPUs.
How Facebook’s International Business Is Looking
The US (SPY) accounts for the greatest portion of Facebook’s revenues with more than 49% of overall revenue in the latest quarter coming from the US and Canada.
How Will Marathon Petroleum’s Refining Earnings Fare in 3Q16?
According to MPC, a dollar-per-barrel change in the blended LLS 6-3-2-1 crack spread affects its annual net income by $450 million.
Why Freeport-McMoRan Missed Q2 Revenue Estimates
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) posted revenues of $3.3 billion in 2Q16. In contrast, Freeport posted revenues of nearly ~$4.2 billion in 2Q15.
Intel’s Transformation Changes PC and Data Center Product Mix
Intel’s CCG revenue rose 2.8% YoY (year-over-year) to $8.2 billion in fiscal 1Q18 driven by strong demand from high-margin commercial and gaming enthusiast segments.
Teva’s Copaxone Maintains Market Share amid Intense Competition
In fiscal 1Q18, Teva (TEVA) reported sales of $645 million for its multiple sclerosis drug, Copaxone, a sequential decline of ~21%.
How Hewlett Packard Enterprise Is Increasing Shareholder Value
By the end of fiscal 3Q17, HPE had returned $107 million to shareholders in the form of dividends and $625 million through share repurchases.
Newmont’s Project Pipeline: On Track and On Budget
Newmont Mining (NEM) has five projects in final stages, all of which will start production either this year or next.
Prolia Continued to Lead in the Bone Health Segment in 1Q17
In 1Q17, Amgen’s (AMGN) Prolia continued to be a dominant player in the bone health segment. Indicated for postmenopausal osteoporosis, the drug managed to gain market share across all geographies in 1Q17.
Priceline’s Valuation after 2Q16: What’s Priced In?
Priceline currently trades at a forward PE multiple of 19.5x. This is slightly lower than its average valuation of 19.9x since February 2006.
Under Armour’s Footwear Business versus Skechers and New Balance
Primarily an apparel player, Under Armour (UA) has stepped up its pace in entering new footwear categories.
Teva’s Austedo Sales Continue to Gain Momentum in 2018
In 1Q18, Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) reported sales of $30 million from the sales of its Austedo drug.
Analyzing Weatherford International’s 2Q17 Performance
In 1H17, Weatherford’s revenues fell 8%—compared to 1H16. It managed to lower its net losses significantly during this period.
How Does Lululemon Athletica Compare with Its Peers?
Lululemon Athletica has outperformed its competitors, based on gross profit margin, current ratio, and PE in 2Q15.
Alcoa’s 1Q17 Earnings: What Investors Need to Know
Alcoa (AA) released its 1Q17 earnings on April 24 after the markets (MDY) (MID-INDEX) closed. It held the conference call the same day.
The U.S. Steel Bulls Only Hope?
Analysts’ opinions remain divided over U.S. Steel (X) after its 1Q17 earnings results.
Inside CMS Energy’s Price Targets ahead of 4Q16 Results
CMS Energy (CMS) has a mean price target of $44.33 for the coming year. This implies an estimated upside of 5.6%.
Valuation: Priceline Versus Its Peers
As of November 6, 2015, Priceline’s forward PE ratio stood at 21.8x, and its average valuation stands at 20x.
A Quick Update on Energy Transfer Partners’ Major Projects
Energy Transfer Partners remains optimistic about its recently announced projects despite the rise in global trade tensions.
Sears Holdings’ Revenue Fell, Income Rose in Fiscal 3Q15
Sears has a market cap of $2.0 billion. Its YTD price movement both rose and fell in fiscal 2015. After it released its fiscal 3Q15 report, SHLD fell by 6.9%.
Can Freeport’s 4Q17 Earnings Keep Investor Optimism Alive?
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), the leading US-based copper miner (XME), is scheduled to release its 4Q17 earnings on January 25.
What Do Analysts Expect from PepsiCo’s 2Q16 Earnings?
PepsiCo’s (PEP) performance in recent quarters has been under pressure due to currency headwinds and weakness in carbonated soft drink volumes.
Apple Has the Biggest Slice of Smartphone Industry Profit
Several players in the smartphone industry have seen their average selling prices decline in recent quarters. Meanwhile, Apple’s continues to increase, as does its profit.
How Is UPS Valued Compared to Its Peers?
UPS’s forward PE ratio stands at 17.1x compared to its current PE ratio of 22.3. Analysts are expecting UPS’s earnings to grow in the next four quarters.
Alaska Air’s Low Debt: Is It an Advantage?
Alaska Air Group (ALK) has been trying to reduce its debt burden in order to strengthen its balance sheet in the long term.
What Analysts Recommend for Intrepid Potash ahead of 3Q16 Earnings
Intrepid Potash (IPI) is nearing $1 per share, which means that only a few analysts are covering the stock.
Could Nvidia Post Record Revenue in Fiscal 4Q17?
Nvidia is looking at new revenue streams beyond gaming while aiming to tap every possible way of generating revenue from gaming.
Understanding NIKE’s Pricing Power And Premium Products Tilt
Innovation and strong consumer demand enable NIKE to add more premium products to its portfolio. But its price-hiking strategies may not work everywhere.
How Does Keysight Technologies Compare to Its Peers?
The Guggenheim Spin-Off ETF (CSD) invests 5.0% of its holdings in Keysight Technologies.
Is Oil Set to Make Record Highs in 2018?
Between January 12 and January 19, 2018, US crude oil (USO) (USL) March futures fell 1.4%.
Mondelēz’s Stock: Why Do Most Analysts Rate It a ‘Buy’?
Current recommendations As of January 30, 15 of 20 analysts covering Mondelēz International’s stock had a “buy” rating. Five analysts had a “hold” recommendation, and there were no “sell” recommendations. On January 5, 2017, Berenberg Bank initiated coverage on Mondelēz International’s stock with a “buy” rating and a price target of $51. Consensus “buy” rating […]
A Look at Alcoa’s Technical Indicators before Its 3Q16 Release
Alcoa’s technical indicators To make market entry and exit decisions, traders and investors analyze technical indicators. Resistance and support levels are among the most commonly used technical indicators. Resistance level Support levels typically act as a floor for stock prices. As a stock approaches its support levels, more buyers emerge while selling pressure generally subsides. […]
Monster Beverage’s Valuation: Impact of 1Q17 Results
On May 5, 2017, Monster Beverage (MNST) was trading at a 12-month forward PE (price-to-earnings multiple) of 31.1x, up 3.7% in reaction to its 1Q17 results.
Why Constellation Brands Has Fallen More than 12% Today
On January 9, Constellation Brands (STZ) reported its third-quarter results before the market opened. The third quarter ended on November 30.
Will American Airlines Increase Dividend Payouts?
American Airlines started paying dividends in mid-2014, joining the ranks of Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Air Group, the few dividend-paying airlines.
Avery Dennison’s Top and Bottom Lines Rose in 2Q16
Avery Dennison (AVY) has a market cap of $6.8 billion. It rose by 5.7% to close at $76.37 per share on July 26, 2016.
JetBlue Airways: What Are Analysts’ Recommendations?
JetBlue Airways (JBLU) is expected to release its 2Q16 earnings on July 26. According to an analyst consensus, JBLU is expected to earn $0.49 in 2Q16, compared to earnings per share of $0.44 in 2Q15.
A Look at Adobe’s Operating Segments in Fiscal 2Q16
In this part, we’ll look at Adobe’s operating segments: Digital Media, Digital Marketing, and Print and Publishing. Digital Media contributed the most to Adobe’s overall revenue.
Pfizer Reports 1Q18 Earnings and Revenue Growth
Pfizer (PFE) released its 1Q18 earnings today, reporting another strong quarter for the Innovative health business.
Understanding the Value of an Alibaba Customer
In Alibaba’s (BABA) e-commerce industry, metrics such as active shoppers and average revenue per user (or ARPU) are closely watched.
How the Dell-EMC Merger Could Benefit VMware in the Cloud
VMware, now owned by Dell, was ranked second after Microsoft (MSFT) in the cloud infrastructure software space.
Market Share Gain Spurs NIKE’s North American Footwear Revenues
In the US, in 2014 year-to-date, NIKE, Converse, and the Jordan brands combined accounted for over 60% of market share in athletic footwear.
Texas Instruments’ Profit Margins Continue to Beat Peers
Texas Instruments (TXN) manufactures analog chips that are built on old technology nodes that have already been paid off.