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Bidding Wars Heat Up After Kohl’s Q1 Earnings—Is the Retailer Going Out of Business?

Robin Hill-Gray — Fri, 20 May 2022 11:00:13 GMT

While rumors of Kohl's going out of business circulate, market observers wonder who's going to win the bidding war for the retail giant.

EV Startup Rivian Posts $1.23 Billion Net Loss in Third Quarter

Ade Hennis — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:53:08 GMT

Some investors saw Rivian stock as a good buy prior to the EV company's Q3 earnings report. But Rivian posted a huge net loss in the quarter.

DocuSign Stock Plunges After Q3 Earnings Report

Robin Hill-Gray — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:26:51 GMT

If you're interested in buying DocuSign stock, there are a few things to consider. After falling 40 percent, the stock faces a long road to recovery.

Coty CEO Sue Nabi Leads Cosmetic Company to Higher Revenues

Danielle Letenyei — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 17:44:40 GMT

Coty is flourishing under CEO Sue Nabi’s leadership. Nabi has been at the helm of Coty since July 2020.

Is the Peloton Windfall Over? PTON Stock’s Forecast

Rachel Curry — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:28:03 GMT

Windfalls can't last forever. Here's why PTON stock is down, and what to expect for Peloton moving forward.

DKS Posts Positive Q2 Earnings, Stock Might Be Overvalued

Rachel Curry — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:07:19 GMT

Dick's Sporting Goods stock is on the move following a positive earnings call. Is the stock overvalued, or are investors looking ahead to a windfall?

Disney Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates: Is the Stock a Buy or Sell Now?

Ambrish Shah — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:07:59 GMT

Disney stock rose sharply on the fiscal third-quarter earnings beat. What’s the forecast for DIS stock and how high can it go in 2021?

Outlook for Under Armour (UAA) Stock Following Profitable Quarter

Rachel Curry — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:24:26 GMT

Amid a transition to premium apparel, the earnings for Under Armour (UAA) stock respond. What does the forecast look like and should you invest?

CLF Misses Q2 Earnings Estimates: Is the Stock a Buy or Sell Now?

Mohit Oberoi, CFA — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:30:15 GMT

CLF released its second-quarter earnings on July 22. The stock fell sharply on the earnings miss. Should you buy or sell the stock now?

Why Is DBaas Preferred over Traditional Databases?

Anne Shields — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:07:40 GMT

DBaaS makes it easier to build applications in the cloud. This is why DBaaS is expected to become a dominant deployment model for all databases.

How IBM’s Strategic Imperatives Performed in Fiscal 4Q17

Anne Shields — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:40:35 GMT

Earlier in the series, we discussed IBM’s (IBM) geographical revenues and the impact of currency fluctuations, especially the US dollar’s (UUP) impact on the company’s fiscal 4Q17 results.

HP looks to rapid growth in 3D printing industry

Anne Shields — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:14:50 GMT

According to Gartner, there are seven technologies making up the current 3D printing industry. Material extrusion is expected to lead growth in the market.

ConocoPhillips: 2015 Operational Highlights, 2016 Guidance

Keisha Bandz — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 16:26:35 GMT

ConocoPhillips’s (COP) total production volume in 2015 was 1,589 Mboe/d excluding Libya. This represents a 5% year-over-year growth after adjusting for asset dispositions and downtime.

Key strategies applied by Texas Instruments to achieve growth

Anne Shields — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 17:12:34 GMT

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) planned its strategic exit from it back in September 2012. It instead dedicated its strategic and R&D investments toward becoming a pure analog and embedded processing company.

Why Red Hat Stock Rose More than 4% This Week

Anne Shields — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 16:40:15 GMT

In the last seven years, Red Hat has met or exceeded analysts’ expectations each quarter with few exceptions.

Why Oracle Dominates the ERP Cloud Space

Anne Shields — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:01:42 GMT

In fiscal 1Q18, Oracle’s Cloud ERP business grew 90%, excluding NetSuite’s contribution, and reached an annual run rate of $1.3 billion.

EA’s Packaged Goods Segment’s Revenue Contribution Declined in 3Q15

Anne Shields — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:52:56 GMT

Electronic Arts’ (EA) Packaged Goods segment includes games created and published by the company for consoles, handheld devices, and PCs.

Why HP Sold Its 51% Stake in H3C Technologies This Month

Anne Shields — Wed, 27 May 2015 16:34:20 GMT

On May 21, 2015, HP (HPQ) officially announced the sale of its 51% share in H3C Technologies to China-based Tsinghua Holdings subsidiary, Unisplendour.

Analyzing the Prospects of Nike’s Geographic Segments

Phalguni Soni — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 13:48:40 GMT

Most of Nike’s (NKE) incremental revenue was recorded in its North America market, Nike’s largest geographical segment.

Why Oracle’s Marketing Cloud is integral to its growth

Anne Shields — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:03:33 GMT

Oracle’s Marketing Cloud allows customers to run marketing campaigns and manage data related to those campaigns on web, social, mobile, and email.

How IBM’s Strategic Imperatives Segment Performed in 3Q17

Anne Shields — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 18:33:43 GMT

IBM’s Strategic Imperatives segment is increasingly focused on IoT (Internet of Things), AI (artificial intelligence), and Blockchain technologies.

Tesla Q3 Earnings: What to Watch beyond the Numbers

Mohit Oberoi, CFA — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:24:47 GMT

Tesla’s (TSLA) third-quarter earnings are scheduled for Wednesday. Notably, the company will likely post a loss in the quarter.

CNBC Pro Stocks to Buy Before Q1 Earnings

Rachel Curry — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:55:38 GMT

Want to get in ahead of the starting gun? These companies have upcoming earnings calls, and their standing looks solid.

Morgan Stanley’s (MS) Stock Forecast Before Q1 Earnings

Mohit Oberoi, CFA — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:24:09 GMT

Morgan Stanley (MS) will release its earnings for the first quarter of 2021 on April 16. What’s the forecast for Morgan Stanley stock before its earnings?

Carnival's (CCL) Stock Forecast Before Q1 Business Update

Mohit Oberoi, CFA — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:22:08 GMT

Carnival Corp. (CCL) will provide its business update on April 7. The company will also hold a conference call with investors.

GME's Earnings Are Coming: Will It Be Mayday for Shorts or WallStreetBets?

Mohit Oberoi, CFA — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:28:41 GMT

GameStop is scheduled to release its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2020 on March 23. Should you buy or sell the stock ahead of the earnings?

Where NIKE And Under Armour Win In The Market Share Stakes

Phalguni Soni — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:15:04 GMT

Under Armour’s share of the apparel market rose from 14% to 16%, year-over-year, in the first nine months of 2014.

Four Risks U.S. Steel Corporation Investors Should Know Before Q4 Earnings

Mohit Oberoi, CFA — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:31:09 GMT

U.S. Steel Corporation (X) will likely report its fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 28. There are the four risks that the company needs to address.

NTIC Stock Might Be a Worthwhile Bet Amid Environmental Push

Rachel Curry — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:27:43 GMT

With the earnings report for the third quarter of 2020 on the horizon, NTIC's losses might be high but that isn't the be-all-end-all.

Amazon’s International Segment Saw Improvement in 2Q15

Puneet Sikka — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 00:10:48 GMT

The year-over-year revenue growth trend for Amazon’s International segment was falling until last quarter.

What Could Drive IAMGOLD Corp.’s Valuation Going Forward?

Anuradha Garg — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 20:53:34 GMT

IAG stock could continue to gain traction due to its high operational leverage, at least as long as the upward trend in gold prices continues.

What Are Analyst Recommendations for Apache?

Vineet Kulkarni — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 23:34:45 GMT

Wall Street analysts gave mixed recommendations after Apache’s quarterly results. Apache shares fell 5% on November 6, 2015, after the earnings release.

How Analysts Rate Bed Bath & Beyond after 3Q17 Earnings

Rajiv Nanjapla — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 17:17:49 GMT

As of December 21, 2017, Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) stock was trading at $21.50. That same day, analysts were expecting the stock to reach $22.78 in the next 12 months.

Nordstrom’s operating margins feel the squeeze from expansion

Sirisha Bhogaraju — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 12:47:42 GMT

In fiscal 2014, Nordstrom’s operating margins declined by another 9.8% on the heels of a 10.8% decline in fiscal 2013.

TD Ameritrade’s Valuation Falls alongside the Industry

Robert Karr — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 16:50:59 GMT

Historically, TD Ameritrade traded at a discount to its peers because of average operating margins. The sector’s valuations fell in the recent past.

Yahoo Coins the Term MaVeNS, Its Key Revenue Growth Driver

Patricia Garner — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:36:19 GMT

In 2015, Yahoo’s management expects that MaVeNS will contribute more than $1.5 billion of revenue to Yahoo’s overall business.

Micron’s Ability to Return to Profit Hindered by Market Forces

Puja Tayal — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 17:36:03 GMT

All market forces are in favor of Micron Technology (MU) and are likely to drive the company’s revenue up 10% sequentially in fiscal 4Q16.

Sprint’s liquidity must be maintained to fund capital investments

Ray Sheffer — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:36:48 GMT

Sprint is cutting down on operating costs to manage high capital expenditures. But marginal cash flows aren’t alleviating Sprint’s liquidity concerns.

What to Expect from Kinder Morgan’s Gas Transport Volumes

Rekha Khandelwal, CFA — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 10:17:36 GMT

Kinder Morgan’s (KMI) natural gas transport volumes grew 1.4% YoY (year-over-year) in 1Q17. The growth was driven by throughput on new projects.

Challenges before Peabody Energy’s US operations in fiscal 2015

Mike Sonnenberg — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 18:42:35 GMT

The retirement of coal-fired power plants and the impact of new regulations proposed by the EPA present two major blows to the US thermal coal industry.

A Close Look at Adobe’s Margins in Fiscal 2015

Anne Shields — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 20:58:06 GMT

A reduction in operating expenses, primarily sales and marketing (or S&M) and general and administrative (or G&A) expenses, led to an expansion in Adobe’s margins.

What Do Analysts Think about AMD Stock?

Puja Tayal — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 18:32:02 GMT

AMD stock has a consensus rating of “hold” and an annual price target of $2.43. The most bullish estimate is $5.00. The most bearish estimate is $1.50.

Blackstone Is Attracting New Capital

Robert Karr — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:05:15 GMT

The launch of innovative ideas at the right time can help Blackstone attract a good amount of new capital through its dedicated network.

What Happened to FedEx’s Fiscal 4Q17 Operating Margin?

Samuel Prince — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:11:44 GMT

FedEx’s (FDX) operating margin was 11.2% on an adjusted basis in fiscal 4Q17, representing a 0.4% fall on a YoY (year-over-year) basis.

Why Chipotle Has A Lot Of Room For Unit Growth

Adam Jones — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 19:05:15 GMT

Unit growth isn’t the only factor that drives revenue. A restaurant can keep adding more restaurants. Eventually, it can capture newer markets. This is what Chipotle is doing.

How Did US Airlines Fare in 4Q15?

Ally Schmidt — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 22:56:13 GMT

In this series, we’ll explore the key highlights of the major US airlines’ 4Q15 earnings. In 4Q15, the stocks of most legacy players outpaced those of regional carriers.

Archer Daniels Midland Reports Another Disappointing Quarter

Sushree Mohanty — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 23:29:07 GMT

In 3Q15, Archer Daniels Midland earned $684 million in operating profit, down $257 million from 3Q14. Its net revenue for the quarter was $16.6 billion.

Will CSX’s 4Q16 Operating Margin Exceed Analysts’ Estimates?

Samuel Prince — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 16:11:21 GMT

For CSX Corporation (CSX), Reuters-surveyed analysts estimate an operating margin of 30.5% for 4Q16, compared to an operating margin of 28.4% in 4Q15.

What Should You Expect from U.S. Steel’s 1Q18 Earnings?

Mohit Oberoi, CFA — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 19:21:55 GMT

1Q18 earnings season is in full swing. So what should you expect for U.S. Steel?

Lululemon: The Outliers Affecting LULU’s Stock Price Movement

Phalguni Soni — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 18:01:56 GMT

On June 11, Lululemon Athletica (LULU) filed a shelf prospectus with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (or SEC).

Can Cisco Beat Its Own Revenue Forecast in Fiscal 3Q15?

Puneet Sikka — Wed, 06 May 2015 18:57:49 GMT

Cisco is expected to announce its fiscal 3Q15 earnings on May 13. Cisco expects its year-over-year revenue growth to be 3%–5% in the quarter.

Why Did Sunrun Miss Analysts’ 3Q16 Revenue Estimates?

Sheldon Krieger — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:18:28 GMT

For 3Q16, Sunrun’s (RUN) consolidated revenue came in at ~$112 million against analysts’ expectations of $135 million.

Can 2Q16 Results Drive McDonald’s Valuation Multiple Up?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:26:13 GMT

Valuation multiple Investors should look at valuation multiples when deciding whether to enter or exit a stock. Valuation multiples are driven by perceived growth, risk and uncertainties, and investors’ willingness to pay for a stock. There are various multiples to evaluate a stock. In this article, we’ll use the PE (price-to-earnings) ratio due to its […]

How Has Oasis Petroleum’s Stock Performed This Year?

Keisha Bandz — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:59:50 GMT

Oasis Petroleum’s (OAS) stock has shown an uptrend for the most part of 2016. Its stock dipped between June 2016 and August 2016….

Neogen’s Revenue and Income Rose in Fiscal 2Q16

Gabriel Kane — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 14:20:00 GMT

After Neogen’s (NEOG) fiscal 2Q16 earnings report, NEOG rose by 3.9% to close at $60.24 per share in yesterday’s trade.

Major Developments for Johnson & Johnson in 3Q16

Mike Benson — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 22:24:27 GMT

Major developments As discussed previously in this series, Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ) 3Q16 performance was positive across all of its segments. However, the Consumer segment reported a decline in revenue, as the negative impact of foreign exchange more than offset operational growth. There were several major developments for JNJ during 3Q16. Pharmaceuticals segment In 3Q16, the […]

How Mosaic’s Phosphate Prices Fared in 2Q16

Adam Jones — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:27:33 GMT

Phosphate fertilizer prices are key to Mosaic’s (MOS) Phosphate segment’s sales, earnings, and stock price.

Why Most Analysts Recommend a ‘Hold’ for Cloud Peak Energy

Alexis Tate — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:00:03 GMT

Of the nine analysts covering Cloud Peak Energy (CLD), seven analysts rated its stock as a “hold,” and two gave CLD a “buy” or “strong buy” rating.

Barrick Gold Won’t Sell More Assets to Reduce Debt

Anuradha Garg — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:15:32 GMT

Investors have been punishing Barrick Gold (ABX) and other gold miners for a long time due to their high debt.

What Do Analysts Recommend for Archer Daniels Midland?

Sushree Mohanty — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:00:11 GMT

Now, ~8% gave Archer Daniels Midland a “buy” rating. No analysts rated it a “sell.” The average target price for the company fell to $36.60 as of April 26.

Coca-Cola’s 3Q15 Earnings Beat Estimates, Decline from Prior Year

Sirisha Bhogaraju — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 14:14:43 GMT

Coca-Cola’s 3Q15 earnings were negatively impacted by currency headwinds and a 4.6% decline in 3Q15 revenue.

Why Did Sanchez’s Stock Rise after 3Q16 Earnings Release?

Keisha Bandz — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 22:44:01 GMT

After Sanchez Energy’s (SN) 3Q16 earnings release on November 7, its stock rose ~2%.

Analysts Expect Peabody Energy’s Revenues to Rise in 3Q17

Alexis Tate — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:00:58 GMT

In 3Q15, Peabody Energy (BTU) reported $1.42 billion in revenues. Analysts anticipate that it will post $1.46 billion in 3Q17 compared to $1.26 billion in 2Q17.

What’s the Outlook for Time Warner’s Advertising Business?

Shirley Pelts — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:23:28 GMT

At the start of 2016, Time Warner said it intended to reduce ad loads on Turner’s TNT channel. It also intends to reduce ads on TNT’s three new dramas set to premiere this year.

Why TJX Companies Might Post Tepid Earnings Growth in 2Q16

Sirisha Bhogaraju — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 19:26:15 GMT

TJX Companies (TJX) will announce its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 on August 18. The second quarter ended on August 1, 2015.

Understanding EOG Resources’ Q2 2018 Production Guidance

Nicholas Chapman — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 19:05:24 GMT

For the second quarter, EOG Resources expects total production in the range of 670.3–706.2 Mboepd (thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day).

Fiscal 1Q16 Results Accelerated Adobe’s Stock Rise in 2016

Anne Shields — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 17:34:44 GMT

Adobe’s stock has risen by 13% in 2016. Its stock had a successful run in 2015. The subscription business model led to more predictable recurring revenue.

Johnson & Johnson’s Pharmaceuticals Segment Grows in 2Q15

Mike Benson — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:03:57 GMT

Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ) Pharmaceuticals segment grew by 1.0% at constant exchange rates, reporting a revenue of $7,946 million for 2Q15 over 2Q14.

Procter & Gamble Beats Third-Quarter Estimates

Amit Singh — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:30:13 GMT

Procter & Gamble (PG) posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter results on Tuesday, April 23.

Why It’s No Surprise that Alcoa Cut Aluminum Demand Guidance

Mohit Oberoi, CFA — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:17:21 GMT

Alcoa has revised down its 2016 global aluminum demand growth projection to 5%.

How Will McDonald’s Expand Its EBIT Margins?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 11:08:47 GMT

Wall Street analysts are expecting McDonald’s (MCD) to post EBIT of $2.1 billion in 3Q16. This represents an EBIT margin of 33.2% compared to 30.7% in 3Q15.

Will McDonald’s 2Q16 Earnings Beat Analysts’ Estimates?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:26:05 GMT

So far in this series, we’ve discussed McDonald’s (MCD) estimated revenue, sources of revenue, and estimated EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) margins.

Is This Why CF’s Stock Has Rallied?

Adam Jones — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:00:49 GMT

Like CF Industries’ (CF) sales, its margins are also expected to expand YoY (year-over-year) in Q2 2018 and the next four quarters.

Understanding IAMGOLD’s 2Q17 Earnings Highlights

Anuradha Garg — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 20:34:38 GMT

IAMGOLD’s (IAG) 2Q17 production was 223,000 ounces of gold—growth of 26,000 ounces or 13% year-over-year (or YoY).

What Drove Costco’s Double-Digit Earnings Growth in 2Q18?

Amit Singh — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:33:44 GMT

Costco (COST) reported lower-than-expected fiscal 2Q18 earnings (period ended February 18, 2018) results on March 7, 2018.

How Vertex’s Revenue and Earnings Surprised in 2Q16

Jillian Dabney — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:19:47 GMT

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) reported its 2Q16 earnings on July 27, 2016. VRTX surpassed Wall Street analysts’ projections and reported revenue of $431.6 million.

Canadian Solar Beat Analysts’ 3Q17 Revenue Estimates

Alexis Tate — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:39:51 GMT

Canadian Solar’s revenues from the sale of electricity in 3Q17 totaled $9.6 million, which was marginally lower than $9.8 million in 2Q17.

Could Yum! Brands’ Margins Increase in 1Q16?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:41:54 GMT

With positive same-store sales growth expected in all three of YUM’s divisions, analysts are expecting the leverage to improve the company’s margins.

Analyzing Tesla’s Revenue Growth in 4Q16

Jitendra Parashar — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:21:37 GMT

In 4Q16, Tesla (TSLA) reported GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) revenues of $2.3 billion, an increase of 31% YoY (year-over-year).

Why Did ConocoPhillips’s Revenue Grow in 1Q18?

Nicholas Chapman — Wed, 02 May 2018 12:13:58 GMT

For 1Q18, ConocoPhillips (COP) reported revenues of ~$9.0 billion—higher than analysts’ consensus of ~$8.8 billion.

Where AMD Stands Today in the Tech Transition

Puja Tayal — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 20:33:44 GMT

Calendar 2017 was a turnaround year for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) as it moved from losses to profits.

What margins, financials say about Nvidia’s growth prospects

Anne Shields — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 16:09:07 GMT

PC gaming and accelerated computing played strong roles in the expansion of margins for Nvidia.

Why TJX Companies Commands a Higher Valuation than Its Peers Do

Sirisha Bhogaraju — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 12:47:33 GMT

As of August 24, TJX Companies stock was trading at $69.43, a rise of 2.2% since the start of 2015. The company’s stock price rose 7.2% on August 18, the day it announced its 2Q16 results.

Why J.M. Smucker Missed Q4 Earnings Estimate

Amit Singh — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 13:31:20 GMT

J.M. Smucker (SJM) reported weaker-than-expected fiscal Q4 earnings.

How Does Phillips 66 Partners’ Valuation Compare to Its Peers’?

Rekha Khandelwal, CFA — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 14:39:48 GMT

Phillips 66 Partners’ forward distribution yield of 3.3%, owing to its fee-based revenues, consistent distribution growth, and strong coverage ratio.

Analyzing the Expectations for Cal-Maine Foods in Fiscal 3Q16

Sushree Mohanty — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 12:19:54 GMT

Cal-Maine Foods will report its fiscal 3Q16 results on March 28. Cal-Maine’s stock has gained 2% since its last quarter earnings release on December 23, 2015.

Why Analysts Say ‘Hold’ for Domino’s Stock ahead of Q1 Earnings

Rajiv Nanjapla — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 16:46:25 GMT

As of April 21, 2017, Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) was trading at $179.3. Domino’s stock price might have factored in the estimates we discussed in our previous articles.

Murphy Oil’s 4Q15 Operational Performance, Management Strategies

Nicholas Chapman — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 05:17:50 GMT

Along with its 4Q15 earnings, Murphy Oil announced the divestiture of its Montney midstream assets located in Canada. The transaction includes the sale of existing infrastructure capable of processing up to 320 million cubic feet per day.

How Broadcom’s Acquisitions Could Improve Its Profitability

Puja Tayal — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:36:12 GMT

Broadcom’s profitability In the previous part of this series, we saw that Broadcom (AVGO) is likely to witness seasonal revenue decline as demand in its wireless segment, its second largest, falls. While revenue depends significantly on external factors such as customer demand, the pricing environment, and competition, profitability depends on internal factors such as cost control and product […]

WFT, FMSA, and SPN: Returns and Outlook after 3Q17

Alex Chamberlin — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 08:00:14 GMT

WFT, SPN, and FMSA have significantly underperformed the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), which has produced 23.0% returns since November 3, 2016.

How Did AngloGold Reduce Its Costs despite Lower Production?

Anuradha Garg — Wed, 11 May 2016 20:28:42 GMT

AngloGold Ashanti that for the last three years, its management’s focus has been on the widening of its margins on a sustainable basis.

Analysts’ Ratings and the Next-12-Month Price Target for Mosaic

Adam Jones — Fri, 06 May 2016 21:36:13 GMT

Of the 22 analysts surveyed, about 32% of them gave Mosaic (MOS) a “buy” rating. About 41% of analysts issued a “hold” rating, and only 27% issued a “sell” rating.

Why Analysts Expect Home Depot’s Revenue to Rise in Q3

Rajiv Nanjapla — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:19:54 GMT

Analysts expect Home Depot (HD) to post third-quarter revenue of $26.3 billion, a rise of 4.9% year-over-year.

Inside Range Resources’ 3Q16 Earnings

Nicholas Chapman — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:16:17 GMT

For 3Q16, Range Resources reported an adjusted loss per share of $0.06—$0.09 better than the Wall Street analyst consensus estimate of $0.15 loss per share.

Fiscal 3Q17: An Activity-Filled Quarter for Nvidia

Puja Tayal — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 21:43:48 GMT

Nvidia (NVDA) took the stage in the past three months by launching a series of Pascal GPUs aimed at high-end and mainstream customers. Nvidia’s fiscal 3Q17 earnings are expected to be released in the first week of November.

Will PepsiCo’s Earnings Stay Ahead of Wall Street in 2Q15?

Sirisha Bhogaraju — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 15:15:24 GMT

PepsiCo expects currency headwinds to impact its fiscal 2015 core EPS by 11% compared to its previous estimate of 7%. It expects currency headwinds to drag down EPS in 2Q15 by 12%.

MEDNAX Revenue and Income Rose After 3Q15 Results

Gabriel Kane — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:35:51 GMT

MEDNAX’s YTD price movement was a mix of rises and falls in 2015. After the earnings report, MEDNAX fell 3.4% to close at $71.3 per share as of October 29, 2015.

Did Weatherford Stock Fall in the Week to October 6?

Alex Chamberlin — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 16:37:41 GMT

Since the week ending September 29, 2017, Weatherford International stock has fallen 7% until October 6, 2017. OIH has generated -2% returns.

Weak Fiscal 3Q17 Sales Lower Starbucks’s Valuation Multiple

Rajiv Nanjapla — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 21:24:47 GMT

Valuation multiple We’ve used the forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple for our analysis, due to its high visibility in Starbucks’s (SBUX) earnings. The forward PE multiple is calculated by dividing a company’s stock price by analysts’ earnings estimates for the next four quarters. Starbucks’s forward PE multiple Starbucks’ lower-than-expected SSSG (same-store sales growth) in fiscal 3Q17, lowering of […]

Can Cisco’s Switching and Routing Revenue Continue to Fall?

Adam Rogers — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 21:30:05 GMT

Cisco Systems’ (CSCO) Switching business revenue has fallen 4.0% YoY (year-over-year) to $10.5 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2017.