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The consumer non-cyclical segment recorded a dividend yield of 3%.

What drove the EPS growth for AES? AES Corporation’s (AES) cost of sales dropped 1.0% in 2016 before rising 4.0% in 9M17. As a result, its gross profit fell 15.0% in 2016 before expanding 11.0% in 9M17. AES Corporation’s general and administrative expenses decreased 1.0% in 2016 and rose 15.0% in 9M17. This led to […]

Kaman (KAMN) is a differentiated company that conducts business in the aerospace and distribution markets.

Revenue and earnings In this part, we’ll look at Simon Property Group (SPG). Engaged in real estate investment around the world, this retail REIT saw its revenue growth slow from 8% in 2015 to 3% in 2016. Whereas its minimum rent has risen since 2014, its overage rent, tenant reimbursements, and management fees fell in 2016. Simon […]

Great Ajax (AJX) has recorded a dividend yield of 3.8% and total returns of 14.3% on a year-to-date basis.

Along with its 3Q16 results, Hormel Foods (HRL) also announced the 352nd consecutive quarterly dividend at the annual rate of $0.58 per share.

Patterson-UTI Energy’s net debt-to-EBITDA Patterson-UTI Energy’s (PTEN) net debt-to-TTM (trailing-12-month) EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) trended upward from fiscal 2Q15 through fiscal 2Q16. In 2Q16, Patterson-UTI Energy’s net debt-to-EBITDA was 2.7x, or 208% higher than one year previously. Remember, net debt-to-EBITDA reflects how easily a company can repay its debts from its […]

In 2Q16, the US rig count declined by 51% over one year previously. During this period, the international rig count decreased by only 19%.

Tyson Foods bought back 6.6 million shares in fiscal 3Q16 and has bought back another 5.4 million shares so far in fiscal 4Q16.

Approximately 52% of analysts tracking Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) rated it a “buy” or some equivalent. Approximately 34% rated the company a “hold.”

PTEN’s correlation with crude oil price has increased marginally since the end of 1Q16 through July 8, 2016, compared to the past year.

In 1Q16, the US rig count declined by 56% over 1Q15. During this period, the international rig count decreased by only 21%.

Patterson-UTI Energy’s (PTEN) adjusted earnings were negative in fiscal 1Q16.

As of March 31, 2016, Patterson-UTI Energy had a $65 million debt under a senior unsecured term loan.

Coty (COTY) operates under three reportable segments: Fragrance, Color Cosmetics, and Skin & Body Care.

In this article, we’ll look at Wall Street analysts’ forecasts for Patterson-UTI Energy’s (PTEN) shares following its fiscal 1Q16 earnings release.

Energy capex needs to come back for U.S. Steel’s Tubular segment to turn around. For the capex cycle to turn around, energy prices need to stabilize at a much higher level from what they are currently.

For Coty’s Color Cosmetics and Skin & Body Care segments, the adjusted operating income rose by 45% and 82%, respectively, in fiscal 2Q16.

Worthington has a market cap of $1.7 billion. After the fiscal 2Q16 earnings report, it rose by 0.11% to close at ~$27.0 per share as of December 16.

The PE ratios of Worthington Industries, Nucor, Alcoa, and Reliance Steel & Aluminum are 28.1x, 19.7x, 23.7x, and 12.9x, respectively, as of December 16.

Hormel Foods (HRL) announced a 16% increase in its annual dividend, effective fiscal 2016. The annual dividend is now raised to $1.16 per share to be paid in fiscal 2016.

Coty’s dividend payout for the trailing 12 months came in at 30.9%. The company’s free cash flow for fiscal 2015 totaled ~$0.4 billion.

Based on the gross profit margins and EPS, Herman Miller outperformed its peers. However, the peers outperformed it based on the current ratio and PE and PBV ratios.

Herman Miller has a market cap of $1.67 billion. Its YTD performance is stable. After the 1Q16 earnings report, it rose by 1.24% to close $27.86 per share.

Advanced Drainage Systems’ YTD price movement is 26%. It’s higher than the PowerShares Dynamic Building & Construction Sector Portfolio ETF at 11.90%.

Advanced Drainage Systems’ (WMS) price movement on a weekly, monthly, and YTD (year-to-date) basis is 1.77%, 4.31%, and 26%, respectively.