American Airlines started paying dividends in mid-2014. Other airlines that pay dividends include Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Air Group.
Of the 28 analysts rating TripAdvisor (TRIP) stock after the company’s 4Q16 earnings report, two analysts issued a “buy” rating, 23 analysts issued a “hold” rating, and three analysts issued a “sell” rating.
Expedia (EXPE) currently trades at a forward PE multiple of 22.5x. This multiple is significantly higher than its average valuation multiple of 14.8x since November 2008.
For 2016, Expedia’s (EXPE) adjusted EBITDA (as reported by the company) rose 39% year-over-year or YoY to $1.6 billion, compared to $1.2 billion in 2015.
Of the 31 analysts tracking Expedia (EXPE) stock, 19.0% (six analysts) have given it a “strong buy” recommendation, and 61.0% (19 analysts) have given it a “buy.”
Of the 27 analysts rating TripAdvisor (TRIP) stock after the company’s 3Q16 earnings report, 14.8% (four analysts) issued a “buy” rating, 74.1% (20 analysts) issued a “hold” rating, and 11.1% (three analysts) issued a “sell” rating.
Ctrip is now trading at a forward PE multiple of 56.2x—higher than its average valuation of 34x since January 2008, Priceline’s 19.8x, and Expedia’s 20.4x.
For 3Q16, analysts are estimating that Ctrip will report a loss of $34 million, with a net margin of -4%, as compared to its net margin of 76% in 3Q15.
Of the 27 analysts rating TripAdvisor’s stock after the company’s 3Q16 earnings report, four analysts issued a “buy” rating, 20 analysts issued a “hold” rating, and three analysts gave a “sell” rating.
TRIP’s airlines platform will allow users not only to be able to book flights, but also to provide reviews, drawing on its highly successful feature of user experiences.
One of the key drivers of visitors’ flocking to TripAdvisor’s (TRIP) site is that it has 6.6 million listings, including restaurants, attractions, and vacation rentals.
After growing 39% so far in 2016, Hain Celestial (HAIN) stock started falling on August 15. The stock fell 26% to $39.45 in after-hour trading on August 15.
So far, Hain Celestial’s stock has shown tremendous growth of 31% in 2016, led by an exceptional performance each quarter. The stock has gained 16% since its last quarterly earnings release on May 4.
Kraft Heinz’s adjusted EPS for fiscal 2Q16 was $0.85—an increase of 39% compared to $0.61 in fiscal 2Q15. The is due to 17% growth in the adjusted EBITDA.
As of Aug 4, 2016, TripAdvisor’s forward PE ratio stood at 34.3x. Its all-time high (~50.7x) was in July 2014. Its all-time low (~17.4x) was in October 2012.
TripAdvisor’s sales are expected to grow by 7% in 3Q16 to $443.5 million and by 12% in 4Q16 to $345.5 million. In 2016, analysts expect sales to grow by 3%.
Kraft Heinz’s management discussed its fiscal 2016 outlook during its last quarter’s earnings call. KHC remains on track or ahead in its areas of integration.
Kraft Heinz reported fiscal 1Q16 net earnings of $1.1 billion—compared to net earnings of $617 million in 1Q15. The adjusted EPS for fiscal 1Q16 was $0.73.
Hotels with relatively large exposure to Europe will face the brunt of the terror attack in Brussels. European hotel chain Accor Group has 20 hotels in Brussels.
Firdapse is indicated for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic syndrome. The chemical name of Firdapse is amifampridine phosphate and its active ingredient is 3,4-DAP.
From hotel reviews to pop-up advertising, metasearch, restaurant reservations, and now direct hotel bookings, TripAdvisor has pretty much laid its hands on everything that will help it grow.
Since all the content provided on TripAdvisor’s (TRIP) website is free and predominantly user-generated, the company shifted from earning on a per-query basis to a cost-per-click model.
In 1999, TripAdvisor founders Stephen Kaufer and his wife, Caroline Lipson Kaufer, decided to take a vacation. The vacation would have turned out to be a disaster if they hadn’t decided to check out the place online.
As of November 6, 2015, TripAdvisor’s forward PE ratio stood at 34x, which is in between its all-time high of 50.69x from July 2014 and its all-time low from 17.44x in October 2012.
The Kellogg Company’s acquisitions this year include Mass Food Group and BiscoMisr, and it is planning a deal with Diamond Foods that is expected to reach over $1.5 billion.
The peers are way ahead of Wynn Resorts based on the price-to-sales ratio. The ETFs outperformed Wynn Resorts based on the price movement and PE ratio.
The peers outperformed Fastenal based on the EPS. Fastenal outperformed its peers based on the net profit margin, current ratio, PE ratio, and PBV ratio.
Fastenal (FAST) has a market cap of $11.0 billion. After the earnings report in 3Q15, Fastenal fell by 2.2% to close at $37.95 per share as of October 13, 2015.
