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Earnings ReportWhat Could Drive Sherwin-Williams’ Revenue Growth in 1Q17?
With Sherwin-Williams (SHW) expected to announce its 1Q17 earnings on April 20, 2017, analysts expect it to post revenue of $2.72 billion in 1Q17, a rise of 5.6% year-over-year (or YOY). Company & Industry OverviewsAnalysts’ Latest Recommendations for Air Products & Chemicals
As of March 29, 2017, 20 brokerage firms were actively tracking Air Products & Chemicals (APD). About 50.0% of them recommended a “buy” for the stock. Company & Industry OverviewsSherwin-Williams and Valspar Postpone Merger Date
On March 21, 2017, Sherwin-Williams (SHW) and Valspar (VAL) extended the closure date of their merger agreement to June 21 from the previously announced March 21, 2017. Company & Industry OverviewsWill IFF’s Current Dividend Yield Worry Investors?
As of March 23, 2017, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) stock price closed at $135.07. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Analysts Recommend for PPG Industries
As of March 23, 2017, 21 brokerage firms were actively tracking PPG Industries (PPG) stock. Company & Industry OverviewsWas PPG Industries’ Revised Offer to AkzoNobel Fair?
Considering Akzo’s stock price growth, PPG Industries’ (PPG) revised offer of 90 euros per share seems attractive. Company & Industry OverviewsDow Chemical Trades at a Premium to Its Peers
As of March 21, Dow Chemical (DOW) traded at a one-year forward PE multiple of 15.50x—compared to its peers Eastman Chemical and LyondellBasell. Company & Industry OverviewsShandong Yuhuang Shengshi Chemical Finalizes Deal with LYB
LyondellBasell is a leading licensor of polyethylene technologies with more than 250 polyolefin process licenses. Company & Industry OverviewsCan LyondellBasell’s Valuation Come Out of Its Peers’ Shadow?
As of March 9, 2017, LyondellBasell (LYB) was trading at a one-year forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple of 9.3x. Company & Industry OverviewsAnalysts’ Recommendations and Target Price for PPG Industries
As of March 1, 2017, 22 brokerage firms were actively tracking PPG Industries (PPG) stock. About 64.0% of them have recommended a “buy” for the stock. Company & Industry OverviewsAnalysts’ Latest Recommendations for Sherwin-Williams
As of February 27, 21 brokerage firms were actively tracking Sherwin-Williams stock—57% gave it a “buy,” 38% gave it a “hold,” and 5% gave it a “sell.” Company & Industry OverviewsDuPont Set to Pay Its 450th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
On January 27, 2017, DuPont (DD) declared a dividend of $0.38 per share for 1Q17 on the company’s outstanding common stock. Company & Industry OverviewsBerry Plastics Acquired AEP Industries
In fiscal 2016, BERY reported net sales of $6.5 billion, a rise of 32.9% year-over-year. Company & Industry OverviewsCitigroup Upgrades Avery Dennison to a ‘Buy’
Avery Dennison rose 1.4% to close at $72.40 per share on January 6. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 2.5%, -1.1%, and 3.1%. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Geographic Segments Contribute to Monsanto’s Sales?
Including the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Monsanto’s total North American sales contribution stood close to 68% of its 2016 sales. Company & Industry OverviewsBerry Plastics Appoints New President for Consumer Packaging Division
Berry Plastics reported fiscal 4Q16 net sales of $1.6 billion, a rise of 35.3% compared to net sales of $1.2 billion in fiscal 4Q15. Earnings ReportWhat Does Wall Street Think about Valspar?
As of December 20, 2016, 13 brokerage firms are actively tracking Valspar (VAL)) stock. About 15.0% of those analysts have recommended a “buy” for the stock. Company & Industry OverviewsRBC Capital Downgrades Bemis Company to ‘Underperform’
Bemis Company (BMS) has a market cap of $4.7 billion. It fell 0.43% to close at $50.55 per share on December 13, 2016. MaterialsBank of America Merrill Lynch Downgrades Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison (AVY) has a market capitalization of $6.5 billion. It fell by 2.9% to close at $72.62 per share on July 1, 2016. Company & Industry OverviewsHoneywell Operating System: From ‘Honey Hell’ to Honeywell
David Cote, who took over as chairman and CEO of Honeywell, helped shape the Honeywell Operating System (or HOS) for production, which integrated several management theories. Company & Industry OverviewsHoneywell PMT: Winning by Innovating
Environmental regulations in emerging markets such as China and India present a high-growth area for Honeywell and other companies with significant scale advantages to access. Company & Industry OverviewsUnderstanding the Business Models of Specialty Chemical Companies
Companies in the specialty chemical industry have fewer intermediaries in their distribution range as they move from coatings to more specialized chemicals. Company & Industry OverviewsAssessing Returns in the Specialty Chemical Industry
The proprietary products and processes developed by specialty chemical firms command a premium and have enabled companies to post high returns on capital. Company & Industry OverviewsSpecialty Chemicals in Automotive: Not Just about the Color of Your Car
Specialty chemical products play important roles in enhancing the performance of cars. Motor oil cools car engines and keeps moving parts working smoothly.