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Time Warner Beats on Bottom Line - Analyst Blog
2/6/2013, 12:31 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Time Warner Inc. ( TWX ) posted
fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of $1.17 per share that
surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.10 and surged
approximately 24% from 94 cents earned in the prior-year quarter
due to strength witnessed across Networks segments and lower shares
outstanding. ... Read >>
Unum Group Ends on a High Note - Analyst Blog
2/6/2013, 12:30 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Unum Group ( UNM ) reported
fourth-quarter 2012 operating income of 82 cents per share, beating
the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 77 cents. Earnings improved 5.1%
year over year.
The company benefited from better performances at the Unum US and
Colonial Life Segment. However, soft results at Unum UK and... Read >>
7 Mid-Cap Stocks That Consistently Crush Earnings
2/6/2013, 12:30 pm from StreetAuthority in Investing, Investing Ideas, Stocks
Earnings season is the most dangerous time of the year for
companies and investors alike. The Street frequently punishes companies that fall short of
expectations, with investors quickly bailing on stocks that show
even a glimpse of weakness. Take Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) for example.
Even though the... Read >>
Prologis Reports In Line, Rev Up - Analyst Blog
2/6/2013, 12:23 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Prologis Inc. 's ( PLD ) core FFO (funds
from operations) per share of 42 cents were in line with the Zacks
Consensus Estimate and 2 cents below the prior year figure of 44
cents.
However, total revenue during the reported quarter were $517.6
million, up 13.3% from the prior year period and well ahead... Read >>
EQR's FFO Meets, Revenues Lag - Analyst Blog
2/6/2013, 12:20 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Equity Residential 's ( EQR )
core funds from operations (FFO) per share in the fourth quarter of
2012 reached 75 cents, in line the Zacks Consensus Estimate and
surged 15.4% from the prior-year quarter. Quarterly result was
primarily driven by higher net operating income and lower total
debt costs.
... Read >>
Mixed 4Q for Hanesbrands - Analyst Blog
2/6/2013, 12:17 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Hanesbrands Inc. ( HBI ) reported fourth
quarter 2012 earnings per share of $1.07, which was more than
double than the prior year quarter earnings on the back of strong
sales. The adjusted earnings excluded bond prepayment expenses of
30 cents per share. Earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of
$1.00... Read >>
Vocus' 4Q EPS Upsets, Revs Up Y/Y - Analyst Blog
2/6/2013, 12:10 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Vocus Inc. ( VOCS ) reported fourth
quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 1 cent, missing the Zacks
Consensus Estimate by 2 cents. Revenues
Revenues of $47.1 million in the fourth quarter increased 54.4%
from $30.5 million generated in the year-ago quarter. The favorable
outcome was backed by customer... Read >>
CSC's 3Q EPS Beats, Revs Grow Y/Y - Analyst Blog
2/6/2013, 12:00 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Computer Sciences Corporation ( CSC ) reported third
quarter 2013 earnings per share of 77 cents, way ahead of the Zacks
Consensus Estimate of 63 cents. Excellent cost management supported
the earnings beat. Revenues
The company reported third quarter revenues of $3.78 billion, up
2.5% year over... Read >>
Mixed 4Q for Panera; View Retained - Analyst Blog
2/6/2013, 11:45 am from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Panera Bread Co. 's ( PNRA ) fourth-quarter
2012 earnings of $1.75 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus
Estimate by 0.6% and the year-ago-quarter earnings by 23.0%. The
better-than-expected results were driven by solid top-line growth
and superior operating margins. Quarter in Detail
The... Read >>
Alliant Beats 3Q Estimates - Analyst Blog
2/6/2013, 11:40 am from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Alliant Techsystems Inc. ( ATK ) reported third
quarter fiscal 2013 pro forma earnings of $1.84 per share, up 8.2%
from the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.70. Quarterly results were
lower than the year-ago earnings of $2.03 per share, mainly due to
higher pension expenses and lower sales on higher margin... Read >>