Stock Analysts

Why Ross Stores (ROST) Stands Out in a Tough Retail Sector

The discount store industry continues to enjoy a favorable spot within the Retail sector, which is evident from solid performance of its players, including Ross Stores Inc. ROST . The company is among few in the space that has been consistent with earnings performance and is also gaining momentum from store expansion and merchandising initiatives […]

Stock Analysts

Molina Healthcare’s Top Line Grows on Membership, Debts Hurt

Molina Healthcare, Inc MOH continues to grow on membership. Over last few years, aggregate membership consistently increased on the expansion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The uptrend in membership continued in the first half of 2017 as well on the back of increased Marketplace-enrollment and the acquisition of Medicaid managed care […]

Stock Analysts

CACI’s Winning Spree Continues, Secures 90th COS Contract

CACI International Inc CACI announced that it has been awarded a task order worth $51 million by the 90th Cyberspace Operations Squadron (90th COS), a subordinate unit of the 24th Air Force. The contract spans over a period of three years, awarded under the Network-Centric Solutions-2 contract vehicle. Per the deal, CACI will provide software development support to 90th COS. […]

Stock Analysts

4 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Nordson (NDSN) Stock Now

We issued a research report on Nordson Corporation NDSN on Aug 31. We believe that weak projections for the upcoming quarter, risks arising from international diversification and escalating costs and debt levels, and competitive threats have weakened the company’s prospects. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) […]

Technicals

Campbell Soup (CPB) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates, Stock Down

Campbell Soup Company CPB , the manufacturer of branded convenience food products, reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2017 adjusted earnings of 52 cents a share lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 55 cents and up 13% year over year. Earnings Estimate Revision: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2017 and 2018 has been stable in the last 30 days. If we look at Campbell Soup’s performance in the trailing four quarters (excluding the quarter under review), the company has underperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 1.8%, with a miss in two quarters. […]

Stock Analysts

Bob Evans (BOBE) Stock Gains on Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat

Shares of Bob Evans Farms, Inc. BOBE rallied 7% in the trading session on Aug 30, after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2018 results. Per management, Bob Evans reported “strong sales performance in both sides and sausage and good profit performance despite higher than forecasted sow costs.” Recent Developments In May 2017, Bob Evans completed the sale of its restaurant business — Bob Evans Restaurants — to private equity firm Golden Gate Capital for $565 million […]