Month: February 2018

Business information services firm Verisk Analytics, Inc. VRSK is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2017 results after the closing bell on Feb 20. […]

A surge in inflation in January possibly leading to faster-than-expected rate hikes triggered a sudden panic among investors. But is inflation actually likely to tick up? Many economists believe that the spike in inflation last month will most probably fizz out […]

Data center REIT Digital Realty Trust, Inc. ’s DLR fourth-quarter 2017 core funds from operations (FFO) per share of $1.55 exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.52. The core FFO per share also came in higher than the year-ago quarter tally of $1.43. […]

Noble Energy Inc. NBL is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2017 results on Feb 20. Last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 84.62% […]

Shares of Coupa Software Inc. COUP rallied to a new 52-week high of $41.75, eventually closing a tad bit lower at $41.50 on Feb 15. The company is benefiting from rapid adoption of its software, expanding product portfolio and strong partner base. […]

The Progressive Corporation PGR reported earnings per share of 52 cents for January 2018, soaring 73% year over year. Moreover, the bottom line is driven by an improved top line. Year to date, Progressive’s shares have gained 3%, outperforming the industry ’s 1.1% increase […]

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation EW announced the receipt of CE Mark for its self-expanding CENTERA valve. The valve is used for severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis patients at high risk of open-heart surgery. […]

The Kraft Heinz Company KHC posted fourth-quarter 2017 results, wherein earnings and revenues missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Earnings Adjusted earnings per share of 90 cents missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 96 cents. Also, the bottom-line declined 1.1% from the year-ago figure on higher effective tax rate. […]

Consolidated Edison Inc . ED reported fourth-quarter 2017 adjusted earnings of 80 cents per share that surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 78 cents by 2.6%. Reported earnings also improved 16% from the year-ago figure of 69 cents per share. […]

Newell Brands Inc. NWL delivered fourth-quarter 2017 results, wherein both earnings and sales surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, decline in both top and bottom line did raise some concerns. […]

Noble Corporation plc NE is expected to report fourth-quarter 2017 earnings results on Feb 21, after market close. Last quarter, the offshore drilling contractor delivered an earnings surprise of 0.00%. For the last four quarters, Noble has delivered an average positive surprise of 12.8%. […]

Maxwell Technologies, Inc . MXWL reported adjusted loss of 14 cents per share in fourth-quarter 2017, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 11 cents. On a year-over-year basis, the quarterly loss narrowed from the year-ago loss of 23 cents. […]

Trinity Industries, Inc. TRN is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2017 results on Feb 21, after market close. […]

MINDBODY, Inc. MB is slated to release fourth-quarter 2017 results on Feb 21. […]

Campbell Soup Company CPB posted second-quarter fiscal 2018 results, wherein both earnings and sales surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate and improved year over year. The company delivered a positive earnings surprise after three consecutive earnings misses while sales returned to positive after four straight misses. However, shares of the company have lost nearly 3.4% in the pre-market trading as management stated that it was a dismal quarter on account of persistent challenges in the U.S. […]

After reporting a negative earnings surprise in the third quarter, Aaron’s, Inc . AAN returned to positive surprise in fourth-quarter 2017 with earnings topping estimates and improving year over year. With this, the company has delivered earnings beat in six of the trailing seven quarters. […]

The Coca-Cola Company KO reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2017 results, ending the year on an impressive note. Despite reporting flat soda volumes, the cola giant gained from its growing beverage portfolio and re-structuring efforts. Cost-cutting initiatives led by the refranchising of its low-margin bottling operations helped it to come up with better numbers. […]

Iron Mountain Inc. IRM reported fourth-quarter 2017 normalized funds from operations (FFO) of 53 cents per share that missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 57 cents. However, the figure increased 6% year over year […]

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. ACOR reported adjusted earnings of 61 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2017, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.09. […]