Stock Analysts

Cincinnati Financial (CINF) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates, Up Y/Y

Cincinnati Financial Corporation CINF reported second-quarter 2018 operating income of 81 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 54 cents by a whopping 50%. Also, the bottom line improved 26.6% year over year, mainly on higher revenues, favorable underwriting performance and solid segmental results. Cincinnati Financial Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Cincinnati Financial Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Cincinnati Financial Corporation Quote Including net realized investment gains of 51 cents per share, the company’s net income came in at $1.32, which skyrocketed 120% from the year-ago quarter’s level […]

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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Mettler-Toledo International MTD reported second-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings of $4.65 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.58 and increased 18.6% on a year-over-year basis. Net sales of $722 million beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $714.9 million and were up 10.5% year over year. […]

Technicals

Is National Retail Properties (NNN) a Good Pick for Income Investors?

Getting big returns from financial portfolios, whether through stocks, bonds, ETFs, other securities, or a combination of all, is an investor's dream. But when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments. While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends […]

Technicals

Is Park National (PRK) a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. But when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments. Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and of course, dividends. […]

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Fortive (FTV) Beats on Q2 Earnings & Revenue Estimates

Fortive Corporation FTV delivered second-quarter 2018 earnings of 91 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by two cents. The figure increased 28.2% from the year-ago quarter and 16.7% on a sequential basis. The figure also came ahead of management’s guidance of 86-90 cents. […]