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(BGG) Briggs & Stratton Corp - Projected revenue growth for Briggs & Stratton is 25% year-over-year for the first quarter
Briggs & Stratton Corp. (BGG) has just announced an earnings surprise on Oct 16. The company is also expanding through acquisition in Australia and New Zealand. Company Description Briggs & Stratton is one of the world’s largest producers of air cooled gasoline...
20Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(TECH) Techne Corp - company’s return on equity (ROE) of 23% is high above the industry average
Techne Corp. (TECH), a Zacks #1 Rank (“strong buy”), recently declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share thanks to the company’s solid performance. Techne is yielding 1.5%, which is well ahead of the industry average as most of the company’s industry peers pay...
20Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(NCIT) NCI, Inc - specializing in the support and administration of systems and networks - primarily services the federal government
NCI, Inc. (NCIT) is producing consistent results in a tough environment, having surprised and beaten analyst estimates in each of the last four quarters. Company Description NCI, Inc. provides information technology services, specializing in the support and administration of...
20Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(HOGS) Zhongpin Inc - Revenue Surged 116% in the Third Quarter
Zhongpin Inc. (HOGS) saw revenues soar 116% to a new record in the third quarter as the company continues to expand pork production. HOGS has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters on average of 7.25%. The company is cheap. HOGS is trading at only 5.7x forward earnings. Company...
20Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(CMP) Compass Minerals International - beat the consensus estimate of 53 cents by 64% - the third surprise in the past 4 quarters
Compass Minerals International Inc. (CMP) has just posted historic earnings. Earnings per share rose sharply on increased sales volume and the company is expanding into a growing market. Company Description Compass Minerals is the largest producer of rock, or highway deicing,...
19Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(STRA) Strayer Education - boasts a return on equity (ROE) of 43%, surging past the industry average of 11%
Strayer Education, Inc. (STRA) boasts a return on equity (ROE) of 43%, surging past the industry average of 11%. Equally as impressive is the fact that Strayer’s balance sheet shows no debt. Company Description Strayer Education, an education services holding company, owns...
19Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(LHCG) LHC Group, Inc - analyst community is bullish on the company’s long-term prospects
LHC Group, Inc. (LHCG) recently raised its 2008 full-year revenue and earnings guidance after reporting strong third-quarter results in late October. The analyst community is bullish on the company, and its share price continues to accelerate, recently hitting a new 52-week high. Company...
19Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(PARL) Parlux Fragrances - Sales grew 40% on a year-over-year basis
Parlux Fragrances, Inc. (PARL), which has no debt, offers an attractive forward P/E ratio of 7. The company’s price-to-book is at 0.62, well below the industry average of 1.3. Company Description Parlux Fragrances is a Florida-based manufacturer of designer fragrances under...
19Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(ITC) ITC Holdings Corp - consensus estimate for 2008 is currently 25% higher than 2007
ITC Holdings Corp. (ITC) reported great third-quarter results. The company continues to expand and estimates are climbing. Company Description ITC Holding Corp. is involved in several areas of electricity infrastructure. The company’s over all goal is to reduce the costs,...
18Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(CHD) Church & Dwight Co. - declared its 431st regular quarterly dividend of 9 cents per share
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) has an outstanding record of topping analyst estimates over the past 4 years, exceeding all earnings expectations with the exception of 1 quarter, which was a match. Analysts are projecting 15% growth for this year, compared to 2007. Company...
18Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(FSYS) Fuel Systems Solutions - analyst community is bullish on the company
Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. (FSYS) continues to increase output and grow its earnings as demand in response to strong demand for alternative energy technologies. Analysts are projecting 13% earnings growth in the next-year period. Company Description Fuel Systems Solutions,...
18Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(UNTD) United Online - Consensus Estimates for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Rise
United Online Inc. (UNTD) saw its social networking site post record revenues for the third-quarter as pay accounts rose. The company has surprised on earnings 2 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 2.85%. UNTD trades at only 5.4x forward earnings. Company Description United...
18Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(EMS) Emergency Medical Services - Net income was 47% higher than the consensus estimate, making it the third consecutive earnings surprise
Emergency Medical Services Corp. (EMS) just reported great third-quarter results and shares are responding. The company also completed another acquisition as analysts continue to raise estimates. Company Description Emergency Medical Services Corp. is a leading provider of emergency...
14Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(RTN) Raytheon Company - analysts hike estimates as they forecast year-over-year earnings growth of 22% for 2008
Raytheon Company (RTN) continues to boast a Zacks #1 Rank (“strong buy”). The company has seen analysts hike estimates as they forecast year-over-year earnings growth of 22% for 2008. Company Description Raytheon Company is the one of the largest aerospace and defense companies...
14Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(AVAV) AeroVironment, Inc - reaffirmed its revenue guidance for fiscal 2009
AeroVironment, Inc.’s (AVAV) share price has logged an impressive performance in 2008, advancing along a steady upward trend as many other segments of the market have weakened. The company’s second-quarter results were solid and the analyst community remains bullish...
14Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(SLH) Solera Holdings Inc - Insurance company customer revenue increased 20.7%
Solera Holdings Inc. (SLH) saw revenues rise 15% in the first quarter of 2009 as the processing of auto insurance claims remained strong. The company has surprised on estimates 4 consecutive quarters by an average of 14.19%. Solera is trading at 12.3x forward earnings. Company...
14Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(AFAM) Almost Family Inc - operates healthcare centers for adults who would normally be placed into a nursing home
Almost Family Inc. (AFAM) has gone on to set a new 52-week high after a spectacular third-quarter earnings announcement. Company Description Almost Family operates healthcare centers for adults who would normally be placed into a nursing home. The facilities offer independence...
13Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings - Analysts boosted full-year 2008 earnings estimates to $7.47 per share from last month’s projection of $7.19
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (LLL) recently declared a quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share. The company noted that the dividend is payable on December 15 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 17. LLL’s dividend yield of 1.6% stands out within...
13Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(MTXX) Matrixx Initiatives, Inc - Analyst estimates have continued to tick higher
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. (MTXX) is fresh off the heels of another strong quarter, reporting results that easily eclipsed analyst estimates. The company has more than doubled its cash holdings in the last year and has no debt. Company Description Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., through...
13Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(HT) Warner Chilcott - Beat Wall Street Estimates for the Third Quarter by 18.18%
Warner Chilcott Limited (WCRX) beat Wall Street estimates in the third-quarter by 18.18% as its strategy of focusing on specialist doctors pays off. The company has surprised on estimates 4 consecutive quarters by an average of 13.64%. The stock is cheap. WCRX is trading at only...
13Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(ALGT) Allegiant Travel Co - Estimates are up dramatically and pointing to a growth for next year of 118%
Allegiant Travel Co. (ALGT) has reported a fantastic third quarter and the stock is climbing. Estimates are up dramatically and pointing to a growth for next year of 118%. Company Description Allegiant Travel Company is a niche player in the airline industry, providing one-way...
12Nov2008 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued(CBD) Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao - retailer of food, clothing, home appliances, and other merchandise in Brazil
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao (CBD) announced record earnings as they saw profits more than double. Shares have broken out of a trading range and are headed higher. Company Description Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao(CBD) is a retailer of food, clothing, home appliances,...
12Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(CRY) CryoLife Inc - develops and commercializes implantable devices and biomaterials
CryoLife Inc. (CRY) has broken out of a bearish trend after a solid earnings report and being added to the Focus List. Company Description CryoLife Inc. internationally develops and commercializes implantable devices and biomaterials. The company’s products contain minimal...
12Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(SHW) Sherwin-Williams Co - recently posted third-quarter earnings exceeding the consensus estimate by 18%
Sherwin-Williams Co. (SHW) has seen upbeat estimate revisions from Wall Street. Analysts are calling for full-year earnings of $4.25 per share. One month ago, earnings forecasts stood at $4.00. Company Description Sherwin-Williams Co. manufactures, develops, distributes and sells...
12Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(MCD) McDonald’s - Quarterly Results Reflect Strong Growth
McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) just reported a global same-store sales increase of 8.2% in October. Sales were particularly robust in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Domestic same-store sales increased by 5.3% thanks to new menu items like the Southern Style Chicken sandwich,...
12Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(FLO) Flowers Foods, Inc - Sales jumped 21% on a year-over-year basis
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) recently announced third-quarter earnings of 29 cents per share, surpassing the previous year’s 24 cents and beating the consensus estimate by a penny. Sales jumped 21% on a year-over-year basis. Company Description Flowers Foods produces and markets...
12Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(TTEK) Tetra Tech, Inc - infrastructure and environmental engineering and consulting services in the United States and Internationally
Tetra Tech, Inc. (TTEK) looks well positioned to benefit from the recent democratic presidential victory because of the parties desire to build and strengthen the countries infrastructure by investing in roads, bridges and sources of alternative energy. The company is scheduled...
12Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(GWR) Genesee & Wyoming Inc - owns and operates short line and regional freight railroads in the United States, Australia and Canada
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWR) is fresh off the heels of another solid quarter in which its earnings easily surpassed analyst estimates. Estimates are up and the company’s share price has been rallying accordingly. Company Description Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., through...
12Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(EZPW) Ezcorp, Inc - the economy in shambles helped Ezcorp produce excellent fourth-quarter results, reported on Nov 8
Ezcorp, Inc (EZPW) is benefiting from the down economy as consumers hock their goods for quick access to cash. The analyst community is bullish on the company’s future, projecting 17% earnings growth in the next-year period. Company Description Ezcorp, Inc., together with...
12Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(LDSH) Ladish Company - increasing its worldwide market share of rotating engine components - recurring revenues
Ladish Company (LDSH) grew sales 15% in the third quarter as demand remained strong from the aerospace sector. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 3.84%. Ladish is cheap. Its forward P/E is only 6.3. Company Description Ladish...
12Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued