Archive for May, 2009
(MWIV) MWI Veterinary Supply Inc – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (MWIV) continues to climb following its most recent earnings release. Company Description MWI Veterinary Supply is a leading distributor of animal health products to veterinarians across the United States of America. Products MWI sells include pharmaceuticals,...
6May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(STRA) Strayer Education, Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Strayer Education, Inc. (STRA) recently posted record results in the first quarter. Revenues jumped 28% year-over-year, while earnings per share of $2.08 came in 6% ahead of the consensus estimate and topped the year-prior $1.64. Company Description Strayer Education, an education...
6May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Lubrizol Corporation (LZ) is using cost cutting to weather the storm as additive demand dropped in the first quarter. Even with tough economic conditions, the company raised its 2009 guidance. LZ has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 2.96%....
6May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SNS) The Steak n Shake Company – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
The Steak n Shake Company’s (SNS) share price is pressuring a short-term level of resistance just shy of the $12 mark after reporting strong second-quarter results on April 24. Company Description The Steak n Shake Company engages in the ownership, operation and franchising...
6May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GA) Giant Interactive Group, Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Giant Interactive Group Inc. (GA) is seeing upbeat earnings forecasts ahead of reporting tomorrow. The company has done well in the past, exceeding analysts’ estimates by an average of 10% over the past 4 straight quarters. Company Description Giant Interactive Group, a...
6May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ORLY) O’Reilly Automotive Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
O’Reilly Automotive Inc. (ORLY) is rallying as consumers shun new cars to spruce-up their older models. The company’s share price has doubled in the last 6 months. Company Description O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. is a specialty retailer of automotive aftermarket...
6May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(V) Visa, Inc – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Visa, Inc. (V) has yet to miss expectations since it first went public and analysts are rapidly raising estimates. Company Description Visa operates the world’s largest retail electronic payments network and is one of the most recognized global financial services brands....
6May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WYN) Wyndham Worldwide Corporation – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (WYN), the hotel giant, surprised on estimates by 17.14% in the first quarter and reaffirmed 2009 guidance despite a difficult start to the year. The company has surprised on estimates four quarters in a row by an average of 12.47%. WYN’s forward...
6May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BKE) Buckle, Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Buckle, Inc. (BKE) shares are seeing robust momentum on higher March sales and bullish analyst estimates. Current full-year forecasts of $2.53 per share are above last month’s $2.46. The most accurate estimate is more bullish at $2.56. Stellar Sales The Buckle announced...
4May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WPI) Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Watson Pharmaceutical Inc. (WPI), a generic and branded drug manufacturer, didn’t disappoint when it reported third quarter results last week. The company easily surprised on Wall Street estimates by 18.37% and raised 2009 guidance. Adjusted earnings per share were 58 cents...
4May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HQS) HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc (HQS) reported its fourth-quarter and full-year results on Mar 12 that included more than double last year’s net income. Company Description HQ Sustainable Maritime is an integrated aquaculture and aquatic product processing company,...
4May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | ContinuedCorning Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Corning Inc. (GLW) recently declared a quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share, noting that it is payable June 30 to holders of record on June 1. GLW offers an industry-leading yield of 1.4%. Strong Results The company recently announced results for the first quarter. Earnings...
4May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BTU) Coal Industry – Industry Outlook
Our near-term outlook for the coal industry is neutral. Decreased demand for steel and electricity caused by a global recession has pushed global coal prices down off their highs of 2008. In the U.S., this has been perpetuated by mild weather, low natural gas prices and high...
1May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CSTR) Coinstar, Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Coinstar, Inc. (CSTR) has received a bullish nod from the analyst community, with the next-year estimate projecting 88% earnings growth. The company’s sales have been helped by its DVD rental kiosks located outside of grocery and convenient stores. Company Description Coinstar,...
1May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ODSY) Odyssey Healthcare, Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Odyssey HealthCare, Inc. (ODSY) posted an excellent quarter and estimates could be starting a long trend upwards. Company Description Odyssey Healthcare, Inc. one of the largest providers of hospice care in the United States. Hospice services focus on palliative care for patients...
1May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DRC) Dresser-Rand Group Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Dresser-Rand Group Inc. (DRC), the maker of rotating equipment for the oil and gas industry, saw strong aftermarket sales in the first quarter as customers delayed new orders. The company has surprised 3 out 4 quarters by an average of 21.77%. DRC has a forward P/E of 13. Company...
1May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GM) Automotive Industry – Industry Outlook
AUTOS: CHANGES TO COME The auto industry is on the verge of significant changes. CHRYSLER Chrysler filed for bankruptcy as debt holders rejected an offer to take a 15% stake in the restructured company. The Treasury reached a deal earlier this week with four banks that hold the...
1May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued