Agricultural Chemicals

(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

(CMP) Compass Minerals International - 71% earnings growth projection

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) just reported excellent third-quarter results that included a huge jump in earnings from last year. The analyst community is bullish on the company, projecting 71% earnings growth in the next-year period. Company Description Compass... 

4Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(TRA) - Terra Industries - Analysts still expect year over year earnings growth of 152.49%

Terra Industries Inc. (TRA) has seen its stock crushed in the market downturn as the fertilizers moved out of favor on fears of a commodities crash. The company is now incredibly cheap, trading at only 2.8x projected earnings, yet fundamentals remain intact.TRA has surprised... 

17Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(TRA) - Terra Industries - Analysts still expect year over year earnings growth of 152.49%

Terra Industries Inc. (TRA) has seen its stock crushed in the market downturn as the fertilizers moved out of favor on fears of a commodities crash. The company is now incredibly cheap, trading at only 2.8x projected earnings, yet fundamentals remain intact.TRA has surprised... 

15Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(TRA) - Terra Industries - Analysts still expect year over year earnings growth of 152.49%

Terra Industries Inc. (TRA) has seen its stock crushed in the market downturn as the fertilizers moved out of favor on fears of a commodities crash. The company is now incredibly cheap, trading at only 2.8x projected earnings, yet fundamentals remain intact.TRA has surprised... 

9Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(CF) - CF Industries Holdings - next-year estimate projecting 31% earnings growth

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) is operating in a very hot segment of the market but still retains extremely attractive valuations, trading at a steep discount to the overall market. The analyst community is bullish on the long-term prospects of CF, with the next-year estimate... 

7Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(CF) - CF Industries Holdings - next-year estimate projecting 31% earnings growth

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) is operating in a very hot segment of the market but still retains extremely attractive valuations, trading at a steep discount to the overall market. The analyst community is bullish on the long-term prospects of CF, with the next-year estimate... 

2Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(CF) - CF Industries Holdings - next-year estimate projecting 31% earnings growth

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) is operating in a very hot segment of the market but still retains extremely attractive valuations, trading at a steep discount to the overall market. The analyst community is bullish on the long-term prospects of CF, with the next-year estimate... 

26Sep2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(CF) - CF Industries Holdings - next-year estimate projecting 31% earnings growth

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) is operating in a very hot segment of the market but still retains extremely attractive valuations, trading at a steep discount to the overall market. The analyst community is bullish on the long-term prospects of CF, with the next-year estimate... 

24Sep2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(AGU) - Agrium - surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 57.04%

Agrium’s stock has been getting beaten up recently in the commodities sell-off but its earnings have been shining. Agrium has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 57.04% as fertilizer prices have soared.Fertilizer prices continue to remain... 

23Sep2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(AGU) - Agrium - surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 57.04%

Agrium’s stock has been getting beaten up recently in the commodities sell-off but its earnings have been shining. Agrium has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 57.04% as fertilizer prices have soared.Fertilizer prices continue to remain... 

19Sep2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(AGU) - Agrium - surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 57.04%

Agrium’s stock has been getting beaten up recently in the commodities sell-off but its earnings have been shining. Agrium has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 57.04% as fertilizer prices have soared.Fertilizer prices continue to remain... 

17Sep2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(AGU) - Agrium - surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 57.04%

Agrium’s stock has been getting beaten up recently in the commodities sell-off but its earnings have been shining. Agrium has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 57.04% as fertilizer prices have soared.Fertilizer prices continue to remain... 

11Sep2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(MON) - Monsanto - return on equityof 22% dwarfs the industry average of 4%

Monsanto Company (MON) recently announced its expansion of a joint venture with China National Seed Group Corp. The joint venture provides corn seed to Chinese farmers. In early August, Monsanto declared a quarterly dividend of 24 cents per share, which is payable on October... 

4Sep2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(MON) - Monsanto - return on equityof 22% dwarfs the industry average of 4%

Monsanto Company (MON) recently announced its expansion of a joint venture with China National Seed Group Corp. The joint venture provides corn seed to Chinese farmers. In early August, Monsanto declared a quarterly dividend of 24 cents per share, which is payable on October... 

23Aug2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(MON) - Monsanto Co - Net income spiked with an 83% increase

Monsanto Co.(MON) has been pleasing its shareholders by producing record sales and executing its share buy-back program. The company’s third-quarter results were awesome, including a big jump in both revenue and earnings. Monsanto has also increased its international exposure... 

30Jul2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(MON) - Monsanto - earnings per share are expected to grow by 19% over the next 3 – 5 years

Monsanto Co. (MON), a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company, continues to outperform the industry in both the growth and income categories. MON’s earnings per share are expected to grow by 19% over the next 3 – 5 years, versus the industry average projection of 15%. The majority... 

30Jul2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(TRA) - Terra Industries - authorizing a share buyback program of 9.5 million, it has repurchased 6.7 million shares

Terra Industries Inc. (TRA) has been cashing in on the big boom in the agriculture market. Terra’s first-quarter result were unbeleivable, with net income jumping to over $100 million from just $5.9 million in the same period last year. Amazingly, this stock looks under... 

16Jul2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued