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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Micron Technology, Applied Optoelectronics, Oclaro and Lumentum Holding
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - March 27, 2017 - Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Features: Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU- Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ), Oclaro (NASDAQ: OCLR- Free Report ) and Lumentum Holding (NASDAQ: LITE- Free Report ).
Forget the Healthcare Vote, Focus on Strong Sectors
The market may be telling you it cares a lot about what the whole healthcare bill that should have been voted on yesterday but could see a final vote later today. You might think that this is the thing that a growth investor like myself really cares about, but you would be dead wrong.
What I Am Seeing
Today I am looking at a few sectors that continue to be super strong. First I am going to highlight one that has been super-hot for a long time. The good news we received last night tells me that there is still room to run.
Next I am going back to an investment idea I posted a few weeks ago as this sector is also crushing it.
Strong Stock in Strong Industry
The first group I am going to profile is the semiconductors. Most of these names have been super hot over the last year or more. Right now, the semiconductor industry group is #1 in the Zacks Industry Rank.
One reason for the group moving higher today is the earnings report that we saw from Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU- Free Report ) last night. Micron is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has a value style score of "A" and a growth style score of "B." With a forward P/E of only 11.3x, even value investors have to be interested in this growth sector.
The main reason that MU is up around 9% today is that they raised guidance it the most recent quarterly report. The company sees EPS for next quarter coming in between $1.43-$1.57 when the consensus is calling for $0.93
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here .
Shifting The Spotlight
The optical networking stocks are also lighting the lamp today. The sector seems to have been on a power play all year following several names delivering on earnings recently. The name that kicked off the year super strong continues to drive a lot of the action.
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ) is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has an "A" growth style score and a "C" for the value style score. Usually I like to see a big divergence for growth and value in a name like this, but I am wondering why this stock is only a "C" when the forward PE is only 16.4x.
AAOI is up more than 6.5% today and other names in the sector are moving higher as well.
Other Optical Stocks
Oclaro (NASDAQ: OCLR- Free Report ) is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) but it is also moving higher by more than 6% today.
A stock that has a strong Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and sports that divergence I like to see (strong growth score of A and weak value score of D) is Lumentum Holding (NASDAQ: LITE- Free Report ). That stock is up nearly 4% today as the group continues to see buyers move into those stocks.
A few weeks ago I wrote on the optical stocks that could have been lighting up your portfolio. Be sure to read that article ( https://www.zacks.com/commentary/104801/are-optical-stocks-lighting-up-your-portfolio ) as well!
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 27, 2017 - Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Features: Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU- Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ), Oclaro (NASDAQ: OCLR- Free Report ) and Lumentum Holding (NASDAQ: LITE- Free Report ). Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ) is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has an "A" growth style score and a "C" for the value style score. AAOI is up more than 6.5% today and other names in the sector are moving higher as well.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 27, 2017 - Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Features: Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU- Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ), Oclaro (NASDAQ: OCLR- Free Report ) and Lumentum Holding (NASDAQ: LITE- Free Report ). Click here for a peek at this private information>> Get the full Report on MU - FREE Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on OCLR - FREE Get the full Report on LITE - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZacksResearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates. Click to get this free report Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Oclaro, Inc. (OCLR): Free Stock Analysis Report Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 27, 2017 - Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Features: Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU- Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ), Oclaro (NASDAQ: OCLR- Free Report ) and Lumentum Holding (NASDAQ: LITE- Free Report ). Click here for a peek at this private information>> Get the full Report on MU - FREE Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on OCLR - FREE Get the full Report on LITE - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZacksResearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates. Click to get this free report Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Oclaro, Inc. (OCLR): Free Stock Analysis Report Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 27, 2017 - Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Features: Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU- Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ), Oclaro (NASDAQ: OCLR- Free Report ) and Lumentum Holding (NASDAQ: LITE- Free Report ). Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ) is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has an "A" growth style score and a "C" for the value style score. AAOI is up more than 6.5% today and other names in the sector are moving higher as well.
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Is Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) a Great Growth Stock?
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Growth stocks can be some of the most exciting picks in the market, as these high-flyers can captivate investors' attention, and produce big gains as well. However, these can also lead on the downside when the growth story is over, so it is important to find companies which are still seeing strong growth prospects in their businesses.
One such company that might be well-positioned for future earnings growth is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI . This firm, which is in the Electronics - Semiconductors space, saw EPS growth of 30% last year, and is looking great for this year too.
In fact, the current growth estimate for this year calls for earnings-per-share growth of over 100%. Furthermore, the long-term growth rate is currently an impressive 18.3% suggesting pretty good prospects for the long haul.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
And if this wasn't enough, the stock has actually seen estimates rise over the past month for the current fiscal year by about 76.2%. Thanks to this rise in earnings estimates, AAOI has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) which further underscores the potential for outperformance in this company. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
So if you are looking for a fast growing stock that is still seeing plenty of opportunities on the horizon, make sure to consider AAOI. Not only does it have double digit earnings growth prospect, but its impressive Zacks Rank suggests that analysts believe better days are ahead for AAOI as well.
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Thanks to this rise in earnings estimates, AAOI has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) which further underscores the potential for outperformance in this company. Not only does it have double digit earnings growth prospect, but its impressive Zacks Rank suggests that analysts believe better days are ahead for AAOI as well. One such company that might be well-positioned for future earnings growth is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI .
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. One such company that might be well-positioned for future earnings growth is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI . Thanks to this rise in earnings estimates, AAOI has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) which further underscores the potential for outperformance in this company.
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Not only does it have double digit earnings growth prospect, but its impressive Zacks Rank suggests that analysts believe better days are ahead for AAOI as well. One such company that might be well-positioned for future earnings growth is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI . Thanks to this rise in earnings estimates, AAOI has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) which further underscores the potential for outperformance in this company.
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Not only does it have double digit earnings growth prospect, but its impressive Zacks Rank suggests that analysts believe better days are ahead for AAOI as well. One such company that might be well-positioned for future earnings growth is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI . Thanks to this rise in earnings estimates, AAOI has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) which further underscores the potential for outperformance in this company.
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2017-03-27 00:00:00 UTC
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Bear Of The Day: Akamai Tech (AKAM)
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Akamai Technologies (AKAM) has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last two quarters and five of the previous six. Today is it is the Bear of the Day because earnings estimates continue to trend lower.
Description
Akamai Technologies provides cloud services for delivering, optimizing, and securing content and business applications over the Internet The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Most Recent Quarter
The most recent quarterly report came on February 7, 2017, and it saw the company top the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.02 for a 3.7% positive earnings surprise. Revenue came in at $616M, which was $11M ahead of expectations and good for a 1.73% positive revenue surprise.
The stock fell 8.8% in the session following the release as some lofty expectations had been placed on the stock prior to the report. The previous quarter as also a small beat of 3 cents on bottom and $11M on top, but that helped propel the stock higher by 15% in the session following the report.
Estimates
Here is the reason for this stock, that normally beats the number, to be the Bear of the Day. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2017 has slid from $2.48 in June 2016 to $2.31 in October and recently slipped to $2.20 in March. That is not what investors want to see.
The 2018 Zacks Consensus Estimate has also seen estimates trimmed, as they moved from $3.37 to $2.76 to $2.53 over the same time horizon.
When estimates fall by 20% over several months, the PE must expand for the stock to hold its current price. That is exactly what has been happening for AKAM.
Valuation
AKAM now trades at 29x forward earnings and that is well above the 24x industry average. The other metrics we tend to look at (price to book and price to sales) show the stock trading at a small discount.
Revenue growth is projected to be in line with the industry average for this year as well as next, but earnings growth is projected to be well below the industry average.
Next Report
The next time AKAM reports will be sometime in late April. Given the recent big reactions following earnings reports, using an options straddle strategy might give investors the best results.
Dating back to the September 2015 quarter, here are the stock price movements following earnings: -16.5%, 17%, 7% -12.7%, 15%, -8.8%. Clearly, this stock bounces around quite a bit, and it might be a bit too much to ask for the average investors to guess which way it might go given that it has such a good history of beating the number.
If this stock continues to hold its price, then many will say that it is "priced for perfection" and that alone could be a big red flag. At the same time, a big beat could send shares soaring in order to correct the multiple that it presently sports.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Akamai Technologies, Inc. Quote
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Click to get this free report 21Vianet Group, Inc. (VNET): Free Stock Analysis Report Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM): Free Stock Analysis Report Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA): Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Description Akamai Technologies provides cloud services for delivering, optimizing, and securing content and business applications over the Internet The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The previous quarter as also a small beat of 3 cents on bottom and $11M on top, but that helped propel the stock higher by 15% in the session following the report.
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Click to get this free report 21Vianet Group, Inc. (VNET): Free Stock Analysis Report Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM): Free Stock Analysis Report Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA): Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Akamai Technologies, Inc. Quote More Stock News: This Is Bigger than the iPhone! Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report 21Vianet Group, Inc. (VNET): Free Stock Analysis Report Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM): Free Stock Analysis Report Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA): Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Most Recent Quarter The most recent quarterly report came on February 7, 2017, and it saw the company top the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.02 for a 3.7% positive earnings surprise. Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Akamai Technologies, Inc. Quote More Stock News: This Is Bigger than the iPhone!
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Click to get this free report 21Vianet Group, Inc. (VNET): Free Stock Analysis Report Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM): Free Stock Analysis Report Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA): Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Akamai Technologies (AKAM) has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last two quarters and five of the previous six. Most Recent Quarter The most recent quarterly report came on February 7, 2017, and it saw the company top the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.02 for a 3.7% positive earnings surprise.
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Forget The Healthcare Vote, Focus On Strong Sectors
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The market may be telling you it cares a lot about what the whole healthcare bill that should have been voted on yesterday but could see a final vote later today. You might think that this is the thing that a growth investor like myself really cares about, but you would be dead wrong.
What I am Seeing
Today I am looking at a few sectors that continue to be super strong. First I am going to highlight one that has been super hot for a long time. The good news we received last night tells me that there is still room to run.
Next I am going back to an investment idea I posted a few weeks ago as this sector is also crushing it.
Strong Stock In Strong Industry
The first group I am going to profile is the semiconductors. Most of these names have been super hot over the last year or more. Right now, the semiconductor industry group is #1 in the Zacks Industry Rank.
One reason for the group moving higher today is the earnings report that we saw from Micron Technology ( MU) last night. Miron is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has a value style score of "A" and a growth style score of "B." With a forward PE of only 11.3x, even value investors have to be interested in this growth sector.
The main reason that MU is up around 9% today is that they raised guidance it the most recent quarterly report. The company sees EPS for next quarter coming in between $1.43-$1.57 when the consensus is calling for $0.93
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here .
Micron Technology, Inc. Price and Consensus
Micron Technology, Inc. Price and Consensus | Micron Technology, Inc. Quote
Shifting The Spotlight
The optical networking stocks are also lighting the lamp today. The sector seems to have been on a power play all year following several names delivering on earnings recently. The name that kicked off the year super strong continues to drive a lot of the action.
Applied Optoelectronics ( AAOI) is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has an "A" growth style score and a "C" for the value style score. Usually I like to see a big divergence for growth and value in a name like this, but I am wondering why this stock is only a "C" when the forward PE is only 16.4x.
AAOI is up more than 6.5% today and other names in the sector are moving higher as well.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Other Optical Stocks
Oclaro ( OCLR) is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) but it is also moving higher by more than 6% today.
A stock that has a strong Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and sports that divergence I like to see (strong growth score of A and weak value score of D) is Lumentum Holding ( LITE). That stock is up nearly 4% today as the group continues to see buyers move into those stocks.
A few weeks ago I wrote on the optical stocks that could have been lighting up your portfolio. Be sure to read that article ( https://www.zacks.com/commentary/104801/are-optical-stocks-lighting-up-your-portfolio ) as well!
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Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE): Free Stock Analysis Report
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Applied Optoelectronics ( AAOI) is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has an "A" growth style score and a "C" for the value style score. AAOI is up more than 6.5% today and other names in the sector are moving higher as well. Click to get this free report Oclaro, Inc. (OCLR): Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Free Stock Analysis Report Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Click to get this free report Oclaro, Inc. (OCLR): Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Free Stock Analysis Report Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics ( AAOI) is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has an "A" growth style score and a "C" for the value style score. AAOI is up more than 6.5% today and other names in the sector are moving higher as well.
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Click to get this free report Oclaro, Inc. (OCLR): Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Free Stock Analysis Report Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics ( AAOI) is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has an "A" growth style score and a "C" for the value style score. AAOI is up more than 6.5% today and other names in the sector are moving higher as well.
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Applied Optoelectronics ( AAOI) is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has an "A" growth style score and a "C" for the value style score. AAOI is up more than 6.5% today and other names in the sector are moving higher as well. Click to get this free report Oclaro, Inc. (OCLR): Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Free Stock Analysis Report Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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This Week's Hidden Gems: (AAOI)(BEAT)
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Great investing opportunities exist everywhere in the stock market. But how do you find them?
Tracey Ryniec, Stock Strategist at Zacks Investment Research, discusses two hidden gems that might be worth a closer look at by investors: Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) and BioTelemetry (BEAT)
Hidden gems are stocks that are followed only by a handful of Wall Street analysts and which the rest of the stock market doesn't pay much attention to but they should because their fundamentals are strong.
Applied Optoelectronics revealed that it had two new 10% sales customers in its Data Centers business, one at 63% of sales and the other one at 11%. Could they be Amazon and Facebook, per chance?
This is a rare growth, and value, play as earnings are expected to soar 168% in 2017 which means the shares only trade with a forward P/E of 16x. It's a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Growing slower, but still in the double digits, wireless medical device company BioTelemetry saw record quarterly revenue in the fourth quarter of 2016, which was up 15% year-over-year.
It intends to build on that momentum in 2017. Analysts are bullish, as they expect earnings to grow about 11% in 2017 and another 25% in 2018. It's a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
But what else should investors take away from these two companies? Watch our short video below to learn more about these hidden gems.
More Stock News: This Is Bigger than the iPhone!
It could become the mother of all technological revolutions. Apple sold a mere 1 billion iPhones in 10 years but a new breakthrough is expected to generate more than 27 billion devices in just 3 years, creating a $1.7 trillion market.
Zacks has just released a Special Report that spotlights this fast-emerging
phenomenon and 6 tickers for taking advantage of it. If you don't buy now, you may kick yourself in 2020. Click here for the 6 trades >>
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Tracey Ryniec, Stock Strategist at Zacks Investment Research, discusses two hidden gems that might be worth a closer look at by investors: Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) and BioTelemetry (BEAT) Hidden gems are stocks that are followed only by a handful of Wall Street analysts and which the rest of the stock market doesn't pay much attention to but they should because their fundamentals are strong. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report BioTelemetry, Inc. (BEAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This is a rare growth, and value, play as earnings are expected to soar 168% in 2017 which means the shares only trade with a forward P/E of 16x.
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Tracey Ryniec, Stock Strategist at Zacks Investment Research, discusses two hidden gems that might be worth a closer look at by investors: Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) and BioTelemetry (BEAT) Hidden gems are stocks that are followed only by a handful of Wall Street analysts and which the rest of the stock market doesn't pay much attention to but they should because their fundamentals are strong. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report BioTelemetry, Inc. (BEAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Tracey Ryniec, Stock Strategist at Zacks Investment Research, discusses two hidden gems that might be worth a closer look at by investors: Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) and BioTelemetry (BEAT) Hidden gems are stocks that are followed only by a handful of Wall Street analysts and which the rest of the stock market doesn't pay much attention to but they should because their fundamentals are strong. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report BioTelemetry, Inc. (BEAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Tracey Ryniec, Stock Strategist at Zacks Investment Research, discusses two hidden gems that might be worth a closer look at by investors: Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) and BioTelemetry (BEAT) Hidden gems are stocks that are followed only by a handful of Wall Street analysts and which the rest of the stock market doesn't pay much attention to but they should because their fundamentals are strong. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report BioTelemetry, Inc. (BEAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Click here for the 6 trades >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research?
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Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for March 23rd
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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 23 rd :
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Applied Optoelectronics' shares soared 41.8% over the past one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Broadcom Ltd (AVGO) : This developer and global supplier of a range of semiconductor devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 6.8% over the last 60 days.
Broadcom Limited Price and Consensus
Broadcom Limited Price and Consensus | Broadcom Limited Quote
Broadcom's shares gained 1.5% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
Broadcom Limited Price
Broadcom Limited Price | Broadcom Limited Quote
BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) : This global natural resources company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 35.3% over the last 60 days.
BHP Billiton Limited Price and Consensus
BHP Billiton Limited Price and Consensus | BHP Billiton Limited Quote
BHP Billiton's shares gained 14.2% over the last six months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
BHP Billiton Limited Price
BHP Billiton Limited Price | BHP Billiton Limited Quote
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII): This military shipbuilding company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 8.3% over the last 60 days.
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Price and Consensus
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Price and Consensus | Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Quote
Huntington Ingalls' shares gained 11.2% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Price
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Price | Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Quote
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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 23 rd : Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A. Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Price Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Price | Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Quote See the full list of top ranked stocks here Learn more about the Momentum score and how it is calculated here Long-Term Buys You Won't See in the News New Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys are likely to be far outpace the broader market for the next 60-90 days.
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Click to get this free report Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 23 rd : Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B. Broadcom Limited Price Broadcom Limited Price | Broadcom Limited Quote BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) : This global natural resources company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 35.3% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 23 rd : Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B. Broadcom Limited Price Broadcom Limited Price | Broadcom Limited Quote BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) : This global natural resources company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 35.3% over the last 60 days.
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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 23 rd : Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B. Broadcom Limited Price Broadcom Limited Price | Broadcom Limited Quote BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) : This global natural resources company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 35.3% over the last 60 days.
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Zacks.com featured highlights: Owens Corning, Health Insurance Innovations, Burlington Stores, Applied Optoelectronics and Children's Place
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - March 22, 2017 - Stocks in this week's article include Owens Corning (NYSE: OC - Free Report ), Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIIQ - Free Report ), Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE: BURL - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) and Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCE - Free Report ).
Screen of the Week of Zacks Investment Research:
Stocks with Upgraded Broker Ratings Worth Investing In
With overall market sentiments being fairly positive, you may be thinking that choosing stocks would be the easiest thing on earth. However, with almost every stock witnessing a bullish trend, you might end up picking the wrong ones.
Hence, it will be wise to seek help from experts. One way to cut this task out is to follow broker recommendation.
Brokers have far more insight into stocks and sectors overall. They analyze a company's publicly available documents, attend conference calls and are in direct communication with the top management. Also, they talk to customers to understand what they like or dislike about the products and services offered by a company.
There's an all-inclusive research behind the rating of a broker on a company's stock. Closely following what the majority of brokers are saying about a stock can help you guage its potential. Therefore, when an analyst upgrades a stock, you can easily rely on it.
Nonetheless, it's not the right thing to depend solely on brokers' upgrades to build your portfolio. You must also take into consideration other factors to ensure stable returns.
Selecting the Winning Strategy
We have a screening strategy that will help in your search for potential winners:
Broker Rating Upgrades (4 weeks): The screen selects stocks that have witnessed broker rating upgrades over the last four weeks.
Current Price greater than 5: The stocks must be trading above $5.
Average 20-day Volume greater than 100,000: A large trading volume guarantees that the stock is easily tradable.
Zacks Rank equal to #1: No matter whether market conditions are good or bad, stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) have a proven record of success. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
VGM Score equal to A: Our research shows that stocks with a VGM Score of A or B when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 (Buy) offer the best upside potential.
Here are five of the 20 stocks that made it through the screen:
Toledo, OH based Owens Corning (NYSE: OC - Free Report ) produces and sells glass fiber reinforcements and other materials for composites, and residential and commercial building materials globally. Over the trailing four quarters, the company delivered an average positive surprise of 35.1%. The stock witnessed 5.4% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIIQ - Free Report ), headquartered in Tampa, FL, operates as a developer, distributor and administrator of cloud-based individual health and family insurance plans, and supplemental products in the U.S. Over the trailing four quarters, the company delivered an average positive surprise of 277.8%. The stock witnessed 16% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE: BURL - Free Report ), based in Burlington, NJ, operates as a retailer of branded apparel products in the U.S. Over the trailing four quarters, the company delivered an average positive surprise of 26.3%. The stock witnessed 11.1% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
Sugar Land, TX based Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) designs, manufactures and sells fiber-optic networking products. The company boasts a decent surprise history, with a trailing four-quarter average beat of 116.5%. The stock witnessed 4.8% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
The Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCE - Free Report ), headquartered in Secaucus, NJ, operates as a children's specialty apparel retailer. Over the trailing four quarters, the company delivered an average positive surprise of 39.0%. The stock witnessed 11.1% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
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Sugar Land, TX based Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) designs, manufactures and sells fiber-optic networking products. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 22, 2017 - Stocks in this week's article include Owens Corning (NYSE: OC - Free Report ), Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIIQ - Free Report ), Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE: BURL - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) and Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCE - Free Report ). Get the full Report on OC - FREE Get the full Report on HIIQ - FREE Get the full Report on BURL - FREE Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on PLCE - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacksresearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 22, 2017 - Stocks in this week's article include Owens Corning (NYSE: OC - Free Report ), Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIIQ - Free Report ), Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE: BURL - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) and Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCE - Free Report ). Get the full Report on OC - FREE Get the full Report on HIIQ - FREE Get the full Report on BURL - FREE Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on PLCE - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacksresearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates. Click to get this free report Owens Corning Inc (OC): Free Stock Analysis Report Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (HIIQ): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Children's Place, Inc. (The) (PLCE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 22, 2017 - Stocks in this week's article include Owens Corning (NYSE: OC - Free Report ), Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIIQ - Free Report ), Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE: BURL - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) and Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCE - Free Report ). Get the full Report on OC - FREE Get the full Report on HIIQ - FREE Get the full Report on BURL - FREE Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on PLCE - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacksresearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates. Click to get this free report Owens Corning Inc (OC): Free Stock Analysis Report Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (HIIQ): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Children's Place, Inc. (The) (PLCE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 22, 2017 - Stocks in this week's article include Owens Corning (NYSE: OC - Free Report ), Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIIQ - Free Report ), Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE: BURL - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) and Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCE - Free Report ). Sugar Land, TX based Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) designs, manufactures and sells fiber-optic networking products. Get the full Report on OC - FREE Get the full Report on HIIQ - FREE Get the full Report on BURL - FREE Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on PLCE - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacksresearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates.
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7 Stocks with Upgraded Broker Ratings Worth Investing In
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With overall market sentiments being fairly positive, you may be thinking that choosing stocks would be the easiest thing on earth. However, with almost every stock witnessing a bullish trend, you might end up picking the wrong ones.
Hence, it will be wise to seek help from experts. One way to cut this task out is to follow broker recommendation.
Brokers have far more insight into stocks and sectors overall. They analyze a company's publicly available documents, attend conference calls and are in direct communication with the top management. Also, they talk to customers to understand what they like or dislike about the products and services offered by a company.
There's an all-inclusive research behind the rating of a broker on a company's stock. Closely following what the majority of brokers are saying about a stock can help you guage its potential. Therefore, when an analyst upgrades a stock, you can easily rely on it.
Nonetheless, it's not the right thing to depend solely on brokers' upgrades to build your portfolio. You must also take into consideration other factors to ensure stable returns.
Selecting the Winning Strategy
We have a screening strategy that will help in your search for potential winners:
Broker Rating Upgrades (4 weeks): The screen selects stocks that have witnessed broker rating upgrades over the last four weeks.
Current Price greater than 5: The stocks must be trading above $5.
Average 20-day Volume greater than 100,000: A large trading volume guarantees that the stock is easily tradable.
Zacks Rank equal to #1: No matter whether market conditions are good or bad, stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) have a proven record of success. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
VGM Score equal to A: Our research shows that stocks with a VGM Score of A or B when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 (Buy) offer the best upside potential.
Here are seven of the 20 stocks that made it through the screen:
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, United States Steel CorporationX produces and sells flat-rolled and tubular steel products primarily in North America and Europe. The company boasts a strong surprise history, with a trailing four-quarter average beat of 630.3%. The stock witnessed 14.7% upward revisions in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
Toledo, OH based Owens CorningOC produces and sells glass fiber reinforcements and other materials for composites, and residential and commercial building materials globally. Over the trailing four quarters, the company delivered an average positive surprise of 35.1%. The stock witnessed 5.4% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
Billerica, MA based Entegris, Inc.ENTG develops, manufactures, and supplies micro contamination control products, specialty chemicals and advanced materials handling solutions worldwide. The company boasts a decent surprise history, with a trailing four-quarter average beat of 16.9%. The stock witnessed 16.7% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
Health Insurance Innovations, Inc.HIIQ , headquartered in Tampa, FL, operates as a developer, distributor and administrator of cloud-based individual health and family insurance plans, and supplemental products in the U.S. Over the trailing four quarters, the company delivered an average positive surprise of 277.8%. The stock witnessed 16% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
Burlington Stores, Inc.BURL , based in Burlington, NJ, operates as a retailer of branded apparel products in the U.S. Over the trailing four quarters, the company delivered an average positive surprise of 26.3%. The stock witnessed 11.1% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
Sugar Land, TX based Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs, manufactures and sells fiber-optic networking products. The company boasts a decent surprise history, with a trailing four-quarter average beat of 116.5%. The stock witnessed 4.8% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
The Children's Place, Inc.PLCE , headquartered in Secaucus, NJ, operates as a children's specialty apparel retailer. Over the trailing four quarters, the company delivered an average positive surprise of 39.0%. The stock witnessed 11.1% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.
Get the rest of the stocks on the list and start putting this and other ideas to the test. It can all be done with the Research Wizard stock picking and backtesting software.
The Research Wizard is a great place to begin. It's easy to use. Everything is in plain language. And it's very intuitive. Start your Research Wizard trial today. And the next time you read an economic report, open up the Research Wizard, plug your finds in, and see what gems come out.
Click here to sign up for a free trial to the Research Wizard today .
Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material. An affiliated investment advisory firm may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material.
Disclosure: Performance information for Zacks' portfolios and strategies are available at: https://www.zacks.com/performance
Zacks Restaurant Recommendations: In addition to dining at these special places, you can feast on their stock shares. A Zacks Special Report spotlights 5 recent IPOs to watch plus 2 stocks that offer immediate promise in a booming sector. Download it free »
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Entegris, Inc. (ENTG): Free Stock Analysis Report
Owens Corning Inc (OC): Free Stock Analysis Report
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report
Children's Place, Inc. (The) (PLCE): Free Stock Analysis Report
United States Steel Corporation (X): Free Stock Analysis Report
Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (HIIQ): Free Stock Analysis Report
Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report
To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Sugar Land, TX based Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs, manufactures and sells fiber-optic networking products. Click to get this free report Entegris, Inc. (ENTG): Free Stock Analysis Report Owens Corning Inc (OC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Children's Place, Inc. (The) (PLCE): Free Stock Analysis Report United States Steel Corporation (X): Free Stock Analysis Report Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (HIIQ): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Billerica, MA based Entegris, Inc.ENTG develops, manufactures, and supplies micro contamination control products, specialty chemicals and advanced materials handling solutions worldwide.
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Click to get this free report Entegris, Inc. (ENTG): Free Stock Analysis Report Owens Corning Inc (OC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Children's Place, Inc. (The) (PLCE): Free Stock Analysis Report United States Steel Corporation (X): Free Stock Analysis Report Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (HIIQ): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Sugar Land, TX based Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs, manufactures and sells fiber-optic networking products. Selecting the Winning Strategy We have a screening strategy that will help in your search for potential winners: Broker Rating Upgrades (4 weeks): The screen selects stocks that have witnessed broker rating upgrades over the last four weeks.
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Click to get this free report Entegris, Inc. (ENTG): Free Stock Analysis Report Owens Corning Inc (OC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Children's Place, Inc. (The) (PLCE): Free Stock Analysis Report United States Steel Corporation (X): Free Stock Analysis Report Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (HIIQ): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Sugar Land, TX based Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs, manufactures and sells fiber-optic networking products. Selecting the Winning Strategy We have a screening strategy that will help in your search for potential winners: Broker Rating Upgrades (4 weeks): The screen selects stocks that have witnessed broker rating upgrades over the last four weeks.
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Sugar Land, TX based Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs, manufactures and sells fiber-optic networking products. Click to get this free report Entegris, Inc. (ENTG): Free Stock Analysis Report Owens Corning Inc (OC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Children's Place, Inc. (The) (PLCE): Free Stock Analysis Report United States Steel Corporation (X): Free Stock Analysis Report Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (HIIQ): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. There's an all-inclusive research behind the rating of a broker on a company's stock.
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5 Profitable Stocks Powered by High Net Income Ratio
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Profitability analysis is generally used to measure a company's ability to meet all its business-related costs and provide great returns to its investors. Although, a profitable company with weak fundamentals may fail to perform successfully, several studies have indicated that a profitable entity generally manages to offer satisfactory returns.
Here we have used the concept of accounting ratios to evaluate a company's profitability. There are a variety of profitability ratios, from which we have chosen the most common and successful profitability metric to determine the bottom-line performance of a company.
Net Income Ratio
Net income ratio gives us the exact profitability level of a company. It reflects the percentage of net income to total sales revenue. Using net income ratio, one can determine a company's effectiveness to pay for its operating and non-operating expenses from its revenue. A higher net income ratio usually implies a company's ability to generate ample revenue and successfully manage all its business functions.
Screening Parameters
Net income ratio is not the only indicator of future winners. So we have added a few more criteria to arrive at a winning strategy.
Zacks Rank Equal to #1: Only Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks are allowed. With the Zacks Rank proving itself to be one of the best rating systems out there, this is a great way to start things off. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
12-Month Trailing Sales and Net Income Growth Higher than X Industry: Stocks that possess higher sales and net income growth in the last 12 months showcase better financial performance.
12-Month Trailing Net Income Ratio Higher than X Industry: High net income ratio indicates a company's solid profitability.
% Rating Strong Buy greater than 70%: This indicates that 70% of the analysts covering these stocks are optimistic.
Here are five of the six stocks that made it through the screen:
Ferrari N.V.RACE is engaged in designing, manufacturing and selling sports cars. It has an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 34.9%.
Preferred BankPFBC is a major commercial bank in California focusing on the Chinese-American market. It has an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 5.1%.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs and develops advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, laser transmitters, etc. It has an average four-quarterpositive earnings surprise of more than 100%.
II-VI IncorporatedIIVI designs, manufactures and markets optical and opto-electronic components, devices and materials for infrared, near-infrared, visible light, x-ray and gamma ray instrumentation. It has an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 59.2%.
Ebix, Inc.EBIX is one of the leading international suppliers of software and e-commerce solutions to the insurance industry. It has an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 14.4%.
You can get the rest of the stocks on this list by signing up now for your 2-week free trial to the Research Wizard and start using this screen in your own trading. Further, you can also create your own strategies and test them first before taking the investment plunge.
The Research Wizard is a great place to begin. It's easy to use. Everything is in plain language. And it's very intuitive. Start your Research Wizard trial today. And the next time you read an economic report, open up the Research Wizard, plug your finds in, and see what gems come out.
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Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material. An affiliated investment advisory firm may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs and develops advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, laser transmitters, etc. Click to get this free report Preferred Bank (PFBC): Free Stock Analysis Report Ebix, Inc. (EBIX): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report II-VI Incorporated (IIVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Ferrari N.V. (RACE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Profitability analysis is generally used to measure a company's ability to meet all its business-related costs and provide great returns to its investors.
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Click to get this free report Preferred Bank (PFBC): Free Stock Analysis Report Ebix, Inc. (EBIX): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report II-VI Incorporated (IIVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Ferrari N.V. (RACE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs and develops advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, laser transmitters, etc. 12-Month Trailing Sales and Net Income Growth Higher than X Industry: Stocks that possess higher sales and net income growth in the last 12 months showcase better financial performance.
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Click to get this free report Preferred Bank (PFBC): Free Stock Analysis Report Ebix, Inc. (EBIX): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report II-VI Incorporated (IIVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Ferrari N.V. (RACE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs and develops advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, laser transmitters, etc. Net Income Ratio Net income ratio gives us the exact profitability level of a company.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs and develops advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, laser transmitters, etc. Click to get this free report Preferred Bank (PFBC): Free Stock Analysis Report Ebix, Inc. (EBIX): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report II-VI Incorporated (IIVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Ferrari N.V. (RACE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Net Income Ratio Net income ratio gives us the exact profitability level of a company.
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Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for March 17th
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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 17 th :
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Applied Optoelectronics' shares soared 31.4% over the past one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price
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BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) : This global natural resources company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 35.3% over the last 60 days.
BHP Billiton Limited Price and Consensus
BHP Billiton Limited Price and Consensus | BHP Billiton Limited Quote
BHP Billiton's shares gained 27.3% over the last six months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
BHP Billiton Limited Price
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Broadcom Ltd (AVGO) : This developer and global supplier of a range of semiconductor devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 6.7% over the last 60 days.
Broadcom Limited Price and Consensus
Broadcom Limited Price and Consensus | Broadcom Limited Quote
Broadcom's shares gained 5.9% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
Broadcom Limited Price
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Cable ONE, Inc . (CABO): This owner and operator of cable systems devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 28.5% over the last 60 days.
Cable One, Inc. Price and Consensus
Cable One, Inc. Price and Consensus | Cable One, Inc. Quote
Cable ONE's shares gained 2% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Cable One, Inc. Price and Consensus
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See the full list of top ranked stocks here
Learn more about the Momentum score and how it is calculated here
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 17 th : Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Cable One, Inc. (CABO): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. (CABO): This owner and operator of cable systems devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 28.5% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Cable One, Inc. (CABO): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 17 th : Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) : This global natural resources company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 35.3% over the last 60 days.
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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 17 th : Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Cable One, Inc. (CABO): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) : This global natural resources company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 35.3% over the last 60 days.
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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 17 th : Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Cable One, Inc. (CABO): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A. BHP Billiton Limited Price BHP Billiton Limited Price | BHP Billiton Limited Quote Broadcom Ltd (AVGO) : This developer and global supplier of a range of semiconductor devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 6.7% over the last 60 days.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Broadcom, Applied Optoelectronics, Skyworks Solutions, AXT and Pixelworks
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL -March 17, 2017 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ), Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS - Free Report ), AXT Inc. (NASDAQ: AXTI - Free Report ) and Pixelworks Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW - Free Report ).
Today, Zacks is promoting its ''Buy'' stock recommendations. Get #1Stock of the Day pick for free.
Here are highlights from Thursday's Analyst Blog:
Broadcom and 4 Others Semiconductors Set to Outperform
The technology sector has been one of the brighter spots for investors so far this year. We note that the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF has gained 10.4% year to date, which is much better than S&P 500's increase of 6.5%. The technology heavy Nasdaq has gained 9.6% during the year-to-date timeframe.
The preference for technology space is primarily driven by its dynamic nature. It is expected to grow faster than ever before on the back of emerging technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, 5G connectivity, Autonomous Car and the ubiquitous Cloud Computing. Therefore, if you invest right, you can reap the benefits over time.
Among the 11-sub industries in the broader technology sector, the semiconductor industry has been one of the outperformers so far this year. We note that iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF has gained 11% year-to-date, driven by strong earnings results from well-known names like Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO - Free Report ) and others.
In fact, the forecast for the upcoming first quarter is significantly positive. As per the latest Earnings Trend , the technology sector is poised to grow 10.2% from the prior comparable period. We believe that increasing demand for high computational chips that are the building blocks of cloud computing, big data and artificial intelligence (AI) will drive growth going ahead.
Why Broadcom?
Broadcom has been one of the most consistent performers in the semiconductor industry. Shares have increased almost 27% on a year-to-date basis, a much better performance than NVIDIA and Intel, which are down 3.9% and 3.2%, respectively. Further, the company is outperforming AMD stock, which is up 23.3% year to date.
The outperformance is primarily owing to Broadcom's robust revenue growth and expanding margins. We note that the company has posted positive earnings surprise of 5.95% in the trailing four quarters. (Read More: Broadcom Beats on Q1 Earnings & Revenues; Shares Up )
Per Bloomberg " The company's earnings are an indicator of demand across the mobile phone, wireless and fixed-line and computer industries ." With one of the most diversified communications platforms in the industry, Broadcom remains well poised for healthy long-term growth. Over the next 3-5 years, the company's earnings are anticipated to increase at 13.60% rate.
Broadcom has also witnessed significant earnings estimate revision in the last 30 days. The EPS estimate for the current year increased 6.8% (82 cents) to $12.91 per share over the same period.
4 Other Semiconductors Poised to Outperform
We note that Broadcom has a favorable combination of VGM Score of "B" and Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Here we have picked four other stocks from the industry that have performed more-or-less similar to the company and also have the favorable combination of a VGM score of "A" or "B" and Zacks Rank #1 or 2 (Buy).
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) sports a VGM score of "A" and a Zacks Rank #1. Current year EPS estimate has soared 76% to $3.14 in the last 30 days.
Year-to-date Return : 99.1%
Average four-quarter Surprise: 116.49%
Long-term EPS Growth Estimate: 18.33%
Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS - Free Report ) has a VGM score of "A" and a Zacks Rank #2. In the last 30 days, current year EPS estimate has remained steady at $5.82 per share.
Year-to-date Return : 31.4%
Average four-quarter Surprise: 2.65%
Long-term EPS Growth Estimate: 14.44%
AXT Inc. (NASDAQ: AXTI - Free Report ) has a VGM score of "B" and a Zacks Rank #2. In the last 30 days, the company's fiscal 2017 EPS estimates have increased a penny to 21 cents per share.
Year-to-date Return : 39.6%
Average four-quarter Surprise: 118.75%
Long-term EPS Growth Estimate: 17.50%
Pixelworks Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW - Free Report ) has a VGM score of "B" and a Zacks Rank #2. Current year EPS estimate has advanced a dime to 12 cents per share in the last 30 days.
Year-to-date Return : 63.5%
Average four-quarter Surprise: 59.36%
Long-term EPS Growth Estimate: 20.00%
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ), Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS - Free Report ), AXT Inc. (NASDAQ: AXTI - Free Report ) and Pixelworks Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW - Free Report ). Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) sports a VGM score of "A" and a Zacks Rank #1. Get the full Report on AVGO - FREE Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on SWKS - FREE Get the full Report on AXTI - FREE Get the full Report on PXLW - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacksresearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Zacks-Investment-Research/57553657748?ref=ts Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates.
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ), Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS - Free Report ), AXT Inc. (NASDAQ: AXTI - Free Report ) and Pixelworks Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW - Free Report ). Click to get this free report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS): Free Stock Analysis Report AXT Inc (AXTI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pixelworks, Inc. (PXLW): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) sports a VGM score of "A" and a Zacks Rank #1.
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ), Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS - Free Report ), AXT Inc. (NASDAQ: AXTI - Free Report ) and Pixelworks Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW - Free Report ). Get the full Report on AVGO - FREE Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on SWKS - FREE Get the full Report on AXTI - FREE Get the full Report on PXLW - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacksresearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Zacks-Investment-Research/57553657748?ref=ts Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates. Click to get this free report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS): Free Stock Analysis Report AXT Inc (AXTI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pixelworks, Inc. (PXLW): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ), Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS - Free Report ), AXT Inc. (NASDAQ: AXTI - Free Report ) and Pixelworks Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW - Free Report ). Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) sports a VGM score of "A" and a Zacks Rank #1. Get the full Report on AVGO - FREE Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on SWKS - FREE Get the full Report on AXTI - FREE Get the full Report on PXLW - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacksresearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Zacks-Investment-Research/57553657748?ref=ts Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates.
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7 Small-Cap Tech Stocks on the Cutting Edge
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InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips
Continued good news about the economy is starting to thaw parts of the market that have been quietly chugging along in recent years - especially in small-cap tech.
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For most of these stocks, the recovery began from rock-bottom levels last year. But as the economy stabilized and slowly strengthened, these stocks started their rise. Simply put, these seven small-cap tech stocks to buy are ready to rock 'n' roll.
There are two main factors at play here. First, in a growing economy, small stocks usually perform better than large stocks. They're starting from a smaller base of business and a growing order base makes the grow much faster. It's like comparing a mature plant to a seedling. The same amount of water has a greater effect on the growth rate of the seedling.
The 7 Best IPOs to Buy for the Rest of 2017
Second, we're in the beginnings of a cyclical upturn in tech. There is a new wave of demand for cutting-edge equipment that will take broadband and telecommunications to the next level. These companies are laser focused on important niches in this trend.
Small-Cap Tech Stocks to Buy: Oclaro (OCLR)
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Oclaro, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCLR ) is an optical networking company. And while its slogan "100G and beyond" is reminiscent of the Buzz Lightyear's "to infinity and beyond," OCLR is not toying around.
It is a serious player in optical networking for high-speed global networks, offering transmission products and modules to telecom firms, enterprise networks and data centers.
While this puts in competition with some of the big players in networking like Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CISCO ), its focus on its core markets and high-speed components gives it a very big audience as the need for speed ramps up yet again.
Its biggest advantage now is its solid position in China. As China begins to recover, it will once again look to modernize and upgrade its computing and telecom speeds, which means growth is just beginning again for OCLR.
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Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ: AAOI ) is another company in the fast-growing fiber optic space.
For a great deal of its public life (it IPO'd in late 2013) it hasn't made much of a stir. But over the past year, the stock is up 177%. And over the past three months it's up 100%-plus. Just in February it was up 49%.
We have reached the limits that copper wire can take us. Early on in the first wave of the internet boom, copper was touted as a viable source of moving information from point A to point B. After the dot-com bubble burst in 2000, most optical networking companies dried up and blew away.
Some bigger telecoms were still committed to laying fiber - and investing in fiber optic networking - but smaller players didn't have a lot of places to sell their wares.
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That has changed now. And as the world recovers from the financial crisis, more companies see technology as the answer to their needs more than manpower. This stands to benefit AAOI mightily.
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Yirendai Ltd - ADR (NYSE: YRD ) has a couple things going for it right now.
First, as one of China's top online lenders - consumer loans for home remodels, durable good purchases, travel and continuing education - and online financial services for individual investors, it occupies a unique niche in the growing credit sector in China. It even allows people to finance loans to others, acting as the middleman.
Second, YRD is going to be a big beneficiary of the growing middle class and aspiring working class looking to improve their lot. As the Chinese economy recovers, this is the front line of that recovery. Small loans to start a business, going back to school or upgrading appliances, are all part of that initial growth.
The stock is up a staggering 215% in the past 12 months, but has come off a bit in recent days, which makes this a good time to step in.
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Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS ) is a good example in the recovery of the tech manufacturing sector. Since 1981, it has supplied power control and management systems and technologies to industries around the world.
What does this mean? Say you run a semiconductor manufacturing plant. You need to make sure your power supplies are "Five Nines" (99.999%) reliable every day you are operational. AEIS would be the company you go to to make sure your power consumption and supplies are efficient, effective and most important, reliable.
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The fact that the stock has climbed 110% in the past 12 months is a very good indicator that its clients are growing their businesses again and looking to AEIS to help make that happen.
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Extreme Networks, Inc (NASDAQ: EXTR ) is fundamentally a network infrastructure equipment provider. Its focus is on the enterprise, healthcare, government, educational and metropolitan service providers around the globe.
In the past three months, the stock is up more than 30%, largely driven by its stalking horse bid for the assets of now-bankrupt competitor Avaya. EXTR has offered $100 million for the company at auction. Avaya's book of business is valued by EXTR at around $200 million.
Obviously, to buy a company for half the value of its business would be a coup. The interesting piece is, since EXTR was first to bid - the stalking horse - it gets fees even if it eventually loses the auction, so it's a win-win.
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ePlus Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUS ) is an IT firm that specializes in working within the IT community to build out integrated IT systems for major firms across the U.S. It also has an office in London.
Basically, PLUS creates stability from the constant change that is going in many businesses today as they try to keep up with technology that will help their businesses run better. PLUS, with its engineers, architects and consultants listens to what its client needs and then provides an entire business solution, from equipment to third-party software.
PLUS is up more than 70% in the past year, and that's actually just ahead of its five-year growth average of about 60% a year. Now, it's just off its 52-week highs, but considering its long-term pattern, it looks to be in another growth phase.
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That isn't surprising considering the recovery in the U.S. market and the revival of the global economy.
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Kemet Corporation (NYSE: KEM ) is a very niche field, but is illustrative of what is happening in the broader tech space. KEM makes passive electronic devices.
Without going too deep, an electronic device needs an active component that controls current. Components that don't - like capacitors, resistors, transformers, etc - are passive devices. Basically, KEM produces the building blocks for electronic devices from circuit boards to power drills.
And it recently announced that it is buying NEC's EMD (electromechanical devices) division, which will further broaden its product lines in an entirely new direction. EMDs use an electrical signal to create a mechanical movement.
The larger point here is, the stock is up 230% in the past six months, which shows you that the pent-up demand for tech spending is finally finding its way into the marketplace.
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Source: Shutterstock Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ: AAOI ) is another company in the fast-growing fiber optic space. This stands to benefit AAOI mightily. Source: Shutterstock Kemet Corporation (NYSE: KEM ) is a very niche field, but is illustrative of what is happening in the broader tech space.
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Source: Shutterstock Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ: AAOI ) is another company in the fast-growing fiber optic space. This stands to benefit AAOI mightily. Small-Cap Tech Stocks to Buy: Oclaro (OCLR) Source: Shutterstock Oclaro, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCLR ) is an optical networking company.
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Source: Shutterstock Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ: AAOI ) is another company in the fast-growing fiber optic space. This stands to benefit AAOI mightily. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Continued good news about the economy is starting to thaw parts of the market that have been quietly chugging along in recent years - especially in small-cap tech.
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Source: Shutterstock Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ: AAOI ) is another company in the fast-growing fiber optic space. This stands to benefit AAOI mightily. Small-Cap Tech Stocks to Buy: Oclaro (OCLR) Source: Shutterstock Oclaro, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCLR ) is an optical networking company.
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5 Top Ranked Stocks to Buy in the Surging Semiconductor Space
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/5-top-ranked-stocks-to-buy-in-the-surging-semiconductor-space-2017-03-16
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The semiconductor industry is a major driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress. The developments in the space have a significant impact on the way we work, commute, communicate, entertain, defend and respond to our environment.
The emergence of products like health monitoring devices and home automation gadgets, and the increased automation on factory floors, automobiles and elsewhere have added a new dimension to the industry. Environmental concerns and the need for judicious use of resources have also opened up opportunities in the form of chips reducing power consumption and heat dissipation; capturing solar energy, creating more efficient lighting solutions and so forth.
Some Numbers
According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) global semiconductor sales in Jan 2017 were the highest ever recorded in the month in the last six years. Year-over-year sales growth was also the highest over the same time frame. It expects global semiconductor sales to grow 3.3% this year and 2.3% in 2018.
Major Drivers
The most significant drivers include cloud computing, big data and artificial intelligence that are increasing demand for servers and data centers exponentially. Medical, automotive and wireless infrastructure is also seeing fast growth. The industrial segment is relatively low key.
The PC market still consumes a large number of chips but its importance as a driver has lessened. Of the emerging technology categories, Internet of Things (IoT), ultra 4K HD TVs, wearables and smart home products are prominent.
Top Picks from the Industry
Back-tested results show that stocks with a VGM Style Score of A or B when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) handily outperform other stocks. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Here we have picked five such stocks with solid growth potential from the semiconductor space.
ON Semiconductor CorporationON : Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, the company is a supplier of broadband and power management integrated circuits and standard semiconductors used in numerous advanced devices ranging from high-speed fiber optic networking equipment to precise power management functions found in portable electronics. Earnings per share (EPS) estimates for the current year increased 8.7% (10 cents) to $1.25 per share over the last 60 days.
· Zacks Rank #1
· VGM Score: A
· Year-to-date Return : 19.2%
· Last EPS Surprise: 39.1%
· Average 4-quarter Surprise: 13.3%
· Long term EPS Growth Estimate: 10%
ON Semiconductor Corporation Price and Consensus
ON Semiconductor Corporation Price and Consensus | ON Semiconductor Corporation Quote
Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI : Headquartered in Sugar Land, TX, the company designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. Current year EPS estimates surged 76.4% ($1.36) to $3.14 over the last 60 days.
· Zacks Rank #1
· VGM Score: A
· Year-to-date Return : 102.1%
· Last EPS Surprise: 6.9%
· Average 4-quarter Surprise: 116.5%
· Long term EPS Growth Estimate: 18.3%
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Broadcom LimitedAVGO : Headquartered in Singapore, the company is a designer, developer and supplier of analog and digital semiconductor connectivity solutions. Over the last 60 days, its fiscal 2017 EPS estimates jumped 6.7% (81 cents) to $12.91 per share.
· Zacks Rank #1
· VGM Score: B
· Year-to-date Return : 27.8%
· Last EPS Surprise: 5.6%
· Average 4-quarter Surprise: 6%
· Long term EPS Growth Estimate: 13.6%
Broadcom Limited Price and Consensus
Broadcom Limited Price and Consensus | Broadcom Limited Quote
Applied Materials, Inc.AMAT : Santa Clara, CA-based Applied Materials develops, manufactures, markets and services semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment and related spare parts for the worldwide semiconductor industry. Over the last 60 days, current year EPS estimates increased 8.7% (20 cents) to $2.62 per share.
· Zacks Rank #2
· VGM Score: B
· Year-to-date Return : 20.6%
· Last EPS Surprise: 1.5%
· Average 4-quarter Surprise: 3.9%
· Long term EPS Growth Estimate: 15.5%
Applied Materials, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Materials, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Materials, Inc. Quote
Micron Technology, Inc.MU : Boise, ID-based Micron is a leading worldwide provider of semiconductor memory solutions. Current year EPS estimates increased 29.4% (53 cents) to $2.33 per share over the last 60 days.
· Zacks Rank #1
· VGM Score: A
· Year-to-date Return : 19%
· Last EPS Surprise: 16.7%
· Average 4-quarter Surprise: 34.6%
· Long term EPS Growth Estimate: 10%
Micron Technology, Inc. Price and Consensus
Micron Technology, Inc. Price and Consensus | Micron Technology, Inc. Quote
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· Zacks Rank #1 · VGM Score: A · Year-to-date Return : 19.2% · Last EPS Surprise: 39.1% · Average 4-quarter Surprise: 13.3% · Long term EPS Growth Estimate: 10% ON Semiconductor Corporation Price and Consensus ON Semiconductor Corporation Price and Consensus | ON Semiconductor Corporation Quote Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI : Headquartered in Sugar Land, TX, the company designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. Click to get this free report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): Free Stock Analysis Report Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Environmental concerns and the need for judicious use of resources have also opened up opportunities in the form of chips reducing power consumption and heat dissipation; capturing solar energy, creating more efficient lighting solutions and so forth.
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Click to get this free report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): Free Stock Analysis Report Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. · Zacks Rank #1 · VGM Score: A · Year-to-date Return : 19.2% · Last EPS Surprise: 39.1% · Average 4-quarter Surprise: 13.3% · Long term EPS Growth Estimate: 10% ON Semiconductor Corporation Price and Consensus ON Semiconductor Corporation Price and Consensus | ON Semiconductor Corporation Quote Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI : Headquartered in Sugar Land, TX, the company designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. · Zacks Rank #1 · VGM Score: A · Year-to-date Return : 102.1% · Last EPS Surprise: 6.9% · Average 4-quarter Surprise: 116.5% · Long term EPS Growth Estimate: 18.3% Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote Broadcom LimitedAVGO : Headquartered in Singapore, the company is a designer, developer and supplier of analog and digital semiconductor connectivity solutions.
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· Zacks Rank #1 · VGM Score: A · Year-to-date Return : 19.2% · Last EPS Surprise: 39.1% · Average 4-quarter Surprise: 13.3% · Long term EPS Growth Estimate: 10% ON Semiconductor Corporation Price and Consensus ON Semiconductor Corporation Price and Consensus | ON Semiconductor Corporation Quote Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI : Headquartered in Sugar Land, TX, the company designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. Click to get this free report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): Free Stock Analysis Report Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. · Zacks Rank #1 · VGM Score: B · Year-to-date Return : 27.8% · Last EPS Surprise: 5.6% · Average 4-quarter Surprise: 6% · Long term EPS Growth Estimate: 13.6% Broadcom Limited Price and Consensus Broadcom Limited Price and Consensus | Broadcom Limited Quote Applied Materials, Inc.AMAT : Santa Clara, CA-based Applied Materials develops, manufactures, markets and services semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment and related spare parts for the worldwide semiconductor industry.
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· Zacks Rank #1 · VGM Score: A · Year-to-date Return : 19.2% · Last EPS Surprise: 39.1% · Average 4-quarter Surprise: 13.3% · Long term EPS Growth Estimate: 10% ON Semiconductor Corporation Price and Consensus ON Semiconductor Corporation Price and Consensus | ON Semiconductor Corporation Quote Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI : Headquartered in Sugar Land, TX, the company designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. Click to get this free report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): Free Stock Analysis Report Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here we have picked five such stocks with solid growth potential from the semiconductor space.
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Itron (ITRI) to Grow on Cost Saving Efforts; Risks Remain
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/itron-itri-to-grow-on-cost-saving-efforts-risks-remain-2017-03-16
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We issued an updated research report on Itron, Inc.ITRI on Mar 15, 2017. Though the company will benefit from product development, acquisitions and restructuring strategy, its performance might be affected by negative foreign exchange rates and increased costs.
Itron's fourth-quarter 2016 adjusted earnings registered a 51% year-over-year rise while revenues remained flat. However, the company beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate on both the counts. Moreover, Itron's year-end backlog increased by 5% year over year to $1.7 billion. This figure excludes more than $325 million of businesses won and not yet booked by the company. Additionally, Itron announced several notable contracts that will be booked in 2017.
So far this year, the company has been realizing benefits from prior restructuring and cost savings initiatives that commenced in late 2014 as well as investment in growing its business. For 2017, Itron expects adjusted earnings per share to lie between $2.80 and $3.10. The mid-point of the guidance reflects 16% year-over-year growth.
Revenues are projected to range between $1.9 and $2.0 billion, the mid-point of which depicts a 3% decline from 2016. The company expects currency to have a significant unfavorable effect year over year on revenue.
Itron will continue to face temporary redundant costs in product development and general & administrative expense while executing restructuring plans. While these restructuring efforts will result in savings, higher expenses may hurt income in the near term. Increased competition also remains a headwind for the company in the near term.
Nevertheless, Itron expects to grow through a combination of new product development, licensing technology, distribution agreements, partnership arrangements and acquisitions. The company believes that these activities will be funded from existing cash, cash flow from operations, borrowings, or the sale of common stock.
Itron remains focused on its ongoing efforts to drive operational improvements as well as product development and supply chain efficiencies across businesses. Looking ahead, the company is confident that investments in OpenWay Riva IoT solution along with differentiated software and services offerings, combined with on-going operational discipline, will help drive continued growth and profitability.
In the past one year, Itron outperformed the Zacks categorized Electronics Testing Equipment subindustry. The company's shares gained around 52.9% during this period, compared with roughly 43.6% increase recorded by the industry.
Itron currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Cognex Corporation CGNX . Applied Optoelectronics has delivered an impressive average positive earnings surprise of 116.49% in the past four quarters and sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Teradyne generated a positive average earnings surprise of 24.85% in the trailing four quarters and flaunts a Zacks Rank #1.
Cognex Corporation has a positive average earnings surprise of 28.40% in the last four quarters and carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Stocks to Consider Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Cognex Corporation CGNX . Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Itron, Inc. (ITRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Cognex Corporation (CGNX): Free Stock Analysis Report Teradyne, Inc. (TER): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Though the company will benefit from product development, acquisitions and restructuring strategy, its performance might be affected by negative foreign exchange rates and increased costs.
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Stocks to Consider Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Cognex Corporation CGNX . Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Itron, Inc. (ITRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Cognex Corporation (CGNX): Free Stock Analysis Report Teradyne, Inc. (TER): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics has delivered an impressive average positive earnings surprise of 116.49% in the past four quarters and sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Itron, Inc. (ITRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Cognex Corporation (CGNX): Free Stock Analysis Report Teradyne, Inc. (TER): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks to Consider Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Cognex Corporation CGNX . Moreover, Itron's year-end backlog increased by 5% year over year to $1.7 billion.
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Stocks to Consider Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Cognex Corporation CGNX . Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Itron, Inc. (ITRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Cognex Corporation (CGNX): Free Stock Analysis Report Teradyne, Inc. (TER): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, Itron's year-end backlog increased by 5% year over year to $1.7 billion.
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What Makes Micron (MU) a Hot Pick for Investors Right Now?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/what-makes-micron-mu-a-hot-pick-for-investors-right-now-2017-03-16
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The technology space continues to be investors' favorite due to its dynamic nature. This field is expected to grow faster than ever before. Therefore, if you invest right, you can reap the benefits over time. Tech companies will continue to transform our world with each passing year. So, if you don't want to be left behind, make sure you're investing in quality tech stocks.
Below we have evaluated one technology company that has demonstrated remarkable share price performance so far. Micron Technology, Inc.MU has generated high returns for investors in the last one year and has the potential to exceed expectations in the days ahead.
The stock has gained approximately 143.4%, outperforming the Zacks categorized Electronic-Semiconductor industry's return of just 44.2%.
What's Driving the Stock?
The main reason behind the optimism surrounding the stock is improving prices for DRAM and NAND chips, which makes investors confident about Micron's growth. Per various sources, DRAM and NAND prices have improved primarily due to a better product mix optimization and higher-than-expected demand for PCs, servers and mobiles.
The benefit from improved pricing is well reflected in the company's last quarterly results. The company's first-quarter fiscal 2017 revenues not only increased 18.5% on a year-over-year basis, but also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.784 billion. Most importantly, it witnessed a 5% increase in DRAM average selling prices (ASP) during the quarter.
The company's first-quarter adjusted earnings per share (excluding the impact of one-time items but including stock-based compensation expense) of 28 cents came ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as the year-ago quarter's figure of 24 cents.
An encouraging top- and bottom-line guidance for the second quarter, way above the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate, have also helped in boosting investors' confidence about the company's future prospects.
Micron Technology, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Micron Technology, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Micron Technology, Inc. Quote
Upward Estimate Revisions
In the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter and fiscal 2017 witnessed upward revisions. For the fiscal second quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate is currently pegged at 77 cents per share, up 22 cents from earnings of 55 cents projected 30 days ago. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2017 is currently pegged at $2.33 cents per share, compared with $1.83 projected 30 days ago.
Other Driving Factors
It should be noted that Micron has been expanding in the SSD storage market due to the decline in the PC market. Notably, SSDs are faster and more energy efficient than traditional hard drives. These are also used in servers due to lower latency, thereby facilitating faster response to real-time applications.
Notably, the company has an interesting partnership with Seagate STX . Under the agreement, Micron supplies a significant portion of Seagate's NAND requirement. In return, Seagate shares its SAS SSD technology with Micron - a key technology that the latter lacks in the enterprise SSD market. We believe that this deal will expand Micron's high-value enterprise SSD portfolio.
Additionally, the acquisition of Inotera in 2016 is anticipated to be accretive to Micron's DRAM gross margin, earnings per share and free cash flow. According to the company, the acquisition will also have some operational benefits, leading to efficient management of investment levels and cadence followed by alignment with global manufacturing operations.
The company anticipates the aforementioned factors to also have a positive impact on its fiscal second-quarter results.
Bottom Line
Looking at the improving selling prices for DRAM and strategic initiatives of expanding in the SSD market, we consider that Micron is one such technology stock which is worthy of remaining in investors' portfolio.
On the valuation front too, the stock looks attractive. The company currently trades at a forward P/E multiple of 11.2x, significantly lower than the Zacks categorized Electronics-Semiconductor industry average of 15.2x. The ratio, which is obtained by dividing a stock's current market price with its historical or estimated earnings, measures how much an investor needs to shell out per dollar of earnings. Therefore, lower the P/E of a stock, the better for a value investor.
Hence, we believe that there is still much momentum left in this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock, which is quite evident from its VGM Style Score of "A" and long-term earnings growth rate of 10%. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
The stock has grabbed the spotlight with striking performances on the back of solid earnings results and robust growth projections. Keeping this in mind, we perceive that investing in this stock will yield strong returns in the near term.
A couple of other stocks worth considering in the broader technology sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI and Broadcom Ltd. AVGO , both sporting a Zacks Rank #1. Applied Optoelectronics and Broadcom have an expected long-term EPS growth rate of 18.3% and 13.6%, respectively.
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Did you miss Apple's 9X stock explosion after they launched their iPhone in 2007? Now 2017 looks to be a pivotal year to get in on another emerging technology expected to rock the market. Demand could soar from almost nothing to $42 billion by 2025. Reports suggest it could save 10 million lives per decade which could in turn save $200 billion in U.S. healthcare costs.
A bonus Zacks Special Report names this breakthrough and the 8 best stocks to exploit it. Like Apple in 2007, these companies are already strong and coiling for potential mega-gains. Click to see them right now >>
Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report
Seagate Technology PLC (STX): Free Stock Analysis Report
Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report
Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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A couple of other stocks worth considering in the broader technology sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI and Broadcom Ltd. AVGO , both sporting a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Seagate Technology PLC (STX): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The main reason behind the optimism surrounding the stock is improving prices for DRAM and NAND chips, which makes investors confident about Micron's growth.
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Click to get this free report Seagate Technology PLC (STX): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A couple of other stocks worth considering in the broader technology sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI and Broadcom Ltd. AVGO , both sporting a Zacks Rank #1. Micron Technology, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Micron Technology, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Micron Technology, Inc. Quote Upward Estimate Revisions In the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter and fiscal 2017 witnessed upward revisions.
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Click to get this free report Seagate Technology PLC (STX): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A couple of other stocks worth considering in the broader technology sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI and Broadcom Ltd. AVGO , both sporting a Zacks Rank #1. Micron Technology, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Micron Technology, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Micron Technology, Inc. Quote Upward Estimate Revisions In the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter and fiscal 2017 witnessed upward revisions.
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Click to get this free report Seagate Technology PLC (STX): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A couple of other stocks worth considering in the broader technology sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI and Broadcom Ltd. AVGO , both sporting a Zacks Rank #1. The benefit from improved pricing is well reflected in the company's last quarterly results.
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Broadcom and 4 Other Semiconductors Set to Outperform
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The technology sector has been one of the brighter spots for investors so far this year. We note that the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF XLK has gained 10.4% year to date, which is much better than S&P 500's increase of 6.5%. The technology heavy Nasdaq has gained 9.6% during the year-to-date timeframe.
The preference for technology space is primarily driven by its dynamic nature. It is expected to grow faster than ever before on the back of emerging technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, 5G connectivity, Autonomous Car and the ubiquitous Cloud Computing. Therefore, if you invest right, you can reap the benefits over time.
Among the 11-sub industries in the broader technology sector, the semiconductor industry has been one of the outperformers so far this year. We note that iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF SOXX has gained 11% year-to-date, driven by strong earnings results from well-known names like Broadcom AVGO , NVIDIA NVDA and Advanced Micro Devices AMD .
In fact, the forecast for the upcoming first quarter is significantly positive. As per the latest Earnings Trend , the technology sector is poised to grow 10.2% from the prior comparable period. We believe that increasing demand for high computational chips that are the building blocks of cloud computing, big data and artificial intelligence (AI) will drive growth going ahead.
Why Broadcom?
Broadcom has been one of the most consistent performers in the semiconductor industry. Shares have increased almost 27% on a year-to-date basis, a much better performance than NVIDIA and Intel, which are down 3.9% and 3.2%, respectively. Further, the company is outperforming AMD stock, which is up 23.3% year to date.
The outperformance is primarily owing to Broadcom's robust revenue growth and expanding margins. We note that the company has posted positive earnings surprise of 5.95% in the trailing four quarters. (Read More: Broadcom Beats on Q1 Earnings & Revenues; Shares Up )
Per Bloomberg " The company's earnings are an indicator of demand across the mobile phone, wireless and fixed-line and computer industries ." With one of the most diversified communications platforms in the industry, Broadcom remains well poised for healthy long-term growth. Over the next 3-5 years, the company's earnings are anticipated to increase at 13.60% rate.
Broadcom has also witnessed significant earnings estimate revision in the last 30 days. The EPS estimate for the current year increased 6.8% (82 cents) to $12.91 per share over the same period.
4 Other Semiconductors Poised to Outperform
We note that Broadcom has a favorable combination of VGM Score of "B" and Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Here we have picked four other stocks from the industry that have performed more-or-less similar to the company and also have the favorable combination of a VGM score of "A" or "B" and Zacks Rank #1 or 2 (Buy).
Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI sports a VGM score of "A" and a Zacks Rank #1. Current year EPS estimate has soared 76% to $3.14 in the last 30 days.
Year-to-date Return : 99.1%
Average four-quarter Surprise: 116.49%
Long-term EPS Growth Estimate: 18.33%
Skyworks SolutionsSWKS
Year-to-date Return : 31.4%
Average four-quarter Surprise: 2.65%
Long-term EPS Growth Estimate: 14.44%
AXT Inc.AXTI has a VGM score of "B" and a Zacks Rank #2. In the last 30 days, the company's fiscal 2017 EPS estimates have increased a penny to 21 cents per share.
Year-to-date Return : 39.6%
Average four-quarter Surprise: 118.75%
Long-term EPS Growth Estimate: 17.50%
Pixelworks Inc.PXLW has a VGM score of "B" and a Zacks Rank #2. Current year EPS estimate has advanced a dime to 12 cents per share in the last 30 days.
Year-to-date Return : 63.5%
Average four-quarter Surprise: 59.36%
Long-term EPS Growth Estimate: 20.00%
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Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI sports a VGM score of "A" and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Free Stock Analysis Report AXT Inc (AXTI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pixelworks, Inc. (PXLW): Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR-TECH SELS (XLK): ETF Research Reports ISHARS-PHLX SEM (SOXX): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. It is expected to grow faster than ever before on the back of emerging technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, 5G connectivity, Autonomous Car and the ubiquitous Cloud Computing.
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Click to get this free report Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Free Stock Analysis Report AXT Inc (AXTI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pixelworks, Inc. (PXLW): Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR-TECH SELS (XLK): ETF Research Reports ISHARS-PHLX SEM (SOXX): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI sports a VGM score of "A" and a Zacks Rank #1. We note that iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF SOXX has gained 11% year-to-date, driven by strong earnings results from well-known names like Broadcom AVGO , NVIDIA NVDA and Advanced Micro Devices AMD .
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Click to get this free report Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Free Stock Analysis Report AXT Inc (AXTI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pixelworks, Inc. (PXLW): Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR-TECH SELS (XLK): ETF Research Reports ISHARS-PHLX SEM (SOXX): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI sports a VGM score of "A" and a Zacks Rank #1. Year-to-date Return : 99.1% Average four-quarter Surprise: 116.49% Long-term EPS Growth Estimate: 18.33% Skyworks SolutionsSWKS Year-to-date Return : 31.4% Average four-quarter Surprise: 2.65% Long-term EPS Growth Estimate: 14.44% AXT Inc.AXTI has a VGM score of "B" and a Zacks Rank #2.
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Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI sports a VGM score of "A" and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Free Stock Analysis Report AXT Inc (AXTI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pixelworks, Inc. (PXLW): Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR-TECH SELS (XLK): ETF Research Reports ISHARS-PHLX SEM (SOXX): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Among the 11-sub industries in the broader technology sector, the semiconductor industry has been one of the outperformers so far this year.
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Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for March 15th
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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 15 th :
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc . (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Applied Optoelectronics' shares soared 35.3% over the past one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price
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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) : This owner and leaser of hotels has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 4.5% over the last 60 days.
Intercontinental Hotels Group Price and Consensus
Intercontinental Hotels Group Price and Consensus | Intercontinental Hotels Group Quote
InterContinental Hotels Group's shares gained 7.6% over the last three months higher than S&P 500's gains of 4.9%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
Intercontinental Hotels Group Price
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BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) : This global natural resources company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 35.3% over the last 60 days.
BHP Billiton Limited Price and Consensus
BHP Billiton Limited Price and Consensus | BHP Billiton Limited Quote
BHP Billiton's shares gained 19.3% over the last six months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
BHP Billiton Limited Price
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Broadcom Ltd (AVGO): This developer and global supplier of a range of semiconductor devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 6.7% over the last 60 days.
Broadcom Limited Price and Consensus
Broadcom Limited Price and Consensus | Broadcom Limited Quote
Broadcom's shares gained 8.7% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
Broadcom Limited Price
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(AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics.
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Click to get this free report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days. Intercontinental Hotels Group Price and Consensus Intercontinental Hotels Group Price and Consensus | Intercontinental Hotels Group Quote InterContinental Hotels Group's shares gained 7.6% over the last three months higher than S&P 500's gains of 4.9%.
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Click to get this free report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days. Intercontinental Hotels Group Price Intercontinental Hotels Group Price | Intercontinental Hotels Group Quote BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) : This global natural resources company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 35.3% over the last 60 days.
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(AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 15 th : Applied Optoelectronics, Inc .
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Applied Optoelectronics, Team, Macy's, Amazon and Ares Management highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - March 15, 2017 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) as the Bull of the Day, Team Inc. (NYSE: TISI - Free Report ) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Macy's (NYSE: M - Free Report ), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN - Free Report ) and Ares Management LP (NYSE: ARES - Free Report ).
Here is a synopsis of all five stocks:
Bull:
When identifying the Bull of the Day, I run a few models through our database to narrow my universe of potential companies. Two of the biggest factors in my search are Zacks Rank, and the consensus estimates revisions. Today's Zacks Bull of the Day, Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) has a Zacks Rank #1, and their estimates have more than doubled after their most recent earnings report, and updated revenue guidance for Q1 17.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. The company's products are used in fiber optic communications equipment for FTTH, point-to-point telecom, datacom and access networks and systems supporting cable television, network infrastructure. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.
Recent Earnings Data
The company reported Q4 16 earnings results on February 23 where they beat both the Zacks consensus earnings and revenue estimates for the third consecutive quarter. Highlights of the report include; Revenues up +60% year over year, and up 21% sequentially, GAAP gross margins improved from 29.5% in Q4 15 to 38% in Q4 16, and GAAP net income rose by +425% when compared to the year ago quarter. The big area for growth was the data center (DC) segment which saw revenues grow by +76% year over year, and +28% sequentially. According to management, Amazon accounted for almost all of the revenue growth during the quarter.
Q1 17 Improved guidance
Management announced some improvements in their Q1 17 guidance; Revenues are now expected in the range of $87 million to $91 million, above the previous estimate of $75 million. Non-GAAP gross margin in the range of 38% to 40%, above the estimated 38%. Non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) in the range of $0.80 to $0.88, ahead of the expected $0.79.
Management's Take
According to Dr. Thompson Lin, founder, president, CEO, " AOI achieved another record year driven by strong demand for our market-leading datacenter products and continued execution by the AOI team. We believe our record performance further demonstrates our growing market share in advanced optics and our team's ability to generate manufacturing efficiencies that lead to margin improvement. Our ability to internally manufacture lasers and light engines provides us with cost-leadership advantages, a faster time to market, and the ability to quickly scale to demand. Looking ahead, as the 100G transition accelerates this year, we see the opportunity to build on our momentum and expand our market leadership ."
Bear:
Managing a company is no easy task, and it is made more difficult when unexpected hurdles wipe out most the gains you previously made. That is what is facing our Zacks Bear of the Day, Team Inc. (NYSE: TISI - Free Report ) who saw increased demand during their busy season, but then witnessed demand for their products plummet during the last two months of 2016. Further, this unexpected weakness has caused analysts to pencil in another year of uncertain market demands.
This Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) is a professional full service provider of environmental engineering, consulting, monitoring and repair services. Environmental engineering, consulting and monitoring services, primarily in air quality together with on-stream leak repair and related industrial services for piping systems and process equipment, are provided by subsidiaries of the Company through its Environmental Services business segment.
Recent Earnings Data
On March 8 th , management reported Q4 16 results where they significantly missed both the Zacks consensus earnings estimate (est. $0.45 vs. actual $0.08), and revenue estimate (est. $347 million vs. actual $320 million). The company posted a net loss of $12.7 million compared to a net income of $25.2 million in the year ago quarter. Also adjusted net income fell by -63.8% from Q4 15. Lastly, management also withheld earnings guidance for 2017 as they wait for a sustained pattern of market normalization.
Management's Take
According to Ted Owen, President and CEO, " We are obviously disappointed in our results for the quarter, especially after seeing increased demand levels during our busiest fall turnaround months of September and October. We were encouraged then that the early fall activity levels were the first signs of more normalized market activity, but that did not turn out to be the case. After the brief spike in demand for our services during the first month of the fourth quarter, demand weakened again in November and December. In spite of the soft demand in 2016, we continue to be optimistic that end markets will improve during 2017 and we are no less confident in the platform we are building as the premier industrial services company. However, until we begin to see a sustained pattern of market normalization, we will continue to withhold earnings guidance for 2017 ."
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Luxury Retailer Neiman Marcus Reportedly Exploring a Sale
On Tuesday, Neiman Marcus , a high-end department store, is reportedly exploring potential strategic alternatives, including a sale of the company or other assets.
Neiman Marcus, which also operates the Bergdorf Goodman and MyTheresa brands, may be in talks to sell itself to Hudson's Bay Company, the Canadian retail giant that owns other upscale retailers Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor. According to The New York Times , Hudson's Bay had also been discussing a possible merger with department store stalwart Macy's (NYSE: M - Free Report ).
This announcement comes after Neiman Marcus reported a 6.8% decline in comparable sales during its recently ended quarter. Its total revenue fell 6.1% during that quarter, too, to $1.4 billion, with adjusted earnings of $126.8 million compared with $183 million in the prior year period.
Like many of its peers, the Dallas-based chain has struggled with decreased traffic, the shift to online shopping, and trying to keep up with Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN - Free Report ), as well as a prolonged period of low fuel prices, which has hurt the spending power among its consumers in Texas; many of its 42 stores are concentrated around the state's metropolitan areas.
Neiman Marcus actually had plans for an IPO, but abandoned those back in January. The retailer is currently owned by private equity firm Ares Management LP (NYSE: ARES - Free Report ) and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board; the acquisition went through in 2013 for $6 billion.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 15, 2017 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) as the Bull of the Day, Team Inc. (NYSE: TISI - Free Report ) as the Bear of the Day. Today's Zacks Bull of the Day, Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) has a Zacks Rank #1, and their estimates have more than doubled after their most recent earnings report, and updated revenue guidance for Q1 17. Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on TISI - FREE Get the full Report on M - FREE Get the full Report on AMZN - FREE Get the full Report on ARES - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacksresearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Zacks-Investment-Research/57553657748?ref=ts Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 15, 2017 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) as the Bull of the Day, Team Inc. (NYSE: TISI - Free Report ) as the Bear of the Day. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Team, Inc. (TISI): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's Inc (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Ares Management L.P. (ARES): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Today's Zacks Bull of the Day, Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) has a Zacks Rank #1, and their estimates have more than doubled after their most recent earnings report, and updated revenue guidance for Q1 17.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 15, 2017 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) as the Bull of the Day, Team Inc. (NYSE: TISI - Free Report ) as the Bear of the Day. Today's Zacks Bull of the Day, Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) has a Zacks Rank #1, and their estimates have more than doubled after their most recent earnings report, and updated revenue guidance for Q1 17. Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on TISI - FREE Get the full Report on M - FREE Get the full Report on AMZN - FREE Get the full Report on ARES - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacksresearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Zacks-Investment-Research/57553657748?ref=ts Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates.
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2017-03-15 00:00:00 UTC
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Bull of the Day: Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI)
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When identifying the Bull of the Day, I run a few models through our database to narrow my universe of potential companies. Two of the biggest factors in my search are Zacks Rank, and the consensus estimates revisions. Today's Zacks Bull of the Day, Applied Optoelectronics ( AAOI ) has a Zacks Rank #1, and their estimates have more than doubled after their most recent earnings report, and updated revenue guidance for Q1 17.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. The company's products are used in fiber optic communications equipment for FTTH, point-to-point telecom, datacom and access networks and systems supporting cable television, network infrastructure. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.
Recent Earnings Data
The company reported Q4 16 earnings results on February 23 where they beat both the Zacks consensus earnings and revenue estimates for the third consecutive quarter. Highlights of the report include; Revenues up +60% year over year, and up 21% sequentially, GAAP gross margins improved from 29.5% in Q4 15 to 38% in Q4 16, and GAAP net income rose by +425% when compared to the year ago quarter. The big area for growth was the data center (DC) segment which saw revenues grow by +76% year over year, and +28% sequentially. According to management, Amazon accounted for almost all of the revenue growth during the quarter.
Q1 17 Improved guidance
Management announced some improvements in their Q1 17 guidance; Revenues are now expected in the range of $87 million to $91 million, above the previous estimate of $75 million. Non-GAAP gross margin in the range of 38% to 40%, above the estimated 38%. Non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) in the range of $0.80 to $0.88, ahead of the expected $0.79.
Management's Take
According to Dr. Thompson Lin, founder, president, CEO, " AOI achieved another record year driven by strong demand for our market-leading datacenter products and continued execution by the AOI team. We believe our record performance further demonstrates our growing market share in advanced optics and our team's ability to generate manufacturing efficiencies that lead to margin improvement. Our ability to internally manufacture lasers and light engines provides us with cost-leadership advantages, a faster time to market, and the ability to quickly scale to demand. Looking ahead, as the 100G transition accelerates this year, we see the opportunity to build on our momentum and expand our market leadership ."
Price and Earnings Consensus Graph
As you can see in the graph below, the stock has had a great run in 2017, and future expectations are rising just as fast.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Earnings Estimates Increase
Due to the strong annual and quarterly results, and subsequent increased revenue guidance, estimates for Q1 17, Q2 17, FY 17 and FY 18 have all seen significant upgrades over the past 30 days; Q1 17 more than doubled from $0.35 to $0.78, Q2 17 rose from $0.44 to $0.78, FY 17 leaped up from $1.78 to $3.14, and FY 18 also more than doubled from $1.61 to $3.69.
Bottom line
Applied Optoelectronics has seen continued revenue growth in both data center optics and margin expansion. This was seen in 40G Datacom strength, accounting for 74% of data center revenues, and Amazon's adaptation of AAOI's data center. These better than expected revenue areas caused management to increase revenue and EPS guidance for Q1 17. Lastly, management was able to improve their cash reserves from $40.7 million in December of 2015, to $52 million as of December 31, 2016.
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Today's Zacks Bull of the Day, Applied Optoelectronics ( AAOI ) has a Zacks Rank #1, and their estimates have more than doubled after their most recent earnings report, and updated revenue guidance for Q1 17. This was seen in 40G Datacom strength, accounting for 74% of data center revenues, and Amazon's adaptation of AAOI's data center. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Today's Zacks Bull of the Day, Applied Optoelectronics ( AAOI ) has a Zacks Rank #1, and their estimates have more than doubled after their most recent earnings report, and updated revenue guidance for Q1 17. This was seen in 40G Datacom strength, accounting for 74% of data center revenues, and Amazon's adaptation of AAOI's data center. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Today's Zacks Bull of the Day, Applied Optoelectronics ( AAOI ) has a Zacks Rank #1, and their estimates have more than doubled after their most recent earnings report, and updated revenue guidance for Q1 17. This was seen in 40G Datacom strength, accounting for 74% of data center revenues, and Amazon's adaptation of AAOI's data center. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Today's Zacks Bull of the Day, Applied Optoelectronics ( AAOI ) has a Zacks Rank #1, and their estimates have more than doubled after their most recent earnings report, and updated revenue guidance for Q1 17. This was seen in 40G Datacom strength, accounting for 74% of data center revenues, and Amazon's adaptation of AAOI's data center. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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2017-03-14 00:00:00 UTC
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Electronic Arts (EA) Hits 52-Week High, Fundamentals Strong
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Share price of Electronic Arts Inc.EA rallied to a new 52-week high of $90.81, eventually closing a tad lower at $90.73 on Mar 13. This represents a one-year return of approximately 38.6%, better than the Zacks Toys - Games - Hobbies industry's return of 31% over the same period.
Currently, Electronic Arts holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Notably, the stock has a market cap of $27.97 billion.
Key Factors
One of the leading video game publishers, Electronic Arts has been a consistent performer in recent times courtesy the performance of its popular franchises. The biggest franchises of the company include EA Sports, Battlefield, Titanfall and Star Wars, which demonstrate the company's growiing clout in the market. Notably, Electronic Arts has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 32.94% in the last four quarters.
EA is also benefiting from the shift from physical to digital versions of video games. This shift is expected to drive the growth of the company in fiscal 2017 and beyond backed by a strong mobile business. Consumer spending on smartphones and portable devices like iPad has multiplied several times compared to PC and gaming consoles. Digital videogames are also cost effective for the company with low packaging cost.
The growth of Electronics Arts was primarily driven by a series of new mobile game releases like Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes and Madden NFL Mobile in fiscal 2016. This trend is expected to drive the market in fiscal 2017 as well. Management has scheduled several releases for the 2017 holiday season including the sequel of Star Wars Battlefront.
Additionally, EA entered the Virtual Reality (VR) market with the development of Need for Speed No Limits VR on Google's Daydream.
Estimate Revisions
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2017 remained unchanged at $3.31. However, for fiscal 2018, estimates have fallen 4.3% over the same time frame to $3.80.
Key Sector Picks
Stocks worth considering in the broader technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Activision Blizzard, Inc. ATVI and Hasbro, Inc. HAS . While Applied Optoelectronics sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Activision and Hasbro have a Zacks Rank #2.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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Key Sector Picks Stocks worth considering in the broader technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Activision Blizzard, Inc. ATVI and Hasbro, Inc. HAS . Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Hasbro, Inc. (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Share price of Electronic Arts Inc.EA rallied to a new 52-week high of $90.81, eventually closing a tad lower at $90.73 on Mar 13.
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Key Sector Picks Stocks worth considering in the broader technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Activision Blizzard, Inc. ATVI and Hasbro, Inc. HAS . Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Hasbro, Inc. (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. While Applied Optoelectronics sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Activision and Hasbro have a Zacks Rank #2.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Hasbro, Inc. (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Key Sector Picks Stocks worth considering in the broader technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Activision Blizzard, Inc. ATVI and Hasbro, Inc. HAS . The growth of Electronics Arts was primarily driven by a series of new mobile game releases like Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes and Madden NFL Mobile in fiscal 2016.
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Key Sector Picks Stocks worth considering in the broader technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Activision Blizzard, Inc. ATVI and Hasbro, Inc. HAS . Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Hasbro, Inc. (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This shift is expected to drive the growth of the company in fiscal 2017 and beyond backed by a strong mobile business.
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2017-03-13 00:00:00 UTC
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Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for March 13th
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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 13th:
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Click to get this free report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 13th: Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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2017-03-09 00:00:00 UTC
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Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for March 9th
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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 9 th :
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) : This owner and leaser of hotels has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 4% over the last 60 days.
Intercontinental Hotels Group Price and Consensus
Intercontinental Hotels Group Price and Consensus | Intercontinental Hotels Group Quote
InterContinental Hotels Group's shares gained 10.1% over the last three months higher than S&P 500's gains of 4.7%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Intercontinental Hotels Group Price
Intercontinental Hotels Group Price | Intercontinental Hotels Group Quote
International, Inc. (CAI) : This transportation finance and logistics company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 26.6% over the last 60 days.
CAI International, Inc. Price and Consensus
CAI International, Inc. Price and Consensus | CAI International, Inc. Quote
CAI International's shares gained 48.9% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
CAI International, Inc. Price
CAI International, Inc. Price | CAI International, Inc. Quote
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Applied Optoelectronics' shares soared 66.5% over the past one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Taseko Mines Limited (TGB) : This mining company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising more than 400% over the last 60 days.
Taseko Mines Limited Price and Consensus
Taseko Mines Limited Price and Consensus | Taseko Mines Limited Quote
Taseko Mines' shares gained 28.1% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Taseko Mines Limited Price
Taseko Mines Limited Price | Taseko Mines Limited Quote
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The company possesses a Momentum Score of B. CAI International, Inc. Price CAI International, Inc. Price | CAI International, Inc. Quote Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Taseko Mines Limited (TGB): Free Stock Analysis Report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 9 th : InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) : This owner and leaser of hotels has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 4% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Taseko Mines Limited (TGB): Free Stock Analysis Report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B. CAI International, Inc. Price CAI International, Inc. Price | CAI International, Inc. Quote Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. Intercontinental Hotels Group Price and Consensus Intercontinental Hotels Group Price and Consensus | Intercontinental Hotels Group Quote InterContinental Hotels Group's shares gained 10.1% over the last three months higher than S&P 500's gains of 4.7%.
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The company possesses a Momentum Score of B. CAI International, Inc. Price CAI International, Inc. Price | CAI International, Inc. Quote Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Taseko Mines Limited (TGB): Free Stock Analysis Report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Intercontinental Hotels Group Price Intercontinental Hotels Group Price | Intercontinental Hotels Group Quote International, Inc. (CAI) : This transportation finance and logistics company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 26.6% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Momentum Score of B. CAI International, Inc. Price CAI International, Inc. Price | CAI International, Inc. Quote Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Taseko Mines Limited (TGB): Free Stock Analysis Report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A. Taseko Mines Limited Price Taseko Mines Limited Price | Taseko Mines Limited Quote See the full list of top ranked stocks here Learn more about the Momentum score and how it is calculated here Zacks' Top 10 Stocks for 2017 In addition to the stocks discussed above, would you like to know about our 10 finest buy-and-hold tickers for the entirety of 2017?
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Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for March 7th
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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 7 th :
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc . (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Applied Optoelectronics' shares soared 61.9% over the past one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Taseko Mines Limited (TGB) : This mining company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising more than 400% over the last 60 days.
Taseko Mines Limited Price and Consensus
Taseko Mines Limited Price and Consensus | Taseko Mines Limited Quote
Taseko Mines' shares gained 62.8% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
Taseko Mines Limited Price
Taseko Mines Limited Price | Taseko Mines Limited Quote
CAI International, Inc . (CAI) : This transportation finance and logistics company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 26.6% over the last 60 days.
CAI International, Inc. Price and Consensus
CAI International, Inc. Price and Consensus | CAI International, Inc. Quote
CAI International's shares gained 63.3% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
CAI International, Inc. Price
CAI International, Inc. Price | CAI International, Inc. Quote
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) : This owner and leaser of hotels has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 4% over the last 60 days.
Intercontinental Hotels Group Price and Consensus
Intercontinental Hotels Group Price and Consensus | Intercontinental Hotels Group Quote
InterContinental Hotels Group's shares gained 13.1% over the last three months higher than S&P 500's gains of 7.4%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Intercontinental Hotels Group Price
Intercontinental Hotels Group Price | Intercontinental Hotels Group Quote
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(AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Taseko Mines Limited (TGB): Free Stock Analysis Report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. (CAI) : This transportation finance and logistics company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 26.6% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Taseko Mines Limited (TGB): Free Stock Analysis Report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote Taseko Mines Limited (TGB) : This mining company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising more than 400% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Taseko Mines Limited (TGB): Free Stock Analysis Report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote Taseko Mines Limited (TGB) : This mining company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising more than 400% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Taseko Mines Limited (TGB): Free Stock Analysis Report Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 7 th : Applied Optoelectronics, Inc .
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3 Reasons Momentum Stock Investors Will Love Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI)
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Many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, but this can be very tough to define. There is great debate regarding which metrics are the best to focus on in this regard, and which are not really quality indicators of future performance. Fortunately, with our new style score system we have identified the key statistics to pay close attention to and thus which stocks might be the best for momentum investors in the near term.
This method discovered several great candidates for momentum-oriented investors, but today let's focus in on Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI as this stock is looking especially impressive right now. And while there are numerous ways in which this company could be a great choice, we have highlighted three of the most vital reasons for AAOI's status as a solid momentum stock below:
Short Term Price Change for Applied Optoelectronics
A great place to look for finding momentum stocks is by inspecting short term price activity. This can help to reflect the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand right now. It is especially useful to compare it to the industry as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.
With a one week price change of 17.1% compared to an industry average of 0.3%, AAOI is certainly well-positioned in this regard. The stock is also looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the four week price change compares favorably with the industry at large as well.
Longer Term Price Change for Applied Optoelectronics
While any stock can see a spike in price, it takes a real winner to consistently outperform the market. That is why looking at longer term price metrics-such as performance over the past three months or year-- and comparing these to an industry at large can be very useful.
And in the case of AAOI, the results are quite impressive. The company has beaten out the industry at large over the past 12 weeks by a margin of 114.1% to 6.8% while it has also outperformed when looking at the past year, putting up a gain of 191.1%. Clearly, AAOI is riding a bit of a hot streak and is worth a closer look by investors.
AAOI Earnings Estimate Revisions Moving in the Right Direction
While the great momentum factors outlined in the preceding paragraphs might be enough for some investors, we should also take into account broad earnings estimate revision trends. A nice path here can really help to show us a promising stock, and we have actually been seeing that with AAOI as of late too.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Over the past two months, four earnings estimates have gone higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions have helped to boost the consensus estimate as two months ago AAOI was expected to post earnings of $1.45/share for the full year, though today it looks to have EPS of $3.14 for the full year now, representing a solid increase which is something that should definitely be welcomed news to would-be investors.
Bottom Line
Given these factors, investors shouldn't be surprised to note that we have AAOI as a security with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and a Momentum Score of 'A'.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here .
So if you are looking for a fresh pick that has potential to move in the right direction, definitely keep AAOI on your short list as this looks be a stock that is very well-positioned to soar in the near term.
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This method discovered several great candidates for momentum-oriented investors, but today let's focus in on Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI as this stock is looking especially impressive right now. And while there are numerous ways in which this company could be a great choice, we have highlighted three of the most vital reasons for AAOI's status as a solid momentum stock below: Short Term Price Change for Applied Optoelectronics A great place to look for finding momentum stocks is by inspecting short term price activity. With a one week price change of 17.1% compared to an industry average of 0.3%, AAOI is certainly well-positioned in this regard.
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And while there are numerous ways in which this company could be a great choice, we have highlighted three of the most vital reasons for AAOI's status as a solid momentum stock below: Short Term Price Change for Applied Optoelectronics A great place to look for finding momentum stocks is by inspecting short term price activity. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This method discovered several great candidates for momentum-oriented investors, but today let's focus in on Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI as this stock is looking especially impressive right now.
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And while there are numerous ways in which this company could be a great choice, we have highlighted three of the most vital reasons for AAOI's status as a solid momentum stock below: Short Term Price Change for Applied Optoelectronics A great place to look for finding momentum stocks is by inspecting short term price activity. Bottom Line Given these factors, investors shouldn't be surprised to note that we have AAOI as a security with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and a Momentum Score of 'A'.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here . This method discovered several great candidates for momentum-oriented investors, but today let's focus in on Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI as this stock is looking especially impressive right now.
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With a one week price change of 17.1% compared to an industry average of 0.3%, AAOI is certainly well-positioned in this regard. This method discovered several great candidates for momentum-oriented investors, but today let's focus in on Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI as this stock is looking especially impressive right now. And while there are numerous ways in which this company could be a great choice, we have highlighted three of the most vital reasons for AAOI's status as a solid momentum stock below: Short Term Price Change for Applied Optoelectronics A great place to look for finding momentum stocks is by inspecting short term price activity.
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eMagin Corporation (EMAN) Jumps: Stock Adds 9% in Session
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eMagin CorporationEMAN was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise over 9% on the day. The move came on solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $2.10 to $2.30 in the past one-month time frame.
None of the estimates for this stock were revised in the last 30 days, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate also remained unchanged. Yesterday's price action is encouraging though, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.
eMagin currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.
eMagin Corporation Price
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A better-ranked stock in the same industry is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see t he complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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eMagin Corporation Price eMagin Corporation Price | eMagin Corporation Quote A better-ranked stock in the same industry is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report eMagin Corporation (EMAN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. eMagin CorporationEMAN was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise over 9% on the day.
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eMagin Corporation Price eMagin Corporation Price | eMagin Corporation Quote A better-ranked stock in the same industry is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report eMagin Corporation (EMAN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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eMagin Corporation Price eMagin Corporation Price | eMagin Corporation Quote A better-ranked stock in the same industry is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report eMagin Corporation (EMAN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report eMagin Corporation (EMAN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. eMagin Corporation Price eMagin Corporation Price | eMagin Corporation Quote A better-ranked stock in the same industry is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click here >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research?
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Stock Market Roundup, March 7: SNAP Falls Again, Drug Stocks Dip
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Stocks opened in the red and were down slightly throughout the day on Tuesday. The healthcare sector, specifically drug stocks, witnessed some volatility after the release of the Republican plan to replace Obamacare and President Trump's ensuing tweets, while shares of Snap Inc. fell another 11% just days after its highly-anticipated IPO.
Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Top Movers
Value: Pier 1 Imports PIR - +5.48%
Growth: PIR
Momentum: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI - +6.18%
VGM: PIR
Major Indexes
DOW: 20,923.95 / -30.39 / -0.15%
NASDAQ: 5,832.77 / -16.41 / -0.28%
S&P 500: 2,367.91 / -7.40 / -0.31%
Top Headlines
After Snapchat, Will Investors Flock to Canada Goose's IPO?
On today's episode of Shopping for Stocks, Editor Maddy Johnson takes a look at what could be one of the most interesting IPOs in years: Canada Goose. On the back on Snap's SNAP historic IPO, the market could be ready to welcome this designer of high-end parkas and other winter apparel.
IBM and Salesforce Partner to Expand AI and Cloud Computing Platforms
Salesforce.com, Inc. CRM and International Business Machines Corporation IBM on Monday announced a new partnership that will help advance both companies through the integration of Salesforce's new artificial intelligence technology with IBM's Watson AI.
Trump's Tweet Hits Pharma Stocks, Promises Decreased Drug Prices
A President Donald Trump tweet promising to increase competition and decrease prices in the drug industry sent pharmaceutical stocks falling on Tuesday. Immediately following the news, shares of Pfizer PFE and Merck & Co MRK fell 1.1% while Amgen Inc AMGN took a 1.4% hit.
After Momo's Strong Earnings, Buy These Chinese Internet Stocks
Shares of Momo Inc. MOMO , the developer of a popular mobile social media application in China, soared more than 11% on Tuesday following the release of its strong fourth-quarter earnings results. With several other Chinese internet stocks showing strength, is now the time to invest in the country's new digital age?
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Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Top Movers Value: Pier 1 Imports PIR - +5.48% Growth: PIR Momentum: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI - +6.18% Click to get this free report International Business Machines Corporation (IBM): Free Stock Analysis Report Pfizer, Inc. (PFE): Free Stock Analysis Report Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK): Free Stock Analysis Report Salesforce.com Inc (CRM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Amgen Inc. (AMGN): Free Stock Analysis Report Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (PIR): Free Stock Analysis Report Momo Inc. (MOMO): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The healthcare sector, specifically drug stocks, witnessed some volatility after the release of the Republican plan to replace Obamacare and President Trump's ensuing tweets, while shares of Snap Inc. fell another 11% just days after its highly-anticipated IPO.
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Click to get this free report International Business Machines Corporation (IBM): Free Stock Analysis Report Pfizer, Inc. (PFE): Free Stock Analysis Report Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK): Free Stock Analysis Report Salesforce.com Inc (CRM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Amgen Inc. (AMGN): Free Stock Analysis Report Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (PIR): Free Stock Analysis Report Momo Inc. (MOMO): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Top Movers Value: Pier 1 Imports PIR - +5.48% Growth: PIR Momentum: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI - +6.18% Trump's Tweet Hits Pharma Stocks, Promises Decreased Drug Prices A President Donald Trump tweet promising to increase competition and decrease prices in the drug industry sent pharmaceutical stocks falling on Tuesday.
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Click to get this free report International Business Machines Corporation (IBM): Free Stock Analysis Report Pfizer, Inc. (PFE): Free Stock Analysis Report Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK): Free Stock Analysis Report Salesforce.com Inc (CRM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Amgen Inc. (AMGN): Free Stock Analysis Report Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (PIR): Free Stock Analysis Report Momo Inc. (MOMO): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Top Movers Value: Pier 1 Imports PIR - +5.48% Growth: PIR Momentum: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI - +6.18% Trump's Tweet Hits Pharma Stocks, Promises Decreased Drug Prices A President Donald Trump tweet promising to increase competition and decrease prices in the drug industry sent pharmaceutical stocks falling on Tuesday.
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Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Top Movers Value: Pier 1 Imports PIR - +5.48% Growth: PIR Momentum: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI - +6.18% Click to get this free report International Business Machines Corporation (IBM): Free Stock Analysis Report Pfizer, Inc. (PFE): Free Stock Analysis Report Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK): Free Stock Analysis Report Salesforce.com Inc (CRM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Amgen Inc. (AMGN): Free Stock Analysis Report Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (PIR): Free Stock Analysis Report Momo Inc. (MOMO): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The healthcare sector, specifically drug stocks, witnessed some volatility after the release of the Republican plan to replace Obamacare and President Trump's ensuing tweets, while shares of Snap Inc. fell another 11% just days after its highly-anticipated IPO.
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Snapchat Loses Shine Post-IPO, Buy These Tech Stocks Instead
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Snapchat parent Snap Inc.SNAP made a blockbuster debut on the New York Stock Exchange last Thursday. The stock opened at $24, 41.2% higher than its initial price of $17 and appreciated another 2% before closing its inaugural trading day at $24.48.
The stock was up another 10.6% the next day after CNBC parent NBCUniversal confirmed that it has poured $500 million in the company.
However, the impact of analyst initiations took the shine off the stock, which declined 12.3% at market close on Monday, bringing the stock below its opening price for the first time. Out of the seven analysts covering the stock, five gave it a sell rating on Monday.
What Went Wrong?
Despite having a strong user base comprising mainly millennials, heavy engagement, high brand value and an innovative approach to business, Snap's total addressable market (TAM) is currently 80% smaller than that of Facebook FB . Moreover, the company has already reached 50% penetration of its TAM in the U.S.
Snapchat's user growth rate has slowed down over the last few quarters. It added respective 21 million, 10 million and 5 million daily active users in the second, third and fourth quarters of 2016.
Given its low market penetration and expansion opportunities and sluggish user growth, analysts believe that the stock is currently overvalued.
Other potential overhangs include lack of profitability, slowing monetization, fierce competition, inability to prevent replication of its best ideas and lack of experience with the management team.
Alternative Picks
Snap's lost momentum doesn't bode well for the investors. Here we pick few other stocks using the Zacks Momentum Style Score , which indicates when the time is right to grab a stock and benefit from its momentum with the highest probability of success.
Our research shows that stocks with a Momentum Score of 'A,' when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) offer the best upside potential in the short term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Here we present five such stocks.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers.
Four estimates for the current year moved higher in the past month compared to none lower. The Zacks Consensus Estimate also moved north, rising from $1.78 a share 30 days ago to $3.14 per share currently, up 76.4%.
Applied Optoelectronics' earnings surprise history has also been impressive as the company has beaten estimates in each of the last four quarters with an average positive beat of 116.5%.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Square, Inc.SQ offers financial services and marketing services. The company provides payments and point-of-sale, which include hardware and software to accept payments, streamline operations and analyze business information.
For the current year, five estimates moved higher while none was revised lower in the past 30 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate improved from a loss of 33 cents per share 30 days ago to a loss of 25 cents per share, marking a 32% improvement.
Square has beaten estimates in three of its last four quarters with an average positive surprise of 23.3%.
Square, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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ON Semiconductor CorporationON is a supplier of broadband and power management integrated circuits and standard semiconductors used in numerous advanced devices ranging from high-speed fiber optic networking equipment to the precise power management functions found in portable electronics.
Estimate revisions have been positive with 10 estimates moving higher in the past month compared with none lower. The consensus estimate also increased from $1.15 per share 30 days ago to $1.24 per share currently, an increase of 7.8%.
Over the trailing four quarters, ON Semiconductorhas beaten estimates three times, posting an average positive surprise of 13.3%.
ON Semiconductor Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Ebix, Inc.EBIX is one of the leading international suppliers of software and e-commerce solutions to the insurance industry.
For the current year, the consensus for EBIX has gone up by 5.2% in the past 30 days, thanks to one upward revision in the past one month compared to none lower. The company's average positive surprise for the last four quarters was 14.4%.
Ebix, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Perceptron, Inc.PRCP designs, manufactures and markets information based process measurement and guidance solutions, which help customers improve performance.
This stock has also seen estimates rise significantly over the past month for the current fiscal year backed by one upward estimate revision. The company's average positive beat for the last four quarters was an impressive 131.2%.
Perceptron, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Perceptron, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Perceptron, Inc. Quote
To Conclude
The above-mentioned stocks have grabbed the spotlight with striking performances supported by solid earnings results and strong growth projections. With this in mind, we believe investing in these stocks will generate strong returns in the short term.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. Click to get this free report Ebix, Inc. (EBIX): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): Free Stock Analysis Report Facebook, Inc. (FB): Free Stock Analysis Report Perceptron, Inc. (PRCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Square, Inc. (SQ): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Despite having a strong user base comprising mainly millennials, heavy engagement, high brand value and an innovative approach to business, Snap's total addressable market (TAM) is currently 80% smaller than that of Facebook FB .
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Click to get this free report Ebix, Inc. (EBIX): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): Free Stock Analysis Report Facebook, Inc. (FB): Free Stock Analysis Report Perceptron, Inc. (PRCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Square, Inc. (SQ): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote Square, Inc.SQ offers financial services and marketing services.
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Click to get this free report Ebix, Inc. (EBIX): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): Free Stock Analysis Report Facebook, Inc. (FB): Free Stock Analysis Report Perceptron, Inc. (PRCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Square, Inc. (SQ): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote Square, Inc.SQ offers financial services and marketing services.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. Click to get this free report Ebix, Inc. (EBIX): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): Free Stock Analysis Report Facebook, Inc. (FB): Free Stock Analysis Report Perceptron, Inc. (PRCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Square, Inc. (SQ): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, the company has already reached 50% penetration of its TAM in the U.S. Snapchat's user growth rate has slowed down over the last few quarters.
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Bitauto Holdings (BITA) Looks Good: Stock Moves 9% Higher
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Bitauto Holdings LimitedBITA was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise almost 9% on the day. The move came on solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $18.52 to $20.38 in the past one-month time frame.
The company has seen one negative estimate revision in the last 30 days, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate moved lower suggesting trouble down the road. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if Friday's move higher can last.
Bitauto Holdings currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Bitauto Holdings Limited Price
Bitauto Holdings Limited Price | Bitauto Holdings Limited Quote
A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Bitauto Holdings Limited Price Bitauto Holdings Limited Price | Bitauto Holdings Limited Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Bitauto Holdings Limited (BITA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Bitauto Holdings LimitedBITA was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise almost 9% on the day.
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Bitauto Holdings Limited Price Bitauto Holdings Limited Price | Bitauto Holdings Limited Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Bitauto Holdings Limited (BITA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Predict to see what others think: Up or Down The Best Place to Start Your Stock Search Today, you are invited to download the full, up-to-the-minute list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 "Strong Buy" stocks - absolutely free of charge.
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Bitauto Holdings Limited Price Bitauto Holdings Limited Price | Bitauto Holdings Limited Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Bitauto Holdings Limited (BITA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Predict to see what others think: Up or Down The Best Place to Start Your Stock Search Today, you are invited to download the full, up-to-the-minute list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 "Strong Buy" stocks - absolutely free of charge.
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Click to get this free report Bitauto Holdings Limited (BITA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Bitauto Holdings Limited Price Bitauto Holdings Limited Price | Bitauto Holdings Limited Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Bitauto Holdings LimitedBITA was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise almost 9% on the day.
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Jumps: Stock Moves Up 8.3%
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI was a big mover last session, as its shares rose above 8% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This continues the recent uptrend for the company as the stock is now up almost 68% in the past one-month time frame.
The company has seen four positive estimate revisions in the past one-month time frame and its Zacks Consensus Estimate also moved higher over the same period, suggesting more solid trading ahead. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if Friday's jump can turn into more strength down the road.
Applied Optoelectronics currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Another favorably placed stock in the Electronics - Semiconductors space is DIALOG SEMICON DLGNF , carrying a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI was a big mover last session, as its shares rose above 8% on the day. Is AAOI going up? Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report DIALOG SEMICON (DLGNF): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report DIALOG SEMICON (DLGNF): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI was a big mover last session, as its shares rose above 8% on the day. Is AAOI going up?
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report DIALOG SEMICON (DLGNF): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI was a big mover last session, as its shares rose above 8% on the day. Is AAOI going up?
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI was a big mover last session, as its shares rose above 8% on the day. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report DIALOG SEMICON (DLGNF): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Is AAOI going up?
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Zacks.com featured highlights: j2 Global, Applied Optoelectronics, II-VI, Rice Midstream Partners and Preferred Bank
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - March 03, 2017 - Stocks in this week's article include j2 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOM - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ), II-VI Incorporated (NASDAQ: IIVI - Free Report ), Rice Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: RMP - Free Report ) and Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC - Free Report ).
Screen of the Week of Zacks Investment Research:
5 Top-Ranked Profitable Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio
A company with strong profitability is able to meet all its business-related expenses and offer satisfactory returns for its investors. A profitable company with weak fundamentals may have some shortcomings, but multiple studies indicate that a company with significant profitability is a good investment choice.
Here, we have used ratio analysis to evaluate the profitability of a company. There are mainly four vital profitability ratios, which are gross income ratio, operating income ratio, pre-tax profit margin and net income ratio. From these, we have selected net income ratio, which is the most widely used and transparent profitability ratio.
Net Income Ratio
Net income ratio gives us the exact profitability level of a company. It reflects the percentage of net income to total sales revenue. Using net income ratio, one can determine a company's effectiveness to pay for its operating and non-operating expenses from its revenue. A higher net income ratio usually implies a company's ability to generate ample revenue and successfully manage all its business functions.
Screening Parameters
Net income ratio is not the only indicator of future winners. So we have added a few more criteria to arrive at a winning strategy.
Zacks Rank Equal to #1: Only Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks are allowed. With the Zacks Rank proving itself to be one of the best rating systems out there, this is a great way to start things off. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
12-Month Trailing Sales and Net Income Growth Higher than X Industry: Stocks that possess higher sales and net income growth in the last 12 months showcase better financial performance.
12-Month Trailing Net Income Ratio Higher than X Industry: High net income ratio indicates a company's solid profitability.
% Rating Strong Buy Greater than 70%: This indicates that 70% of the analysts covering these stocks are optimistic.
Here are five of the seven stocks that qualified the screening:
j2 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOM - Free Report ) provides cloud-based communications and storage messaging services. j2 Global operates through two segments, Digital Media and Business Cloud Services. It has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.5%.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. It has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of more than 100%.
II-VI Incorporated (NASDAQ: IIVI - Free Report ) designs, manufactures and markets optical and opto-electronic components, devices and materials for infrared, near-infrared, visible light, x-ray and gamma ray instrumentation. It has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of 59.2%.
Rice Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: RMP - Free Report ) is a midstream energy company. It owns, operates, develops and acquires midstream assets in the Appalachian Basin. It has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of 70.9%.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC - Free Report ) is one of the largest independent commercial banks in California focusing on the Chinese-American market. It has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.1%.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 03, 2017 - Stocks in this week's article include j2 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOM - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ), II-VI Incorporated (NASDAQ: IIVI - Free Report ), Rice Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: RMP - Free Report ) and Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC - Free Report ). Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. Get the full Report on JCOM - FREE Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on IIVI - FREE Get the full Report on RMP - FREE Get the full Report on PFBC - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacksresearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 03, 2017 - Stocks in this week's article include j2 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOM - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ), II-VI Incorporated (NASDAQ: IIVI - Free Report ), Rice Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: RMP - Free Report ) and Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC - Free Report ). Get the full Report on JCOM - FREE Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on IIVI - FREE Get the full Report on RMP - FREE Get the full Report on PFBC - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacksresearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates. Click to get this free report j2 Global, Inc. (JCOM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report II-VI Incorporated (IIVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Rice Midstream Partners LP (RMP): Free Stock Analysis Report Preferred Bank (PFBC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 03, 2017 - Stocks in this week's article include j2 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOM - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ), II-VI Incorporated (NASDAQ: IIVI - Free Report ), Rice Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: RMP - Free Report ) and Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC - Free Report ). Get the full Report on JCOM - FREE Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on IIVI - FREE Get the full Report on RMP - FREE Get the full Report on PFBC - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacksresearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates. Click to get this free report j2 Global, Inc. (JCOM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report II-VI Incorporated (IIVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Rice Midstream Partners LP (RMP): Free Stock Analysis Report Preferred Bank (PFBC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Click to get this free report j2 Global, Inc. (JCOM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report II-VI Incorporated (IIVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Rice Midstream Partners LP (RMP): Free Stock Analysis Report Preferred Bank (PFBC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 03, 2017 - Stocks in this week's article include j2 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOM - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ), II-VI Incorporated (NASDAQ: IIVI - Free Report ), Rice Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: RMP - Free Report ) and Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC - Free Report ). Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers.
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Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for March 3rd
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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 3 rd :
Taseko Mines Limited (TGB) : This mining company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising more than 400% over the last 60 days.
Taseko Mines Limited Price and Consensus
Taseko Mines Limited Price and Consensus | Taseko Mines Limited Quote
Taseko Mines' shares gained more than 100% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Applied Optoelectronics' shares gained 57.2% over the past one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price
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AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) : This producer and seller of thin film transistor liquid crystal displays has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings surging 144.7% over the last 60 days.
AU Optronics Corp Price and Consensus
AU Optronics Corp Price and Consensus | AU Optronics Corp Quote
AU Optronics' shares rose about 9.4% over the past three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
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CAI International, Inc. (CAI) : This transportation finance and logistics company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 26.6% over the last 60 days.
CAI International, Inc. Price and Consensus
CAI International, Inc. Price and Consensus | CAI International, Inc. Quote
CAI International's shares gained 77.4% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
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The company possesses a Momentum Score of B. Taseko Mines Limited Price Taseko Mines Limited Price | Taseko Mines Limited Quote Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Taseko Mines Limited (TGB): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report AU Optronics Corp (AUO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 3 rd : Taseko Mines Limited (TGB) : This mining company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising more than 400% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Momentum Score of B. Taseko Mines Limited Price Taseko Mines Limited Price | Taseko Mines Limited Quote Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Taseko Mines Limited (TGB): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report AU Optronics Corp (AUO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Taseko Mines Limited Price and Consensus Taseko Mines Limited Price and Consensus | Taseko Mines Limited Quote Taseko Mines' shares gained more than 100% over the last three months.
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The company possesses a Momentum Score of B. Taseko Mines Limited Price Taseko Mines Limited Price | Taseko Mines Limited Quote Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Taseko Mines Limited (TGB): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report AU Optronics Corp (AUO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. AU Optronics Corp Price AU Optronics Corp Price | AU Optronics Corp Quote CAI International, Inc. (CAI) : This transportation finance and logistics company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 26.6% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Momentum Score of B. Taseko Mines Limited Price Taseko Mines Limited Price | Taseko Mines Limited Quote Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Taseko Mines Limited (TGB): Free Stock Analysis Report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report AU Optronics Corp (AUO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 3 rd : Taseko Mines Limited (TGB) : This mining company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising more than 400% over the last 60 days.
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Equinix Buys Land in Ashburn for IBX Data Center Expansion
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Expansion in important markets and consolidation of facilities in existing ones have been an important part of Equinix Inc. 's EQIX core strategy. In line with the strategy, the company recently purchased 34.5 acres of land in Ashburn for a total consideration of $34.5 million. The property buyout is expected to help Equinix in increasing its footprint at North America's largest internet peering point.
The total land was divided into four parcels and is close to Equinix's current Ashburn data center campus. The new land will be used to build multiple greenfield International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers.
Buying Ashburn Property Makes Sense
Ashburn is located in Loudoun County, VA, which is just outside the Washington DC. Equinix currently operates 10 IBX data centers in the Washington DC which covers more than 500,000 square feet area and over 850 customers. This makes it the largest internet exchange point in North America and one of the largest in the world.
Out of the 10 IBX data centers in the Washington DC, eight are located in Ashburn. The company revealed that the newly purchased land will encompass five new facilities which will cover over 1 million square feet.
Furthermore, by quoting Kelly Morgan, Research Vice President, Services of 451 Research, Equinix explained the importance of investing in Ashburn. According to Morgan, "Northern Virginia is the largest multi-tenant datacenter (MTDC) market in the U.S. by operational square feet and will continue to grow rapidly, as several new facilities are expected to come online in the next one to two years. The market has seen consistently strong demand, enabling providers like Equinix to fill large builds quickly. Northern Virginia not only attracts datacenter tenants from all over the globe interested in connectivity, but providers there serve government agencies and local businesses."
The recent investment in Ashburn property is part of Equinix's ongoing strategy of increasing its ownership assets across various regions. Per the company, in the past four quarters it has purchased land to expand key campuses across Ashburn, Silicon Valley and Chicago. Apart from this, it has purchased IBX buildings in Amsterdam, Paris and Rio de Janeiro.
Bottom Line
Equinix remains positive on the growing demand for data centers. To meet the growing demand for cloud services, the global interconnection and data center company is expanding its IBX data centers globally and gaining popularity among tech companies looking for data management. Thus, the company expects its total addressable market for retail data centers to increase at a CAGR of 8% from 2013 to 2017 and reach $24.0 billion. Based on this projection, Equinix projects a revenue growth rate of 10% through 2017.
Therefore, we believe that by expanding its data center assets, Equinix will be in a better position to capitalize on this opportunity. Furthermore, the expansion will help the company to further strengthen its global footprint and bring in additional revenues.
Shares of Equinix have been steadily trading higher on a year-to-date basis. The stock generated a return of approximately 4.6% compared with the Zacks REIT-Equity Trust industry's gain of just 0.7%.
Better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , NVE Corporation NVEC and AXT Inc. AXTI . Applied Optoelectronics and NVE Corporation sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) while AXT Inc. carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Applied Optoelectronics has witnessed upward estimate revisions for 2017 and 2018 in the last seven days and has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate thrice in the trailing four quarters with an average positive surprise of 116.49%.
Estimates for NVE Corporation have also moved up in the last 60 days. It has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the trailing four quarters with an average positive surprise of 14.05%.
AXT Inc. has witnessed upward estimate revisions for 2017 and 2018 in the last seven days. It has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all the trailing four quarters with an average positive surprise of 118.75%.
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Better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , NVE Corporation NVEC and AXT Inc. AXTI . Click to get this free report Equinix, Inc. (EQIX): Free Stock Analysis Report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report AXT Inc (AXTI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. According to Morgan, "Northern Virginia is the largest multi-tenant datacenter (MTDC) market in the U.S. by operational square feet and will continue to grow rapidly, as several new facilities are expected to come online in the next one to two years.
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Click to get this free report Equinix, Inc. (EQIX): Free Stock Analysis Report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report AXT Inc (AXTI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , NVE Corporation NVEC and AXT Inc. AXTI . To meet the growing demand for cloud services, the global interconnection and data center company is expanding its IBX data centers globally and gaining popularity among tech companies looking for data management.
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Click to get this free report Equinix, Inc. (EQIX): Free Stock Analysis Report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report AXT Inc (AXTI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , NVE Corporation NVEC and AXT Inc. AXTI . To meet the growing demand for cloud services, the global interconnection and data center company is expanding its IBX data centers globally and gaining popularity among tech companies looking for data management.
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Better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , NVE Corporation NVEC and AXT Inc. AXTI . Click to get this free report Equinix, Inc. (EQIX): Free Stock Analysis Report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report AXT Inc (AXTI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. According to Morgan, "Northern Virginia is the largest multi-tenant datacenter (MTDC) market in the U.S. by operational square feet and will continue to grow rapidly, as several new facilities are expected to come online in the next one to two years.
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2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC
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Advanced Micro, Bethesda Partner to Better Gaming Experience
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/advanced-micro-bethesda-partner-to-better-gaming-experience-2017-03-02
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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.AMD stock has been a consistent performer over the last 12 months. While the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry gained 70.8%, the stock appreciated a whopping 544.8%, primarily driven by strong adoption of its computing and graphics products.
The company's products continue to gain rapid adoption, which has driven top-line growth in the recent past. AMD recently announced a long-term strategic partnership with Bethesda Softworks at the 2017 Game Developers Conference via the AMD "Capsaicin" webcast and press event.
The objective of the partnership is to further game technology development and enhance the overall PC gaming experience.
How is it Going to Help AMD?
Bethesda Softworks has been in the gaming business for over 30 years now and has produced some popular games such as The Elder Scrolls series, DOOM , Fallout 3 and 4, Wolfenstein: The New Order,Dishonored and Quake, which taken together have sold more than 80 million copies worldwide.
On the other hand, AMD's Central Processing Units (CPUs) and Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) have a great fan following in the gaming sphere.
We note that, in the past, Vulkan a low-level Application Program Interface (API), was implemented in Bethesda Softworks' DOOM that resulted in enhanced performance and improved graphics of the game that resulted in enhanced gaming experience.
We believe that this kind of collaboration will improve demand for AMD's CPUs and GPUs among game software developers. Also, as Bethesda's games will be optimized for AMD chips it will be a win-win situation for both the companies to gain further traction in the gaming arena.
As per a PwC report, total video games revenue is projected to reach $20.3 billion by 2020 that is growing at a CAGR of 3.6%. Given the huge opportunity the sector offers, AMD's move looks aptly timed and augurs well for the company in the long run.
However, there is stiff competition in the gaming space with the presence of some major players such as NVIDIA NVDA and Microsoft MSFT . Nevertheless, we believe that increasing adoption of the company's products like Radeon and FirePro server GPUs will drive top-line growth going forward.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Price and Consensus
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Price and Consensus | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Quote
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
At present, AMD carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
A better-ranked stock in the broader technology space includes Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Notably, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Applied Optoelectronics' current year has improved to $3.14 from $1.45 over the last 60 days.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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A better-ranked stock in the broader technology space includes Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. While the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry gained 70.8%, the stock appreciated a whopping 544.8%, primarily driven by strong adoption of its computing and graphics products.
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Click to get this free report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A better-ranked stock in the broader technology space includes Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). We note that, in the past, Vulkan a low-level Application Program Interface (API), was implemented in Bethesda Softworks' DOOM that resulted in enhanced performance and improved graphics of the game that resulted in enhanced gaming experience.
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Click to get this free report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A better-ranked stock in the broader technology space includes Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Price and Consensus Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Price and Consensus | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Quote Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider At present, AMD carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Click to get this free report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A better-ranked stock in the broader technology space includes Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). How is it Going to Help AMD?
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2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC
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Broadcom (AVGO) Beats on Q1 Earnings & Revenues; Shares Up
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/broadcom-avgo-beats-on-q1-earnings-revenues-shares-up-2017-03-02
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Broadcom LimitedAVGO reported impressive first-quarter fiscal 2017 results. Earnings (excluding stock-based compensation) surged almost 60% from the year-ago quarter and 4.8% sequentially to $3.63 per share.
Earnings (including stock-based compensation) were $3.19 per share in the reported quarter, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 17 cents.
Non-GAAP revenues from continuing operations were $4.149 billion, which soared a massive 132.8% from the year-ago quarter but remained almost flat on a sequential basis. The figure was roughly in line with management's guidance and slightly better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.061 billion.
Broadcom Limited Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Broadcom Limited Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Broadcom Limited Quote
Shares rose 4% in after hour trading following the earnings release. Notably, Broadcom has underperformed the Zacks Electronics-Semiconductors Industry in the last one year. The company's gain of 62.4% is lower than the industry's return of 70.0%.
Nevertheless, we believe that the strong first-quarter results and positive long-term guidance will help the stock to rebound going ahead.
Segment Revenues
Wired Infrastructure revenues (50.3% of total revenue) were $2.087 billion as compared with $386 million in the year-ago quarter. Sequentially, revenues increased 0.5% better than management's guidance of flat revenue growth.
Revenues were driven by strong demand for Ethernet switching and routing products from cloud data center operators. This was partially offset by continual seasonal decline in demand for the company's broadband carrier access and set-top box products.
Wireless Communications (28.3%) revenues were up 103.3% year over year but declined 12.7% quarter over quarter to $1.175 billion. Per management, the sequential decline was primarily due to anticipated seasonal decline in demand from a major North American customer.
Enterprise Storage (17%) increased 4.3% from the year-ago quarter and 26% sequentially to $707 million. Revenues benefited from strong demand for the company's SAS, RAID and Fiber Channel products.
Industrial & other (4.3%) increased 28.6% year over year and 11.1% sequentially to $180 million in the reported quarter.
Operating Details
Gross margin (including stock-based compensation) expanded 130 basis points (bps) on a year-over-year basis and 160 bps sequentially to 62.1% (within management's guidance that excluded stock-based compensation) due to favorable product mix.
Operating expenses as percentage of revenues (including stock-based compensation) increased 250 bps from the year-ago quarter driven by higher research & development expense (up 450 bps), partially counteracted by lower selling, general & administrative expense (down 200 bps).
Sequentially, operating expenses decreased 40 bps reflecting benefits of the cost saving synergies from the Avago acquisition. While research & development remained flat, selling, general & administrative expenses declined 40 bps.
As a result, operating margin (including stock-based compensation) contracted 210 bps from the year-ago quarter but expanded 220 bps from the previous quarter.
Liquidity
As of Jan 29, 2017, cash & cash equivalents were $3.536 billion as compared with $3.097 billion in the previous quarter. Total debt was $14.301 billion at the end of the first quarter up $659 million from the previous quarter.
Broadcom generated cash flow from operations of $1.353 billion, up $1 million from the prior quarter. Capital expenditures were $325 million, up from $193 million in the previous quarter. Free cash flow was almost $1 billion (25% of net revenues).
Acquisition
Broadcom continues to proceed with the acquisition of Brocade, which is anticipated to be complete in third-quarter fiscal 2017. Management expects Brocade's Fibre Channel SAN Switching business to generate approximately $900 million in EBITDA in fiscal 2018.
Guidance
For second-quarter fiscal 2017, Broadcom forecasts non-GAAP revenues of almost $4.100 billion (+/- $75 million). The revenue figure reflects almost 15% year-over-year growth, which management believes is not sustainable going ahead. The company continues to assume mid-single digit annual revenue growth over the long term.
Moreover, management reiterated long-term operating margin target of 45% and free cash flow margin above 35% of net revenue. Management expects long-term capital expenditure of about 3% of net revenues, which is consistent with the fabless business model.
Management anticipates Wired Infrastructure business revenues to be a little bit stronger than the first quarter, driven by strong continuous momentum in demand from cloud data centers, and improving demand for broadband access and set-top box products.
Wireless Communications revenues are expected to decline in the single digit percentage range as the weak demand from the North American customer is partially mitigated by ramp up of the next generation phone from the company's large Korean smartphone customer.
Broadcom expects flat revenues at the Enterprise Storage segment due to seasonality. Industrial revenue is anticipated to increase sequentially in the high-single digits.
Gross margin is anticipated to be 62% (+/- 1%), while operating expenses are expected to be approximately $789 million.
Interest expense and other and provision for income taxes are anticipated to be $106 million and $74 million, respectively. The company expects capital expenditures to be approximately $290 million.
For the second quarter, depreciation is anticipated to be $112 million and amortization is expected to be approximately $1.078 billion.
For fiscal year 2017, Broadcom expects capital expenditure of approximately $1.2 billion, which is higher than previous-year expenditure levels.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Currently, Broadcom has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Better-ranked stocks are Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , Dialog Semiconductor DLGNF and NVE Corporation NVEC . All the three stocks sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has jumped 76.4% and 18.5% for Applied Optoelectronics and Dialog Semiconductor, respectively, in the last seven days. However, NVE estimates have remained stable over the same period.
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Better-ranked stocks are Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , Dialog Semiconductor DLGNF and NVE Corporation NVEC . Click to get this free report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report DIALOG SEMICON (DLGNF): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Non-GAAP revenues from continuing operations were $4.149 billion, which soared a massive 132.8% from the year-ago quarter but remained almost flat on a sequential basis.
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Click to get this free report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report DIALOG SEMICON (DLGNF): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Better-ranked stocks are Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , Dialog Semiconductor DLGNF and NVE Corporation NVEC . Operating Details Gross margin (including stock-based compensation) expanded 130 basis points (bps) on a year-over-year basis and 160 bps sequentially to 62.1% (within management's guidance that excluded stock-based compensation) due to favorable product mix.
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Click to get this free report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report DIALOG SEMICON (DLGNF): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Better-ranked stocks are Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , Dialog Semiconductor DLGNF and NVE Corporation NVEC . Segment Revenues Wired Infrastructure revenues (50.3% of total revenue) were $2.087 billion as compared with $386 million in the year-ago quarter.
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Better-ranked stocks are Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , Dialog Semiconductor DLGNF and NVE Corporation NVEC . Click to get this free report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report DIALOG SEMICON (DLGNF): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Sequentially, revenues increased 0.5% better than management's guidance of flat revenue growth.
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2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC
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Pure Storage (PSTG) Posts Narrower-than-Expected Q4 Loss
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/pure-storage-pstg-posts-narrower-than-expected-q4-loss-2017-03-02
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Pure Storage Inc.PSTG reported non-GAAP loss (including stock-based compensation) of 21 cents per share in the fourth-quarter of fiscal 2017, which was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents.
Excluding stock-based compensation, non-GAAP loss was a couple of cents narrower than loss of 12 cents reported in the year-ago quarter.
Following the results, shares of the company were down 6.9% in after-hours trading. Also, we note that the shares of the company have underperformed the Zacks Computer- Storage Devices industry over the last one year. While the industry gained 44.7%, the stock declined 34.1%.
The underperformance of the stock could be primarily attributed to an intensifying competitive landscape with the presence of major players such as Amazon's AMZN AWS Microsoft's MSFT Azure in the cloud storage and NetApp.
Quarter Details
Pure Storage has two reportable segments namely, Product and Support.
In the fourth quarter, Product revenues of $186.8 million surged 46.7% on a year-over-year basis, primarily driven by a record 450 customer additions and renewed business from existing customers.
Support revenues of $41.0 million increased a whopping 79.4% on a year-over-year basis as a result of revenue recognition on ongoing support contracts.
Total revenue was $227.9 million, which was up a significant 51.7% year over year and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $224 million. Notably, 77% of the revenues came from the U.S. while the remaining 23% was contributed by other international markets taken together.
During the quarter, Pure Storage added 450 new customers, bringing the total additions for the year to 1,400. We note that this takes the total count of Pure Storage's existing customer base to over 3,000, which includes over 100 of the Fortune 500 companies.
Some notable companies that adopted Pure Storage's technology during the quarter were Hulu (streaming video service provider), Subway (restaurant chain), Royal Philips, Konami, Phreesia, National Hockey League, Keker Van Nest & Peters (law firm) and Ion (a geosciences company).
Notably, the storage market is currently going through a rapid transition with more and more customers opting for cloud-capable storage for data integrity and predictive analytics. Hence,
Pure Storage continues to focus on the All-Flash Array and cloud segments, which are in great demand and augur well for the company in the long run.
Moreover, the company's end-to-end platforms such as FlashBlade and FlashArray as well as FlashStack which was developed in association with Cisco have been made cloud capable and are witnessing growing adoption rates. Additionally, the company's NVNe Flash is capable of improving the performance and efficiency of organizations, which are likely to help improve Pure Storage's top line in the coming years.
We also note that during the last quarter, the company replaced the traditional storage devices, which required 20 racks of spinning discs, for two of its customers with a single 4U FlashBlade, which is more compact and only the size of a microwave oven.
With the passage of time, as technology becomes more and more developed, the space required to store data will shrink. Hence, Pure Storage's compact storage technology is likely to gain further traction in the future.
Reported R&D expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased 390 basis points (bps) while reported sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased 290 bps. On the other hand, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased 320 bps.
Non-GAAP gross margin was 66.1%, which expanded 10 basis points (bps) on a year-over-year basis.
Non-GAAP operating loss was $4.4 million compared with a loss of $22.1 million in the year-ago quarter.
Non-GAAP net loss came was $4.8 million that narrowed down from the year-ago loss of $22.3 million.
Pure Storage, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Pure Storage, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Pure Storage, Inc. Quote
Balance Sheet
As of Dec 31, 2017, cash and cash equivalents were $183.6 million that decreased 69.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Guidance
Pure Storage expects first-quarter fiscal 2018 revenues in a range of $171-$179 million. Non-GAAP gross margin is anticipated to be in a range of 63.5% to 66.5%. Non-GAAP operating margin is projected to remain in a range of -27% to -23%.
Zacks Rank & Key Pick
Pure Storage has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
A better-ranked stock in the broader technology space includes Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Notably, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Applied Optoelectronics' current year has improved to $3.14 from $1.45 over the last 60 days.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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A better-ranked stock in the broader technology space includes Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The underperformance of the stock could be primarily attributed to an intensifying competitive landscape with the presence of major players such as Amazon's AMZN AWS Microsoft's MSFT Azure in the cloud storage and NetApp.
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Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A better-ranked stock in the broader technology space includes Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Reported R&D expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased 390 basis points (bps) while reported sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased 290 bps.
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Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A better-ranked stock in the broader technology space includes Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Pure Storage Inc.PSTG reported non-GAAP loss (including stock-based compensation) of 21 cents per share in the fourth-quarter of fiscal 2017, which was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents.
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A better-ranked stock in the broader technology space includes Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Total revenue was $227.9 million, which was up a significant 51.7% year over year and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $224 million.
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2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC
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5 Top-Ranked Profitable Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/5-top-ranked-profitable-stocks-to-add-to-your-portfolio-2017-03-02
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A company with strong profitability is able to meet all its business-related expenses and offer satisfactory returns for its investors.A profitable company with weak fundamentals may have some shortcomings, but multiple studies indicate that a company with significant profitability is a good investment choice.
Here, we have used ratio analysis to evaluate the profitability of a company. There are mainly four vital profitability ratios, which are gross income ratio, operating income ratio, pre-tax profit margin and net income ratio. From these, we have selected net income ratio, which is the most widely used and transparent profitability ratio.
Net Income Ratio
Net income ratio gives us the exact profitability level of a company. It reflects the percentage of net income to total sales revenue. Using net income ratio, one can determine a company's effectiveness to pay for its operating and non-operating expenses from its revenue. A higher net income ratio usually implies a company's ability to generate ample revenue and successfully manage all its business functions.
Screening Parameters
Net income ratio is not the only indicator of future winners. So we have added a few more criteria to arrive at a winning strategy.
Zacks Rank equal to #1: Only Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks are allowed. With the Zacks Rank proving itself to be one of the best rating systems out there, this is a great way to start things off. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
12-Month Trailing Sales and Net Income Growth Higher than X Industry: Stocks that possess higher sales and net income growth in the last 12 months showcase better financial performance.
12-Month Trailing Net Income Ratio Higher than X Industry: High net income ratio indicates a company's solid profitability.
% Rating Strong Buy greater than 70%: This indicates that 70% of the analysts covering these stocks are optimistic.
Here are five of the seven stocks that qualified the screening:
j2 Global, Inc.JCOM provides cloud-based communications and storage messaging services. j2 Globaloperates through two segments, Digital Media and Business Cloud Services.It has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.5%.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers.It has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of more than 100%.
II-VI IncorporatedIIVI designs, manufactures and markets optical and opto-electronic components, devices and materials for infrared, near-infrared, visible light, x-ray and gamma ray instrumentation. It has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of 59.2%.
Rice Midstream Partners LPRMP is a midstream energy company. It owns, operates, develops and acquires midstream assets in the Appalachian Basin. It has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of 70.9%.
Preferred BankPFBC is one of the largest independent commercial banks in California focusing on the Chinese-American market. It has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.1%.
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The Research Wizard is a great place to begin. It's easy to use. Everything is in plain language. And it's very intuitive. Start your Research Wizard trial today. And the next time you read an economic report, open up the Research Wizard, plug your finds in, and see what gems come out.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers.It has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of more than 100%. Click to get this free report j2 Global, Inc. (JCOM): Free Stock Analysis Report Preferred Bank (PFBC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report II-VI Incorporated (IIVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Rice Midstream Partners LP (RMP): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A higher net income ratio usually implies a company's ability to generate ample revenue and successfully manage all its business functions.
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Click to get this free report j2 Global, Inc. (JCOM): Free Stock Analysis Report Preferred Bank (PFBC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report II-VI Incorporated (IIVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Rice Midstream Partners LP (RMP): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers.It has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of more than 100%. There are mainly four vital profitability ratios, which are gross income ratio, operating income ratio, pre-tax profit margin and net income ratio.
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Click to get this free report j2 Global, Inc. (JCOM): Free Stock Analysis Report Preferred Bank (PFBC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report II-VI Incorporated (IIVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Rice Midstream Partners LP (RMP): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers.It has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of more than 100%. There are mainly four vital profitability ratios, which are gross income ratio, operating income ratio, pre-tax profit margin and net income ratio.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers.It has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of more than 100%. Click to get this free report j2 Global, Inc. (JCOM): Free Stock Analysis Report Preferred Bank (PFBC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report II-VI Incorporated (IIVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Rice Midstream Partners LP (RMP): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. You can get the rest of the stocks on this list by signing up now for your 2-week free trial to the Research Wizard and start using this screen in your own trading.
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Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for March 1st
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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 1 st :
AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) : This producer and seller of thin film transistor liquid crystal displays has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings surging 144.7% over the last 60 days.
AU Optronics Corp Price and Consensus
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AU Optronics' shares rose about 11.3% over the past three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
AU Optronics Corp Price
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Applied Optoelectronics' shares gained 51.7% over the past one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price
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BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) : This global natural resources company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 67.1% over the last 60 days.
BHP Billiton Limited Price and Consensus
BHP Billiton Limited Price and Consensus | BHP Billiton Limited Quote
BHP Billiton's shares gained 2.3% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
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CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Thistransportation finance and logistics company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 26.6% over the last 60 days.
CAI International, Inc. Price and Consensus
CAI International, Inc. Price and Consensus | CAI International, Inc. Quote
CAI International's shares gained 75.2% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
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AU Optronics Corp Price AU Optronics Corp Price | AU Optronics Corp Quote Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report AU Optronics Corp (AUO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 1 st : AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) : This producer and seller of thin film transistor liquid crystal displays has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings surging 144.7% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report AU Optronics Corp (AUO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. AU Optronics Corp Price AU Optronics Corp Price | AU Optronics Corp Quote Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. BHP Billiton Limited Price and Consensus BHP Billiton Limited Price and Consensus | BHP Billiton Limited Quote BHP Billiton's shares gained 2.3% over the last three months.
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Click to get this free report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report AU Optronics Corp (AUO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. AU Optronics Corp Price AU Optronics Corp Price | AU Optronics Corp Quote Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A. BHP Billiton Limited Price BHP Billiton Limited Price | BHP Billiton Limited Quote CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Thistransportation finance and logistics company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 26.6% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report AU Optronics Corp (AUO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. AU Optronics Corp Price AU Optronics Corp Price | AU Optronics Corp Quote Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A. BHP Billiton Limited Price BHP Billiton Limited Price | BHP Billiton Limited Quote CAI International, Inc. (CAI): Thistransportation finance and logistics company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 26.6% over the last 60 days.
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Itron (ITRI) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
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Itron, Inc.ITRI reported adjusted earnings of 68 cents per share in fourth-quarter 2016, a 51% rise from 45 cents in the year-ago quarter. Earnings per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 57 cents by a margin of 19%.
Including one-time items, the company reported earnings of 30 cents per share, a 30% increase from 23 cents in the year-ago quarter.
Total revenue remained flat at $495.7 compared with the prior-year quarter but handily beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $472.5 million. Foreign currency exchange rates had an unfavorable impact of around $7 million on revenues. Improvement in the Electricity segment was offset by decline in the Gas and Water segments.
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Cost of goods sold edged down 1% to $339 million from $344 million in the prior-year quarter. Gross profit increased 3% year over year to $157 million. Gross margin expanded 90 basis points (bps) to 31.6%, due to favorable product mix and reduced warranty expense, partially countered by increased variable compensation.
Adjusted operating expenses decreased 11% year over year to $112 million, owing to lower legal costs and reduced headcount in general and administrative departments, which was partially neutralized by higher variable compensation costs. Itron posted adjusted operating income of $44.7 million compared with $25.9 million in the year-ago quarter. Operating margin expanded 380 bps to 9% in the quarter.
Segment Performance
Electricity Segment: Net sales at the Electricity segment escalated 13% year over year to $245.6 million in fourth-quarter 2016. The segment reported adjusted operating income of $22.7 million increased 11% from $20.4 million in the year-ago quarter.
Gas Segment: The segment's sales dropped 5% year over year to $135.8 million. Adjusted operating income was $23.3 million, a 7% year-over-year decline.
Water Segment: The Water segment reported sales of $114.4 million, down 16% from $136 million in the prior-year quarter. The segment reported adjusted operating profit of $10.5 million, up 2% from $10.3 million posted in the year-ago quarter.
Itron, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Financial Position
Itron ended 2016 with cash and cash equivalents of $133.6 million compared with $131 million as of 2015 end. The company generated cash flow from operations of $116 million in 2016 compared with $73.4 million in the prior year.
On Feb. 23, 2017, Itron's board of directors authorized a new share repurchase program. Per the authorization, the company will repurchase up to $50 million of common stock over a 12-month period.
Fiscal 2016 Performance
For 2016, Itron reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.54, an impressive 248% improvement from 73 cents in the prior year. Earnings also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.44. Including one-time items, earnings were 82 cents compared with 33 cents in the prior year. Revenues improved 7% year over year to $2.01 billion, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Bookings and Backlog
Itron had bookings of $653 million in fourth-quarter 2016. At 2016 end, backlog was at $1.7 billion and 12-month backlog was at $761 million compared with total backlog of $1.6 billion and $836 million as of 2015 end.
Outlook
For 2017, Itron expects adjusted earnings per share to lie between $2.80 and $3.10. The mid-point of the guidance reflects 16% year-over-year growth. Revenues are projected to range between $1.9 and $2.0 billion, the mid-point of which depicts a 3% decline from 2016.
The guidance assumes that foreign currency exchange rates will remain consistent with current levels on average in 2017. It factors in average fully diluted shares outstanding of approximately 39.5 million for the year and an effective tax rate of approximately 35%.
In the past one year, Itron outperformed the Zacks categorized Electronics Testing Equipment subindustry. The company's shares gained around 59.7% during this period, compared with roughly 41.5% gain recorded by the industry.
Itron currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Key Picks
Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Cognex Corporation CGNX , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI . All of these stocks sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Cognex Corporation has a positive average earnings surprise of 28.40% for the last four quarters. Teradyne generated a positive average earnings surprise of 24.85% in the trailing four quarters. Applied Optoelectronics has delivered an impressive average positive earnings surprise of 116.49% in the past four quarters.
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Key Picks Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Cognex Corporation CGNX , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI . Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Itron, Inc. (ITRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Cognex Corporation (CGNX): Free Stock Analysis Report Teradyne, Inc. (TER): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Total revenue remained flat at $495.7 compared with the prior-year quarter but handily beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $472.5 million.
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Key Picks Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Cognex Corporation CGNX , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI . Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Itron, Inc. (ITRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Cognex Corporation (CGNX): Free Stock Analysis Report Teradyne, Inc. (TER): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Itron, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Itron, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Itron, Inc. Quote Financial Position Itron ended 2016 with cash and cash equivalents of $133.6 million compared with $131 million as of 2015 end.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Itron, Inc. (ITRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Cognex Corporation (CGNX): Free Stock Analysis Report Teradyne, Inc. (TER): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Key Picks Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Cognex Corporation CGNX , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI . The segment reported adjusted operating income of $22.7 million increased 11% from $20.4 million in the year-ago quarter.
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Key Picks Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Cognex Corporation CGNX , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI . Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Itron, Inc. (ITRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Cognex Corporation (CGNX): Free Stock Analysis Report Teradyne, Inc. (TER): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The segment reported adjusted operating income of $22.7 million increased 11% from $20.4 million in the year-ago quarter.
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Ambarella (AMBA) Beats Q4 Earnings, Issues Tepid Outlook
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Ambarella Inc.AMBA reported earnings (including stock-based compensation) of 54 cents per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents. Excluding stock-based compensation, earnings surged 43.8% from the year-ago quarter to 92 cents.
Revenues were up 28.8% year over year to $87.5 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $86 million. The strong growth was primarily driven by higher sales to GoPro GPRO , which was 32% of the revenues in the quarter.
Excluding GoPro revenues, the other camera markets grew 7% year over year, offset by a 63% decline in the infrastructure revenues.
Ambarella, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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However, shares declined almost 5% in after-hour trading after management warned about a possible decline in fiscal 2018 revenues. The company noted that GoPro is using a chip from a competitor in its new camera, which will hurt shipment volumes, resulting in revenue decline in the second half of fiscal 2018. Moreover, higher operating expenses will also hurt bottom-line growth.
In fiscal 2017, earnings declined 11.8% over fiscal 2016 to $2.92 per share. Further, revenues decreased almost 2% to $310.3 million. GoPro total revenue declined from approximately 30% of revenues in fiscal 2016 to 24% in the reported year.
We note that Ambarella has underperformed the Zacks Electronics-Semiconductors industry in the last six months. While the stock lost 14.9%, the industry gained 20.9% in the period.
Quarter Details
Ambarella's S2LM system-on-chip (SoC) has been gaining traction with companies like Netgear NTGR and Ring unveiling products that are developed using the SoC. Adoption of the company's latest H.265 camera SoC has been higher in China.
The company stated that the world's largest security camera supplier Hikvision has started shipping its new value added series of H.265 cameras based on the company's S3LM IP camera SoC family product line.
Further, Ambarella's camera SoC solutions for the automotive market continued to gain adoption with Japanese automaker Nissan introducing its full HD video recorder based on the company's A12A Automotive Camera SoC. In automotive retail markets, U.S.-based startup Waylens introduced its Horizon 1080p60 automotive camera system based on H2 SoC.
Operating Details
Gross margin (including stock-based compensation) expanded 310 basis points (bps) to 66.9% in the quarter. The figure includes almost $850K benefit from the recovery and sale of inventory previously written down due to prior-period yield loss in the manufacturing process. The expansion in gross margin was driven by favorable product mix in the quarter.
Operating expenses as percentage of revenues fell 640 bps to 43.9%, primarily due to 350 bps and 290 bps decline research & development (R&D) and selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses, respectively.
Consequently, operating margin expanded a massive 960 bps to 22.9% in the reported quarter.
Balance Sheet
Amabarella ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents & marketable securities of $405.4 million, up almost $33.3 million from the previous quarter.
Moreover, Ambarella didn't bought back any shares during the reported quarter. As of Feb 27, 2017, the company has repurchased a total of 405,089 shares under the program for total cash consideration of $20.2 million.
Guidance
For the first quarter of fiscal 2018, revenues are expected to be between $62.5 million and $64.5 million, up 9.3-12.8% from the year-ago quarter. The company anticipates strong year-over-year revenue growth in IP security (both professional and consumer), as well as solid growth in automotive and non-sports wearable, partially offset by a decline in the drone revenues.
Non-GoPro revenues in the first quarter are expected to grow between 13.1% and 16.8%.
Gross margin basis is expected to be between 63.0% and 64.5% as compared with 64.6% in the year-ago quarter. The slight contraction will be due to unfavorable product mix.
Operating expenses are expected to be between $26.0 million and $27.5 million, up sequentially due to higher head count expenses.
For fiscal year 2018, management forecasts revenues to be up 3% to down 3% as compared with fiscal year 2017. Strong growth in IP security, drones, non-sports wearable and automotive market revenues will drive revenues. Excluding sales to GoPro and its ODMs, fiscal year 2018 revenues are estimated to grow between 20% and 32%.
Gross margins are expected to move into the high end of Ambarella's target margin range of 59-62%, while operating expense is expected to increase 12-14% over fiscal year 2017.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Currently, Ambarella carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Applied Optoelectronics AAOI sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) is a better-ranked stock in the sector. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Long-term earnings growth for Applied Optoelectronics is pegged at 18.33%.
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In the 2017 IPO Watch List , you'll get an inside look at Snap's exciting prospects and potential challenges. You'll also learn about 4 other exciting tech companies with jaw-dropping growth. Each could go public in the coming months.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Applied Optoelectronics AAOI sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) is a better-ranked stock in the sector. Click to get this free report NETGEAR, Inc. (NTGR): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report GoPro, Inc. (GPRO): Free Stock Analysis Report Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company noted that GoPro is using a chip from a competitor in its new camera, which will hurt shipment volumes, resulting in revenue decline in the second half of fiscal 2018.
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Click to get this free report NETGEAR, Inc. (NTGR): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report GoPro, Inc. (GPRO): Free Stock Analysis Report Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics AAOI sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) is a better-ranked stock in the sector. Ambarella Inc.AMBA reported earnings (including stock-based compensation) of 54 cents per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents.
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Click to get this free report NETGEAR, Inc. (NTGR): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report GoPro, Inc. (GPRO): Free Stock Analysis Report Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics AAOI sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) is a better-ranked stock in the sector. Ambarella, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Ambarella, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Ambarella, Inc. Quote However, shares declined almost 5% in after-hour trading after management warned about a possible decline in fiscal 2018 revenues.
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Applied Optoelectronics AAOI sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) is a better-ranked stock in the sector. Click to get this free report NETGEAR, Inc. (NTGR): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report GoPro, Inc. (GPRO): Free Stock Analysis Report Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. GoPro total revenue declined from approximately 30% of revenues in fiscal 2016 to 24% in the reported year.
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Pitney Bowes' Parcel Sortation Solutions Find Takers in India
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Leading global eCommerce solutions provider, Pitney Bowes Inc. PBI recently gained two new clients - Gati Limited and Flipkart - fortifying its emerging parcel sortation business in India. Pitney Bowes' TrueSort automated parcel sorting system and OneSort automated data capture system have been deployed by Gati Limited and Flipkart, respectively, to modernize their parcel shipments.
Gati is one of India's leading express distribution and supply chain solutions provider, with a solid footprint in the Asia-Pacific region. Pitney Bowes joined forces with intralogistics automation integrator - Armstrong - to deploy TrueSort automated parcel sorting solution at Gati-KWE. TrueSort runs on Pitney Bowes' proprietary Business Logic Processing software and can be optimized based on the size, type and volume of parcels being managed.
Similarly, Flipkart - India's largest ecommerce marketplace - opted for Pitney Bowes OneSort system. Touted as an "all-in-one data capture solution", OneSort system can process instructions for labeling, routing, postal documentation, client billing and custom reporting. It is a well suited solution for mailrooms, warehouses and shipping centers trying to develop parcel management efficiency.
Meanwhile, Pitney Bowes remains confident that thriving parcel volumes in India will offer lucrative opportunities to expand its business. In 2015, parcel volumes in India rose by 8.2% to 340 million parcels in 2015. The third annual survey from Pitney Bowes Global Online Shopping Survey reveals that increasing number of people have been spending long hours for online shopping.
Online vendors in India are expected to work on improving their parcel shipping solutions to improve customer satisfaction. This offers ample opportunities for Pitney Bowes. On a global scale, findings of Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index suggest that parcel volumes are projected to grow by 20% by 2018. The company is well equipped to benefit from this trend.
Despite the company's sturdy shipping portfolio, deteriorating market conditions in the technology industry and the lack of execution of some strategic business decisions have been affecting the company's business. In fact, over the past six months, shares of the company recorded an average negative return of 27.9%, significantly wider than the Zacks categorized Office Automation & Equipment industry's decline of 1.2%.
Further, Pitney Bowes has been experiencing a surge in its operating expenses on account of ERP implementation in the U.S., and higher marketing expenses in relation to aggressive advertising and marketing strategies. Other pressing concerns include currency fluctuations, sluggish end markets and prolonged softness in software and mailing businesses. We believe with strong headwinds at play, the Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) company is unlikely to stage a comeback anytime soon.
Stocks to Consider
Better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Barracuda Networks, Inc. CUDA and Guidance Software, Inc. GUID . While Applied Optoelectronics sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Barracuda Networks and Guidance Software carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. has a whopping average earnings beat of 116.5%, led by three beats in the trailing four quarters.
Barracuda Networks company has a striking earnings surprise history. It has surpassed estimates strongly in each of the trailing four quarters, with an extraordinary average positive surprise of 475%.
Guidance Software also has an impressive earnings history. The company has beaten estimates in each of the four trailing quarters, with an average surprise of 35.8%.
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You may be curious about the buzz surrounding Snap Inc.'s IPO on March 2. With the company expected to be valued around $22 billion, it is expected to be the largest IPO since 2014. But should you snap up this tech stock on Day 1?
In the 2017 IPO Watch List, you'll get an inside look at Snap's exciting prospects and potential challenges. You'll also learn about 4 other exciting tech companies with jaw-dropping growth. Each could go public in the coming months.
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Stocks to Consider Better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Barracuda Networks, Inc. CUDA and Guidance Software, Inc. GUID . Click to get this free report Guidance Software, Inc. (GUID): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI): Free Stock Analysis Report Barracuda Networks, Inc. (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Leading global eCommerce solutions provider, Pitney Bowes Inc. PBI recently gained two new clients - Gati Limited and Flipkart - fortifying its emerging parcel sortation business in India.
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Click to get this free report Guidance Software, Inc. (GUID): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI): Free Stock Analysis Report Barracuda Networks, Inc. (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks to Consider Better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Barracuda Networks, Inc. CUDA and Guidance Software, Inc. GUID . Pitney Bowes' TrueSort automated parcel sorting system and OneSort automated data capture system have been deployed by Gati Limited and Flipkart, respectively, to modernize their parcel shipments.
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Click to get this free report Guidance Software, Inc. (GUID): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI): Free Stock Analysis Report Barracuda Networks, Inc. (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks to Consider Better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Barracuda Networks, Inc. CUDA and Guidance Software, Inc. GUID . Leading global eCommerce solutions provider, Pitney Bowes Inc. PBI recently gained two new clients - Gati Limited and Flipkart - fortifying its emerging parcel sortation business in India.
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Stocks to Consider Better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Barracuda Networks, Inc. CUDA and Guidance Software, Inc. GUID . Click to get this free report Guidance Software, Inc. (GUID): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI): Free Stock Analysis Report Barracuda Networks, Inc. (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Pitney Bowes' TrueSort automated parcel sorting system and OneSort automated data capture system have been deployed by Gati Limited and Flipkart, respectively, to modernize their parcel shipments.
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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Applied Optoelectronics, Acacia Communications, Infinera, Ciena, NeoPhotonics and Lumentum Holdings
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/zacks-investment-ideas-feature-highlights%3A-applied-optoelectronics-acacia-communications
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - February 28, 2017 - Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Features: Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ),Acacia Communications (NASDAQ: ACIA- Free Report ),Infinera Corp. (NASDAQ : INFN- Free Report ),Ciena (NYSE: CIEN- Free Report ),NeoPhotonics (NYSE: NPTN- Free Report ) andLumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE- Free Report ) .
Are Optical Stocks Lighting Up Your Portfolio?
I would ask you to pardon the pun, but it is true, the optical stocks have been lighting it up lately. Ok, maybe not every bulb is firing at maximum potential, but there are plenty of names that have said that things are good and should remain that way going forward.
Allow me to shed some light on a few names that have done well recently and then a few names that are reporting soon.
Applied Optoelectronics
I have to start off with the stock that is up about 100% YTD. So at about $46 the stock is up 96%, but I saw it over 100% the other day. (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ) is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has been running hard all year.
A day after a big conference for several fiber stocks, AAOI raised guidance. They moved the expected range to $0.77 -$0.82 from $0.46 - $0.51 when Wall Street was look for $0.50. Revenue was also guided higher $84.5M - $84.8M while the prior range was $75M-79M vs $77.5M consensus. Margins were also guided higher as well.
This is what started the run for several names. The run was then extended when the company beat the consensus of $0.79 by $0.05 and revenue was also slightly ahead of expectations. On top of that, the company guided higher again as they see the next quarter producing results of $0.80 - $0.88 compared to the $0.40 consensus. That was a big reason the stock rallied nearly 24% in the session following the release.
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Acacia Communications
One name that gets a lot of ink that didn't really perform is was (NASDAQ: ACIA- Free Report ) . The stock is presently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) as estimates are a little mixed following the third straight beat of the Zacks Consensus Estimate on February 23.
The beat was pretty big, with the company earnings $1.55 per share compared to the $0.74 Zacks Consensus Estimate. That $0.81 beat translated into a 109% positive earnings surprise.
ACIA issued guidance that was below Wall Street expectations, putting the EPS range at between $0.63 and $0.70 when the consensus was $0.78. Revenues also came in well below the consensus of $137M when they gave the range of $108M - $114M.
Lumpy demand was the reason for the lower guidance. The company is speaking again on March 1 at the Morgan Stanley TMT Conference.
Infinera Corp.
(NASDAQ: INFN- Free Report ) is a stock that I have tracked for some time. The stock traded higher for a few weeks heading into the most recent report and then they beat the Zacks Consensus by a penny.
Guidance on the call was inline for revenue but came in below consensus on the bottom line.
Given the small number of clients, it appears that Wall Street was braced for poor results. Analysts believe that estimates could have bottomed out and as a result the stock rallied by more than 30% in the session following the report.
The weak guidance caused estimates to slide a bit and the stock is now a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Ciena
One of the fiber plays that has yet to report is (NYSE: CIEN- Free Report ) . The stock is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and is expected to report on March 8 before the market opens.
I see the Wall Street expectations at $632M on top and $0.29 on bottom.
The most recent quarter was a miss on top and on bottom, the first miss in about 2 years. Investors gave the company a pass as the stock rallied for more than 14% following the report. In the same quarter last year, a small beat resulted in the stock falling 16.5% in the session following the report.
Investors are pointing to the unlimited data plan being offered by Verizon as a potential reason for the company to raise guidance for the year.
NeoPhotonics
This stock was a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) until just a few days ago. It is now a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) as the 60 day life span of an estimate revision has eclipsed. Most stocks are at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The company had not confirmed their earnings report as of yet, so it could come as soon as March 1. A year ago, the company reported on the first day of March (which happens to be the birthday of the Great State of Ohio), and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.03. The stock rallied by 14% in the following session, but since then the stock has fallen following earnings reports.
Given the size of this stock, a huge move (either way) could be in store for investors when the next report does come. Along with the 14% positive move mentioned already, (NYSE: NPTN- Free Report ) traded lower by more than 13% following the March quarter report and 22% following the September report.
Those big moves mean an options straddle might be a good bet for this stock. I am a little biased on this one as I believe a solid report is coming. I might be alone in that idea though, as 11% of the float is sold short. A big beat and this one could easily squeeze past $13 or even $14.
Lumentum Holdings
My last stock to look at is (NASDAQ: LITE- Free Report ) and it is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company beat earnings in early February and issued guidance that was inline with expectations. It was the 6 th straight beat for the company and I am seeing revenue growth accelerating, which is a good signal going forward.
The company is speaking again at a March 14 conference in China and then again a week later at the Optical Fiber Conference.
Following the recent earnings report, Stifel reiterated their buy rating and increased their target price on the stock to $57.50 from $45.
LITE trades at a premium to the group at 28x forward earnings compared to a 17x industry average. The price to book multiple of 5.6x is higher than the industry average of 4.1x. The price sales multiple of 3x is well below the 6.5x industry average. This basically tells me that on conservative measures, this stock is priced somewhat aggressively, while the most aggressive measure has this stock priced conservatively. That is a long way of saying a mixed valuation.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - February 28, 2017 - Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Features: Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ),Acacia Communications (NASDAQ: ACIA- Free Report ),Infinera Corp. (NASDAQ : INFN- Free Report ),Ciena (NYSE: CIEN- Free Report ),NeoPhotonics (NYSE: NPTN- Free Report ) andLumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE- Free Report ) . (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ) is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has been running hard all year. A day after a big conference for several fiber stocks, AAOI raised guidance.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - February 28, 2017 - Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Features: Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ),Acacia Communications (NASDAQ: ACIA- Free Report ),Infinera Corp. (NASDAQ : INFN- Free Report ),Ciena (NYSE: CIEN- Free Report ),NeoPhotonics (NYSE: NPTN- Free Report ) andLumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE- Free Report ) . Click here >> Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on ACIA - FREE Get the full Report on INFN - FREE Get the full Report on CIEN - FREE Get the full Report on NPTN - FREE Get the full Report on LITE - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZacksResearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA): Free Stock Analysis Report Infinera Corporation (INFN): Free Stock Analysis Report Ciena Corporation (CIEN): Free Stock Analysis Report NeoPhotonics Corporation (NPTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - February 28, 2017 - Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Features: Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ),Acacia Communications (NASDAQ: ACIA- Free Report ),Infinera Corp. (NASDAQ : INFN- Free Report ),Ciena (NYSE: CIEN- Free Report ),NeoPhotonics (NYSE: NPTN- Free Report ) andLumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE- Free Report ) . Click here >> Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on ACIA - FREE Get the full Report on INFN - FREE Get the full Report on CIEN - FREE Get the full Report on NPTN - FREE Get the full Report on LITE - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZacksResearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA): Free Stock Analysis Report Infinera Corporation (INFN): Free Stock Analysis Report Ciena Corporation (CIEN): Free Stock Analysis Report NeoPhotonics Corporation (NPTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - February 28, 2017 - Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Features: Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ),Acacia Communications (NASDAQ: ACIA- Free Report ),Infinera Corp. (NASDAQ : INFN- Free Report ),Ciena (NYSE: CIEN- Free Report ),NeoPhotonics (NYSE: NPTN- Free Report ) andLumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE- Free Report ) . (NASDAQ: AAOI- Free Report ) is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has been running hard all year. A day after a big conference for several fiber stocks, AAOI raised guidance.
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Itron (ITRI) Hits 52-Week High: What's Driving the Stock?
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Shares of industrial products maker, Itron, Inc.ITRI touched a fresh 52-week high of $66.15 on Feb 24, before retracing to close the day at $65.90.
Itron has a market cap of roughly $2.5 billion and the average volume of shares traded in the last three months is around 188.7K. The stock has delivered a solid one-year return of around 64%. The company has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three out of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 30.55%.
Over the past one year, Itron outperformed the Zacks categorized Electronics Testing Equipment industry. The company's shares gained around 65.4% during this period, compared with roughly 45.4% gain recorded by the industry.
Driving Factors
Itron, Inc. Price and Consensus
Itron, Inc. Price and Consensus | Itron, Inc. Quote
Itron had bookings of $670 million in third-quarter 2016, with growth noted across all segments. The company reported a 12-month backlog of $731 million and total backlog of $1.5 billion during the reported quarter. With the acceleration of smart metering and increasing customer interest in multi-service electric gas and water networks that offer broad IoT applications, Itron is adding high-value projects to its backlog in each quarter.
Itron remains focused on its efforts to drive operational improvement as well as product development and supply chain efficiencies across businesses. Looking ahead, the company's investments in its OpenWay Riva IoT solution, combined with its ongoing operational discipline, will drive growth and profitability.
Moreover, Itron expects to grow through a combination of new product development, licensing technology, distribution agreements, partnership arrangements and acquisitions.
Itron currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Key Picks
Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Cognex Corporation CGNX , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI . All of these stocks sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Cognex Corporation has a positive average earnings surprise of 28.40% for the last four quarters. Teradyne generated a positive average earnings surprise of 24.85% over the trailing four quarters. Applied Optoelectronics has delivered an impressive average positive earnings surprise of 116.49% in the past four quarters.
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Key Picks Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Cognex Corporation CGNX , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI . Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Itron, Inc. (ITRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Cognex Corporation (CGNX): Free Stock Analysis Report Teradyne, Inc. (TER): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. With the acceleration of smart metering and increasing customer interest in multi-service electric gas and water networks that offer broad IoT applications, Itron is adding high-value projects to its backlog in each quarter.
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Key Picks Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Cognex Corporation CGNX , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI . Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Itron, Inc. (ITRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Cognex Corporation (CGNX): Free Stock Analysis Report Teradyne, Inc. (TER): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Driving Factors Itron, Inc. Price and Consensus Itron, Inc. Price and Consensus | Itron, Inc. Quote Itron had bookings of $670 million in third-quarter 2016, with growth noted across all segments.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Itron, Inc. (ITRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Cognex Corporation (CGNX): Free Stock Analysis Report Teradyne, Inc. (TER): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Key Picks Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Cognex Corporation CGNX , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI . The company has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three out of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 30.55%.
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Key Picks Some better-ranked stocks in the same space include Cognex Corporation CGNX , Teradyne, Inc. TER and Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI . Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Itron, Inc. (ITRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Cognex Corporation (CGNX): Free Stock Analysis Report Teradyne, Inc. (TER): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three out of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 30.55%.
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2017-02-27 00:00:00 UTC
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Are Optical Stocks Lighting Up Your Portfolio?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/are-optical-stocks-lighting-your-portfolio-2017-02-27
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I would ask you to pardon the pun, but it is true, the optical stocks have been lighting it up lately. Ok, maybe not every bulb is firing at maximum potential, but there are plenty of names that have said that things are good and should remain that way going forward.
Allow me to shed some light on a few names that have done well recently and then a few names that are reporting soon.
Applied Optoelectronics
I have to start off with the stock that is up about 100% YTD. So at about $46 the stock is up 96%, but I saw it over 100% the other day. AAOI is s Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has been running hard all year.
A day after a big conference for several fiber stocks, AAOI raised guidance. They moved the expected range to $0.77 -$0.82 from $0.46 - $0.51 when Wall Street was look for $0.50. Revenue was also guided higher $84.5M - $84.8M while the prior range was $75M-79M vs $77.5M consensus. Margins were also guided higher as well.
This is what started the run for several names. The run was then extended when the company beat the consensus of $0.79 by $0.05 and revenue was also slightly ahead of expectations. On top of that, the company guided higher again as they see the next quarter producing results of $0.80 - $0.88 compared to the $0.40 consensus. That was a big reason the stock rallied nearly 24% in the session following the release.
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Acacia Communications
One name that gets a lot of ink that didn't really perform is was ACIA. The stock is presently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) as estimates are a little mixed following the third straight beat of the Zacks Consensus Estimate on February 23.
The beat was pretty big, with the company earnings $1.55 per share compared to the $0.74 Zacks Consensus Estimate. That $0.81 beat translated into a 109% positive earnings surprise.
ACIA issued guidance that was below Wall Street expectations, putting the EPS range at between $0.63 and $0.70 when the consensus was $0.78. Revenues also came in well below the consensus of $137M when they gave the range of $108M - $114M.
Lumpy demand was the reason for the lower guidance. The company is speaking again on March 1 at the Morgan Stanley TMT Conference.
Infinera Corp
INFN is a stock that I have tracked for some time. The stock traded higher for a few weeks heading into the most recent report and then they beat the Zacks Consensus by a penny.
Guidance on the call was inline for revenue but came in below consensus on the bottom line.
Given the small number of clients, it appears that Wall Street was braced for poor results. Analysts believe that estimates could have bottomed out and as a result the stock rallied by more than 30% in the session following the report.
The weak guidance caused estimates to slide a bit and the stock is now a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Ciena
One of the fiber plays that has yet to report is CIEN. The stock is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and is expected to report on March 8 before the market opens.
I see the Wall Street expectations at $632M on top and $0.29 on bottom.
The most recent quarter was a miss on top and on bottom, the first miss in about 2 years. Investors gave the company a pass as the stock rallied for more than 14% following the report. In the same quarter last year, a small beat resulted in the stock falling 16.5% in the session following the report.
Investors are pointing to the unlimited data plan being offered by Verizon as a potential reason for the company to raise guidance for the year.
NeoPhotonics
This stock was a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) until just a few days ago. It is now a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) as the 60 day life span of an estimate revision has eclipsed. Most stocks are at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The company had not confirmed their earnings report as of yet, so it could come as soon as March 1. A year ago, the company reported on the first day of March (which happens to be the birthday of the Great State of Ohio), and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.03. The stock rallied by 14% in the following session, but since then the stock has fallen following earnings reports.
Given the size of this stock, a huge move (either way) could be in store for investors when the next report does come. Along with the 14% positive move mentioned already, NPTN traded lower by more than 13% following the March quarter report and 22% following the September report.
Those big moves mean an options straddle might be a good bet for this stock. I am a little biased on this one as I believe a solid report is coming. I might be alone in that idea though, as 11% of the float is sold short. A big beat and this one could easily squeeze past $13 or even $14.
NeoPhotonics Corporation Price and Consensus
NeoPhotonics Corporation Price and Consensus | NeoPhotonics Corporation Quote
Lumentum Holdings
My last stock to look at is LITE and it is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company beat earnings in early February and issued guidance that was inline with expectations. It was the 6 th straight beat for the company and I am seeing revenue growth accelerating, which is a good signal going forward.
The company is speaking again at a March 14 conference in China and then again a week later at the Optical Fiber Conference.
Following the recent earnings report, Stifel reiterated their buy rating and increased their target price on the stock to $57.50 from $45.
LITE trades at a premium to the group at 28x forward earnings compared to a 17x industry average. The price to book multiple of 5.6x is higher than the industry average of 4.1x. The price sales multiple of 3x is well below the 6.5x industry average. This basically tells me that on conservative measures, this stock is priced somewhat aggressively, while the most aggressive measure has this stock priced conservatively. That is a long way of saying a mixed valuation.
Lumentum Holdings Inc. Price and Consensus
Lumentum Holdings Inc. Price and Consensus | Lumentum Holdings Inc. Quote
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AAOI is s Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has been running hard all year. A day after a big conference for several fiber stocks, AAOI raised guidance. Click to get this free report NeoPhotonics Corporation (NPTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE): Free Stock Analysis Report Ciena Corporation (CIEN): Free Stock Analysis Report Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Click to get this free report NeoPhotonics Corporation (NPTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE): Free Stock Analysis Report Ciena Corporation (CIEN): Free Stock Analysis Report Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. AAOI is s Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has been running hard all year. A day after a big conference for several fiber stocks, AAOI raised guidance.
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Click to get this free report NeoPhotonics Corporation (NPTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE): Free Stock Analysis Report Ciena Corporation (CIEN): Free Stock Analysis Report Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. AAOI is s Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has been running hard all year. A day after a big conference for several fiber stocks, AAOI raised guidance.
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A day after a big conference for several fiber stocks, AAOI raised guidance. AAOI is s Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has been running hard all year. Click to get this free report NeoPhotonics Corporation (NPTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE): Free Stock Analysis Report Ciena Corporation (CIEN): Free Stock Analysis Report Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC
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Noteworthy Friday Option Activity: AXDX, AAOI, HZNP
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/noteworthy-friday-option-activity-axdx-aaoi-hznp-2017-02-24
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Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Accelerate Diagnostics Inc (Symbol: AXDX), where a total of 1,124 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 112,400 underlying shares. That amounts to about 60.5% of AXDX's average daily trading volume over the past month of 185,770 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $25 strike put option expiring May 19, 2017 , with 220 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 22,000 underlying shares of AXDX. Below is a chart showing AXDX's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $25 strike highlighted in orange:
Applied Optoelectronics Inc (Symbol: AAOI) options are showing a volume of 3,082 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 308,200 underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 54.8% of AAOI's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 562,890 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $45 strike call option expiring March 17, 2017 , with 640 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 64,000 underlying shares of AAOI. Below is a chart showing AAOI's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $45 strike highlighted in orange:
And Horizon Pharma plc (Symbol: HZNP) saw options trading volume of 12,426 contracts, representing approximately 1.2 million underlying shares or approximately 53.9% of HZNP's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.3 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $19 strike call option expiring April 21, 2017 , with 6,012 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 601,200 underlying shares of HZNP. Below is a chart showing HZNP's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $19 strike highlighted in orange:
For the various different available expirations for AXDX options , AAOI options , or HZNP options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
Today's Most Active Call & Put Options of the S&P 500 »
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Particularly high volume was seen for the $45 strike call option expiring March 17, 2017 , with 640 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 64,000 underlying shares of AAOI. Below is a chart showing AXDX's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $25 strike highlighted in orange: Applied Optoelectronics Inc (Symbol: AAOI) options are showing a volume of 3,082 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 308,200 underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 54.8% of AAOI's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 562,890 shares.
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Below is a chart showing AXDX's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $25 strike highlighted in orange: Applied Optoelectronics Inc (Symbol: AAOI) options are showing a volume of 3,082 contracts thus far today. Below is a chart showing AAOI's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $45 strike highlighted in orange: And Horizon Pharma plc (Symbol: HZNP) saw options trading volume of 12,426 contracts, representing approximately 1.2 million underlying shares or approximately 53.9% of HZNP's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.3 million shares. Below is a chart showing HZNP's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $19 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for AXDX options , AAOI options , or HZNP options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Particularly high volume was seen for the $45 strike call option expiring March 17, 2017 , with 640 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 64,000 underlying shares of AAOI. Below is a chart showing AAOI's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $45 strike highlighted in orange: And Horizon Pharma plc (Symbol: HZNP) saw options trading volume of 12,426 contracts, representing approximately 1.2 million underlying shares or approximately 53.9% of HZNP's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.3 million shares. Below is a chart showing AXDX's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $25 strike highlighted in orange: Applied Optoelectronics Inc (Symbol: AAOI) options are showing a volume of 3,082 contracts thus far today.
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Particularly high volume was seen for the $45 strike call option expiring March 17, 2017 , with 640 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 64,000 underlying shares of AAOI. Below is a chart showing AAOI's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $45 strike highlighted in orange: And Horizon Pharma plc (Symbol: HZNP) saw options trading volume of 12,426 contracts, representing approximately 1.2 million underlying shares or approximately 53.9% of HZNP's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.3 million shares. Below is a chart showing AXDX's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $25 strike highlighted in orange: Applied Optoelectronics Inc (Symbol: AAOI) options are showing a volume of 3,082 contracts thus far today.
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2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC
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Technology Sector Update for 02/24/2017: OLED,AAOI,ACIA
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/technology-sector-update-02242017-oledaaoiacia-2017-02-24
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Top Tech Stocks
MSFT -0.47%
AAPL -0.34%
IBM -0.35%
CSCO +0.39%
GOOG -0.54%
Technology stocks were ending little changed this afternoon, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 slipping less than 0.1% today.
In company news, Universal Display ( OLED ) surged to a record high on Friday after the organic light-emitting diode manufacturer and iPhone components supplier beat analyst forecasts with its Q4 net income and revenue and disclosed plans to begin paying a quarterly dividend late next month.
The company earned $0.55 per share during the three months ended Dec. 31, up from $0.39 per share during the same quarter last year and exceeding the Capital IQ consensus by $0.14 per share. Revenue jumped 20% over year-ago levels to $74.6 million, also topping the $69.09 million Street view.
The company will pay its first-ever dividend on March 31 to shareholders of record on March 15. Future dividend will be subject to board approval, the company said. It also projected FY17 revenue in a range of $230 million to $250 million, bridging the $242.7 million analyst mean.
Following the company announcements last night, analysts at Canaccord Genuity today raised their price target for the company's stock by $16 to $65 a share, maintaining their Hold investment recommendation.
OLED shares were up nearly 21% in late trade at $81.35 apiece, easing from a mid-morning climb to a best-ever $82.50 a share.
In other sector news,
(+) AAOI, Adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.84 improves on $0.22 per share year-ago profit and surpasses Street view by $0.05 per share. Revenue jumps 60% over last year to $84.9 mln, topping the $84.6 mln consensus. Projected Q1 EPS of $0.80 to $0.88 on $67 mln to $91 mln in revenue both beat Wall Street expectations.
(-) ACIA, Q4 EPS of $0.94 tops consensus by $0.04 per share. Revenue climbs 107.9% over same quarter last year to $142.4 mln, also exceeding the $139.72 mln Street view. Guides Q1 earnings, revenue below Capital IQ consensus.
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Copyright (C) 2016 MTNewswires.com. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In other sector news, (+) AAOI, Adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.84 improves on $0.22 per share year-ago profit and surpasses Street view by $0.05 per share. Technology stocks were ending little changed this afternoon, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 slipping less than 0.1% today. In company news, Universal Display ( OLED ) surged to a record high on Friday after the organic light-emitting diode manufacturer and iPhone components supplier beat analyst forecasts with its Q4 net income and revenue and disclosed plans to begin paying a quarterly dividend late next month.
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In other sector news, (+) AAOI, Adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.84 improves on $0.22 per share year-ago profit and surpasses Street view by $0.05 per share. The company earned $0.55 per share during the three months ended Dec. 31, up from $0.39 per share during the same quarter last year and exceeding the Capital IQ consensus by $0.14 per share. Revenue jumped 20% over year-ago levels to $74.6 million, also topping the $69.09 million Street view.
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In other sector news, (+) AAOI, Adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.84 improves on $0.22 per share year-ago profit and surpasses Street view by $0.05 per share. In company news, Universal Display ( OLED ) surged to a record high on Friday after the organic light-emitting diode manufacturer and iPhone components supplier beat analyst forecasts with its Q4 net income and revenue and disclosed plans to begin paying a quarterly dividend late next month. The company earned $0.55 per share during the three months ended Dec. 31, up from $0.39 per share during the same quarter last year and exceeding the Capital IQ consensus by $0.14 per share.
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In other sector news, (+) AAOI, Adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.84 improves on $0.22 per share year-ago profit and surpasses Street view by $0.05 per share. The company earned $0.55 per share during the three months ended Dec. 31, up from $0.39 per share during the same quarter last year and exceeding the Capital IQ consensus by $0.14 per share. The company will pay its first-ever dividend on March 31 to shareholders of record on March 15.
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2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC
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Technology Sector Update for 02/24/2017: BNFT,AAOI,ACIA
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/technology-sector-update-02242017-bnftaaoiacia-2017-02-24
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Top Tech Stocks
MSFT -0.49%
AAPL -0.29%
IBM -0.55%
CSCO +0.37%
GOOG -0.67%
Technology stocks were slightly lower in recent trade, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 slipping about 0.1% on Friday afternoon.
In company news, Benefitfocus ( BNFT ) slumped Friday, with shares of the cloud-based benefits software company dropping to a two-year low after it late yesterday forecast below-consensus revenue for the current quarter as well as for FY17, upstaging a smaller-than-expected Q4 net loss.
Excluding one-time items, the company recorded a $0.09 per share Q4 net loss, improving on a $0.33 per share loss in the year-ago period and beating the Capital IQ consensus expecting a $0.16 per share net loss for the three months ended Dec. 31. Revenue rose 15.3% over the same quarter last year to $62.6 million, roughly in-line with the $62.99 million analyst mean.
For the three months ending March 31, Benefitfocus is expecting revenue in a range of $62.5 million to $63.5 million, trailing the $64.37 million consensus. For FY17, it sees revenue between $263.5 million to $268.5 million, also missing the $275.49 million Street view.
The company's profit outlook is more positive, however, with the projected Q1 adjusted net loss of $0.15 to $0.11 per share coming in at least a penny better than the analyst consensus. Its guidance for an adjusted FY17 net loss of $0.37 to $0.24 per share also tops Wall Street expectations by at least $0.41 per share.
BNFT shares were down over 9% at $25.63 each, recovering somewhat from an early 13% retreat to their lowest price since late February 2015 at $24.55 a share.
In other sector news,
(+) AAOI, (+31.1%) Adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.84 improves on $0.22 per share year-ago profit and surpasses Street view by $0.05 per share. Revenue jumps 60% over last year to $84.9 mln, topping the $84.6 mln consensus. Projected Q1 EPS of $0.80 to $0.88 on $67 mln to $91 mln in revenue both beat Wall Street expectations.
(-) ACIA, (-13.4%) Q4 EPS of $0.94 tops consensus by $0.04 per share. Revenue climbs 107.9% over same quarter last year to $142.4 mln, also exceeding the $139.72 mln Street view. Guides Q1 earnings, revenue below Capital IQ consensus.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Copyright (C) 2016 MTNewswires.com. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In other sector news, (+) AAOI, (+31.1%) Adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.84 improves on $0.22 per share year-ago profit and surpasses Street view by $0.05 per share. Technology stocks were slightly lower in recent trade, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 slipping about 0.1% on Friday afternoon. In company news, Benefitfocus ( BNFT ) slumped Friday, with shares of the cloud-based benefits software company dropping to a two-year low after it late yesterday forecast below-consensus revenue for the current quarter as well as for FY17, upstaging a smaller-than-expected Q4 net loss.
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In other sector news, (+) AAOI, (+31.1%) Adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.84 improves on $0.22 per share year-ago profit and surpasses Street view by $0.05 per share. Excluding one-time items, the company recorded a $0.09 per share Q4 net loss, improving on a $0.33 per share loss in the year-ago period and beating the Capital IQ consensus expecting a $0.16 per share net loss for the three months ended Dec. 31. Projected Q1 EPS of $0.80 to $0.88 on $67 mln to $91 mln in revenue both beat Wall Street expectations.
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In other sector news, (+) AAOI, (+31.1%) Adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.84 improves on $0.22 per share year-ago profit and surpasses Street view by $0.05 per share. In company news, Benefitfocus ( BNFT ) slumped Friday, with shares of the cloud-based benefits software company dropping to a two-year low after it late yesterday forecast below-consensus revenue for the current quarter as well as for FY17, upstaging a smaller-than-expected Q4 net loss. Excluding one-time items, the company recorded a $0.09 per share Q4 net loss, improving on a $0.33 per share loss in the year-ago period and beating the Capital IQ consensus expecting a $0.16 per share net loss for the three months ended Dec. 31.
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In other sector news, (+) AAOI, (+31.1%) Adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.84 improves on $0.22 per share year-ago profit and surpasses Street view by $0.05 per share. In company news, Benefitfocus ( BNFT ) slumped Friday, with shares of the cloud-based benefits software company dropping to a two-year low after it late yesterday forecast below-consensus revenue for the current quarter as well as for FY17, upstaging a smaller-than-expected Q4 net loss. Excluding one-time items, the company recorded a $0.09 per share Q4 net loss, improving on a $0.33 per share loss in the year-ago period and beating the Capital IQ consensus expecting a $0.16 per share net loss for the three months ended Dec. 31.
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2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC
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Why Nordstrom, RH, and Applied Optoelectronics Jumped Today
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/why-nordstrom-rh-and-applied-optoelectronics-jumped-today-2017-02-24
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The stock market mounted a last-minute rally to keep its string of winning days alive, as all three major market benchmarks recovered from losses during most of the day to close higher. The performance again showed the complete confidence that investors seem to have in the market's longer-term future, despite the fact that some believe that stocks have generally risen too quickly and have been hoping for a pullback. Enough investors seem to be waiting for an opportunity to buy that losses have generally been muted and short-lived. Moreover, some good news sent many individual stocks higher, and Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) , RH (NYSE: RH) , and Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) were among the top performers on the day. Below, we'll look more closely at these stocks to tell you why they did so well.
Nordstrom celebrates a record performance
Nordstrom shares rose 6% after the company reported its fourth-quarter financial results on Thursday afternoon. The high-end department store retailer said that its sales rose 3%, pushing net income up by 12% from year-ago levels. However, comparable-store sales fell by 0.9% during the quarter, capping a year in which comps fell 0.4% overall. The discount Nordstrom Rack brand continued to carry the load for the retailer, while the namesake Nordstrom premium stores saw even worse performance on the top line. Despite guidance that was tepid at best, investors were pleased with Nordstrom's record full-year sales in 2016, and they seem to believe that the premium retailer will be able to keep its reputation intact even while facing considerable headwinds looking ahead.
RH makes a good prediction
Investors celebrated the retailer formerly known as Restoration Hardware's preliminary performance results for its most recent quarter, sending the stock higher by 24%. The home furnishings retailer said that it expects adjusted net revenue to come in at $590 million, which is near the top end of its previous guidance range. Moreover, adjusted earnings of $0.68 per share would be higher than most investors had expected, and also near the top of its $0.60 to $0.70 per share prediction from late last year. CEO Gary Friedman noted that RH is "now through the most uncertain stage of our transformation" and that the moves it has made to launch new businesses and creating a membership model "will strengthen our brand and position the business for accelerated growth in 2017 and beyond." Investors agreed, and although plenty of questions remain, RH has gotten beaten down so far that even a bit of good news was enough to make shareholders happy.
Applied Optoelectronics rides data-center demand higher
Finally, shares of Applied Optoelectronics jumped 23%. The provider of fiber-optic network products for data centers, cable broadband, and telecom providers had another record year, with fourth-quarter revenue soaring 60% from year-ago levels. Adjusted net income nearly quadrupled to $0.84 per share, and the company expects first-quarter results to be similarly upbeat as 2017 begins. CEO Dr. Thompson Lin attributed the positive performance to Applied Optoelectronics' ability to manufacture key products internally, and efforts to streamline its manufacturing process to make it as efficient as possible have paid off handsomely. With the transition to 100G continuing in 2017, Applied Optoelectronics believes it can keep making headway well into the future.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Moreover, some good news sent many individual stocks higher, and Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) , RH (NYSE: RH) , and Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) were among the top performers on the day. The performance again showed the complete confidence that investors seem to have in the market's longer-term future, despite the fact that some believe that stocks have generally risen too quickly and have been hoping for a pullback. Despite guidance that was tepid at best, investors were pleased with Nordstrom's record full-year sales in 2016, and they seem to believe that the premium retailer will be able to keep its reputation intact even while facing considerable headwinds looking ahead.
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Moreover, some good news sent many individual stocks higher, and Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) , RH (NYSE: RH) , and Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) were among the top performers on the day. Nordstrom celebrates a record performance Nordstrom shares rose 6% after the company reported its fourth-quarter financial results on Thursday afternoon. RH makes a good prediction Investors celebrated the retailer formerly known as Restoration Hardware's preliminary performance results for its most recent quarter, sending the stock higher by 24%.
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Moreover, some good news sent many individual stocks higher, and Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) , RH (NYSE: RH) , and Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) were among the top performers on the day. RH makes a good prediction Investors celebrated the retailer formerly known as Restoration Hardware's preliminary performance results for its most recent quarter, sending the stock higher by 24%. Offer from The Motley Fool: The 10 best stocks to buy now Motley Fool co-founders Tom and David Gardner have spent more than a decade beating the market.
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Moreover, some good news sent many individual stocks higher, and Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) , RH (NYSE: RH) , and Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) were among the top performers on the day. Nordstrom celebrates a record performance Nordstrom shares rose 6% after the company reported its fourth-quarter financial results on Thursday afternoon. In fact, the newsletter they run, Motley Fool Stock Advisor , has tripled the S&P 500!
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2017-02-23 00:00:00 UTC
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SINA Corp (SINA) Q4 Earnings Match Estimates, Revenues Beat
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/sina-corp-sina-q4-earnings-match-estimates-revenues-beat-2017-02-23
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SINA Corp. (SINA) reported fourth-quarter 2016 adjusted earnings of 27 cents per share, which came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate but improved 28.6% from the year-ago quarter. Net revenue of $313.4 million topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $307.7 million and increased 22.3% year over year.
The company posted non GAAP earnings of 63 cents per share, up 80% year over year.
Quarter Details
Advertising revenues moved up 20.8% year over year to $269.6 million. The upside was primarily driven by strength in advertising related to Weibo, partially offset by weakness in portal advertising revenues. Non-advertising revenues rose 33% year over year to $43.9 million.
Revenues from the Weibo business surged 42.8% year over year to $212.7 million. Monthly active users went up 33% year over year to 313 million, pushed by the growing number of mobile users. Daily active users were 139 million at quarter-end, up 30%.
Portal Advertising revenues decreased 5.9% year-over-year in the quarter to $100.8 million.
SINA's non-GAAP operating margin was 26% compared with 16% reported in the prior-year quarter. The company's operating expenses were up 41.2% year over year to $194.2 million.
Sina Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Sina Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Sina Corporation Quote
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
SINA exited the quarter with cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $1.8 billion, compared with $2.2 billion as of Dec 31, 2015.
Cash provided by operating activities in the quarter was $92.7 million. Capex was $21.5 million.
Our Take
SINA has a strong product pipeline and is investing in product development and marketing. The company's robust user base for its e-commerce and Weibo offerings remains a tailwind.
While the company experienced soft growth from its portal business, a company executive stated, "On the portal side, SINA has fully implemented its mobile strategy, with mobile traffic from SINA News Application growing significantly in the past twelve months." This is a big positive in our view.
However, the company's business is likely to be impacted by soft macroeconomic conditions in China. Also, significant restrictions on online search and other social-networking activities in the region remain concerns.
Moreover, Weibo is expected to face stiff competition from the likes of WeChat in China, which may hurt its user base. We believe that Weibo's monetization ability will be a major driving factor for SINA amid intensifying competition from the likes of Sohu.com Inc. SOHU and NetEase NTES in the video and brand advertising market.
We also note that SINA's shares have gained 83.74% in the past one year, vastly outperforming the Zacks categorized Computer Software-Content industry, which gained 20.63% during that period.
A better-ranked stock in the broader tech space is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
In the trailing four quarters, Applied Optoelectronicshas delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 106.74%.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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A better-ranked stock in the broader tech space is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Sina Corporation (SINA): Free Stock Analysis Report NetEase, Inc. (NTES): Free Stock Analysis Report Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. While the company experienced soft growth from its portal business, a company executive stated, "On the portal side, SINA has fully implemented its mobile strategy, with mobile traffic from SINA News Application growing significantly in the past twelve months."
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Click to get this free report Sina Corporation (SINA): Free Stock Analysis Report NetEase, Inc. (NTES): Free Stock Analysis Report Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A better-ranked stock in the broader tech space is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Net revenue of $313.4 million topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $307.7 million and increased 22.3% year over year.
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Click to get this free report Sina Corporation (SINA): Free Stock Analysis Report NetEase, Inc. (NTES): Free Stock Analysis Report Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A better-ranked stock in the broader tech space is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Net revenue of $313.4 million topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $307.7 million and increased 22.3% year over year.
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A better-ranked stock in the broader tech space is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Sina Corporation (SINA): Free Stock Analysis Report NetEase, Inc. (NTES): Free Stock Analysis Report Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Net revenue of $313.4 million topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $307.7 million and increased 22.3% year over year.
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2017-02-22 00:00:00 UTC
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Pitney Bowes, HP &TagG to Develop Novel IPDS Controller
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/pitney-bowes-hp-tagg-to-develop-novel-ipds-controller-2017-02-22
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Pitney Bowes Inc. PBI has entered into an agreement with TagG and HP to develop a new native IPDS (Intelligent Printer Data Stream) Controller for the Pitney Bowes IntelliJet and HP PageWide Web Press printing systems. The upgraded IPDS will help it deliver higher-value communications, and serve transactional print and mail clients to leverage AFP (Advanced Function Presentation) workflows.
This model will be sold as part of Pitney Bowes' IntelliJet 20 HD series for transactional print and mail operations.
Last year, Pitney Bowes and HP had launched HDNA technology (which doubles print resolution to an industry-leading 2400 nozzles per inch) on PageWide Web Presses and IntelliJet Printers.
Despite the company's regular upgrades to its software, deteriorating market conditions in the technology industry, along with the lack of execution of some strategic business decisions, have affected performance of the Software business.
Pitney Bowes Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Pitney Bowes Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Pitney Bowes Inc. Quote
Also, the sluggish global economic environment is expected to hamper production mail and Software businesses in the near term, limiting the company's growth momentum.
Further, Pitney Bowes has been experiencing a surge in its operating expenses on account of ERP implementation in the U.S. and higher marketing expenses in relation to aggressive advertising and marketing strategies.
In fact, for more than a year now, Pitney Bowes has had a bearish run on the bourse. Shares of the company recorded an average negative return of 22.2% over the past year, significantly wider than the Zacks categorized Office Automation & Equipment industry's decline of 2.5%.
Coming to the earnings front, Pitney Bowes has had an equally depressing run. With an average negative surprise of 10.3%, the company has missed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. With a host of factors curbing the company's growth, and recent analyst estimate revisions being decidedly negative, we doubt if it can stage a comeback anytime soon.
Also, the company has been witnessing some activity on the earnings estimate revision front lately, with estimates moving south. Over the past month, the company has witnessed three downward estimate revisions versus none upward. This has led the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2017 earnings to trend down from $1.91 to $1.77, reflecting a decrease of 7.3%.
In its recently-released fourth-quarter earnings report, foreign currency headwinds and loss of revenues from previously-exited operations in Mexico, South Africa and five markets in Asia resulted in a 5.3% decline in revenues. Sustained weak performance in its software and North American Mailing business remains a huge burden for the company.
Going forward, the company believes that rising capital expenditure on the Enterprise Resource Planning ("ERP") program will continue to exert pressure on margins in the near term, till their benefits materialize. Also, this Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) stock's cross-border business renders it vulnerable to currency volatility, which remains a risk.
Stocks to Consider
Better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Barracuda Networks, Inc. CUDA and Guidance Software, Inc. GUID . While Applied Optoelectronics sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Barracuda Networks and Guidance Software carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. has a whopping average earnings beat of 106.7%, led by two huge beats in the trailing four quarters.
Barracuda Networks company has a striking earnings surprise history. It surpassed estimates strongly in each of the trailing four quarters, with an extraordinary average positive surprise of 475%.
Guidance Software also has an impressive earnings history. The company has beaten estimates in each of the four trailing quarters, with an average surprise of 35.8%.
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Stocks to Consider Better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Barracuda Networks, Inc. CUDA and Guidance Software, Inc. GUID . Click to get this free report Guidance Software, Inc. (GUID): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI): Free Stock Analysis Report Barracuda Networks, Inc. (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Last year, Pitney Bowes and HP had launched HDNA technology (which doubles print resolution to an industry-leading 2400 nozzles per inch) on PageWide Web Presses and IntelliJet Printers.
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Click to get this free report Guidance Software, Inc. (GUID): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI): Free Stock Analysis Report Barracuda Networks, Inc. (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks to Consider Better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Barracuda Networks, Inc. CUDA and Guidance Software, Inc. GUID . Pitney Bowes Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Pitney Bowes Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Pitney Bowes Inc. Quote Also, the sluggish global economic environment is expected to hamper production mail and Software businesses in the near term, limiting the company's growth momentum.
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Click to get this free report Guidance Software, Inc. (GUID): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI): Free Stock Analysis Report Barracuda Networks, Inc. (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks to Consider Better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Barracuda Networks, Inc. CUDA and Guidance Software, Inc. GUID . Pitney Bowes Inc. PBI has entered into an agreement with TagG and HP to develop a new native IPDS (Intelligent Printer Data Stream) Controller for the Pitney Bowes IntelliJet and HP PageWide Web Press printing systems.
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Stocks to Consider Better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Barracuda Networks, Inc. CUDA and Guidance Software, Inc. GUID . Click to get this free report Guidance Software, Inc. (GUID): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI): Free Stock Analysis Report Barracuda Networks, Inc. (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. With an average negative surprise of 10.3%, the company has missed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
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Sohu.com's (SOHU) Q4 Loss Widens, Revenues Fall Y/Y
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/sohu.coms-sohu-q4-loss-widens-revenues-fall-y-y-2017-02-21
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Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU) reported fourth-quarter 2016 non GAAP loss of $1.79 per share, compared with loss of $1.68 reported in the prior-year quarter.
Sohu's revenues of $412 million decreased 12% on a year-over-year basis due to lower revenues from advertising and online gaming.
Quarterly Details
Total online advertising revenues (inclusive of revenues from brand advertising, search and search related businesses) fell 14% to $251 million.
Brand advertising revenues in the reported quarter fell 30% to $99 million on a year-over-year basis while search and search-related revenues increased 1% to $153 million.
Online game revenues for the quarter plunged 25% year over year to $95 million.
Sogou's revenues grew 4% to $172 million.
Margins
Non-GAAP gross margin in the quarter decreased to 44% from 57% in the year-ago quarter. Non-GAAP gross margin of the company's online advertising business was 33%, down from 47% in the prior-year quarter.
Brand advertising business margin was 9%, a sharp drop from 38% reported in the year-ago quarter but marked an increase of 1% from the third quarter. Non-GAAP gross margin for the search and search-related business in the quarter was 48%, down from 55% in the year-ago quarter.
Non-GAAP gross margin of the company's online game business remained flat year over year at 78%.
Sohu's non GAAP net loss was $69 million as against profit of $$65 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
Balance Sheet
Sohu exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents (and short-term investments) of $1.30 billion, compared with $1.42 million as of Dec 31, 2015.
Sohu.com Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Sohu.com Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Sohu.com Inc. Quote
Outlook
For the first quarter of 2017, Sohu expects revenues in a range of $345 million-$375 million.
Management estimates brand advertising revenues in a range of $75 million to $85 million, representing 32% to 40% year-over-year decline.
Sogou revenues are expected to be in a range of $145 million to $155 million. Online game revenues are expected in a band of $80 million-$90 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of 12% to 22%.
The company expects non-GAAP loss per share to be between $1.55 and $1.80.
Our Take
Sohu's financials have been impacted by lower online gaming and advertising sales. Specifically, its brand advertising business has remained sluggish because of lower spending levels in China.
However, Sogou continues to gain popularity and market share through increased product quality and effective marketing campaigns. Furthermore, its partnership with Tencent and the sale of 10% of Sogou shares in an IPO to be held in 2017 will further improve Sogou's competitive position against market leader Baidu and SINA Corp SINA
We also note that Sohu's shares have lost 16.26% in the past one year, vastly underperforming the Zacks categorized Internet Software industry, which gained 14.06% during that period.
Better-ranked stocks in the broader tech space are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and Netflix, Inc. NFLX , which has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
In the trailing four quarters, Applied Optoelectronics and Netflix delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 106.74% and 141.35%, respectively.
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Better-ranked stocks in the broader tech space are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and Netflix, Inc. NFLX , which has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Click to get this free report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX): Free Stock Analysis Report Sina Corporation (SINA): Free Stock Analysis Report Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Specifically, its brand advertising business has remained sluggish because of lower spending levels in China.
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Better-ranked stocks in the broader tech space are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and Netflix, Inc. NFLX , which has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Click to get this free report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX): Free Stock Analysis Report Sina Corporation (SINA): Free Stock Analysis Report Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Brand advertising revenues in the reported quarter fell 30% to $99 million on a year-over-year basis while search and search-related revenues increased 1% to $153 million.
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Click to get this free report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX): Free Stock Analysis Report Sina Corporation (SINA): Free Stock Analysis Report Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Better-ranked stocks in the broader tech space are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and Netflix, Inc. NFLX , which has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Quarterly Details Total online advertising revenues (inclusive of revenues from brand advertising, search and search related businesses) fell 14% to $251 million.
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Better-ranked stocks in the broader tech space are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and Netflix, Inc. NFLX , which has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Click to get this free report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX): Free Stock Analysis Report Sina Corporation (SINA): Free Stock Analysis Report Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Brand advertising revenues in the reported quarter fell 30% to $99 million on a year-over-year basis while search and search-related revenues increased 1% to $153 million.
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2017-02-18 00:00:00 UTC
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3 Hot Tech Stocks to Consider in February
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-hot-tech-stocks-consider-february-2017-02-18
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As investors, we're often told that it's reckless to chase rallying stocks. While that's certainly true in some cases, investors sometimes miss out on big gains because they were afraid to buy stocks hovering near fresh highs.
A "hot" stock is usually on fire for a reason. Investors should keep an eye out for ones that are gaining momentum for a solid reason and trading at reasonable valuations. Let's take a closer look at three stocks that fit that description: Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) , Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX) , and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) .
Applied Optoelectronics
Applied Optoelectronics provides fiber-optic networking products for the data center, cable television, and fiber-to-the-home markets. The company has consistently posted double-digit year-over-year sales growth in recent quarters, thanks to a " super cycle " boosting demand for higher-speed optical components across the market.
This cycle is caused by companies facing bandwidth bottlenecks due to the rising usage of streaming video, cloud-based apps, application virtualization, and other data-intensive tasks. That's why research firm Markets and Markets expects the size of the optical networking and communications market to more than double from $12.6 billion in 2013 to almost $26 billion in 2020.
Applied Optoelectronics' revenue rose 23% annually during the third quarter, and its preliminary fourth-quarter report (released on Jan. 11) indicates that revenue will rise another whopping 60%. Analysts now expect the company's revenue to rise 37% this year and another 28% next year. Non-GAAP earnings are expected to grow 24% this year and 58% next year. Those bullish expectations have caused Applied Optoelectronics shares to soar more than 35% since the beginning of the year.
Tucows
Tucows is a provider of internet services, offering a platform for selling and integrating domain names as well as wireless and home fiber services under its Ting Mobile and Ting Internet brands. Those businesses might sound like slow-growth ones, but it recently announced that it will acquire wholesale domain registrar eNom for $83.5 billion. That move, which combines eNom with its reselling platform OpenSRS will make it the second-largest domain registrar in the world and be "immediately" accretive to its earnings growth.
Meanwhile, the Ting Mobile brand has been carving out a niche market with partnerships with major retailers like Staples and Kroger , while Ting Internet's fiber plans are making inroads into smaller towns and cities across the U.S. These catalysts have caused Tucows' stock to surge 35% since the beginning of the year.
Analysts expect Tucows' revenue to rise 85% this year, thanks to the additional revenue from eNom, and grow another 10% next year after year-over-year comparisons normalize. Its earnings are expected to grow 28% this year and another 52% next year.
STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a French-Italian chipmaker that manufactures a wide range of semiconductors for the automotive, industrial, security, and consumer electronics industries. Its automotive division is its largest business unit, and has been growing rapidly on content share gains in connected cars. It also produces motion sensors for smartphones, tablets, and other consumer electronics.
STMicro's revenues have risen year-over-year for two straight quarters, breaking a multiyear streak of revenue declines. That rebound was sparked by growing demand for its chips across multiple industries, especially in automotive chips and analog chips and motion sensors for consumer electronics. The strength of those businesses offset softer sales of microcontrollers and digital ICs last quarter, and boosted its revenue by 11% annually -- marking its strongest growth rate in several years. Its earnings of $0.15 per share were also a huge improvement from its flat earnings in the prior-year quarter.
Analysts expect STMicro's revenue to rise 8% this year and 5% next year. Its earnings are expected to rise 121% this year, thanks to its return to top-line growth, and another 17% next year. Those rosy forecasts have boosted STMicro's share price by 20% since the beginning of the year.
But mind the valuations
Applied Optoelectronics, Tucows, and STMicro have all delivered impressive returns this year, but investors should keep an eye on their valuations. Applied Optoelectronics trades at 29 times earnings, which is higher than its industry average of 22. Tucows' P/E of 31 is lower than its industry average of 50, but STMicro trades at 77 times earnings -- which is much higher than the industry average of 22.
Those multiples initially look high, but they're not terribly pricey relative to their past and estimated earnings growth. Therefore, investors who are interested in these "hot" stocks should dig deeper to see if those rewards can outweigh their near-term risks.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Let's take a closer look at three stocks that fit that description: Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) , Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX) , and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) . The company has consistently posted double-digit year-over-year sales growth in recent quarters, thanks to a " super cycle " boosting demand for higher-speed optical components across the market. This cycle is caused by companies facing bandwidth bottlenecks due to the rising usage of streaming video, cloud-based apps, application virtualization, and other data-intensive tasks.
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Let's take a closer look at three stocks that fit that description: Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) , Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX) , and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) . Tucows Tucows is a provider of internet services, offering a platform for selling and integrating domain names as well as wireless and home fiber services under its Ting Mobile and Ting Internet brands. That rebound was sparked by growing demand for its chips across multiple industries, especially in automotive chips and analog chips and motion sensors for consumer electronics.
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Let's take a closer look at three stocks that fit that description: Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) , Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX) , and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) . Analysts expect Tucows' revenue to rise 85% this year, thanks to the additional revenue from eNom, and grow another 10% next year after year-over-year comparisons normalize. Analysts expect STMicro's revenue to rise 8% this year and 5% next year.
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Let's take a closer look at three stocks that fit that description: Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) , Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX) , and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) . Analysts now expect the company's revenue to rise 37% this year and another 28% next year. Its earnings are expected to grow 28% this year and another 52% next year.
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2017-02-17 00:00:00 UTC
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Castlight Health (CSLT) Q4 Loss Narrows, Revenues Beat
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/castlight-health-cslt-q4-loss-narrows-revenues-beat-2017-02-17
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Castlight Health, Inc. (CSLT) reported fourth-quarter 2016 loss of 7 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 11 cents per share. The quarterly results compared favorably with the year-ago quarter loss of 21 cents per share.
Castlight's revenues of $29.9 million increased 40.3% on a year-over-year basis, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $28.4 million. The year-over-year growth was driven by an increase in subscription revenues by 41% to $28.2 million.
Castlight Health Inc. - Earnings Surprise | FindTheBest
Quarter Details
Castlight's gross margin in the quarter was 71.9% compared with 54.7% reported in the prior year quarter. The company's operating expenses remained more or less flat year over year at $30.7 million. Operating loss narrowed to $9.2 million from $19.1 million reported year over year.
Castlight exited the quarter with cash equivalents and marketable securities of $114.6 million compared with $120.4 million as on Dec 31, 2015.
Castlight Health, inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Castlight Health, inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Castlight Health, inc. Quote
Guidance
Castlight has reiterated its 2017 guidance that it provided in January following the announcement of buyout of Jiff. The company continues to expect pro forma non GAAP revenues (excludes purchase adjustments) from the combined company to be in the range of $138 to $142 million.
Given its impending merger with Jiff and the requisite accounting formalities, Castlight has chosen to refrain from providing any GAAP guidance. The company said it will provide guidance for the combined company along with its first quarter 2017 earnings release.
Our Take
Castlight's cloud-based software platform enables enterprises to gain control over their rapidly escalating health care costs. Reduction in operating expenditure led to the narrower loss in the reported quarter. We believe that stringent cost control will continue to improve the bottom line.
Furthermore, significant investments in growth areas for improving implementation timelines are a positive. The company's platform has been selected by the likes of CSM Bakery, HUB International and more recently by the George Washington University. The growing customer base is positive for the company.
We also note that Castlight's shares have gained 31.14% in the past one year; vastly outperforming the Zacks categorized Internet Software industry, which gained 20.44% during that period.
Better-ranked stocks in the broader tech space are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Oclaro, Inc. OCLR and MeetMe, Inc. MEET . While Applied Optoelectronics sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Oclaro and MeetMe carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
In the trailing four quarters, Applied Optoelectronics, Oclaro and MeetMe delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 106.74%, 75% and 36.07%, respectively.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Better-ranked stocks in the broader tech space are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Oclaro, Inc. OCLR and MeetMe, Inc. MEET . Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Oclaro, Inc. (OCLR): Free Stock Analysis Report MeetMe, Inc. (MEET): Free Stock Analysis Report Castlight Health, inc. (CSLT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Given its impending merger with Jiff and the requisite accounting formalities, Castlight has chosen to refrain from providing any GAAP guidance.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Oclaro, Inc. (OCLR): Free Stock Analysis Report MeetMe, Inc. (MEET): Free Stock Analysis Report Castlight Health, inc. (CSLT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Better-ranked stocks in the broader tech space are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Oclaro, Inc. OCLR and MeetMe, Inc. MEET . Castlight Health, Inc. (CSLT) reported fourth-quarter 2016 loss of 7 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 11 cents per share.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Oclaro, Inc. (OCLR): Free Stock Analysis Report MeetMe, Inc. (MEET): Free Stock Analysis Report Castlight Health, inc. (CSLT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Better-ranked stocks in the broader tech space are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Oclaro, Inc. OCLR and MeetMe, Inc. MEET . Castlight Health Inc. - Earnings Surprise | FindTheBest Quarter Details Castlight's gross margin in the quarter was 71.9% compared with 54.7% reported in the prior year quarter.
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Better-ranked stocks in the broader tech space are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Oclaro, Inc. OCLR and MeetMe, Inc. MEET . Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Oclaro, Inc. (OCLR): Free Stock Analysis Report MeetMe, Inc. (MEET): Free Stock Analysis Report Castlight Health, inc. (CSLT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Castlight Health Inc. - Earnings Surprise | FindTheBest Quarter Details Castlight's gross margin in the quarter was 71.9% compared with 54.7% reported in the prior year quarter.
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2017-02-17 00:00:00 UTC
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Will Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Continue to Surge Higher?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/will-applied-optoelectronics-aaoi-continue-to-surge-higher-2017-02-17
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As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI . The stock has moved higher by 16.6% in the past month, while it is also above its 20 Day SMA too. This combination of strong price performance and favorable technical, could suggest that the stock may be on the right path.
We certainly think that this might be the case, particularly if you consider AAOI's recent earnings estimate revision activity. From this look, the company's future is quite favorable; as AAOI has earned itself a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), meaning that its recent run may continue for a bit longer, and that this isn't the top for the in-focus company. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here .
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI . We certainly think that this might be the case, particularly if you consider AAOI's recent earnings estimate revision activity. From this look, the company's future is quite favorable; as AAOI has earned itself a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), meaning that its recent run may continue for a bit longer, and that this isn't the top for the in-focus company.
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From this look, the company's future is quite favorable; as AAOI has earned itself a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), meaning that its recent run may continue for a bit longer, and that this isn't the top for the in-focus company. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI .
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From this look, the company's future is quite favorable; as AAOI has earned itself a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), meaning that its recent run may continue for a bit longer, and that this isn't the top for the in-focus company. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI .
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From this look, the company's future is quite favorable; as AAOI has earned itself a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), meaning that its recent run may continue for a bit longer, and that this isn't the top for the in-focus company. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI .
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2017-02-16 00:00:00 UTC
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MKS Instruments (MKSI) Raises Quarterly Dividend by 3%
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/mks-instruments-mksi-raises-quarterly-dividend-by-3-2017-02-16
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Scientific & technical instruments company, MKS Instruments, Inc.MKSI raised its quarterly dividend rate by 3%. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock would now pay a quarterly dividend of 17.5 cents per share as against 17 cents paid on Dec 9, 2016 for fourth-quarter 2016.
Dividend hikes not only affirm the financial and operational strength of a company, but also make a stock attractive for yield-seeking investors. Thus, we believe that adding MKS Instruments' to your portfolio would be a safe investment harbor at the moment. Over the last one month, the company's shares yielded 11.21% return - outperforming the 9.19% gain recorded by the Zacks categorized Electronic Manufacturing-Machinery industry.
Moving Ahead
MKS Instruments' shareholders on record as of Feb 27, 2017, would secure meatier dividend in their pockets on Mar 10. Based on the stock's closing share price of $66.75 as of Feb 14, the increased payout translates to a dividend yield of 1.05%, in line with the industry average.
The company stated that any further dividend announcement as well as record and payment dates for such dividends, would be subject to the final assessment of the company's Board of Directors.
Other Stocks to Consider
Some similarly-ranked stocks within the industry are listed below:
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI has an impressive average earnings surprise of 106.74%. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS has a remarkable average earnings surprise of 151.25%.
Acxiom Corporation ACXM has a whopping average earnings surprise of 147.14%.
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Other Stocks to Consider Some similarly-ranked stocks within the industry are listed below: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI has an impressive average earnings surprise of 106.74%. Click to get this free report MKS Instruments, Inc. (MKSI): Free Stock Analysis Report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Acxiom Corporation (ACXM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Over the last one month, the company's shares yielded 11.21% return - outperforming the 9.19% gain recorded by the Zacks categorized Electronic Manufacturing-Machinery industry.
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Other Stocks to Consider Some similarly-ranked stocks within the industry are listed below: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI has an impressive average earnings surprise of 106.74%. Click to get this free report MKS Instruments, Inc. (MKSI): Free Stock Analysis Report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Acxiom Corporation (ACXM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Other Stocks to Consider Some similarly-ranked stocks within the industry are listed below: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI has an impressive average earnings surprise of 106.74%. Click to get this free report MKS Instruments, Inc. (MKSI): Free Stock Analysis Report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Acxiom Corporation (ACXM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock would now pay a quarterly dividend of 17.5 cents per share as against 17 cents paid on Dec 9, 2016 for fourth-quarter 2016. Dividend hikes not only affirm the financial and operational strength of a company, but also make a stock attractive for yield-seeking investors.
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Other Stocks to Consider Some similarly-ranked stocks within the industry are listed below: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI has an impressive average earnings surprise of 106.74%. Click to get this free report MKS Instruments, Inc. (MKSI): Free Stock Analysis Report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Acxiom Corporation (ACXM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Scientific & technical instruments company, MKS Instruments, Inc.MKSI raised its quarterly dividend rate by 3%.
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Jumps: Stock Gains 7.3%
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/applied-optoelectronics-aaoi-jumps%3A-stock-gains-7.3-2017-02-15
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise above 7% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session This breaks the recent trend for the company as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $30.41 to $33.92 in the past one-month time frame.
The company has seen no positive or negative estimate revision in the past 30 days. Also, its Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the same time frame. Yesterday's price action is encouraging though, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.
Applied Optoelectronics currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Another favorably ranked stock in the Electronics-Semiconductors industry is NVE Corporation NVEC , which also sports a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise above 7% on the day. Is AAOI going up? Click to get this free report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Click to get this free report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise above 7% on the day. Is AAOI going up?
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Click to get this free report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise above 7% on the day. Is AAOI going up?
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.AAOI was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise above 7% on the day. Click to get this free report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Is AAOI going up?
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Generac Holdings (GNRC) Beats Q4 Earnings on Solid Sales
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/generac-holdings-gnrc-beats-q4-earnings-on-solid-sales-2017-02-15
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Generac Holdings Inc.GNRC reported impressive fourth-quarter 2016 results. Its adjusted earnings came in at $1.12 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 by 8.7%. Also, the bottom line grew 15.5% from the year-ago tally of 97 cents.
For 2016, the company's adjusted earnings were $3.03 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.95 and the year-ago tally of $2.87.
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Revenues
In the quarter, Generac Holdings generated net sales of $417.4 million, up 16.7% year over year. However, the top line marginally surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $417.1 million.
On a segmental basis, the company's Domestic segment's sales grew 4% year over year to $339.7 million while that from International segment surged 149.2% to $77.7 million.
Based on product classes, the company's Residential product sales grew 20.3% year over year to $238.9 million; Commercial & Industrial product sales increased 12.3% to $148.1 million; and Other sales totaled $30.4 million, increasing 10.7% year over year.
For 2016, Generac Holdings' net sales were $1,444.5 million, up 9.7% year over year but in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Costs & Margins
In the quarter, Generac Holdings' costs of goods sold increased 16.1% year over year, representing 63.1% of total revenue versus 63.4% a year ago. Gross margin increased 30 basis points (bps) to 36.9%. Selling & service, research & development, and general & administrative expenses totaled $69.5 million and accounted for 16.6% of net sales.
Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) were $91.8 million, up from $80.1 million in the year-ago quarter. EBITDA margin decreased 40 bps to 22%.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
Exiting the fourth quarter, Generac Holdings had cash and cash equivalents of $67.3 million, up from $54.2 million in the previous quarter. Long-term borrowings decreased 0.7% sequentially to $1,006.8 million.
In the fourth quarter, the company generated net cash of $123.9 million from its operating activities, up 10.9% year over year. Capital spent on purchase of property and equipment totaled $9.6 million, down 8.8% year over year. Free cash flow improved 12.9% to $114.3 million.
During the year, the company distributed dividends amounting to $0.08 million, while repurchasing shares worth $149.9 million.
Outlook
For 2017, Generac Holdings anticipates sales to increase 5−7% year over year. Organic revenues are predicted to increase 1−3%. Adjusted EBITDA margin is predicted to be roughly 19−19.5%, while free cash flow conversion is expected to be over 90% of net income.
Generac Holdlings Inc. Price and Consensus
Generac Holdlings Inc. Price and Consensus | Generac Holdlings Inc. Quote
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
With a market capitalization of $5 billion, Generac Holdings currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Some better-ranked stocks in the industry include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. BW . While both Applied Optoelectronics and Axcelis Technologies sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.'s earnings estimates for 2017 improved over the last 60 days. Average earnings surprise for the last four quarters is a positive 106.74%.
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. has an average positive earnings surprise of 151.25% for the last four quarters. Also, its earnings estimates for 2017 and 2018 improved over the last 60 days.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s earnings estimates for 2017 have been revised upward, over the last 60 days.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the industry include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. BW . Click to get this free report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Generac Holdlings Inc. (GNRC): Free Stock Analysis Report Babcock (BW): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Selling & service, research & development, and general & administrative expenses totaled $69.5 million and accounted for 16.6% of net sales.
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Click to get this free report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Generac Holdlings Inc. (GNRC): Free Stock Analysis Report Babcock (BW): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some better-ranked stocks in the industry include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. BW . Based on product classes, the company's Residential product sales grew 20.3% year over year to $238.9 million; Commercial & Industrial product sales increased 12.3% to $148.1 million; and Other sales totaled $30.4 million, increasing 10.7% year over year.
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Click to get this free report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Generac Holdlings Inc. (GNRC): Free Stock Analysis Report Babcock (BW): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some better-ranked stocks in the industry include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. BW . Based on product classes, the company's Residential product sales grew 20.3% year over year to $238.9 million; Commercial & Industrial product sales increased 12.3% to $148.1 million; and Other sales totaled $30.4 million, increasing 10.7% year over year.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the industry include Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. BW . Click to get this free report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Generac Holdlings Inc. (GNRC): Free Stock Analysis Report Babcock (BW): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. FindTheCompany | Graphiq Revenues In the quarter, Generac Holdings generated net sales of $417.4 million, up 16.7% year over year.
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ON Semiconductor (ON) Posts Strong Q4 Earnings, Guides Well
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/on-semiconductor-on-posts-strong-q4-earnings-guides-well-2017-02-14
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ON SemiconductorON posted fourth-quarter 2016 reported earnings of 26 cents per share that compared favorably with the year-ago earnings of 13 cents as well as third-quarter earnings of 2 cents. Notably, the company exceeded its own revenue and margin guidance for the fourth-quarter of 2016.
Shares of the company have outperformed the Zacks Semiconductor - Analog And Mixed industry over the last one year. While the industry gained 58.9%, the stock appreciated a whopping 112.9% on the back of improved revenues due to the Fairchild deal.
Revenues
ON Semiconductor reported revenues of $1.261 billion, up 32.6% sequentially and 50.1% year over year. Notably, revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.216 billion quite comfortably.
Revenue growth in the quarter was driven by strong progress of the Fairchild integration, solid execution of the company's organic business and an improving demand environment for its products.
ON Semiconductor currently has three business units namely - Power Solutions Group or PSG (contributed nearly $0.62 billion), Analog Solutions (contributed nearly $0.469 billion) and Sensor Group (contributed approximately $0.17 billion).
The company's fourth-quarter revenues include a contribution of approximately $0.36 billion from Fairchild Semiconductor whose acquisition was closed on Sep 19, 2016. Overall, the revenue performance of ON Semiconductor's organic business as well as Fairchild improved substantially seasonally. The company's organic business (excluding Fairchild) witnessed a 7% year-over-year increase in the fourth quarter.
Margins
Non GAAP gross margin was 35.2%, down 70 basis points (bps) sequentially but up 190 bps year over year. The year-over-year increase was largely driven by strong progress of the Fairchild integration as well as higher-than-expected revenues.
ON Semiconductor incurred operating expenses of $0.29 billion, up 23.6% from the previous quarter and 57.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Non-GAAP operating margin was 12.9%, down 10 bps sequentially and 180 bps year over year.
Balance Sheet
Cash and cash equivalents were $1.03 billion at the end of the fourth quarter, increasing $0.15 billion sequentially and $0.41 billion on a year-over-year basis.
Inventories decreased to $1.03 billion from $1.08 billion in the previous quarter. However, inventories increased $0.28 billion when compared to the year-ago quarter.
At the end of the reported quarter, ON Semiconductor had $3.1 billion in long-term debt, flat sequentially.
Guidance
ON Semiconductor expects first-quarter 2017 revenues in a range of $1.215 billion to $1.265 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $1.19 billion.
Non-GAAP gross margin is expected in the 34% to 36% range, while GAAP gross margin is expected in a range of 33.4% to 34.8%. Operating expenses, on a GAAP basis, are expected within $0.30 billion to $0.33 billion, and within $0.27 billion to $0.28 billion on a non-GAAP basis. The company expects other net income/expense (inclusive of interest expense) to remain within $0.03 billion to $0.04 billion on a non-GAAP basis with a share count of 0.42 billion.
ON Semiconductor Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
ON Semiconductor Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | ON Semiconductor Corporation Quote
Conclusion
ON Semiconductor has a well-diversified business and an end-market focus that would typically generate relatively steady revenues throughout the year. The company's strong fourth-quarter results are an indication to that end.
The company witnessed continued strength in orders in the reported quarter and expects the momentum to continue in the near-to-mid term based on a solid design-win pipeline.
Though macroeconomic conditions remain weak, the end-market demand trend is favorable due to seasonality.
The Fairchild acquisition is expected to propel On Semiconductor toward a leadership position in the power semiconductor space with a planned focus on smartphone, automotive and industrial end markets.
The company has an attractive product portfolio. Currently, it is streamlining its costs. This in addition to its assets will boost revenues and cash flow.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
On Semiconductor has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics, AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and ARRIS International plc ARRS and HealthStream Inc. HSTM carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Notably, the consensus estimate for Applied Optoelectronics' current year has improved to 94 cents from 80 cents over the last 30 days.
Similarly, the consensus estimate for ARRIS' current year has improved to $2.56 from $2.51 cents over the last 30 days.
Last but not the least, the consensus estimate for HealthStream's current year has remained stable at 21 cents over the last 90 days.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics, AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and ARRIS International plc ARRS and HealthStream Inc. HSTM carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Click to get this free report HealthStream, Inc. (HSTM): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. While the industry gained 58.9%, the stock appreciated a whopping 112.9% on the back of improved revenues due to the Fairchild deal.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics, AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and ARRIS International plc ARRS and HealthStream Inc. HSTM carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Click to get this free report HealthStream, Inc. (HSTM): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. ON Semiconductor Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise ON Semiconductor Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | ON Semiconductor Corporation Quote Conclusion ON Semiconductor has a well-diversified business and an end-market focus that would typically generate relatively steady revenues throughout the year.
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Click to get this free report HealthStream, Inc. (HSTM): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics, AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and ARRIS International plc ARRS and HealthStream Inc. HSTM carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Operating expenses, on a GAAP basis, are expected within $0.30 billion to $0.33 billion, and within $0.27 billion to $0.28 billion on a non-GAAP basis.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics, AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and ARRIS International plc ARRS and HealthStream Inc. HSTM carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Click to get this free report HealthStream, Inc. (HSTM): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Revenues ON Semiconductor reported revenues of $1.261 billion, up 32.6% sequentially and 50.1% year over year.
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Is GoDaddy (GDDY) Set to Beat Expectations in Q4 Earnings?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/is-godaddy-gddy-set-to-beat-expectations-in-q4-earnings-2017-02-13
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GoDaddy Inc.GDDY is expected to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 15. It will be interesting to watch if a likely beat drives the company's share price.
Over the past one year, shares of GoDaddy outperformed the Zacks categorized Internet Services Delivery industry. While the industry gained 31.66%, the stock returned 44.89%.
Why a Likely Positive Surprise?
Our proven model shows that GoDaddy is likely to beat on earnings because it has the right combination of the two key ingredients.
Zacks ESP:Earnings ESP , which represents the difference between the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate, stands at +12.50%. This is a meaningful indicator of a likely positive earnings surprise. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: GoDaddyhas a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Note that stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 have a significantly higher chance of beating earnings estimates. The Sell-rated stocks (Zacks Rank #4 or 5) should never be considered going into an earnings announcement.
The combination of GoDaddy's Zacks Rank #3 and +12.50% ESP makes us reasonably confident of an earnings beat.
What is Driving the Better-than-Expected Earnings?
GoDaddy is engaged in the designing and development of cloud-based technology products for small businesses, Web design professionals and individuals. GoDaddy's strong market position, increasing investments in products, technology platform and customer care should boost fourth-quarter results. We also expect its focus on delivering innovative and increasingly personalized products and services globally to bear fruit.
Also, the company is striving to expand internationally by investing in technology, marketing programs and customer care teams. Growing international presence and the shift toward dynamic online presence for small business will likely play an important role going forward. Moreover, with product development and more effective ads, the company is trying to establish itself as a serious player.
However, significant competition, heavy debt burden and controversies surrounding the company could pose challenges.
GoDaddy Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
GoDaddy Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | GoDaddy Inc. Quote
Other Stocks to Consider
GoDaddyis not the only firm looking up this earnings season. We also see a likely earnings beat for each of the following companies:
Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Century Communities, Inc. CCS with an Earnings ESP of +14.93% and a Zacks Rank #2.
Entergy Corporation ETR with an Earnings ESP of +9.09% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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We also see a likely earnings beat for each of the following companies: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Entergy Corporation (ETR): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Century Communities, Inc. (CCS): Free Stock Analysis Report GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. GoDaddy's strong market position, increasing investments in products, technology platform and customer care should boost fourth-quarter results.
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Click to get this free report Entergy Corporation (ETR): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Century Communities, Inc. (CCS): Free Stock Analysis Report GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. We also see a likely earnings beat for each of the following companies: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. GoDaddy's strong market position, increasing investments in products, technology platform and customer care should boost fourth-quarter results.
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We also see a likely earnings beat for each of the following companies: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Entergy Corporation (ETR): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Century Communities, Inc. (CCS): Free Stock Analysis Report GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. GoDaddy Inc. Price and EPS Surprise GoDaddy Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | GoDaddy Inc. Quote Other Stocks to Consider GoDaddyis not the only firm looking up this earnings season.
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We also see a likely earnings beat for each of the following companies: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Entergy Corporation (ETR): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Century Communities, Inc. (CCS): Free Stock Analysis Report GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The combination of GoDaddy's Zacks Rank #3 and +12.50% ESP makes us reasonably confident of an earnings beat.
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Fujifilm's (FUJIY) Revenues Decline Y/Y: Should You Sell?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/fujifilms-fujiy-revenues-decline-y-y%3A-should-you-sell-2017-02-13
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We issued an updated research report on premium multinational firm, FUJIFILM Holdings CorporationFUJIY , on Feb 13, 2017.
Fujifilm's stock presently seems to be less promising at the moment. Over the last one month, shares of this Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) stock recorded a loss of 0.98%, as against the gain of 2.19% recorded by the Zacks classified Photo Equipment & Supplies industry.
Existing Scenario
In third-quarter fiscal 2017 (Dec 30, 2016), Fujifilm's revenues dipped 5.4% year over year. Reduced optical device field sales, poor pharmaceutical business and weak document solutions' trade in Japan weighed over the company's aggregate top-line results. If these bearish market aspects persist in the near term, then Fujifilm is likely to report lower revenues in the quarters ahead. Notably, the company anticipates a 3.7% year-over-year decline in revenues in fiscal 2017.
Moreover, the company's international operations remain exposed to significant market uncertainties. Any unfavorable changes in the political, environmental, social and economic aspects of international markets might adversely affect the company's top and bottom lines in the coming quarters.
Notably, each business segment of Fujifilm faces stiff competition. Extensive business rivalry increases the bargaining power of customers and thus, exposes the company to risks of market share loss. Additionally, the Japanse Yen is currently appreciating, thereby enhancing the competitive power of smaller companies operating in low-cost nations. Factors like these have been increasing revenue and margin loss risks for Fujifilm.
Over the last 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the stock has been revised downwards for both fiscal 2017 and 2018.
Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked stocks within the industry are listed below:
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI has an impressive average earnings surprise of 106.74% for the trailing four quarters and currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Ballard Power Systems Inc. BLDP presently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and has an average positive earnings surprise of 12.50% for the last four quarters.
OSI Systems, Inc. OSIS also holds a Zacks Rank #2 and has an average positive earnings surprise of 12.92% for the past four quarters.
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Stocks to Consider Some better-ranked stocks within the industry are listed below: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI has an impressive average earnings surprise of 106.74% for the trailing four quarters and currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Ballard Power Systems, Inc. (BLDP): Free Stock Analysis Report OSI Systems, Inc. (OSIS): Free Stock Analysis Report Fujifilm Holdings Corp. (FUJIY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Reduced optical device field sales, poor pharmaceutical business and weak document solutions' trade in Japan weighed over the company's aggregate top-line results.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Ballard Power Systems, Inc. (BLDP): Free Stock Analysis Report OSI Systems, Inc. (OSIS): Free Stock Analysis Report Fujifilm Holdings Corp. (FUJIY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks to Consider Some better-ranked stocks within the industry are listed below: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI has an impressive average earnings surprise of 106.74% for the trailing four quarters and currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Over the last one month, shares of this Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) stock recorded a loss of 0.98%, as against the gain of 2.19% recorded by the Zacks classified Photo Equipment & Supplies industry.
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Stocks to Consider Some better-ranked stocks within the industry are listed below: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI has an impressive average earnings surprise of 106.74% for the trailing four quarters and currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Ballard Power Systems, Inc. (BLDP): Free Stock Analysis Report OSI Systems, Inc. (OSIS): Free Stock Analysis Report Fujifilm Holdings Corp. (FUJIY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Over the last one month, shares of this Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) stock recorded a loss of 0.98%, as against the gain of 2.19% recorded by the Zacks classified Photo Equipment & Supplies industry.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Ballard Power Systems, Inc. (BLDP): Free Stock Analysis Report OSI Systems, Inc. (OSIS): Free Stock Analysis Report Fujifilm Holdings Corp. (FUJIY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks to Consider Some better-ranked stocks within the industry are listed below: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI has an impressive average earnings surprise of 106.74% for the trailing four quarters and currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Genpact (G) Beats on Q4 Earnings as Revenues Increase Y/Y
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/genpact-g-beats-on-q4-earnings-as-revenues-increase-y-y-2017-02-13
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Genpact Limited G reported earnings (including stock-based compensation) of 41 cents per share in fourth-quarter 2016, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a nickel. Non-GAAP earnings (excluding share based compensation) jumped 26.5% year over year to 43 cents per share.
Revenues increased 5.4% from the year-ago quarter to $681.7 million which missed the Zacks Consensus estimate of $684 million.
Global clients (85% of total revenue) revenues climbed 9% year over year (up 11% at constant currency) to $576 million, while revenues from General Electric GE fell by 10% to roughly $106 million (15% of total revenue).
For full-year 2016, the company reported revenues of $2.57 billion that was up 4% on a year-over-year basis (up 6% on constant currency). Adjusted diluted earnings per share came in at $1.46, up 16% year over year.
New bookings also increased by 3% to $2.65 billion from $2.59 billion in 2015.
We note that shares of Genpact underperformed the Zacks Outsourcing industry over the last one year. While the industry returned a gain of 17%, the stock declined 1.4% over the same time frame.
Overall, total BPO revenues (80% of total revenues) advanced 8% year over year to $548 million. Global client BPO revenues of $469 million jumped almost 12% (up 14% at constant currency).
On the other hand, GE BPO revenue was $79 million, which declined 10% on a year-over-year basis, primarily due to delays and phase out of some of the processes related to the divested GE Capital.
Total IT revenue (20% of total revenue) came in at $134 million that declined 4% when compared to the year-ago quarter.
However, global client ITO revenues of $107 million dipped 3% year over year in the reported quarter primarily due to reduced spending by companies on deploying, maintaining and running legacy IT infrastructure.
Also, cutbacks in the discretionary technology projects by the companies led to a decline of 9% in revenues for GE IT revenue, on a year-over-year basis, which summed $27 million.
Genpact Limited Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Genpact Limited Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Genpact Limited Quote
Operating Details
Selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expense expanded 320 bps year over year to 25.0% in the reported quarter.
Non-GAAP operating margin (including stock based compensation) advanced 200 bps from the year-ago quarter to 15.7% driven by higher gross margin base.
Balance Sheet & Share Repurchase
As of Dec 31, 2016, cash and cash equivalents were $422 million as compared with $450 million as of Dec 31, 2015.
During the fourth-quarter, Genpact repurchased nearly 4.3 million shares for $103 million from the secondary market. For the full year of 2016, the company repurchased 13.9 million shares of its company from the secondary market that was worth $345 million.
Guidance
Genpact's management expects first-quarter 2017 to remain flat, while a 3%-6% growth is likely to show up in the second half of 2017.
For full-year 2017, revenues are now anticipated in the range of $2.61-$2.68 billion. The net foreign exchange adverse impact is estimated to be approximately $33 million.
Genpact anticipates a 4%-7% revenue growth (5%-8% on a constant currency basis) in the Global Client segment. Within this segment, Global Client BPO is projected to grow nearly 10% on a constant currency basis, while Global Client ITO revenues are anticipated to decline about 5%-7% chiefly due to an accelerated second-half decline in 2016.
On the other hand, the divestiture of GE Capital will likely have its adverse impact on GE revenues in 2017, which translates to a 13%-15% decline in GE revenues going ahead.
Non-GAAP operating income margin are expected to be 15.7% in 2017. Earnings are anticipated to be in the range of $1.53-$1.57 per share.
Cash flow from operations is projected to increase almost 4% in 2017. Capital expenditure is anticipated to comprise nearly 3%-3.5% of total revenue.
Zacks Rank
Genpact has Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , and Bridgeline Digital, Inc. BLIN each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Notably, the consensus estimate for Applied Optoelectronics' current year improved to 94 cents from 80 cents, over the last 30 days.
Similarly, the consensus estimate for Bridgeline Digital's current year narrowed down to a loss of 9 cents from loss of 10 cents, over the last 60 days.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , and Bridgeline Digital, Inc. BLIN each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN): Free Stock Analysis Report General Electric Company (GE): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Genpact Limited (G): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Genpact Limited G reported earnings (including stock-based compensation) of 41 cents per share in fourth-quarter 2016, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a nickel.
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Click to get this free report Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN): Free Stock Analysis Report General Electric Company (GE): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Genpact Limited (G): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , and Bridgeline Digital, Inc. BLIN each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Genpact Limited Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Genpact Limited Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Genpact Limited Quote Operating Details Selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expense expanded 320 bps year over year to 25.0% in the reported quarter.
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Click to get this free report Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN): Free Stock Analysis Report General Electric Company (GE): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Genpact Limited (G): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , and Bridgeline Digital, Inc. BLIN each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Global clients (85% of total revenue) revenues climbed 9% year over year (up 11% at constant currency) to $576 million, while revenues from General Electric GE fell by 10% to roughly $106 million (15% of total revenue).
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Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , and Bridgeline Digital, Inc. BLIN each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN): Free Stock Analysis Report General Electric Company (GE): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Genpact Limited (G): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Genpact Limited G reported earnings (including stock-based compensation) of 41 cents per share in fourth-quarter 2016, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a nickel.
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2017-02-13 00:00:00 UTC
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Stocks Most Likely to Beat Earnings for the week of February 13th
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stocks-most-likely-to-beat-earnings-for-the-week-of-february-13th-2017-02-13
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Here are four Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks that are likely to beat earnings for the week of February 13 th :
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT): This manufacturer of production tools, modules, and subsystems has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings surging 5.8% over the last 60 days.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus | Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Quote
The company is expected to report its earnings results for the quarter ending December on Feb 22 and has an Earnings ESP of +7.41%. It has delivered positive earnings surprises in three out of four trailing quarters.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Quote
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc . (AAOI): This manufacturer and seller of fiber-optic networking products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings surging 17.5% over the last 60 days.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
The company is expected to report its earnings results for the quarter ending December on Feb 23 and has an Earnings ESP of +15.87%. It has delivered positive earnings surprises in three out of four trailing quarters.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Milacron Holdings Corp . (MCRN): This manufacturer of engineered and customized systems has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.5% over the last 60 days.
Milacron Holdings Corp. Price and Consensus
Milacron Holdings Corp. Price and Consensus | Milacron Holdings Corp. Quote
The company is expected to report its earnings results for the quarter ending December on Feb 23 and has an Earnings ESP of +11.43%. It has delivered positive earnings surprises in two out of four trailing quarters.
Milacron Holdings Corp. Price and EPS Surprise
Milacron Holdings Corp. Price and EPS Surprise | Milacron Holdings Corp. Quote
Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (DRNA): This biopharmaceutical company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 0.3% over the last 60 days.
Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Price and Consensus
Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Price and Consensus | Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Quote
The company is expected to report its earnings results for the quarter ending December on Mar 9 and has an Earnings ESP of +4.11%. It has delivered positive earnings surprises in all four trailing quarters.
Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Quote
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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(AAOI): This manufacturer and seller of fiber-optic networking products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings surging 17.5% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT): Free Stock Analysis Report Milacron Holdings Corp. (MCRN): Free Stock Analysis Report Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (DRNA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks that are likely to beat earnings for the week of February 13 th : Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT): This manufacturer of production tools, modules, and subsystems has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings surging 5.8% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT): Free Stock Analysis Report Milacron Holdings Corp. (MCRN): Free Stock Analysis Report Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (DRNA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. (AAOI): This manufacturer and seller of fiber-optic networking products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings surging 17.5% over the last 60 days. Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus | Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Quote The company is expected to report its earnings results for the quarter ending December on Feb 22 and has an Earnings ESP of +7.41%.
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(AAOI): This manufacturer and seller of fiber-optic networking products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings surging 17.5% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT): Free Stock Analysis Report Milacron Holdings Corp. (MCRN): Free Stock Analysis Report Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (DRNA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus | Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Quote The company is expected to report its earnings results for the quarter ending December on Feb 22 and has an Earnings ESP of +7.41%.
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Click to get this free report Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT): Free Stock Analysis Report Milacron Holdings Corp. (MCRN): Free Stock Analysis Report Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (DRNA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. (AAOI): This manufacturer and seller of fiber-optic networking products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings surging 17.5% over the last 60 days. Here are four Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks that are likely to beat earnings for the week of February 13 th : Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT): This manufacturer of production tools, modules, and subsystems has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings surging 5.8% over the last 60 days.
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Watts Water (WTS) Beats on Q4 Earnings; Revenues Lag
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/watts-water-wts-beats-on-q4-earnings-revenues-lag-2017-02-13
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Watts Water Technologies, Inc.WTS reported fourth-quarter 2016 adjusted earnings of 64 cents per share, an 8.5% year-over-year improvement driven by a strong operating performances. Earnings came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
On a reported basis, including special items, Watts Water's earnings were 51 cents per share in the quarter, a reversal from a loss per share of $3.41 in the year-ago quarter.
Total revenue dipped 5% year over year to $342 million in the quarter, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $348 million. Organic sales were flat in the quarter compared with the year-ago quarter.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Quote
Organic sales were flat in the Americas, affected by anticipated headwinds in the retail channel, which offset growth in the company's core plumbing and valves product lines. Organic sales edged down 1% in Europe, impacted by lower demand in larger geographical markets. Organic sales climbed18% in the Asia-Pacific region, aided by consistent growth in the residential markets in China and the commercial markets outside China.
Cost and Margins
Cost of sales declined 8.7% year over year to $204 million. Gross profit increased 2.3% to $137.7 million. Gross margin in the reported quarter expanded 270 basis points (bps) to 40.3%. Selling, general and administrative expenses went down 5.5% to $106.5 million from $112.7 million in the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted operating profit went up 5% to $37.2 million in the reported quarter. Adjusted operating margin advanced 100 bps to 10.9% driven primarily by strong productivity resulting from the company's transformation initiatives.
Segment Performance
Americas: Net sales declined 4.3% to $223.3 million in the reported quarter. Adjusted operating profit increased 2.7% to $34.2 million.
EMEA: Net sales decreased 8% year over year to $104 million. Adjusted operating profit went down 13.7% to $8.8 million from $10.2 million in the prior-year quarter.
Asia-Pacific: Net sales jumped 25.9% to $14.6 million from $11.6 million in the year-earlier quarter. The segment reported adjusted operating profit of $2.1 million compared to $0.7 million in the year-ago quarter.
Financial Performance
Watts Water reported cash and cash equivalents of $338.4 million at the end of 2016, up from $296 million as of Dec 31, 2015. At the end of 2016, long-term debt was approximately $511 million, down from $574 million as of Dec 31, 2015.
In 2016, the company delivered $138 million of operating cash flow compared with $109 million in 2015. Watts Water repurchased 68,000 shares of Class A common stock for $4 million during the quarter. For 2016, approximately 501,000 shares were purchased at a cost of approximately $27 million. Roughly $56 million remains available under the company's current authorization, which has no expiration date.
2016 Performance
Watts Water posted adjusted earnings of $2.67 per share for 2016, up 10.8% year over year. Earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.66. On a reported basis, including special items, Watts Water's earnings were $2.44 per share in the quarter, a reversal from a loss per share of $3.24 in the year-ago quarter.
Revenues for full-year 2016 went down 5% year over year to $1.4 billion. Revenues came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
The company continued to focus on realigning its business teams and product platforms, getting closer to customers, executing itsrestructuring initiatives and re-investing for future growth. It also expanded solutions offering for commercial boiler room applications with the acquisition of PVI Industries. Watts Water expects its efforts in 2016 will drive growth. It also foresees margin expansion moving ahead.
Share Price Performance
In the last one year, Watts Water has underperformed the Zacks classified Instruments-Control sub-industry with respect to price performance. The stock gained around 25.9%, while the industry rose 36.7% over the same time frame.
Zacks Rank& Key Picks
Watts Water currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the same sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Acxiom Corporation ACXM .
Applied Optoelectronics has delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 106.74% in the last four quarters. The company sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Axcelis Technologies also boasts a Zacks Rank #1 and has delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 151.25% for the trailing four quarters. Acxiom Corporation, another Zacks Rank #1 stock, has an average positive earnings surprise of 147.14% for the past four quarters.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the same sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Acxiom Corporation ACXM . Click to get this free report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Acxiom Corporation (ACXM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Watts Water Technologies, Inc.WTS reported fourth-quarter 2016 adjusted earnings of 64 cents per share, an 8.5% year-over-year improvement driven by a strong operating performances.
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Click to get this free report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Acxiom Corporation (ACXM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some better-ranked stocks in the same sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Acxiom Corporation ACXM . On a reported basis, including special items, Watts Water's earnings were 51 cents per share in the quarter, a reversal from a loss per share of $3.41 in the year-ago quarter.
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Click to get this free report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Acxiom Corporation (ACXM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some better-ranked stocks in the same sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Acxiom Corporation ACXM . Total revenue dipped 5% year over year to $342 million in the quarter, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $348 million.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the same sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Acxiom Corporation ACXM . Click to get this free report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Acxiom Corporation (ACXM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Adjusted operating profit went up 5% to $37.2 million in the reported quarter.
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Zillow (ZG) Beats Estimates in Q4 Earnings, Guides Well
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/zillow-zg-beats-estimates-in-q4-earnings-guides-well-2017-02-13
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Shares of Zillow Group Inc. ZG fell 7.6% on Wednesday following the company's fourth-quarter earnings the day before despite reporting a bottomline beat.
Notably, Zillow's shares have outperformed the Zacks Internet - Services industry over the last one year. While the industry gained 17.8%, Zillow is up 80.8%.
Including stock based compensation the company reported loss of a penny, which was better than the the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 3 cents.
The improved result reflects growing adoption of the company's services.
Notably, total revenue increased 34.4% year over year to $227.6 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $223 million quite comfortably.
Zillow Group, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Zillow Group, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Zillow Group, Inc. Quote
Quarter in Details
Zillow has two reportable segments namely, Marketplace (which includesPremier Agent, other real estate and mortgages) and Display.
In the fourth quarter, Marketplace revenues of $210.6 million increased 42.1% on a year-over- year basis. The biggest revenue contributor in this business segment was Premier Agent (72.2%), which grew 32.1% on a year-over-year basis to $164.3 million.
The growth was primarily driven by an increase in the number of agents and subsequent acceleration in their spending on Zillow's mobile apps and websites that continued to drive engagement.
Other real estate contributed $29.8 million in revenues that witnessed a whopping 144.9% growth from the year-ago quarter propelled by good demand for the company's brands such as StreetEasy, Zillow, Trulia, Naked Apartments, Hot Pads and HERO.
Mortgages contributed revenues of $16.5 million that grew 41.3% when compared to the year ago quarter, primarily due to a significant growth in mortgages.
On the other hand, Display revenues of $16.9 million declined 19.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Reported sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenues contracted 640 basis points (bps). Technology and development expenses as a percentage of revenues contracted130 bps. On the other hand, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased 840 bps.
Zillow exited the fourth quarter with cash and cash equivalent balance of $243.6 million, up $14.4 million on a year-over-year basis.
Guidance
Management expects first-quarter 2017 total revenue to remain in a range of $232 million to $237 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at $235.9 million.
The company expects Premier Agent revenues of $170 million to $172 million, other real estate revenues of $31 million to $32 million, and mortgage revenues of $17 million to $18 million, which taken together comprise Marketplace revenues.
On the other hand, the company's Display revenues are projected in a range of $14 million to $15 million.
Operating expenses are expected to remain in a range of $247 million to $252 million. Net loss is expected in a range of $14.1 million to $19.1 million.
Our Take
Zillow posted a strong fourth-quarter beating both estimates on both the topline and the bottomline. The company implemented all of its strategic priorities and launched the self-service account interface meant for Premier Agents on a national level.
The strong performance indicates growing demand for the company's Marketplace business model, which augurs well for the company in the long term.
Zacks Rank
Zillow has Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , and Bridgeline Digital Inc. BLIN each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and HealthStream Inc. HSTM carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Notably, the consensus estimate for Applied Optoelectronics' current year has improved to 94 cents from 80 cents over the last 30 days.
Similarly, the consensus estimate for Bridgeline Digital's current year has narrowed down to a loss of 9 cents from loss of 10 cents over the last 60 days.
Last but not the least, the consensus estimate for HealthStream's current year has remained stable at 21 cents over the last 90 days.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , and Bridgeline Digital Inc. BLIN each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and HealthStream Inc. HSTM carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Click to get this free report HealthStream, Inc. (HSTM): Free Stock Analysis Report Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Zillow Group, Inc. (ZG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of Zillow Group Inc. ZG fell 7.6% on Wednesday following the company's fourth-quarter earnings the day before despite reporting a bottomline beat.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , and Bridgeline Digital Inc. BLIN each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and HealthStream Inc. HSTM carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Click to get this free report HealthStream, Inc. (HSTM): Free Stock Analysis Report Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Zillow Group, Inc. (ZG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zillow Group, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Zillow Group, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Zillow Group, Inc. Quote Quarter in Details Zillow has two reportable segments namely, Marketplace (which includesPremier Agent, other real estate and mortgages) and Display.
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Click to get this free report HealthStream, Inc. (HSTM): Free Stock Analysis Report Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Zillow Group, Inc. (ZG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , and Bridgeline Digital Inc. BLIN each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and HealthStream Inc. HSTM carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Zillow Group, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Zillow Group, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Zillow Group, Inc. Quote Quarter in Details Zillow has two reportable segments namely, Marketplace (which includesPremier Agent, other real estate and mortgages) and Display.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , and Bridgeline Digital Inc. BLIN each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and HealthStream Inc. HSTM carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Click to get this free report HealthStream, Inc. (HSTM): Free Stock Analysis Report Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Zillow Group, Inc. (ZG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Notably, total revenue increased 34.4% year over year to $227.6 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $223 million quite comfortably.
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Bet on Likely Earnings Beat with These 5 Stocks
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/bet-on-likely-earnings-beat-with-these-5-stocks-2017-02-13
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We are in the tail end of the Q4 earnings season with over 71% of the S&P 500 constituents having reported already. The season has so far been fairly solid with earnings growth on track to be the highest in two years.
However, investors should note that though the growth picture is brightening, beat ratiosare on the lower side. So far, 68% beat EPS estimates against 76.7% in the previous quarter, with 74.5% being the four-quarter average and 72.7% being the 12-quarter average, as per the Earnings Trends issued on February 1, 2017.
Though earnings growth momentum should cheer up investors, slowing positive earnings surprise might make some jittery.
Why Is a Positive Earnings Surprise So Important?
Historically, stocks of companies with solid quarterly earnings (on a nominal basis) tank if they miss or merely meet market expectations. After all, a 20% earnings rise (though apparently looks good) doesn't tell you if it has been decelerating.
Also, seasonal fluctuations can come into play. If a company's Q1 is seasonally weak and Q4 is strong, it is likely to report a sequential earnings decline. In such cases, growth rates are misleading while judging the true health of a company.
On the other hand, after a whole lot of research and analysis on a company's financials and initiatives, Wall Street analysts project its earnings. They also take a company's guidance into consideration when deriving an earnings estimate.
Thus, outperforming that estimate is almost equivalent to beating the company's own expectation as well as the market perception. And if the margin of earnings surprise is big, it typically drives the stock higher right after the release. Thus, more than anything else, an earnings surprise can push a stock higher.
How to Find Out Likely Outperformers?
Now, finding stocks that have the potential to beat on the bottom line is a dream that investors chase but might not always come true. One way of fulfilling it is by looking at the earnings surprise history of a company.
An impressive track in this regard generally acts as a driver in sending a stock higher. It indicates the company's ability to exceed estimates. And investors generally believe that the company will have the same trick up its sleeve to deliver yet another earning beat in its upcoming release.
The Winning Strategy
In order to shortlist stocks that are likely to come up with an earnings surprise, we chose the following as our primary screening parameters.
Last EPS Surprise greater than or equal to 10%: Stocks delivering positive surprise in the last quarter tend to surprise again.
Average EPS Surprise in the last four quarters greater than 20%: We lifted the bar for outperformance slight higher by setting the average EPS surprise for the last four quarters at 20%.
Average EPS Surprise in the last two quarters greater than 20%: This points to a more consistent surprise history and makes the case for another surprise even stronger.
In addition, we place a few other criteria that push up the chance of a surprise.
Zacks Rank less than or equal to 2: Only companies with a Strong Buy or Buy rating can get through.
Earnings ESPgreater than zero: A stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for an earnings beat to happen, as per our proven model.
In order to zero in on those that have long-term growth potential and high trading liquidity we have added the following parameters too:
Next 3-5 Years Estimated EPS Growth (Per Year) greater than 10%: Solid expected earnings growth exhibits the stock's long-term growth prospects.
Average 20-day Volume greater than 100,000: High trading volume implies that the stocks have adequate liquidity.
A handful of criteria has narrowed down the universe from over 7,700 stocks to just 11.
Here are five out of 11 stocks:
McDermott International Inc.MDR : This is a provider of engineering, construction and module fabrication services for upstream field developments. The company carries a Zacks Rank #1. The Zacks Industry Rank of the stock is in the top 14%. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Matador Resources CompanyMTDR : This Zacks Rank #2 energy company is engaged in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas resources. The Zacks Industry Rank of the stock is in the top 14%.
Halliburton CompanyHAL : The Zacks Rank #2 stock is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. The Zacks Industry Rank is in the top 37%.
Sunrun Inc.RUN : This developer and seller of residential solar energy systems is in the top 37% of the Zacks Industry Rank. The company sports a Zacks Rank #1.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI : This designer and manufacturer of advanced optical devices is in the top 44% of the Zacks Sector Rank, though the Industry Rank is in the bottom 42%. The company sports a Zacks Rank #1.
You can get the rest of the stocks on this list by signing up now for your 2-week free trial to the Research Wizard and start using this screen in your own trading. Further, you can also create your own strategies and test them first before taking the investment plunge.
The Research Wizard is a great place to begin. It's easy to use. Everything is in plain language. And it's very intuitive. Start your Research Wizard trial today. And the next time you read an economic report, open up the Research Wizard, plug your finds in, and see what gems come out.
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Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI : This designer and manufacturer of advanced optical devices is in the top 44% of the Zacks Sector Rank, though the Industry Rank is in the bottom 42%. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report McDermott International, Inc. (MDR): Free Stock Analysis Report Halliburton Company (HAL): Free Stock Analysis Report Matador Resources Company (MTDR): Free Stock Analysis Report Sunrun Inc. (RUN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Historically, stocks of companies with solid quarterly earnings (on a nominal basis) tank if they miss or merely meet market expectations.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report McDermott International, Inc. (MDR): Free Stock Analysis Report Halliburton Company (HAL): Free Stock Analysis Report Matador Resources Company (MTDR): Free Stock Analysis Report Sunrun Inc. (RUN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI : This designer and manufacturer of advanced optical devices is in the top 44% of the Zacks Sector Rank, though the Industry Rank is in the bottom 42%. In order to zero in on those that have long-term growth potential and high trading liquidity we have added the following parameters too: Next 3-5 Years Estimated EPS Growth (Per Year) greater than 10%: Solid expected earnings growth exhibits the stock's long-term growth prospects.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report McDermott International, Inc. (MDR): Free Stock Analysis Report Halliburton Company (HAL): Free Stock Analysis Report Matador Resources Company (MTDR): Free Stock Analysis Report Sunrun Inc. (RUN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI : This designer and manufacturer of advanced optical devices is in the top 44% of the Zacks Sector Rank, though the Industry Rank is in the bottom 42%. Earnings ESPgreater than zero: A stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for an earnings beat to happen, as per our proven model.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report McDermott International, Inc. (MDR): Free Stock Analysis Report Halliburton Company (HAL): Free Stock Analysis Report Matador Resources Company (MTDR): Free Stock Analysis Report Sunrun Inc. (RUN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics Inc.AAOI : This designer and manufacturer of advanced optical devices is in the top 44% of the Zacks Sector Rank, though the Industry Rank is in the bottom 42%. Average EPS Surprise in the last two quarters greater than 20%: This points to a more consistent surprise history and makes the case for another surprise even stronger.
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2017-02-13 00:00:00 UTC
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Will Cisco (CSCO) Disappoint Estimates in Q2 Earnings?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/will-cisco-csco-disappoint-estimates-in-q2-earnings-2017-02-13
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Cisco SystemsCSCO is set to report second-quarter fiscal 2017 results on Feb 15. Last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 1.85%. However, excluding stock-based compensation, earnings decreased 3.3% from the year-ago quarter to 59 cents per share.
Moreover, Cisco's second-quarter fiscal 2017 guidance was disappointing. Revenues (excluding the SP Video CPE Business) were expected to decline in the range of 2-4% on a year-over-year basis, primarily due to weak order trend from service providers (down 12% in first-quarter). Notably, service providers comprise roughly 25% of the company's business.
Further, non-GAAP earnings were anticipated to be in the range 55-57 cents per share. The company had reported earnings of 53 cents in the year-ago second quarter.
The disappointing guidance affected Cisco's stock price. Since the announcement of first-quarter fiscal 2017 results (Nov 16, 2016) the stock has declined 0.1%, while the Zacks Computer Networking industry gained 0.6%. In the last one-year, the stock has increased 25.5% slightly lower than the industry's gain of 26.9%.
Cisco Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Cisco Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Cisco Systems, Inc. Quote
Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Factors to Consider
Cisco's strategy of diversifying business by introducing software-based networking tools and security services, and relying less on specialized routers and switching equipment appears to be yielding results. Moreover, partnerships with the likes of Ericsson are positive for the company's top-line growth.
However, the increasing competition from the likes of Arista Networks ANET and sluggish growth in the emerging markets will continue to hurt results.
Earnings Whispers
We note that Cisco has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all of the last four trailing quarters, with an average positive surprise of 6.94%.
However, our proven model does not conclusively show that Cisco will beat earnings this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. As you will see below, that is not the case here.
Zacks ESP: The Earnings ESP which represents the difference between the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate, currently stands at 0.00%. This is because both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are pegged at 50 cents. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: Cisco has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Note that we caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Strong Sell) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions momentum.
Stocks to Consider
Here is a stock that you may want to consider, as our model shows that it has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
ARRIS International plc ARRS with an Earnings ESP of +1.56% and a Zacks Rank #2.
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Stocks to Consider Here is a stock that you may want to consider, as our model shows that it has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Revenues (excluding the SP Video CPE Business) were expected to decline in the range of 2-4% on a year-over-year basis, primarily due to weak order trend from service providers (down 12% in first-quarter).
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Click to get this free report Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks to Consider Here is a stock that you may want to consider, as our model shows that it has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Cisco Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Cisco Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Cisco Systems, Inc. Quote Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
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Stocks to Consider Here is a stock that you may want to consider, as our model shows that it has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Note that we caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Strong Sell) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions momentum.
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Stocks to Consider Here is a stock that you may want to consider, as our model shows that it has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 1.85%.
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A10 Networks (ATEN) Shows Strength: Stock Moves Up 10.7%
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/a10-networks-aten-shows-strength%3A-stock-moves-up-10.7-2017-02-13
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A10 Networks, Inc.ATEN was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise almost 11% on the day. The upside was driven by the company's improved results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2016. Also, this led to far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend for the company as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $7.72 to $8.60 in the past one-month time frame.
The company has seen no positive or negative estimate revision in the past 30 days. Also, its Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the same timeframe. Friday's price action is encouraging though, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.
A10 Networks currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
A10 Networks, Inc. Price
A10 Networks, Inc. Price | A10 Networks, Inc. Quote
A better-ranked stock in the broader computer and technology sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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A10 Networks, Inc. Price A10 Networks, Inc. Price | A10 Networks, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader computer and technology sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report A10 Networks, Inc. (ATEN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This breaks the recent trend for the company as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $7.72 to $8.60 in the past one-month time frame.
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Click to get this free report A10 Networks, Inc. (ATEN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A10 Networks, Inc. Price A10 Networks, Inc. Price | A10 Networks, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader computer and technology sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click here for Zacks' private trades >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research?
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A10 Networks, Inc. Price A10 Networks, Inc. Price | A10 Networks, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader computer and technology sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report A10 Networks, Inc. (ATEN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report A10 Networks, Inc. (ATEN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A10 Networks, Inc. Price A10 Networks, Inc. Price | A10 Networks, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader computer and technology sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). A10 Networks, Inc.ATEN was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise almost 11% on the day.
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Groupon (GRPN) to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Cards?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/groupon-grpn-to-report-q4-earnings%3A-whats-in-the-cards-2017-02-13
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Groupon, Inc.GRPN is set to release its fourth-quarter 2016 earnings on Feb 15. In the last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 25.00%. We note that the company has delivered positive earnings surprises in each of the last four quarters resulting in an average positive surprise of 31.07%.
Shares of Groupon have underperformed the broader Zacks Internet - Commerce industry over the last one year. While the industry gained 57.7%, the stock appreciated 24.2%. The underperformance of the stock could be attributed to intensifying competition and margin pressures due to a slowing revenue growth trajectory over the last couple of years.
Factors to Consider
Groupon operates a shopping website which offers goods and services at a discount in North America and in international markets. It offers deals in health and beauty, retail, services, activities, events, and food and drink.
Groupon continues to exit international markets as part of its restructuring plans. In November, the company divested its Malaysia business. The exit from non-core markets is expected to aid Groupon focus on its key growth areas. The company now operates in 26 countries across the globe, down from 47 countries that it operated in the beginning of 2015. Groupon further plans to exit 11 non-core countries going ahead.
Further, the shopping business (Groupon Goods) has being restructured with the lower-margin (specifically empty calories products) being de-emphasized to increase focus on higher-margin healthy food offerings.
The positive effect of the restructuring plan has started reflecting in financial results. Groupon's third-quarter 2016 adjusted loss (including stock-based compensation and tax impact) of 6 cents per share came in narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 8 cents. (Read More: Groupon Divests Malaysia Business, Restructuring On Track .)
Also, during the same time, Groupon launched its first ever holiday TV campaign in its bid to encourage shoppers to "Gift the Experience" that will likely boost the sales of its online listings.
Moreover, the LivingSocial acquisition that the company entered into during the same period will contribute approximately $15 million of revenues and $2 million to $3 million of adjusted EBITDA losses in the to-be-reported quarter.
While all of the above factors are likely to have a positive impact on the company's fourth-quarter results, intensifying competition and impending lawsuits remain major concerns.
Earnings Whispers?
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Groupon is likely to beat earnings this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: Groupon's Earnings ESP is 0.00%. This is because both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are pegged at a loss of 2 cents per share. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: Groupon carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Sell-rated) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Groupon, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Groupon, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Groupon, Inc. Quote
Stocks to Consider
Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI has an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and sports a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. UCTT has an Earnings ESP of +7.41% and sports a Zacks Rank #1.
ARRIS International plc ARRS has an Earnings ESP of +1.56% and carries a Zacks Rank #2.
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Groupon, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Groupon, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Groupon, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI has an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and sports a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Groupon, Inc. (GRPN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The underperformance of the stock could be attributed to intensifying competition and margin pressures due to a slowing revenue growth trajectory over the last couple of years.
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Groupon, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Groupon, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Groupon, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI has an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and sports a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Groupon, Inc. (GRPN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. UCTT has an Earnings ESP of +7.41% and sports a Zacks Rank #1.
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Groupon, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Groupon, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Groupon, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI has an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and sports a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Groupon, Inc. (GRPN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Rank: Groupon carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
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Groupon, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Groupon, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Groupon, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI has an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and sports a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Groupon, Inc. (GRPN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In the last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 25.00%.
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What's in Store for Castlight Health (CSLT) in Q4 Earnings?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/whats-in-store-for-castlight-health-cslt-in-q4-earnings-2017-02-13
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Castlight Health Inc.CSLT is set to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2016 results on Feb 15. Last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 28.57%. Moreover, excluding stock-based compensation, loss of 11 cents per share was much narrower than loss of 21 cents reported in the year-ago quarter.
The improvement was primarily driven by 31% growth in revenues, which totaled $25.5 million and was slightly ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. We note that Castlight has beaten the consensus revenue estimates in three of the last four trailing quarters.
Moreover, Castlight's earnings have beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the four trailing quarters, with an average positive surprise of 14.61%.
Castlight Health, inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Castlight Health, inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Castlight Health, inc. Quote
However, the stock has underperformed the Zacks Internet Software industry in the last one year. While the stock has gained 18.4%, the industry returned 26.5% in the same period.
Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Factors to Consider
Castlight's cloud-based software platform enables enterprises to gain control over their rapidly escalating health care costs. In fact, the company has rapidly reduced operating expenditure that drove the improvement in the loss figure reported in the third quarter. We believe that stringent cost control will continue to improve the bottom line.
Furthermore, significant investments in growth areas for improving implementation timelines are positive. The company's platform has been selected by the likes of CSM Bakery, HUB International and more recently by the George Washington University. The growing customer base is positive for the company.
Earnings Whispers
However, our proven model does not conclusively show that Castlight will beat earnings this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. As you will see below, that is not the case here.
Zacks ESP : The, Earnings ESP which represents the difference between the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate, currently stands at 0.00%. This is because both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are peged at a loss of 11 cents. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank : Castlight has a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with an Earnings ESP 0.00% makes surprise prediction difficult.
Note that we caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Strong Sell) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions momentum.
Stocks to Consider
Here are couple of stocks that you may want to consider, as our model shows that it has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
ARRIS International plc ARRS with an Earnings ESP of +1.56% and a Zacks Rank #2.
GoDaddy GDDY with an Earnings ESP of +12.50% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Stocks to Consider Here are couple of stocks that you may want to consider, as our model shows that it has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY): Free Stock Analysis Report Castlight Health, inc. (CSLT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Factors to Consider Castlight's cloud-based software platform enables enterprises to gain control over their rapidly escalating health care costs.
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Click to get this free report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY): Free Stock Analysis Report Castlight Health, inc. (CSLT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks to Consider Here are couple of stocks that you may want to consider, as our model shows that it has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Castlight Health, inc. Price and EPS Surprise Castlight Health, inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Castlight Health, inc. Quote However, the stock has underperformed the Zacks Internet Software industry in the last one year.
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Stocks to Consider Here are couple of stocks that you may want to consider, as our model shows that it has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY): Free Stock Analysis Report Castlight Health, inc. (CSLT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Castlight Health, inc. Price and EPS Surprise Castlight Health, inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Castlight Health, inc. Quote However, the stock has underperformed the Zacks Internet Software industry in the last one year.
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Stocks to Consider Here are couple of stocks that you may want to consider, as our model shows that it has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY): Free Stock Analysis Report Castlight Health, inc. (CSLT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 28.57%.
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Will TripAdvisor (TRIP) Disappoint this Earnings Season?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/will-tripadvisor-trip-disappoint-this-earnings-season-2017-02-13
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TripAdvisor Inc.TRIP is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 15. Last quarter, the company reported a 2.38% negative earnings surprise.
Over the past one year, shares of TripAdvisor underperformed the Zacks categorized Electronic Commerce industry. While the industry gained 57.66%, the stock incurred a loss of 13.19%.
Factors to Consider
TripAdvisor's third-quarter earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate due to higher-than-expected operating expenses. Revenues of $421 million were up 7.7% sequentially and 1.4% year over year. The increase was due to higher click-based and transaction revenue per hotel shopper growth.
For the upcoming fourth-quarter results, the company's solid fundamentals, various growth initiatives including Instant Booking, strong focus on developing mobile products, expansion into international restaurant reservation and improvement in user growth and engagement, especially on mobile devices, will be the likely drivers.
Nevertheless, intensifying competition from Priceline (PCLN), Expedia and Alphabet may act as a dampener.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that TripAdvisor will beat earnings estimates this quarter. That is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: The Most Accurate estimate stands at 16 cents while the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 18 cents. Hence, the difference is -11.11%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: TripAdvisor has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) or 5 going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
TripAdvisor, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
TripAdvisor, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | TripAdvisor, Inc. Quote
Stocks to Consider
Here are some stocks, which you may want to consider as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Century Communities, Inc. CCS with an Earnings ESP of +14.93% and a Zacks Rank #2.
Entergy Corporation ETR with an Earnings ESP of +9.09% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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TripAdvisor, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise TripAdvisor, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | TripAdvisor, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks, which you may want to consider as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Entergy Corporation (ETR): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Century Communities, Inc. (CCS): Free Stock Analysis Report TripAdvisor, Inc. (TRIP): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Factors to Consider TripAdvisor's third-quarter earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate due to higher-than-expected operating expenses.
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TripAdvisor, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise TripAdvisor, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | TripAdvisor, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks, which you may want to consider as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Entergy Corporation (ETR): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Century Communities, Inc. (CCS): Free Stock Analysis Report TripAdvisor, Inc. (TRIP): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. That is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen.
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TripAdvisor, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise TripAdvisor, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | TripAdvisor, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks, which you may want to consider as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Entergy Corporation (ETR): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Century Communities, Inc. (CCS): Free Stock Analysis Report TripAdvisor, Inc. (TRIP): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. That is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen.
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TripAdvisor, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise TripAdvisor, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | TripAdvisor, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks, which you may want to consider as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Entergy Corporation (ETR): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Century Communities, Inc. (CCS): Free Stock Analysis Report TripAdvisor, Inc. (TRIP): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Rank: TripAdvisor has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
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2017-02-10 00:00:00 UTC
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Strength Seen in Cray (CRAY): Stock Adds 19% in Session
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/strength-seen-in-cray-cray%3A-stock-adds-19-in-session-2017-02-10
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Cray Inc.CRAY was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise almost 19% on the day. The move came after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2016 results. This also led to far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $16.35 to $20.50 in the past one-month time frame.
None of the estimates for this stock were revised in the last 30 days, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate also remained unchanged. Yesterday's price action is encouraging though, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.
Cray carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Cray Inc Price
Cray Inc Price | Cray Inc Quote
A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Cray Inc Price Cray Inc Price | Cray Inc Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Cray Inc (CRAY): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Cray Inc.CRAY was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise almost 19% on the day.
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Click to get this free report Cray Inc (CRAY): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Cray Inc Price Cray Inc Price | Cray Inc Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Cray Inc Price Cray Inc Price | Cray Inc Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Cray Inc (CRAY): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Cray Inc Price Cray Inc Price | Cray Inc Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Cray Inc (CRAY): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Cray carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Can Agilent Technologies (A) Pull a Surprise in Q1 Earnings?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/can-agilent-technologies-a-pull-a-surprise-in-q1-earnings-2017-02-10
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Agilent Technologies A is set to report first-quarter fiscal 2017 results on Feb 14. Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 13.46%.
Over the past one year, shares of Agilent Technologies underperformed the Zacks categorized Electronic Testing Equipment industry. While the industry gained 47.66%, the stock returned 40.78%.
Factors to Consider
Agilent reported strong fiscal fourth-quarter results with both revenues and earnings exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Revenues of $1.11 billion were also above the guided range of $1.05 billion to $1.07 billion. Revenue growth was supported by continued strength in the pharma business, better-than-expected growth in Europe and continued strength in China.
The company's decision to divest or wind up underperforming businesses has helped it to focus on the new Agilent for a solid recurring revenue base and on diversification of geographic and industrial operations for growth. Also, the company's focus on aligning investments for more attractive growth avenues and innovative product launches is a positive.
In addition, we believe that Agilent's broader portfolio and increased focus on segments with higher growth potential could drive revenue and margins in the upcoming quarter.
For the fiscal first quarter, Agilent expects revenues within $1.04 billion to $1.06 billion, and non-GAAP earnings per share in the range of 48 cents to 50 cents.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Agilent Technologieswill beat estimates this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: The Most Accurate estimate stands at 47 cents, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 49 cents. Hence, the difference is -4.08%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: Agilent Technologies has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Strong Sell) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Agilent Technologies, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Agilent Technologies, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Agilent Technologies, Inc. Quote
Stocks to Consider
You could consider the following stocks with a positive Earnings ESP and a favorable Zacks Rank to post an earnings beat in their upcoming releases.
Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Century Communities, Inc. CCS with an Earnings ESP of +14.93% and a Zacks Rank #2.
ACI Worldwide ACIW with an Earnings ESP of +1.89% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A): Free Stock Analysis Report Century Communities, Inc. (CCS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Factors to Consider Agilent reported strong fiscal fourth-quarter results with both revenues and earnings exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
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Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A): Free Stock Analysis Report Century Communities, Inc. (CCS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen.
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Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A): Free Stock Analysis Report Century Communities, Inc. (CCS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Zacks Rank: Agilent Technologies has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A): Free Stock Analysis Report Century Communities, Inc. (CCS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 13.46%.
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4 Technology Stocks Well Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/4-technology-stocks-well-poised-beat-earnings-estimates-2017-02-10
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The fourth-quarter earnings season has been reasonably well for 13 out of 16 Zacks categorized sectors, with overall earnings up +5.8% from the same period last year on +4.5% higher revenues. As per the latest Zacks Earnings Outlook , this growth rate is much better than +2.8% earnings growth on +2.0% revenue growth for this same group of companies in the third quarter.
Notably, 319 S&P 500 members (76.3% of the index's total membership) have already reported their results. Of this, 69.6% stocks have beat earnings estimates and 54.5% have come ahead of revenue expectations. However, positive surprises are tracking below the 75.5% and 58.9% earnings and revenue beat percentages for this same group of companies in the preceding quarter, respectively.
Overall, earnings are now anticipated to grow +7.3% on +3.9% higher revenues on a year-over-year basis. The anticipated figures mark a solid improvement over the third quarter earnings growth of 3.7% on the back of 2.2% higher revenues. Moreover, the earnings growth figure is the highest since the fourth quarter of 2014.
Technology: A Standout Sector in Q4
Technology has been one of the standout sectors in the fourth quarter. Almost 86.1% of the sector's total market capitalization has already reported. Total earnings for these companies are up +7.8% from the same period last year on +6.0% higher revenues, with 70.5% beating EPS estimates and 75% beating revenue estimates.
The strong growth reflected solid performance from industry giants like Intel Corp, Microsoft ( MSFT ) and Alphabet ( GOOGL ). Contrary to the third quarter, Apple's ( AAPL ) big earnings beat also helped results this time.
The rapid adoption of cloud was the common growth factor for these companies. Additionally, growing acceptance of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, personal assistants and Internet of Things (IoT) drove overall results.
We believe the rapid adoption of cloud-based technologies will be the key catalyst going ahead. Per IDC, IT spending on cloud infrastructure - servers, enterprise storage, and Ethernet switches for the enterprise private cloud and co-location services - will increase 18.2% in 2017 to $44.2 billion. The growth rate is particularly noticeable when compared with spending on traditional IT, which is expected to decline 3.3% in 2017.
How to Make the Right Pick?
With the existence of a number of industry players, finding the right stocks that have the potential to beat earnings could be a daunting task. Our proprietary methodology, however, makes it fairly simple for you. You could narrow down the list of choices by looking at stocks that have the combination of a favorable Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) and a positive Earnings ESP .
Earnings ESP is our proprietary methodology for determining stocks that have the best chance to surprise with their next earnings announcement. It provides the percentage difference between the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Our research shows that for stocks with this combination, the chance of a positive earnings surprise is as high as 70%.
Our Choices
Given below are four technology providers that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. ( AAOI ) - Sugar Land, TX-based Applied Optoelectronics designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers.
We note that the company has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two out of preceding four quarters, with an average positive earnings surprise of 106.74%.
The company is expected to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 23. Currently, Applied Optoelectronics has an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and carries a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
NII Holdings Inc. ( NIHD ) - Reston, VA-based NII provides differentiated mobile communication services for businesses and consumers under the Nextel brand primarily in Brazil and Argentina.
We note that the company has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three out of preceding four quarters, with an average positive earnings surprise of 6.98%.
This Zacks Rank #2 stock has an Earnings ESP of +43.48%. The company is set to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Mar 9, 2017.
ARRIS International plc ( ARRS ) - Suwanee, GA- based ARRIS is a global technology leader in the development of advanced cable telephony, next-generation high-speed data network, demand-driven video solutions, operations software, and broadband access equipment.
ARRIS strong product portfolio is a key catalyst. Moreover, expansion in strategic relationships with the likes of Telefonica is positive in our view. Notably, the company has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three out of preceding four quarters, with an average positive earnings surprise of 21.33%.
This Zacks Rank #2 stock has an Earnings ESP of +1.56%. The company is set to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 22.
GoDaddy Inc . ( GDDY ) - Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, GoDaddy is engaged in the designing and development of cloud-based technology products for small businesses, Web design professionals and individuals.
The company's strong market position, increasing investments in products, technology platform and customer care should boost fourth-quarter results. We note that the company has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three out of preceding four quarters, with an average positive earnings surprise of 43.34%.
This Zacks Rank #3 stock has an Earnings ESP of +12.5%. The company is set to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 15.
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Our Choices Given below are four technology providers that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. ( AAOI ) - Sugar Land, TX-based Applied Optoelectronics designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. Click to get this free report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report NII Holdings, Inc. (NIHD): Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The strong growth reflected solid performance from industry giants like Intel Corp, Microsoft ( MSFT ) and Alphabet ( GOOGL ).
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Our Choices Given below are four technology providers that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. ( AAOI ) - Sugar Land, TX-based Applied Optoelectronics designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. Click to get this free report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report NII Holdings, Inc. (NIHD): Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company's strong market position, increasing investments in products, technology platform and customer care should boost fourth-quarter results.
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Click to get this free report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report NII Holdings, Inc. (NIHD): Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Our Choices Given below are four technology providers that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. ( AAOI ) - Sugar Land, TX-based Applied Optoelectronics designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. As per the latest Zacks Earnings Outlook , this growth rate is much better than +2.8% earnings growth on +2.0% revenue growth for this same group of companies in the third quarter.
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Our Choices Given below are four technology providers that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. ( AAOI ) - Sugar Land, TX-based Applied Optoelectronics designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. Click to get this free report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report NII Holdings, Inc. (NIHD): Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. As per the latest Zacks Earnings Outlook , this growth rate is much better than +2.8% earnings growth on +2.0% revenue growth for this same group of companies in the third quarter.
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What's in Store for Chegg (CHGG) this Earnings Season?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/whats-in-store-for-chegg-chgg-this-earnings-season-2017-02-10
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Santa Clara, CA-based Chegg, Inc . CHGG is set to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 13, after market close.
Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 23.5%. Notably, Chegg surpassed estimates in three out of the past four quarters, with an average positive surprise of 91.9%.
Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Factors to Consider this Quarter
The increasing popularity of online, on-demand human help for different courses at college and high school levels drove Chegg Tutors (which provides live tutorials to students) profitability. It is expected to boost the top line in the soon-to-be-reported quarter.
In the third quarter, Chegg Services subscribers grew faster, scaling to a record of 800,000 active subscribers in the quarter. The trend is expected to continue in the quarter. For full-year 2016, Chegg service subscriber count is expected to be about 1.5 million.
For the fourth quarter, total non-GAAP revenue between $48 million and $52 million, less than $68 million reported in the prior year quarter. Gross margin (on a GAAP basis) is anticipated in the 65% to 67% range, more than 61.3% reported in the prior year quarter and adjusted EBITDA is likely to be between $12 million to $14 million, less than $15.3 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Notably, for the third quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at a loss of 1 cent, reflecting a 108.6% year-over-year decline. Meanwhile, our estimate for revenues is pegged at $59.05 million, implying a 13.4% decrease.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Chegg is likely to beat estimates this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. However, that is not the case here, as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: The Earnings ESP is 0.00% as both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate stand at a loss of 1 cent. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Chegg, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Chegg, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Chegg, Inc. Quote
Zacks Rank : Chegg has a Zacks Rank #3 which increases the predictive power of ESP. However, the company's 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
Note that we caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revision.
Stocks to Consider
Here are some companies in the broader computer and technology sector that can be considered as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is expected to release earnings on Feb 22. It has an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Benefitfocus, Inc. BNFT , with an Earnings ESP of +3.45% and a Zacks Rank #3, will report earnings on Feb 23.
NII Holdings, Inc. NIHD , with an Earnings ESP of +43.48% and a Zacks Rank #2, is expected to release quarterly results on Mar 2.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is expected to release earnings on Feb 22. Click to get this free report Chegg, Inc. (CHGG): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report NII Holdings, Inc. (NIHD): Free Stock Analysis Report Benefitfocus, Inc. (BNFT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Factors to Consider this Quarter The increasing popularity of online, on-demand human help for different courses at college and high school levels drove Chegg Tutors (which provides live tutorials to students) profitability.
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Click to get this free report Chegg, Inc. (CHGG): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report NII Holdings, Inc. (NIHD): Free Stock Analysis Report Benefitfocus, Inc. (BNFT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is expected to release earnings on Feb 22. Chegg, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Chegg, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Chegg, Inc. Quote Zacks Rank : Chegg has a Zacks Rank #3 which increases the predictive power of ESP.
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Click to get this free report Chegg, Inc. (CHGG): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report NII Holdings, Inc. (NIHD): Free Stock Analysis Report Benefitfocus, Inc. (BNFT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is expected to release earnings on Feb 22. Chegg, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Chegg, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Chegg, Inc. Quote Zacks Rank : Chegg has a Zacks Rank #3 which increases the predictive power of ESP.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is expected to release earnings on Feb 22. Click to get this free report Chegg, Inc. (CHGG): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report NII Holdings, Inc. (NIHD): Free Stock Analysis Report Benefitfocus, Inc. (BNFT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For full-year 2016, Chegg service subscriber count is expected to be about 1.5 million.
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Will T-Mobile US (TMUS) Disappoint Investors in Q4 Earnings?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/will-t-mobile-us-tmus-disappoint-investors-in-q4-earnings-2017-02-09
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U.S. national wireless carrier T-Mobile US Inc.TMUS is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 results, before the opening bell on Feb 14.
Over the past three months, shares of T-Mobile US registered growth of 22.55%, outperforming the Zacks categorized Wireless National industry's gain of 8.86%.
Last quarter, T-Mobile US posted a positive earnings surprise of 22.73%. Moreover, the company's earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all the previous four quarters, with an average beat of 107.70%. Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Factors at Play
We are impressed with T-Mobile US' innovative network expansion methodologies which have helped drive substantial consumer growth. These also help it to compete against market behemoths such as Verizon Communications Inc. VZ and AT&T Inc. T in the enterprise market.
To this end, T-Mobile US recently allowed us a sneak peek into its fourth-quarter results, prior to the scheduled release. T-Mobile US expects to witness strong postpaid subscriber growth in comparison to the third quarter of 2016. The company claimed to have added 2.1 million net customers, taking the total customer count to 71.5 million at 2016-end. It also saw renewed strength in branded postpaid customers, with an addition of 1.2 million in the quarter under review. Branded postpaid phone net customer addition totaled 933,000 and branded prepaid net customer addition was 541,000. Overall, T-Mobile US raised the subscriber gain outlook for full-year 2016.
Another noteworthy development is the participation of T-Mobile US in the 700 MHz A Block spectrum sale held at the Windy City of Chicago last May.
We also appreciate T-Mobile US' exceptional move to eradicate all additional fees and taxes on its unlimited data plans. It seems that T-Mobile US is consumer-friendly and thinks about their benefits and facilities also, apart from its own profits.
However, the company operates in a highly competitive and saturated wireless market where success depends on technical superiority, quality of services and scalability. T-Mobile US also faces increased scrutiny in its working conditions, lawsuits and fines by regulatory authorities and institutional investors. The launch of several low-priced service plans for individual consumers as well as small business entities in order to gain customers have failed to generate revenues to reward its shareholders.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that T-Mobile US is likely to beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. Unfortunately, this is not the case here as elaborated below.
Zacks ESP: T-Mobile US has an Earnings ESP of -3.45%. This is because the Most Accurate estimate stands at 28 cents while the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 29 cents. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: T-Mobile US has a Zacks Rank #3 which increases the predictive power of ESP. However, the company's negative ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
We caution against Sell-rated stocks (Zacks Ranks #4 or 5) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
T-Mobile US, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
T-Mobile US, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | T-Mobile US, Inc. Quote
Stock to Consider
Here is a company that has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. Its earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the previous four quarters that resulted in an average beat of 106.74%. It currently has an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. Click to get this free report AT&T Inc. (T): Free Stock Analysis Report Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Over the past three months, shares of T-Mobile US registered growth of 22.55%, outperforming the Zacks categorized Wireless National industry's gain of 8.86%.
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Click to get this free report AT&T Inc. (T): Free Stock Analysis Report Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. Branded postpaid phone net customer addition totaled 933,000 and branded prepaid net customer addition was 541,000.
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Click to get this free report AT&T Inc. (T): Free Stock Analysis Report Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. Zacks Rank: T-Mobile US has a Zacks Rank #3 which increases the predictive power of ESP.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. Click to get this free report AT&T Inc. (T): Free Stock Analysis Report Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen.
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HubSpot (HUBS) Q4 Earnings: What's in the Cards this Time?
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HubSpot, Inc.HUBS is set to release its fourth-quarter 2016 earnings on Feb 14. In the last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 16.67%. We note that the company has delivered positive earnings surprises in each of the last four quarters resulting in an average positive surprise of 15.34%.
Shares of HubSpot have outperformed the broader Zacks Internet Software industry over the last one year. While the industry gained 31.9%, the stock appreciated 99.9%.
Factors to Consider
HubSpot is an inbound marketing software platform that helps companies to attract visitors to their websites, convert visitors into leads, and close leads into customers.
In November, HubSpot announced at its annual event INBOUND the availability of HubSpot Marketing Free. This no cost tool within HubSpotMarketing enables marketers convert website traffic into leads with the help of pop-up forms, analytics, dashboard and contact insights. The move is expected to have helped HubSpot gain greater traction in the inbound marketing software space around the world and boosted adoption rates. The impact is likely to be reflected in its bottom line in the soon-to-be reported quarter.
Also, the company introduced many new features within its various marketing, sales and CRM products at the same event that remain positives.
However, a competitive landscape and a rapidly changing technology scene remain concerns for the company.
Earnings Whispers?
Our proven model does not conclusively show that HubSpot is likely to beat earnings this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: HubSpot's Earnings ESP is 0.00%. This is because both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are pegged at a loss of 47 cents per share. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: HubSpot carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
HubSpot, Inc. Price and Consensus
HubSpot, Inc. Price and Consensus | HubSpot, Inc. Quote
Stocks to Consider
Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Carbonite, Inc. CARB with an Earnings ESP of +100.00% and a Zacks Rank #1.
ARRIS International plc ARRS with an Earnings ESP of +1.56% and a Zacks Rank #2.
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HubSpot, Inc. Price and Consensus HubSpot, Inc. Price and Consensus | HubSpot, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Carbonite, Inc. (CARB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This no cost tool within HubSpotMarketing enables marketers convert website traffic into leads with the help of pop-up forms, analytics, dashboard and contact insights.
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HubSpot, Inc. Price and Consensus HubSpot, Inc. Price and Consensus | HubSpot, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Carbonite, Inc. (CARB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Factors to Consider HubSpot is an inbound marketing software platform that helps companies to attract visitors to their websites, convert visitors into leads, and close leads into customers.
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HubSpot, Inc. Price and Consensus HubSpot, Inc. Price and Consensus | HubSpot, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Carbonite, Inc. (CARB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen.
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HubSpot, Inc. Price and Consensus HubSpot, Inc. Price and Consensus | HubSpot, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS): Free Stock Analysis Report ARRIS International PLC (ARRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Carbonite, Inc. (CARB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In the last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 16.67%.
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Quotient Technology (QUOT) Q4 Earnings: What's in Store?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/quotient-technology-quot-q4-earnings%3A-whats-in-store-2017-02-08
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Quotient Technology Inc. (QUOT) is set to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 9. Last quarter, the company posted a 50.00% positive earnings surprise. Moreover, in the last four quarters, the company delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 61.27%.
We note that Quotient Technology has outperformed the Zacks categorized Internet Software Service industry in the last one year. The company's shares have increased an incredible 103.25% compared with the industry's gain of 40.46% during the period.
Factors at Play
Quotient Technology is one of the pioneers in providing digital promotion and media platform, which connects brands, retailers and consumers. The company is riding on the growing demand for digital coupons. Key partnerships with the likes of Samsung, Albertsons and Safeway are likely to boost its business. Moreover, the launch of Retailer iQ product will drive its transaction growth.
Additionally, Quotient has significant growth opportunities. It has entered into a partnership with interactive TV company, Ensequence to promote the brand through TV advertisements. All this is likely to boost its customer base, distribution channels and transactions.
However, macroeconomic headwinds as well as stiff competition remain major concerns.
For the fourth quarter of 2016, the company expects revenues in a range of $68 million to $71 million. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in a range of $6 to $7 million.
Quotient Technology Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Quotient Technology Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Quotient Technology Inc. Quote
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Quotient is likely to beat earnings estimates this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. This is not the case here as you will see below:
Zacks ESP: Earnings ESP for Quotient is 0.00%. This is because the Most Accurate estimate and Zacks Consensus Estimate are both pegged at 6 cents. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: Quotient has a Zacks Rank #3. Though Zacks Rank #1, 2 or 3 increases the predictive power of ESP, the company's ESP of 0.00% makes surprise prediction difficult.
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Sell-rated) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Stocks That Warrant a Look
Here are a few companies that you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming release:
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Activision Blizzard Inc. ATVI with an Earnings ESP of +2.78% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Pandora Media Inc. P with an Earnings ESP of +10. 81% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Stocks That Warrant a Look Here are a few companies that you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming release: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Get Free Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Get Free Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Get Free Report Quotient Technology Inc. (QUOT): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. We note that Quotient Technology has outperformed the Zacks categorized Internet Software Service industry in the last one year.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Get Free Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Get Free Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Get Free Report Quotient Technology Inc. (QUOT): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks That Warrant a Look Here are a few companies that you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming release: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Quotient Technology Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Quotient Technology Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Quotient Technology Inc. Quote Earnings Whispers Our proven model does not conclusively show that Quotient is likely to beat earnings estimates this quarter.
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Stocks That Warrant a Look Here are a few companies that you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming release: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Get Free Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Get Free Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Get Free Report Quotient Technology Inc. (QUOT): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Quotient Technology Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Quotient Technology Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Quotient Technology Inc. Quote Earnings Whispers Our proven model does not conclusively show that Quotient is likely to beat earnings estimates this quarter.
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Stocks That Warrant a Look Here are a few companies that you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming release: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Get Free Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Get Free Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Get Free Report Quotient Technology Inc. (QUOT): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Quotient Technology Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Quotient Technology Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Quotient Technology Inc. Quote Earnings Whispers Our proven model does not conclusively show that Quotient is likely to beat earnings estimates this quarter.
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What to Expect from Web.com (WEB) this Earnings Season?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/what-to-expect-from-web.com-web-this-earnings-season-2017-02-08
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Web.com Group, Inc. WEB is set to release fourth-quarter 2016 earnings on Feb 9. In the last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 20.00%. We note that the company delivered positive earnings surprises in the last four quarters, with an average surprise of 12.80%.
Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Factors to Consider
Web.com delivered mixed results in the third-quarter of 2016. While earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate, revenues missed the same.
Web.com is actively ramping up its portfolio of high quality security products so as to boost the online security of its customers. This augurs well for the company bringing in more subscribers for its services and impacting the top line in a positive manner.
During the fourth quarter, Web.com announced acquisition of Latin America based, web hosting and domain registration firm, Donweb.com to accelerate its overseas expansion. Web.com has been undertaking strategic acquisitions to boost its operation. It had earlier acquired one of the foremost provider of cloud based marketing solutions for SMBs, Yodle.
For fourth-quarter 2016, Web.com expects non-GAAP revenues to be approximately $186 million-$189 million. The company expects adjusted EBIDTA margin of approximately 24% and non-GAAP earnings within 65 cents to 69 cents per share.
Web.com Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Web.com Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Web.com Group, Inc. Quote
Earnings Whispers?
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Web.com is likely to beat earnings this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: Web.com's Earnings ESP is 0.00%. This is because both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are pegged at 57 cents per share. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: Web.com carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Stocks to Consider
Here are a couple of stocks that, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1.
Pandora Media, Inc. P with an Earnings ESP of +10.81% and a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Activision Blizzard, Inc. ATVI with an Earnings ESP of +2.78% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Stocks to Consider Here are a couple of stocks that, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Get Free Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Get Free Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Get Free Report Web.com Group, Inc. (WEB): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. During the fourth quarter, Web.com announced acquisition of Latin America based, web hosting and domain registration firm, Donweb.com to accelerate its overseas expansion.
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Stocks to Consider Here are a couple of stocks that, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Get Free Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Get Free Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Get Free Report Web.com Group, Inc. (WEB): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Web.com Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Web.com Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Web.com Group, Inc. Quote Earnings Whispers?
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Stocks to Consider Here are a couple of stocks that, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Get Free Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Get Free Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Get Free Report Web.com Group, Inc. (WEB): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen.
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Stocks to Consider Here are a couple of stocks that, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Get Free Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Get Free Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Get Free Report Web.com Group, Inc. (WEB): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In the last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 20.00%.
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Care.com (CRCM) Worth a Look: Stock Adds 10.4% in Session
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/care.com-crcm-worth-a-look%3A-stock-adds-10.4-in-session-2017-02-08
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Care.com, Inc.CRCM was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise over 10% on the day. The move came on solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $8.36 to $8.70 in the past one-month time frame.
None of the estimates for this stock were revised in the last 30 days, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate also remained unchanged. Yesterday's price action is encouraging though, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.
Care.com carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%
Care.com, Inc. Price
Care.com, Inc. Price | Care.com, Inc. Quote
A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Care.com carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00% Care.com, Inc. Price Care.com, Inc. Price | Care.com, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Care.com, Inc. (CRCM): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $8.36 to $8.70 in the past one-month time frame.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Care.com, Inc. (CRCM): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Care.com carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00% Care.com, Inc. Price Care.com, Inc. Price | Care.com, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Care.com carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00% Care.com, Inc. Price Care.com, Inc. Price | Care.com, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Care.com, Inc. (CRCM): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Care.com, Inc. (CRCM): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Care.com carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00% Care.com, Inc. Price Care.com, Inc. Price | Care.com, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock in the broader sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days.
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2017-02-08 00:00:00 UTC
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Amkor Technology (AMKR) Q4 Earnings: Is a Surprise in Store?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/amkor-technology-amkr-q4-earnings%3A-is-a-surprise-in-store-2017-02-08
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Amkor Technology, Inc.AMKR is expected to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 13. Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 25%.
Over the past one year, shares of Amkor Technology underperformed the Zacks categorized Electronics Semiconductors industry. While the industry gave a positive return of 86.90%, the stock gained only 80.79%.
Factors to Consider
Amkor's third-quarter results were above management expectations driven by strong smartphone demand across multiple tiers.
Amkor made noticeable progress in some of its key areas. The company's System-in-Package (SiP) business grew significantly. Also, automotive sales increased.
Recently, Amkor agreed to acquire Portugal-based Nanium S.A. to strengthen its foothold in the fast-growing market of wafer-level packaging for smartphones, tablets and other applications. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2017 and likely to add to its top line.
While end market demand is expected to remain stable with particular strength in China, where the company is picking up market share, uncertainties surrounding smartphone demand and currency fluctuations could impact the upcoming results.
The company expects fourth-quarter revenues of approximately $990 million to $1.07 billion, down 1% to 9% sequentially but up 54% year over year due to strong demand across all end markets. Earnings per share are expected in the range 19 cents to 34 cents.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Amkor will beat on earnings this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: Both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate stand at 27 cents. Hence, the difference is 0.00%.Please check our Earnings ESP Filter that enables you to find stocks that are expected to come out with earnings surprises.
Zacks Rank: Amkor carries a Zacks Rank #3, which increases the predictive power of ESP. But the company's 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Sell rated) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Amkor Technology, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Amkor Technology, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Amkor Technology, Inc. Quote
Stocks to Consider
Here are some stocks which you may consider instead, as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
MAXIMUS, Inc. MMS with an Earnings ESP of +6.45% and a Zacks Rank #3.
ACI Worldwide ACIW with an Earnings ESP of +1.89% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Amkor Technology, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Amkor Technology, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Amkor Technology, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which you may consider instead, as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Get Free Report Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR): Get Free Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Get Free Report Maximus, Inc. (MMS): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Factors to Consider Amkor's third-quarter results were above management expectations driven by strong smartphone demand across multiple tiers.
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Amkor Technology, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Amkor Technology, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Amkor Technology, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which you may consider instead, as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Get Free Report Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR): Get Free Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Get Free Report Maximus, Inc. (MMS): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen.
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Amkor Technology, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Amkor Technology, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Amkor Technology, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which you may consider instead, as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Get Free Report Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR): Get Free Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Get Free Report Maximus, Inc. (MMS): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Rank: Amkor carries a Zacks Rank #3, which increases the predictive power of ESP.
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Amkor Technology, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Amkor Technology, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Amkor Technology, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which you may consider instead, as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Get Free Report Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR): Get Free Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Get Free Report Maximus, Inc. (MMS): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 25%.
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2017-02-07 00:00:00 UTC
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Badger Meter's (BMI) Q4 Earnings and Sales Lag Estimates
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/badger-meters-bmi-q4-earnings-and-sales-lag-estimates-2017-02-07
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Badger Meter Inc. 's BMI fourth-quarter 2016 earnings per share rose 10.5% year over year to 21 cents. However, earnings fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 23 cents.
Sales in the quarter declined 2.8% to $93.1 million, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $96 million. Lower international sales as well as persistent weakness in key flow instrumentation markets, including oil and gas, led to the sales decline.
Cost and Margins
Cost of sales decreased 2.8% year over year to $59.6 million. Gross profit in the quarter was $33.5 million, down 2.7% from $34.5 million in the prior-year quarter. Gross margin was 36%, flat from the year-ago quarter.
Badger Meter, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Badger Meter, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Badger Meter, Inc. Quote
Selling, engineering and administration expenses were flat year over year to $24.4 million. Operating income declined 4.4% to $9.1 million from $9.5 million in the year-earlier quarter. Consequently, operating margin contracted 10 bps to 9.8%.
Financial Position
Badger Meter reported cash and cash equivalents of $7.3 million at the end of 2016, down from $8.1 million at year-end 2015. The debt-to-total capitalization ratio was 12.9% at the end of 2016 as against 23.5% at year-end 2015.
Receivables were at $59.8 million at the end of 2016, higher than $56 million as of Dec 31, 2015. Inventories were $77.7 million at the end of 2016 compared with $79 million as of Dec 31, 2015.
2016 Performance
Badger Meter posted record earnings of $1.11 per share for 2016, which surged 23.3% year over year. Earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate $1.12. Revenues for full-year 2016 increased 4.3% year over year to a record $393.8 million from $377.7 million in 2015. Revenues fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $401 million.
Outlook
Despite headwinds in material costs, Badger Meter remains optimistic about the consistent growth of new products in the municipal water market. Recovery in flow instrumentation market will drive growth in 2017. The company also stands to gain from robust fundamentals over its long-term growth strategies.
Share Price Performance
In the last one year, Badger Meter has underperformed the Zacks classified Instruments-Control sub-industry with respect to price performance. The stock gained around 22.5%, while the industry rose 38.2% over the same time frame.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Badger Meter currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the same sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Acxiom Corporation ACXM .
Applied Optoelectronics has delivered a whopping average positive earnings surprise of 106.74% in the last four quarters. The company sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Axcelis Technologies also boasts a Zacks Rank #1 and has delivered an impressive average positive earnings surprise of 151.25% for the trailing four quarters. Acxiom Corporation, another Zacks Rank #1 stock, has an average positive earnings surprise of 147.14% for the past four quarters.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the same sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Acxiom Corporation ACXM . Click to get this free report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Acxiom Corporation (ACXM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Outlook Despite headwinds in material costs, Badger Meter remains optimistic about the consistent growth of new products in the municipal water market.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the same sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Acxiom Corporation ACXM . Click to get this free report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Acxiom Corporation (ACXM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Badger Meter, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Badger Meter, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Badger Meter, Inc. Quote Selling, engineering and administration expenses were flat year over year to $24.4 million.
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Click to get this free report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Acxiom Corporation (ACXM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some better-ranked stocks in the same sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Acxiom Corporation ACXM . Sales in the quarter declined 2.8% to $93.1 million, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $96 million.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the same sector are Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ACLS and Acxiom Corporation ACXM . Click to get this free report Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Acxiom Corporation (ACXM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Sales in the quarter declined 2.8% to $93.1 million, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $96 million.
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Pandora Media (P) Q4 Earnings: Will it Surpass Estimates?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/pandora-media-p-q4-earnings%3A-will-it-surpass-estimates-2017-02-07
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We expect Pandora Media, Inc.P to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 9. Last quarter, it posted a 9.52% positive earnings surprise. It is noteworthy that Pandora has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the preceding four quarters with an average positive earnings surprise of 5.03%.
Why a Likely Positive Surprise?
Our proven model shows that Pandora is likely to beat earnings estimates this quarter. A stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. Pandora has the right combination of the two key components.
Zacks ESP: The company has an Earnings ESP of +10.81%. This is because the Most Accurate estimate stands at a loss of 33 cents while the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at loss at 37 cents. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: Pandora carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a positive ESP make us reasonably confident of a positive surprise.
Conversely, the Sell-rated stocks (Rank #4 and 5) should never be considered going into an earnings announcement.
Pandora Media, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Pandora Media, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Pandora Media, Inc. Quote
What is Driving the Better-than-Expected Earnings?
Pandora has taken strategic measures to post a turnaround. In the past few months, the company announced Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium services. While Plus is a "one-of-a-kind, ad-free radio experience" available for $4.99 per month, Premium creates a playlist for users based on their playlist history. It will be ad free and will enable users to save songs for offline listening. Premium carries a price tag of $10. At the end of December, Pandora Plus had 375,000 users.
Also, as part of its strategy, Pandora acquired companies like Next Big Sound, Rdio and Ticketfly. In addition, it is cutting label deals to reduce dependence on CRB rates and better manage its content costs. It has struck several licensing deals with Sony Music, Warner Brothers, a unit of Time Warner TWX and Universal Music Group.
Recently, to lower costs, Pandora announced a 7% cut in its workforce. Ticketfly will reportedly not be affected by the workforce trimming. It also added that it is on track to better its revenue guidance for the fourth quarter of 2016. Revenues are expected in a range of $362 million to $374 million for the fourth quarter.
The company expects adjusted EBITDA loss (exclusive of stock-based compensation expense of about $35 million, depreciation and amortization expense of $18 million, provision for income taxes of $0.4 million and other expenses) to be in a band of $39 million to $51 million.
Stocks to Consider
Here are a couple of stocks that as per our model have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Activision Blizzard, Inc. ATVI with an Earnings ESP of +2.78% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Stocks to Consider Here are a couple of stocks that as per our model have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here . Click to get this free report Time Warner Inc. (TWX): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. It is noteworthy that Pandora has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the preceding four quarters with an average positive earnings surprise of 5.03%.
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Click to get this free report Time Warner Inc. (TWX): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks to Consider Here are a couple of stocks that as per our model have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here . Zacks Rank: Pandora carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a positive ESP make us reasonably confident of a positive surprise.
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Stocks to Consider Here are a couple of stocks that as per our model have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here . Click to get this free report Time Warner Inc. (TWX): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Pandora Media, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Pandora Media, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Pandora Media, Inc. Quote What is Driving the Better-than-Expected Earnings?
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Stocks to Consider Here are a couple of stocks that as per our model have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here . Click to get this free report Time Warner Inc. (TWX): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Last quarter, it posted a 9.52% positive earnings surprise.
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Will TELUS (TU) Disappoint Investors this Earnings Season?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/will-telus-tu-disappoint-investors-this-earnings-season-2017-02-07
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Leading Canadian telecom operator TELUS Corp.TU , is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 financial numbers, before market open, on Feb 9.
Last quarter, TELUS posted a negative earnings surprise of 1.96%. Moreover, the company's earnings lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the previous four quarters.
Further, shares of TELUS returned 4.02% compared with the Zacks categorized ' Diversified Comm Services ' industry's loss of 1.92% over the past three months.
Factors at Play
TELUS continues to face fierce competition both in the wireless and wireline segment. In the wireless segment, it competes against Rogers Communications Inc. RCI and BCE Inc.'s BCE subsidiary Bell Canada followed by threats from small regional carriers like MTS in Manitoba and SaskTel in Saskatchewan. The wireline side is threatened by cable TV operators such as Shaw Communications and requires capital investments in broadband infrastructure.
However, we are impressed with TELUS' IoT plans and new tie-ups. TELUS further continues to benefit from increased penetration of smartphones, higher average revenue per unit, accelerating wireless data services and an increasing number of wireline fiber optic networks. TELUS has also consolidated its foothold in the IoT market with the launch of the TELUS Global IoT Connectivity platform to support the expansion of its Canadian business enterprises. The company is also focusing on its PureFibre network business.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that TELUS is likely to beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. Unfortunately, that is not the case here as elaborated below.
Zacks ESP: TELUS has an Earnings ESP of -8.33%. This is because the Most Accurate estimate stands at 44 cents while the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 48 cents. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: TELUS has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Meanwhile, we caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Sell rated) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
TELUS Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
TELUS Corporation Price and EPS Surprise | TELUS Corporation Quote
Stock to Consider
Here is a company that has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. Its earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the previous four quarters, with an average beat of 106.74%. It currently has an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. Click to get this free report TELUS Corporation (TU): Free Stock Analysis Report BCE, Inc. (BCE): Free Stock Analysis Report Rogers Communication, Inc. (RCI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Leading Canadian telecom operator TELUS Corp.TU , is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 financial numbers, before market open, on Feb 9.
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Click to get this free report TELUS Corporation (TU): Free Stock Analysis Report BCE, Inc. (BCE): Free Stock Analysis Report Rogers Communication, Inc. (RCI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. TELUS Corporation Price and EPS Surprise TELUS Corporation Price and EPS Surprise | TELUS Corporation Quote Stock to Consider Here is a company that has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter.
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Click to get this free report TELUS Corporation (TU): Free Stock Analysis Report BCE, Inc. (BCE): Free Stock Analysis Report Rogers Communication, Inc. (RCI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. Zacks Rank: TELUS has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. Click to get this free report TELUS Corporation (TU): Free Stock Analysis Report BCE, Inc. (BCE): Free Stock Analysis Report Rogers Communication, Inc. (RCI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, the company's earnings lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the previous four quarters.
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What's in Store for Infinera (INFN) this Earnings Season?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/whats-in-store-for-infinera-infn-this-earnings-season-2017-02-07
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Infinera Corp.INFN , a leading optical transport network developer, is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 financial numbers after market close on Feb 9.
Last quarter, Infinera posted a positive earnings surprise of 71.43%. Moreover, the company's earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all the previous four quarters, with an average beat of 32.09%.
Further, shares of Infinera registered growth of 21.14% compared with the Zacks categorized ' Computer- Networks ' industry's gain of 2.14% over the past three months.
Factors at Play
We are impressed with Infinera's strategic business moves which include new launches and alliances.
On Oct 5, 2016, Infinera partnered with the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) and Open Networking Foundation (ONF) to demonstrate multi-vendor, multi-layer software defined networking (SDN) Transport Application Programming Interface (T-API) interoperability with the Infinera Xceed Software Suite and the DTN-X Family of packet optical transport platforms. This alliance has helped the company accelerate the standardization of software-defined networking (SDN). Further, the launch of a new partner program which has eased the process of delivering end-to-end Intelligent Transports worldwide bodes well.
Infinera recently tied up with CenturyLink, Inc. CTL to deliver 2.5 terabits per second (Tb/s) of super-channel transmission capacity to support SCinet at the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis (SC16). This transaction will help maintain Infinera's leadership in technology innovation to meet connectivity requirements of networks across the globe. Infinera's decision to power cloud scale networks should also boost its cloud suite.
However, stiff competition from peers like Lantronix, Inc. LTRX in the cut-throat digital optical networking market raises concern and might hamper the company's quarterly performance.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Infinera is likely to beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. Unfortunately, that is not the case here as elaborated below.
Zacks ESP: Infinera has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. This is because both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are pegged at a loss of 19 cents. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: Infinera has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Sell rated) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Infinera Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
Infinera Corporation Price and EPS Surprise | Infinera Corporation Quote
Stock to Consider
Here is a company that has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. Its earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the previous four quarters, with an average beat of 106.74%. It currently has an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. Click to get this free report Lantronix, Inc. (LTRX): Free Stock Analysis Report Infinera Corporation (INFN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report CenturyLink, Inc. (CTL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. On Oct 5, 2016, Infinera partnered with the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) and Open Networking Foundation (ONF) to demonstrate multi-vendor, multi-layer software defined networking (SDN) Transport Application Programming Interface (T-API) interoperability with the Infinera Xceed Software Suite and the DTN-X Family of packet optical transport platforms.
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Click to get this free report Lantronix, Inc. (LTRX): Free Stock Analysis Report Infinera Corporation (INFN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report CenturyLink, Inc. (CTL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. Moreover, the company's earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all the previous four quarters, with an average beat of 32.09%.
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Click to get this free report Lantronix, Inc. (LTRX): Free Stock Analysis Report Infinera Corporation (INFN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report CenturyLink, Inc. (CTL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. On Oct 5, 2016, Infinera partnered with the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) and Open Networking Foundation (ONF) to demonstrate multi-vendor, multi-layer software defined networking (SDN) Transport Application Programming Interface (T-API) interoperability with the Infinera Xceed Software Suite and the DTN-X Family of packet optical transport platforms.
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Click to get this free report Lantronix, Inc. (LTRX): Free Stock Analysis Report Infinera Corporation (INFN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report CenturyLink, Inc. (CTL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017. Infinera Corp.INFN , a leading optical transport network developer, is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 financial numbers after market close on Feb 9.
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Activision Blizzard (ATVI) Q4 Earnings: Is a Beat in Store?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/activision-blizzard-atvi-q4-earnings%3A-is-a-beat-in-store-2017-02-07
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We expect Activision Blizzard, Inc.ATVI to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 9. Last quarter, it posted a 17.95% positive earnings surprise. It is noteworthy that Activision has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the preceding four quarters with an average positive earnings surprise of 28.41%.
Why a Likely Positive Surprise?
Our proven model shows that Activision is likely to beat earnings estimates this quarter. A stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. Activision has the right combination of the two key components.
Zacks ESP: The company has an Earnings ESP of +2.78%. This is because the Most Accurate estimate stands at 74 cents while the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 72 cents. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: Activision carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a positive ESP make us reasonably confident of an earnings beat.
Conversely, the Sell-rated stocks (Rank #4 and 5) should never be considered going into an earnings announcement.
Activision Blizzard, Inc Price and EPS Surprise
Activision Blizzard, Inc Price and EPS Surprise | Activision Blizzard, Inc Quote
What is Driving the Better-than-Expected Earnings?
Increasing digital revenues and continued strength in titles like Call of Duty should cushion earnings. The company's Call of Duty Infinite Warfare has relatively underperformed compared to last year's Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. However, new releases like the World of Warcraft: Legion and Destiny: Rise of Iron and stupendous success of Overwatch (released on May 24, 2016) should continue to add to sales numbers. More importantly, the acquisition of King Digital should continue to boost results.
Activision is aggressively working on becoming a media entertainment giant, somewhere on the lines of The Walt Disney Company. Apart from launching a movie studio, the company is also strengthening its presence in the lucrative e-sports market. Recently, Activision announced the launch of Overwatch e-sports league. Plus, it announced a new consumer product division to be spearheaded by an ex-Walt Disney executive, Tim Kiplin.
Nevertheless, the higher adoption of free-to-play games and significant competition from the likes of Electronic Arts EA , Take Two Interactive and Glu Mobile, remain the near-term headwinds. Also, an uncertain macro-economic outlook adds to its woes as video games form a part of discretionary spending. Also, the company's dependence on a handful of mega franchises (Call of Duty, World of Warcraft) for the lion's share of its revenues makes it highly vulnerable.
For fourth-quarter 2016, Activision expects non-GAAP (redefined) net revenue of $1.856 billion while earnings are expected to be 40 cents per share.
Other Stocks to Consider
Here are some stocks that, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Pandora Media, Inc. P with an Earnings ESP of +10.81% and a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1.
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Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Free Stock Analysis Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. It is noteworthy that Activision has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the preceding four quarters with an average positive earnings surprise of 28.41%.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Free Stock Analysis Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. We expect Activision Blizzard, Inc.ATVI to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 9.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Free Stock Analysis Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Zacks Rank: Activision carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a positive ESP make us reasonably confident of an earnings beat.
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Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Free Stock Analysis Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Rank: Activision carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a positive ESP make us reasonably confident of an earnings beat.
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in Focus: Stock Jumps 11.4%
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/advanced-micro-devices-amd-in-focus%3A-stock-jumps-11.4-2017-02-07
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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.AMD was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise above 11% on the day. The stock rallied after Barron's published an article in its weekly issue appreciating the company's progress, the fact that it is competing well with peers in the microprocessor and graphics processing unit markets, and the potential of the stock to double from the current levels. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $9.75 to $12.28 in the past one-month time frame.
In the last 30 days, the company has seen two upward and three downward estimate revisions and the Zacks Consensus Estimate moved higher, suggesting that more solid trading could be ahead for Advanced Micro Devices. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.
Advanced Micro Devices currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Price
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Price | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Quote
A better-ranked stock from the broader Retail-Wholesale sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Price Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Price | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock from the broader Retail-Wholesale sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.AMD was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise above 11% on the day.
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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Price Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Price | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock from the broader Retail-Wholesale sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Price Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Price | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock from the broader Retail-Wholesale sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The stock rallied after Barron's published an article in its weekly issue appreciating the company's progress, the fact that it is competing well with peers in the microprocessor and graphics processing unit markets, and the potential of the stock to double from the current levels.
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Click to get this free report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Price Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Price | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock from the broader Retail-Wholesale sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.AMD was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise above 11% on the day.
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Will VeriSign (VRSN) Surprise Earnings Estimates in Q4?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/will-verisign-vrsn-surprise-earnings-estimates-in-q4-2017-02-07
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VeriSign Inc. (VRSN) is set to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb. 9. In the last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 5.06%.
Moreover, we note that VeriSign has underperformed the Zacks categorized Internet Software/Services industry in the last one year. The company's shares have increased 14.53% compared with the industry's gain of 40.46% during the period.
Factors at Play
VeriSign holds a prime position in the highly regulated .com and .net domain industry. The renewal of the .com contract and price hikes for the .com and .net domain names will continue to drive VeriSign's top line. Also, we believe that gTLD prospects, international expansion through IDNs and investments in intellectual properties will boost results. Additionally, VeriSign has significant growth opportunities in the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) security market. VeriSign also has significant growth opportunities in the network security products space.
However, the negative impact of search engine adjustments on domain monetization and increasing operating expenses related to marketing remain primary headwinds.
VeriSign, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
VeriSign, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | VeriSign, Inc. Quote
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that VeriSign is likely to beat earnings estimates this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. This is not the case here as you will see below:
Zacks ESP: Earnings ESP for VeriSign is 0.00%. This is because both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are pegged at earnings of 79 cents per share. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: VeriSign's Zacks Rank #3 increases the predictive power of ESP. However, we need to have a positive ESP to be confident about an earnings surprise.
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Sell-rated) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Stocks That Warrant a Look
Here are a few companies that you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming release:
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Activision Blizzard Inc. ATVI with an Earnings ESP of +2.78% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Pandora Media Inc. ( P with an Earnings ESP of +10. 81% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Stocks That Warrant a Look Here are a few companies that you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming release: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The renewal of the .com contract and price hikes for the .com and .net domain names will continue to drive VeriSign's top line.
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Click to get this free report VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks That Warrant a Look Here are a few companies that you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming release: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. VeriSign, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise VeriSign, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | VeriSign, Inc. Quote Earnings Whispers Our proven model does not conclusively show that VeriSign is likely to beat earnings estimates this quarter.
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Stocks That Warrant a Look Here are a few companies that you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming release: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. VeriSign, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise VeriSign, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | VeriSign, Inc. Quote Earnings Whispers Our proven model does not conclusively show that VeriSign is likely to beat earnings estimates this quarter.
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Stocks That Warrant a Look Here are a few companies that you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming release: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pandora Media, Inc. (P): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In the last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 5.06%.
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What's in Store for Trimble (TRMB) this Earnings Season?
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Trimble NavigationTRMB is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 8. In the last-reported quarter, Trimble Navigation recorded a positive earnings surprise of 7.41%.
Over the past one year, shares of Trimble Navigation outperformed the Zacks categorized Electronic Products Miscellaneous industry. While the industry gained 32.18%, the stock returned 57.07%.
Factors to Consider
Trimble posted decent third-quarter 2016 results with the bottom line surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the top line missing the same. Earnings were backed by solid expense management.
Pro forma gross margin was also up sequentially driven by a favorable mix of products in some businesses.
The company's Mobile Solutions segment may have continued to benefit from growth in Transportation and Logistics, and is likely to show improvement in the upcoming release. Also, Trimble is watching out for trends in the E&C market to improve from the building construction, and civil engineering and construction businesses. Moreover, its initiatives toward lowering the cost structure will continue to drive gross margins.
However, increasing competition and deferred revenue accounting effects could impact the results.
For the fourth quarter, management expects revenues in the $562-$592 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $578.2 million. Non-GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations are likely to be in the range of 27-32 cents. GAAP earnings are expected in the range of 11-16 cents.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Trimble will beat estimates this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: Both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate stand at 26 cents. Hence, the difference is 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: Trimble currently has a Zacks Rank #3 which increases the predictive power of ESP. Then again, a positive ESP is a prerequisite when it comes to predicting an earnings beat.
We caution against stocks with Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Sell rated) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Trimble Navigation Ltd. Price and EPS Surprise
Trimble Navigation Ltd. Price and EPS Surprise | Trimble Navigation Ltd. Quote
Stocks to Consider
You could consider the following stocks with a positive Earnings ESP and a favorable Zacks Rank:
Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Alaska Air Group, Inc. ALK with an Earnings ESP of +5.67% and a Zacks Rank #2.
ACI Worldwide ACIW with an Earnings ESP of +1.89% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Trimble Navigation Ltd. Price and EPS Surprise Trimble Navigation Ltd. Price and EPS Surprise | Trimble Navigation Ltd. Quote Stocks to Consider You could consider the following stocks with a positive Earnings ESP and a favorable Zacks Rank: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK): Free Stock Analysis Report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Trimble Navigation Ltd. (TRMB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Over the past one year, shares of Trimble Navigation outperformed the Zacks categorized Electronic Products Miscellaneous industry.
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Trimble Navigation Ltd. Price and EPS Surprise Trimble Navigation Ltd. Price and EPS Surprise | Trimble Navigation Ltd. Quote Stocks to Consider You could consider the following stocks with a positive Earnings ESP and a favorable Zacks Rank: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK): Free Stock Analysis Report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Trimble Navigation Ltd. (TRMB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Trimble Navigation Ltd. Price and EPS Surprise Trimble Navigation Ltd. Price and EPS Surprise | Trimble Navigation Ltd. Quote Stocks to Consider You could consider the following stocks with a positive Earnings ESP and a favorable Zacks Rank: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK): Free Stock Analysis Report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Trimble Navigation Ltd. (TRMB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Rank: Trimble currently has a Zacks Rank #3 which increases the predictive power of ESP.
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Click to get this free report Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK): Free Stock Analysis Report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Trimble Navigation Ltd. (TRMB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Trimble Navigation Ltd. Price and EPS Surprise Trimble Navigation Ltd. Price and EPS Surprise | Trimble Navigation Ltd. Quote Stocks to Consider You could consider the following stocks with a positive Earnings ESP and a favorable Zacks Rank: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. For the fourth quarter, management expects revenues in the $562-$592 million.
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Stocks Most Likely to Beat Earnings for the week of February 6th
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Here are four Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks that are likely to beat earnings for the week of February 6th:
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): This designer and manufacturer of advanced optical devices has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.5% over the last 60 days.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
The company is expected to report its earnings results for the quarter ending December on Feb 23 and has an earnings ESP of +15.87%. The company has also delivered positive earnings surprises in three out of four trailing quarters.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO): This mining metallurgical company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days.
Southern Copper Corporation Price and Consensus
Southern Copper Corporation Price and Consensus | Southern Copper Corporation Quote
The company is expected to report its earnings results for the quarter ending December on Feb 24 and has an earnings ESP of +11.43%. The company has also delivered positive earnings surprises in two out of four trailing quarters.
Southern Copper Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
Southern Copper Corporation Price and EPS Surprise | Southern Copper Corporation Quote
Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. (FMSA): This sand and sand-based products provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.3% over the last 60 days.
Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. Price and Consensus
Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. Price and Consensus | Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. Quote
The company is expected to report its earnings results for the quarter ending December on March 9 and has an earnings ESP of +11.11%. The company has also delivered positive earnings surprises in all the trailing four quarters.
Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. Quote
Southwest Bancorp, Inc. (OKSB): This consumer lending and deposit services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days.
Southwest Bancorp, Inc. Price and Consensus
Southwest Bancorp, Inc. Price and Consensus | Southwest Bancorp, Inc. Quote
The company is expected to report its earnings results for the quarter ending December on April 19 and has an earnings ESP of +7.14%. The company has also delivered positive earnings surprises in two out of four trailing quarters.
Southwest Bancorp, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Southwest Bancorp, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Southwest Bancorp, Inc. Quote
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Here are four Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks that are likely to beat earnings for the week of February 6th: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): This designer and manufacturer of advanced optical devices has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.5% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Southwest Bancorp, Inc. (OKSB): Free Stock Analysis Report Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. (FMSA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. Quote Southwest Bancorp, Inc. (OKSB): This consumer lending and deposit services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Southwest Bancorp, Inc. (OKSB): Free Stock Analysis Report Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. (FMSA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks that are likely to beat earnings for the week of February 6th: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): This designer and manufacturer of advanced optical devices has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.5% over the last 60 days. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO): This mining metallurgical company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Southwest Bancorp, Inc. (OKSB): Free Stock Analysis Report Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. (FMSA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks that are likely to beat earnings for the week of February 6th: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): This designer and manufacturer of advanced optical devices has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.5% over the last 60 days. Southern Copper Corporation Price and EPS Surprise Southern Copper Corporation Price and EPS Surprise | Southern Copper Corporation Quote Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. (FMSA): This sand and sand-based products provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.3% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Southwest Bancorp, Inc. (OKSB): Free Stock Analysis Report Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. (FMSA): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks that are likely to beat earnings for the week of February 6th: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): This designer and manufacturer of advanced optical devices has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.5% over the last 60 days. If you prefer investing for maximum long-term profits, you'll want to see which stocks Zacks experts are sharing with our private members.
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Will Q4 Earnings Hold a Surprise for Nielsen (NLSN) Stock?
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Nielsen HoldingsplcNLSN is set to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 9. Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 2.78%. Nielsen also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three out of the last four quarters, with an average positive surprise of 1.81%.
Over the last one year, shares of Nielsen have underperformed the Zacks characterized Business Information Services industry. The stock has registered a loss of 5.08% compared with the industry's gain of 20.38%.
Factors at Play
Nielsen is an information and measurement company which offers media and marketing information on what consumers watch and buy on a global and local basis. The company reported decent fourth-quarter results, with the bottom line beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the top line missing the same.
However, revenues of $1.57 billion were up 2.5% year over year on the back of solid performance by the company's Buy and Watch business lines.
Regular dividend payment and share repurchase programs reflect Nielsen's financial strength and commitment to return value to shareholders. Also, the company's new products are doing well and should drive revenues in the upcoming results.
However, continued investments in technology and infrastructure could weigh on margins and profitability in the to-be-reported quarter.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Nielsen is likely to beat on earnings this quarter. That is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here as you will see below.
Zacks ESP : Both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate stand at 77 cents. Therefore, Earnings ESP for Nielsen is 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank : Nielsenhas a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Sell rated) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Nielsen N.V. Price and EPS Surprise
Nielsen N.V. Price and EPS Surprise | Nielsen N.V. Quote
Stocks to Consider
Here are some stocks which you may consider instead, as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
ACI Worldwide ACIW with an Earnings ESP of +1.89% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Applied Materials AMAT with an Earnings ESP of +6.06% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Nielsen N.V. Price and EPS Surprise Nielsen N.V. Price and EPS Surprise | Nielsen N.V. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which you may consider instead, as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Nielsen N.V. (NLSN): Free Stock Analysis Report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Over the last one year, shares of Nielsen have underperformed the Zacks characterized Business Information Services industry.
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Nielsen N.V. Price and EPS Surprise Nielsen N.V. Price and EPS Surprise | Nielsen N.V. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which you may consider instead, as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Nielsen N.V. (NLSN): Free Stock Analysis Report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company reported decent fourth-quarter results, with the bottom line beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the top line missing the same.
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Nielsen N.V. Price and EPS Surprise Nielsen N.V. Price and EPS Surprise | Nielsen N.V. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which you may consider instead, as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Nielsen N.V. (NLSN): Free Stock Analysis Report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. That is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen.
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Nielsen N.V. Price and EPS Surprise Nielsen N.V. Price and EPS Surprise | Nielsen N.V. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which you may consider instead, as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Nielsen N.V. (NLSN): Free Stock Analysis Report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Over the last one year, shares of Nielsen have underperformed the Zacks characterized Business Information Services industry.
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Infineon (IFNNY) Stock Gains Despite Q1 Earnings Miss
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/infineon-ifnny-stock-gains-despite-q1-earnings-miss-2017-02-06
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Shares Infineon Technologies AGIFNNY increased 1.4% to close at $19.15 following better-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2017 results. Adjusted earnings of 18 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and remained flat on a year-over-year basis.
Moreover, revenues increased 5.7% year over year to $1.73 billion in the quarter. The top-line growth came on the back of strong sales in two of the company's four business segments, namely, Automotive and Industrial Power Control.
We note than Infineon has underperformed the Zacks Electronics Semiconductors industry in the last one year. While the stock gained 62.1%, the industry returned 86.9% in the same period. The strong revenue growth and positive guidance will help the stock rebound in the rest of fiscal 2017.
Quarter Details
Automotive (ATV) revenues increased 14.8% year over year to $741.4 million. Continued high demand for driver assistance systems and products deployed in hybrid and electric vehicles drove the results.
Industrial Power Control (IPC) revenues increased 6% year over year to $277.6 million.
Power Management & Multi-market (PMM) revenues declined 2.2% on a year-over-year basis to $522.6 million.
Moreover, Chip Card & Security (CCS) revenues declined 0.6% from the year-ago quarter to $183 million.
Adjusted gross margin contracted 10 basis points (bps) from the year-ago quarter to 37.6% in the reported quarter.
Research & Development (R&D) and Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses as percentage of revenues decreased 60 bps and 90 bps, respectively.
As a result, operating margin expanded 50 bps on a year-over-year basis to 11.2%.
Infineon Technologies AG Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Infineon Technologies AG Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Infineon Technologies AG Quote
Segment-wise, ATV, Industrial Power Control, Power Management & Multi-market and Chip Card & Security operating margins contracted 90 bps, 90 bps, 60 bps and 330 bps, respectively.
Guidance
For second-quarter 2017, Infineon expects revenues to increase 5% (+/- 2%). At the mid-point of the forecast revenue range, the segment operating margin is expected to be 15%.
For fiscal 2017, Infineon continues to forecast revenue growth around 6% (+/-2%), and a segment operating margin of 16% at the mid-point of revenue guidance.
The ATV segment is expected to grow at a substantially faster rate than the consolidated company average. Growth in the IPC segment is forecast to be roughly in line with or slightly higher than the consolidated company average. The PMM and CCS segments are both expected to report growth rates below the consolidated company average.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Infineon currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Better-ranked stocks in the broader sector include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , Broadcom AVGO and NVE Corporation NVEC . All the three stocks sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here . .
Long-term earnings growth rate for Applied Optoelectronics, Broadcom and NVEC is currently pegged at 18.33%, 13.59% and 25%, respectively.
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Better-ranked stocks in the broader sector include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , Broadcom AVGO and NVE Corporation NVEC . Click to get this free report Infineon Technologies AG (IFNNY): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Adjusted earnings of 18 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and remained flat on a year-over-year basis.
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Click to get this free report Infineon Technologies AG (IFNNY): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Better-ranked stocks in the broader sector include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , Broadcom AVGO and NVE Corporation NVEC . Industrial Power Control (IPC) revenues increased 6% year over year to $277.6 million.
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Click to get this free report Infineon Technologies AG (IFNNY): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Better-ranked stocks in the broader sector include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , Broadcom AVGO and NVE Corporation NVEC . Infineon Technologies AG Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Infineon Technologies AG Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Infineon Technologies AG Quote Segment-wise, ATV, Industrial Power Control, Power Management & Multi-market and Chip Card & Security operating margins contracted 90 bps, 90 bps, 60 bps and 330 bps, respectively.
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Better-ranked stocks in the broader sector include Applied Optoelectronics AAOI , Broadcom AVGO and NVE Corporation NVEC . Click to get this free report Infineon Technologies AG (IFNNY): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report NVE Corporation (NVEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Adjusted gross margin contracted 10 basis points (bps) from the year-ago quarter to 37.6% in the reported quarter.
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2017-02-06 00:00:00 UTC
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Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) in Focus: Stock Up 6.7%
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/mettler-toledo-international-mtd-in-focus%3A-stock-up-6.7-2017-02-06
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Mettler-Toledo International Inc.MTD was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise almost 7% on the day. The upside was driven by the company's better-than-expected quarterly results and improved guidance for 2017. This also led to far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $414.52 to $435.50 in the past one-month time frame.
In the last 30 days, the company has seen three upward estimate revisions but the Zacks Consensus Estimate moved lower, suggesting there may be trouble down the road. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if this recent move higher can last.
Mettler-Toledo International currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Price
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Price | Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Quote
A better-ranked stock from the broader Computer and Technology sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Price Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Price | Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock from the broader Computer and Technology sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Mettler-Toledo International Inc.MTD was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise almost 7% on the day.
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Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Price Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Price | Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock from the broader Computer and Technology sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Price Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Price | Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock from the broader Computer and Technology sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Predict to see what others think: Up or Down Zacks' Top Investment Ideas for Long-Term Profit How would you like to see our best recommendations to help you find today's most promising long-term stocks?
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Price Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Price | Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock from the broader Computer and Technology sector is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Mettler-Toledo International Inc.MTD was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise almost 7% on the day.
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2017-02-06 00:00:00 UTC
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Monolithic Power (MPWR) Q4 Earnings: What Lies in Store?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/monolithic-power-mpwr-q4-earnings%3A-what-lies-in-store-2017-02-06
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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.MPWR is set to release fourth-quarter 2016 earnings on Feb 9. In the last quarter, the company reported a negative earnings surprise of 7.89%. We note that the company delivered negative earnings surprises in three out of the last four quarters at an average negative surprise of 3.03%.
Shares of Monolithic Power Systems have underperformed the broader Zacks Semiconductor Analog and Mixed industry over the last one year. While the industry gained 60.0%, the stock appreciated 57.9%.
Factors to Consider
Monolithic Power Systems provides small, highly energy efficient, easy-to-use power solutions for systems found in industrial applications, telecom infrastructures, cloud computing, automotive, and consumer applications.
During the last reported quarter, the company's revenues were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, earnings missed the same.
In December, the company filed a lawsuit against Intersil Corporation ISIL over misappropriating confidential information related to the company and using the information to project the company's circuit design and operations in a negative way on the Internet. This development certainly doesn't bode well for its results in the soon-to-be reported quarter.
Earnings Whispers?
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Monolithic Power Systems is likely to beat earnings this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: Monolithic Power Systems' Earnings ESP is 0.00%. This is because both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are pegged at 35 cents per share. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: Monolithic Power Systems carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Quote
Stocks to Consider
Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Carbonite, Inc. CARB with an Earnings ESP of +100.00% and a Zacks Rank #1.
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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Intersil Corporation (ISIL): Free Stock Analysis Report Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR): Free Stock Analysis Report Carbonite, Inc. (CARB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of Monolithic Power Systems have underperformed the broader Zacks Semiconductor Analog and Mixed industry over the last one year.
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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Intersil Corporation (ISIL): Free Stock Analysis Report Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR): Free Stock Analysis Report Carbonite, Inc. (CARB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks ESP: Monolithic Power Systems' Earnings ESP is 0.00%.
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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Intersil Corporation (ISIL): Free Stock Analysis Report Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR): Free Stock Analysis Report Carbonite, Inc. (CARB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Rank: Monolithic Power Systems carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics Inc. AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Intersil Corporation (ISIL): Free Stock Analysis Report Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR): Free Stock Analysis Report Carbonite, Inc. (CARB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In the last quarter, the company reported a negative earnings surprise of 7.89%.
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2017-02-06 00:00:00 UTC
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Can Level 3 Communications (LVLT) Q4 Earnings Surprise?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/can-level-3-communications-lvlt-q4-earnings-surprise-2017-02-06
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Level 3 Communications Inc.LVLT , the leading U.S. fiber-optic network service provider, is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 financial numbers, after the market closes on Feb 8.
Last quarter, Level 3 Communications posted a negative earnings surprise of 11.36%. Moreover, the company's earnings lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the previous four quarters, with an average miss of 5.69%.
Shares of Level 3 Communications have outperformed the Zacks categorized ' Comm Infrastructure ' industry's growth over the past three months. The stock has returned 13.65%, beating the industry's growth of 7.10% over the same time span.
Factors at Play
Level 3 Communications operates in a highly competitive enterprise communications market. Inspite of its vast presence in the fiber market of Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Asia, it has to compete with telecom behemoths like Verizon Communications Inc. VZ and AT&T Inc. T in North America and with Telefonica, Orange, BT Group, America Movil in Europe and Latin America.
Moreover, fluctuations in the global macro economy could have an adverse effect on the company's business, results of operations and financial condition. Notably, the company faces the risk of adverse foreign currency movements that may impact its top line. Also, the company's high customer concentrationis a major concern.
Nevertheless, the company has a strong presence in fields of enterprise networking like data networks, content distribution, managed services, securities, voice cloud and cloud connection. The company continues to benefit from the ongoing trend of large enterprise customers shifting to IP and fiber-based network architecture.
Additionally, the company is on the lookout for strategic mergers and acquisitions or stock buyouts to maximize shareholders' value. Further, the combined entity of Level 3 Communications and CenturyLink will be a formidable force in the fiber-based, metro-Ethernet and Internet backbone market.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Level 3 Communications is likely to beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. Unfortunately, that is not the case here as elaborated below.
Zacks ESP: Level 3 Communications has an Earnings ESP of +4.55%. This is because the Most Accurate estimate stands at 46 cents while the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged higher at 44 cents. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: Level 3 Communications has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Meanwhile, we caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Sell-rated) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Level 3 Communications, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Level 3 Communications, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Level 3 Communications, Inc. Quote
A Key Pick
Here is a company that has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017.Its earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the previous four quarters, with an average beat of 106.74%. It currently has an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017.Its earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the previous four quarters, with an average beat of 106.74%. Click to get this free report AT&T Inc. (T): Free Stock Analysis Report Level 3 Communications, Inc. (LVLT): Free Stock Analysis Report Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Level 3 Communications Inc.LVLT , the leading U.S. fiber-optic network service provider, is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 financial numbers, after the market closes on Feb 8.
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Click to get this free report AT&T Inc. (T): Free Stock Analysis Report Level 3 Communications, Inc. (LVLT): Free Stock Analysis Report Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017.Its earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the previous four quarters, with an average beat of 106.74%. Last quarter, Level 3 Communications posted a negative earnings surprise of 11.36%.
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Click to get this free report AT&T Inc. (T): Free Stock Analysis Report Level 3 Communications, Inc. (LVLT): Free Stock Analysis Report Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017.Its earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the previous four quarters, with an average beat of 106.74%. Level 3 Communications, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Level 3 Communications, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Level 3 Communications, Inc. Quote A Key Pick Here is a company that has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Feb 23, 2017.Its earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the previous four quarters, with an average beat of 106.74%. Click to get this free report AT&T Inc. (T): Free Stock Analysis Report Level 3 Communications, Inc. (LVLT): Free Stock Analysis Report Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks ESP: Level 3 Communications has an Earnings ESP of +4.55%.
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2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC
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What's in the Cards for Akamai (AKAM) this Earnings Season?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/whats-in-the-cards-for-akamai-akam-this-earnings-season-2017-02-03
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Akamai Technologies, Inc.AKAM is set to release fourth-quarter 2016 earnings on Feb 7. In the last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 6.25%. We note that the company delivered positive earnings surprises in three of the last four quarters, with an average positive earnings surprise of 2.51%.
Shares of Akamai have outperformed the broader Zacks Internet Services industry over the last one year. While the industry gained 11.0%, the stock gained a significant 55.4%.
Factors to Consider
Akamai is the leading global service provider for accelerating content and business processes online.
During the fourth quarter, Akamai acquired Cyberfend, a Santa Clara-based bot-detection startup to boost its existing services related to bot management and mitigation. With the introduction of Cyberfend's technology, Akamai is now able to help both online businesses and their customers to mitigate problems caused by data breach. This has strengthened Akamai's position in the cybersecurity space and bode well for its quarterly results. (Read: Akamai Acquires Cyberfend to Boost Bot Detection Capability ).
Moreover, Akamai acquired Sunnyvale-based Soha Systems, which provides "enterprise secure access-as-a-service" solution. The acquisition is targeted toward strengthening the company's Cloud Networking Solutions.
With the rapid adoption of cloud computing, security has become a major concern for enterprises and this deal will help Akamai to meet such demands. Hence, this development also remains a positive for the company in the soon-to-be reported quarter. (Read More: Akamai Adds Soha Systems to Cloud Networking Portfolio ).
However, foreign exchange impact on revenues, intensifying competition from the likes of Level 3 Communications and Limelight as well as an increasing trend of DIY initiatives by large Internet companies remain concerns for the company and may weigh on its performance in the soon-to-be reported quarter.
For fourth-quarter 2016, Akamai's management expects revenues in a range of $593 million to $613 million. Gross margin is expected to be 66%. Adjusted operating expenses are anticipated in a range of $222 million-$227 million, up $20 million sequentially.
Further, EBITDA margin is anticipated to be approximately 39-40%. Management forecasts EBITDA margin to decline in a high 30% range in 2017.
Non-GAAP earnings are projected in the range of $0.65-$0.70 per share.
Earnings Whispers?
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Akamai is likely to beat on earnings this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: Akamai's Earnings ESP is 0.00%. This is because both the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are pegged at 53 cents per share. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: Akamai carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Akamai Technologies, Inc. Quote
Stocks to Consider
Here are some companies that, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Carbonite, Inc. CARB with an Earnings ESP of +150.00% and a Zacks Rank #1.
Pure Storage, Inc. PSTG with an Earnings ESP of +4.17% and a Zacks Rank #2.
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Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Akamai Technologies, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Carbonite, Inc. (CARB): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. During the fourth quarter, Akamai acquired Cyberfend, a Santa Clara-based bot-detection startup to boost its existing services related to bot management and mitigation.
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Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Akamai Technologies, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Carbonite, Inc. (CARB): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen.
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Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Akamai Technologies, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Carbonite, Inc. (CARB): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Rank: Akamai carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
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Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Akamai Technologies, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Carbonite, Inc. (CARB): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In the last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 6.25%.
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Microchip (MCHP) to Post Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/microchip-mchp-to-post-q3-earnings%3A-whats-in-the-cards-2017-02-03
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Microchip Technology Inc.MCHP is set to release third-quarter fiscal 2017 earnings on Feb 7. We note that on average the company has delivered positive earnings surprises in the trailing four quarters, including a massive beat of 18.42% in the last quarter.
Moreover, earnings of 90 cents per share jumped 52.5% from the year-ago quarter primarily driven by strong revenue growth. Following the news, shares jumped more than 6%.
However, in late Nov 2016, the company revised its sales and earnings guidance for the yet-to-be-reported quarter. Non-GAAP net sales were projected to decline in the range of 1-4% with the mid-point to decrease 2.5% compared with the earlier guidance range of flat to down 6% with the mid-point declining 3%.
Further, non-GAAP earnings were expected to be in the range of 87-94 cents per share compared with previous guidance range of 85-89 cents per share.
Microchip Technology Incorporated Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Microchip Technology Incorporated Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Microchip Technology Incorporated Quote
The narrowed guidance reflected the positive impact from the acquisitions of Atmel and Micrel. The closure of Micrel's 6-inch fab was also anticipated to drive gross margin expansion owing to higher cost inventory from the closed facility was sold and company realized sales from its low cost higher volume factories.
Despite the raised earnings guidance shares dropped a massive 7.5% on Dec 1, 2016, reflecting uncertainty and lack of visibility over Trump administration's economic policy and its impact on the technology sector. We believe that these factors will impact company's results in the third quarter.
However, we note that the shares have rebounded in the first month of 2017. On a year-to-date basis, Microchip has gained 7.3% as compared with the Zacks Semiconductor Analog & Mixed Industry's return of 4.7%.
Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Factors at Play
We believe that Microchip's growing influence in the automotive segment is a key catalyst. Our view is supported by the fact that many automotive companies like Aston Martin, Pagani Automobili, Audi and Daimler are using Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) technology based Intelligent Network Interface Controllers (INICs) chips in their cars. We believe that strong demand for microcontroller products will drive the company's results.
Microchip is expanding its touch business beyond handsets and tablets into areas, such as automotive industrial applications, which is positive in our view. This is further expected to drive top-line growth in the rest of fiscal 2017. Moreover, stringent cost control is a catalyst for operating margin expansion.
In fact, Microchip has noted that it remains on track to achieve long-term operating margin target of 33% by fourth-quarter fiscal 2018.
Earnings Whispers
However, our proven model does not conclusively show that Microchip is likely to beat earnings this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
Zacks ESP : Microchip's Earnings ESP is 0.00%. This is because both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are pegged at 81 cents per share. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank : Microchip carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Strong Sell) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Stocks to Consider
Here are some stocks which, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
American Superconductor AMSC with an Earnings ESP of +42.5% and a Zacks Rank #2.
Pure Storage PSTG with an Earnings ESP of +4.17% and a Zacks Rank #2.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC): Free Stock Analysis Report Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Despite the raised earnings guidance shares dropped a massive 7.5% on Dec 1, 2016, reflecting uncertainty and lack of visibility over Trump administration's economic policy and its impact on the technology sector.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC): Free Stock Analysis Report Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Microchip Technology Incorporated Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Microchip Technology Incorporated Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Microchip Technology Incorporated Quote The narrowed guidance reflected the positive impact from the acquisitions of Atmel and Micrel.
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Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC): Free Stock Analysis Report Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Microchip Technology Incorporated Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Microchip Technology Incorporated Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Microchip Technology Incorporated Quote The narrowed guidance reflected the positive impact from the acquisitions of Atmel and Micrel.
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Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC): Free Stock Analysis Report Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Further, non-GAAP earnings were expected to be in the range of 87-94 cents per share compared with previous guidance range of 85-89 cents per share.
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2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC
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Ametek (AME) Q4 Earnings: What's in the Cards this Time?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ametek-ame-q4-earnings%3A-whats-in-the-cards-this-time-2017-02-03
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Ametek Inc. AME , one of the leading manufacturers of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, is set to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 7 before the bell.
Last quarter, its earnings exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.82%. Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Over the last one year, the stock has underperformed the Zacks Electronics - Testing Equipment industry. It has gained 11.32% compared with the industry's gain of 42.21%.
Factors at Play
In the third quarter, Ametek's revenues were negatively impacted by reduced demand stemming from the weakness in oil and gas and metals.
On the positive side, the company continued to see solid growth across its Ultra Precision Technologies business. This, in combination with a strong portfolio of differentiated businesses, is expected to help the company post better results.
We expect that it will continue to focus on investments and strategic acquisitions.
For the fourth quarter, the company expects revenues to be down in low single digits from the fourth quarter of 2015. Earnings are expected to be in a range of 57 cents to 59 cents per share.
AMTEK, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
AMTEK, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | AMTEK, Inc. Quote
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Ametek will beat estimates this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: Ametek currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. This is because the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate stand at 58 cents. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: Ametek currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 which when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Stocks to Consider
Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
ACI Worldwide ACIW with an Earnings ESP of +1.89% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Applied Materials AMAT with an Earnings ESP of +6.06% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report AMTEK, Inc. (AME): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Ametek Inc. AME , one of the leading manufacturers of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, is set to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 7 before the bell.
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Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report AMTEK, Inc. (AME): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. AMTEK, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise AMTEK, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | AMTEK, Inc. Quote Earnings Whispers Our proven model does not conclusively show that Ametek will beat estimates this quarter.
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Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report AMTEK, Inc. (AME): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
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Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report AMTEK, Inc. (AME): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
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2017-02-02 00:00:00 UTC
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Forward Pharma A/S, Pioneer Power Solutions, Hudbay Minerals, Applied Optoelectronics and Ultra Clean Holdings
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/the-zacks-analyst-blog-highlights%3A-forward-pharma-a-s-pioneer-power-solutions-hudbay
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - February 02, 2017 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Forward Pharma A/S (NASDAQ: FWP - Free Report ), Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc.( NASDAQ: PPSI - Free Report ), Hudbay Minerals Inc. (NYSE: HBM - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) and Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCTT - Free Report ).
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Here are highlights from Wednesday's Analyst Blog:
5 Best Performing Stocks of January
Markets notched up another month of gains following the release of positive economic data and encouraging corporate earnings. The euphoria around Trump's election helped stocks notch up gains over a large part of the month. However, his pronouncements since assuming office have heightened concerns among investors. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve has expressed confidence in the economy and indicating that is likely to quicken the pace of rate hikes.
January's Performance
For the month, the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq increased 0.5%, 1.8% and 4.3%, respectively. This was the third consecutive round of monthly gains for the major benchmarks. Forecasts for an improvement in economic growth and bullish corporate earnings propelled US stocks to log there first gains in January in five years. Stocks rallied on hopes that the new administration's policies, including lowering of taxes and cutting regulations, will bolster economic growth.
The materials sector has fueled the rally, after moving 5.1% higher so far this year, following a 14% gain in 2016. Companies from the sector are gaining from Trump's infrastructure spending promises and a rise in the price of many raw materials. Technology shares have also recorded sharp gains this year after trailing the broader market last year. The sector has risen 3.6% in January, its best monthly increase since last July.
Positive Domestic Data
Most of the economic reports released during the month were encouraging in nature. The ISM manufacturing index increased while the services index remained flat for the month of December. Retail sales jumped 0.6% in December following an upwardly revised 0.2% gain in November. Industrial production rose 0.8%, rebounding from a 0.7% decline in November. The Leading Indicators Index gained 0.5% in December following a revised increase of 0.1% in November.
CPI and PPI both moved up 0.3% in December. Construction spending increased by 0.9% in November to the highest level recorded since April 2006. However, a few key reports were negative in nature. While durable orders fell by 0.4%, consumer confidence dropped to 111.8.
Q4 GDP Disappoints
According to the "advance" estimate by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the fourth quarter output of goods and services increased at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.9% from the previous three months. This was lower than the consensus estimate of 2.2% growth. A widening in the foreign-trade deficit weighed on growth during the final three months of 2016. In the fourth quarter, exports fell 4.3%, its biggest decline since the first quarter of 2015.
But key bulwarks of the economy such as consumer spending and business investment picked up, while home construction rebounded after two straight quarters of decline. Consumer spending increased by a solid 2.5%, while business investment pushed higher, with spending on equipment increasing 3.1%. Another bright spot was the housing sector, with residential investment increasing 10.2%.
Housing Sector Softens
However, housing seems to be battling a number of challenges at this point. On the positive side, housing starts jumped 11.3% in December but building permits declined 0.2%. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Market Index declined from 69 to 67 in January. Despite this decline, the index remains at an encouraging level.
But existing homes sales fell 2.8% in December from November to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.49 million. New home sales slumped 10.4% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 536,000. Only, the pending home sales index increased 1.6% in December to 109.0.
Job Additions Decline, Hourly Earnings Rise
The U.S. added 156,000 jobs in December, below the consensus estimate of 178,000 job additions. But, a sharp upward revision of November's job numbers and a slight trimming of October's job numbers indicated that employment growth was more or less in line with broader expectations. Steady gains in employment have pushed workers pay higher, with average hourly wages climbing 0.4% in December. This in turn pushed the annual gain last year to 2.9%, the fastest rise since the economy started to recover in mid-2009.
Meanwhile, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.7% from 4.6% in November, matching the consensus expectation. Jobless rate edged up as more people entered the work force in search of work. The U6 unemployment rate that includes people forced into part-time work and people only sporadically looking for jobs, however, declined to 9.2%, the lowest since Apr 2008.
Earnings Growth Continues into Fourth Quarter
Earnings have registered another quarter of growth, closely following the trend set in the third quarter which snapped a 15-month decline. We now have results from 171 S&P 500 members that have reported as of Jan 30th. Total earnings for these 171 index members are up 6% from the same period last year on 3.1% higher revenues, with 64.3% beating EPS estimates and 54.4% beating revenue estimates. (read more: Is the Bar Higher for the Q4 Earnings Season? ).
Trump Effect Wanes
The electoral promises and presidential actions of Donald Trump dominated headlines and guided markets over a large part of the month. Trump's first press conference since July disappointed investors due to lack of policy detail. He also severely criticized pharmaceutical companies over high drug prices leading biotech stocks to wobble.
The U.S. dollar declined significantly against major currencies after Trump said in an interview on Jan 13 that China's intention to devalue the yuan is a major factor behind strengthening the dollar. In the same interview, Trump strongly opposed Republicans' corporate-tax plan, which was put forward as an alternative to Trump's import tariffs.
After being sworn in as the 45th President of America, Donald Trump gave a protectionist speech, which in turn had a broad-based positive impact on U.S. benchmarks. The 45th U.S. President then announced that the U.S. has formally exited the Trans-Pacific Partnership. He has also said that he will meet with his Mexican and Canadian counterparts to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Subsequently, he signed two executive orders enabling the completion of the Dakota Access and Keystone XL oil pipelines. Trump then signed executive orders to improve border security and control immigration. His order to tighten immigration rules has led to markets closing in the red over the last few days.
FOMC Minutes
Minutes from the Fed's December meeting indicated that most of the Fed officials agreed "that a gradual pace of rate increases" this year would "be appropriate." Additionally, some of Fed policymakers said "more expansionary fiscal policy" raised the possibility of "somewhat tighter monetary policy than currently anticipated."
The Fed raised interest rates in 2016 for the second time in last ten years. However, policymakers also said "prospect of expansionary fiscal policy had increased the upside risks to economic activity and inflation."
5 Star Performers for January
I ran a screen on Research Wizard for companies with the following parameters:
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1.Percentage price change over the last 4 weeks greater than or equal to 20%
2.Forward price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) for the current financial year (F1) less than or equal to 20. This picks out stocks that are good value choices
3.Expected earnings growth for the current financial year greater than or equal to 20%
4.Zacks Rank less than or equal to 2: This ascertains stocks that have shown above-average returns over the last 26 years.
(See the performance of Zacks' portfolios and strategies here: About Zacks Performance ).
Here are the top 5 stocks that made it through this screen:
Forward Pharma A/S (NASDAQ: FWP - Free Report ) is a biotechnology company focused on the development of immunomodulatory compound dimethyl fumarate and its derivatives.
Price gain over the last 4 weeks = 94.7%
Forward Pharma has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and its expected earnings growth for the current year is more than 100%. The stock's forward price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) for the current financial year (F1) is 3.51x.
Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc.( NASDAQ: PPSI - Free Report ) is a specialty manufacturer of electrical transmission and distribution equipment.
Price gain over the last 4 weeks = 47.9%
Expected earnings growth for current year = 50%
Pioneer Power Solutions holds a Zacks Rank #2. The stock has a P/E (F1) of 13.33x.
Hudbay Minerals Inc. (NYSE: HBM - Free Report ) is a mining company and engages in discovery, production and marketing of base metals in North and South America.
Price gain over the last 4 weeks = 36.8%
Hudbay Minerals has a P/E (F1) of 17.84x and its expected earnings growth for the current year is more than 100%. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #1.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers.
Price gain over the last 4 weeks = 29.7%
Expected earnings growth for current year = 76.2%
Applied Optoelectronics holds a Zacks Rank #1. The stock has a P/E (F1) of 18.47x.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCTT - Free Report ) is a developer and supplier of critical subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment, flat panel, solar and medical device industries.
Price gain over the last 4 weeks = 29.2%
Expected earnings growth for current year = 57.9%
Ultra Clean Holdings holds a Zacks Rank #2 and it has a P/E (F1) of 14.98x.
Will Stocks Gain Again in February?
At this point, the momentum gained following President Donald Trump's election victory in November seems to be fading. Investors are now worried that his policies could increase volatility in the days to come. However, economic data and companies' results have been largely bullish, though there are indications that the bar may have been set too high for fourth quarter earnings.
Meanwhile, the Fed is likely to hold off raising rates in its next meeting. In such an event, stocks could continue to gain in February if the new administration announces industry friendly measures soon.
Zacks' Top 10 Stocks for 2017
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include Forward Pharma A/S (NASDAQ: FWP - Free Report ), Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc.( NASDAQ: PPSI - Free Report ), Hudbay Minerals Inc. (NYSE: HBM - Free Report ), Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI - Free Report ) and Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCTT - Free Report ). Get the full Report on FWP - FREE Get the full Report on HBM - FREE Get the full Report on AAOI - FREE Get the full Report on PPSI - FREE Get the full Report on UCTT - FREE Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacksresearch Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Zacks-Investment-Research/57553657748?ref=ts Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates. Click to get this free report Forward Pharma A/S (FWP): Free Stock Analysis Report Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (PPSI): Free Stock Analysis Report HudBay Minerals Inc (HBM): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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2017-02-02 00:00:00 UTC
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Qorvo (QRVO) Beats Q3 Earnings; Shares Fall on Drab View
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/qorvo-qrvo-beats-q3-earnings-shares-fall-on-drab-view-2017-02-02
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Qorvo Inc.QRVO reported third-quarter fiscal 2017 non-GAAP earnings of $1.22 per share (including stock-based compensation), which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 16 cents.
Earnings (excluding stock-based compensation) were $1.35 per share, which surged 31.1% from the year-ago quarter and was in line with the top end of the company's guided range of $1.15-$1.35 per share.
However, shares plunged more than 10% in after-hour trading attributable to disappointing fourth-quarter guidance. Qorvo's revenues and earnings are forecasted to decline sequentially due to delayed flagship smartphone launches from two leading customers in China and a Tier 1 customer in Korea.
Qorvo, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Qorvo, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Qorvo, Inc. Quote
We note that Qorvo has outperformed the Zacks Semiconductor Radio Frequency industry in the last one-year. While the stock has gained 60.8%, the industry returned 45.1% in the same time.
Revenue Details
Adjusted revenues improved 33.2% year over year to $825.4 million, which was slightly ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $823 million. Further, the figure was within management's guided range of $800-$840 million.
The year-over-year growth was driven by strong demand for the company's integrated solutions and highly differentiated discrete components. Qorvo launched more than 100 new products in the quarter.
During the quarter, Qorvo started production of its next-generation BAW 5 filter technology, which provides a 40% increase in Q factor for improved insertion loss and a 20% increase in coupling factor to provide wider bandwidths. Further, the company began open market sampling and has received production orders for the product.
Management now expects sales of BAW-based products to increase from less than a third of Mobile revenue in fiscal 2018 to almost 40% in fiscal 2019.
During the quarter, Qorvo announced a partnership with ubisys to deliver the first IoTivity platform on a multi-chip radio. Through this partnership, the company will help simplify wireless communications across various devices by integrating a ZigBee 3.0 and Green Power-based smart home network within the IoTivity framework.
Segment-wise, Mobile Products (MP) revenues increased 34% year over year to $656.8 million, driven by content growth, a low-band PAD ramp and strong Asia customer demand.
Qorvo's RF Fusion high-band, mid-band and low-band solutions were selected by a number of China-based smartphone OEMs for their upcoming flagship smartphones.
Huawei was one of two 10% customers for Qorvo in the quarter. The Chinese OEM is Qorvo's largest customer in China.
Revenues from IDP grew 29% year over year to $168.6 million on the back of growth in wireless infrastructure, WiFi, defense, IoT and other markets.
Operating Details
Non-GAAP gross margin contracted 280 basis points (bps) from the year-ago quarter to 43.6%. However, management noted that gross margin hit its target of 150 bps sequential expansion in the reported quarter backed by improved manufacturing yields.
Qorvo also stated that operating expenses as percentage of revenues were 19%, which was better than its long-term model.
Non-GAAP research & development (R&D) and selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expense as percentage of revenues declined 360 and 170 bps, respectively.
As a result, operating margin expanded a massive 520 bps to 23.3%. The figure includes stock-based compensation expense.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
As of Dec 31, 2016, cash and cash equivalents were $495.8 million down from $469.2 million as of Oct 1. Long-term debt was $988.9 million as compared with $988.6 million at the end of the previous quarter.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $220 million (down from $250 million in the previous quarter) with free cash flow of $83.9 million (down from $130 million in the previous quarter) at the end of the quarter.
Further, Qorvo returned $67 million to shareholders under its ongoing $500 million repurchase program.
Guidance
Qorvo expects non-GAAP revenues in fourth-quarter fiscal 2017 to be approximately $610-$650 million. The company anticipates gross margin of approximately 46%, which is an improvement driven by positive seasonal mix effects as well as ongoing productivity and quality efforts.
Management expects operating expenses to increase less than 5% sequentially on development program timing and seasonal payroll effects. Earnings are expected to be in the range of 70-90 cents per share.
Qorvo expects capital expenditure for fiscal 2017 to be around $500 million, down from earlier estimates.
Management forecasts normal seasonal sequential growth in first-quarter fiscal 2018. Qorvo expects technology and product pipeline to continually drive double-digit revenue growth in fiscal year 2018. Moreover, the company expects cost reduction activities to provide better performance in fiscal year 2018.
Qorvo expects double-digit revenue growth, increased BAW-based product mix, higher utilization rates, and ongoing productivity and quality improvements, will help the company to achieve 50% gross margin exiting fiscal 2018.
Management anticipates operating expenses to be below 20% of revenues for the year, driven by improving operating efficiency. Management hopes to reach operating margin of 30% during fiscal 2018.
Capital expenditure is expected to be around $400 million, lower than earlier estimates. Based on the aforesaid improvements management expects free cash flow to double from fiscal 2017 to 2018.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Currently, Qorvo carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks in the semiconductor space include Skyworks Solutions SWKS , Applied Optoelectronics AAOI and Broadcom AVGO . While Skyworks has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), Applied Optoelectronics and Broadcom sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Long-term earnings growth for Skyworks, Applied Optoelectronics and Broadcom are currently pegged at 17%, 18% and 13.6%, respectively.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the semiconductor space include Skyworks Solutions SWKS , Applied Optoelectronics AAOI and Broadcom AVGO . Click to get this free report Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Qorvo, Inc. (QRVO): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Qorvo Inc.QRVO reported third-quarter fiscal 2017 non-GAAP earnings of $1.22 per share (including stock-based compensation), which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 16 cents.
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Click to get this free report Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Qorvo, Inc. (QRVO): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some better-ranked stocks in the semiconductor space include Skyworks Solutions SWKS , Applied Optoelectronics AAOI and Broadcom AVGO . Qorvo, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Qorvo, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Qorvo, Inc. Quote We note that Qorvo has outperformed the Zacks Semiconductor Radio Frequency industry in the last one-year.
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Click to get this free report Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Qorvo, Inc. (QRVO): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some better-ranked stocks in the semiconductor space include Skyworks Solutions SWKS , Applied Optoelectronics AAOI and Broadcom AVGO . Net cash provided by operating activities was $220 million (down from $250 million in the previous quarter) with free cash flow of $83.9 million (down from $130 million in the previous quarter) at the end of the quarter.
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Some better-ranked stocks in the semiconductor space include Skyworks Solutions SWKS , Applied Optoelectronics AAOI and Broadcom AVGO . Click to get this free report Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Qorvo, Inc. (QRVO): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Limited (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Net cash provided by operating activities was $220 million (down from $250 million in the previous quarter) with free cash flow of $83.9 million (down from $130 million in the previous quarter) at the end of the quarter.
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2017-02-02 00:00:00 UTC
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Will MobileIron's (MOBL) Q4 Earnings Pull Off a Surprise?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/will-mobileirons-mobl-q4-earnings-pull-off-a-surprise-2017-02-02
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MobileIron Inc.MOBL is set to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Nov 7. Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 27.27%. Adjusted loss of 7 cents per share (excluding stock-based compensation) was much narrower than the year-ago loss figure of 17 cents.
Share price declined more than 4% following the results reflecting modest revenue and billings growth forecast. However, in Jan 2017, the company raised its revenue and billings guidance and also announced that it has generated approximately $8 million of cash from operations in the quarter. Following the news shares climbed more than 6%.
Notably, MobileIron has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the preceding four quarters with an average positive earnings surprise of 12.11%. Moreover, the company has outperformed the Zacks Internet Software industry in the last one-year. While the stock has gained 33.3%, the industry returned 11.7% in the same period.
Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Factors to Consider
MobileIron provides security and management solutions for mobile applications, contents and devices. Its offerings include multi-OS mobile device management software, mobile application management, wireless expense management, enterprise mobility, mobile device security, Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) privacy controls, and MobileIron Virtual Smartphone Platform.
We believe that MobileIron has significant growth prospect from increasing adoption of BYOD and Internet of Things (IoT) trends. Per research firm Markets and Markets, the cyber security market is estimated to grow from $122.45 billion in 2016 to $202.36 billion by 2021, representing a CAGR of 10.6%.
The company's products have been selected by the likes of synfis Service GmbH, Brother Industries, Jung von Matt, Buurtzorg, and PRIVERA in recent times. More importantly customers like synfis replaced an established platform like Blackberry BBRY with MobileIron's enterprise mobility management (EMM) platform. This trend is significantly positive for MobileIron's growth prospects going ahead.
MobileIron, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
MobileIron, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | MobileIron, Inc. Quote
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that MobileIron is likely to beat estimates this quarter. A stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) to surpass estimates. However, that is not the case here due to the following factors:
Zacks ESP : Both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate stands at a loss of 14 cents per share. Hence, the difference is 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank : MobileIron currently carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a 0.00% ESP, makes surprise prediction difficult.
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Stocks to Consider
Here are some stocks which, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Pure Storage PSTG with an Earnings ESP of +4.17% and a Zacks Rank #2.
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Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report BlackBerry Limited (BBRY): Free Stock Analysis Report MobileIron, Inc. (MOBL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, in Jan 2017, the company raised its revenue and billings guidance and also announced that it has generated approximately $8 million of cash from operations in the quarter.
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Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report BlackBerry Limited (BBRY): Free Stock Analysis Report MobileIron, Inc. (MOBL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Its offerings include multi-OS mobile device management software, mobile application management, wireless expense management, enterprise mobility, mobile device security, Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) privacy controls, and MobileIron Virtual Smartphone Platform.
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Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report BlackBerry Limited (BBRY): Free Stock Analysis Report MobileIron, Inc. (MOBL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. MobileIron, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise MobileIron, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | MobileIron, Inc. Quote Earnings Whispers Our proven model does not conclusively show that MobileIron is likely to beat estimates this quarter.
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Stocks to Consider Here are some stocks which, as per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG): Free Stock Analysis Report BlackBerry Limited (BBRY): Free Stock Analysis Report MobileIron, Inc. (MOBL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, the company has outperformed the Zacks Internet Software industry in the last one-year.
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2017-02-02 00:00:00 UTC
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What's in the Cards for Zillow Group (ZG) in Q4 Earnings?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/whats-in-the-cards-for-zillow-group-zg-in-q4-earnings-2017-02-02
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Zillow Group, Inc.ZG is set to release fourth-quarter 2016 earnings on Feb 7. In the last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 250.00%. We note that the company delivered negative earnings surprises in two of the last four quarters, with an average negative earnings surprise of 49.78%.
Shares of Zillow have outperformed the broader Zacks Internet Services industry over the last one year. While the industry gained 8.3%, the stock gained a decent 83.0%.
Factors to Consider
Zillow provides real estate and home-related brands on the web and mobile. The company focuses on home lifecycle which includes renting, buying, selling, financing and home improvement.
In Nov 2016, Zillow introduced video walkthroughs to enable renters have a 360 degree view of the rental listings. This move is expected to positively impact the conversion rates and hence have a favorable impact on the company's bottom line.
However, macroeconomic factors, a competitive landscape and increasing mortgage interest rates remain concerns for the company may weigh on its performance in the soon-to-be reported quarter.
For fourth-quarter 2016, management expects revenues in a range of $218 million to $233 million. Premier Agent revenues are projected in a range of $161 million to $163 million. Display revenues are anticipated to be in a range of $14 million to $15 million.
Earnings Whispers?
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Zillow is likely to beat earnings this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: Zillow's Earnings ESP is 0.00%. This is because both the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are pegged at a loss of 3 cents per share. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Zacks Rank: Zillow carries a Zacks Rank #3, which when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Zillow Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Zillow Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Zillow Group, Inc. Quote
Stocks to Consider
Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
ACI Worldwide ACIW with an Earnings ESP of +1.89% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Applied Materials AMAT with an Earnings ESP of +6.06% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Zillow Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Zillow Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Zillow Group, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report Zillow Group, Inc. (ZG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In Nov 2016, Zillow introduced video walkthroughs to enable renters have a 360 degree view of the rental listings.
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Zillow Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Zillow Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Zillow Group, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report Zillow Group, Inc. (ZG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Zillow Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Zillow Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Zillow Group, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report Zillow Group, Inc. (ZG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
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Zillow Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Zillow Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Zillow Group, Inc. Quote Stocks to Consider Here are some companies that, as per our model, that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter: Applied Optoelectronics AAOI with an Earnings ESP of +15.87% and a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report Zillow Group, Inc. (ZG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In the last quarter, the company reported a positive earnings surprise of 250.00%.
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