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2013-10-31 00:00:00+00:00
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Trade the Earnings: Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
Earnings Release Date: 10/31/2013 Time: Premarket Avg. Extended-Hours Dollar Volume: $210,030,757 Earnings Sensitivity (up or down): 4.6% Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ( AAP ) is due to issue its quarterly earnings report before market open today. Given its history, traders can expect very active trading in the upcoming Pre...
2013-10-24 00:00:00+00:00
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O'Reilly Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates - Analyst Blog
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ( ORLY ) posted a 28% increase in earnings to $1.69 per share in the third quarter of 2013 compared with $1.32 in the year-ago quarter. Earnings also exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents. Net income improved 17% to $186.5 million (10.8% of sales) from $159.3 million (9.9%) in the th...
2013-10-22 00:00:00+00:00
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O'Reilly Maintained at Neutral - Analyst Blog
On Oct 22, 2013, we reaffirmed the Neutral recommendation on O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ( ORLY ) based on its strong fundamentals and improved earnings expectations, which offset the negatives. Why the Reiteration? O'Reilly earnings increased 37.4% to $1.58 per share in the second quarter of 2013 compared with $1.15 in t...
2013-10-17 00:00:00+00:00
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Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Worth Watching: Stock Adds 16.6% in Session - Analyst Blog
Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares surge by about 16.6% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changed hands than in a normal session. This continues the recent uptrend for the company, as the stock has gained more than 20% in the past...
2013-10-17 00:00:00+00:00
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ORLY Hits 52-Week High - Analyst Blog
On Oct 16, 2013, shares of O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ( ORLY ) reached a new 52-week high of $132.54. O'Reilly Automotive has a competitive advantage due to its dual market strategy and is continuously benefiting from a strong distribution network. The company reported positive earnings surprise in the past four quarters...
2013-10-16 00:00:00+00:00
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Mid-Day Market Update: Mattel Surges On Upbeat Earnings; Stanley Black & Decker Shares Slip
Midway through trading Wednesday, the Dow traded up 1.26 percent to 15,358.64 while the NASDAQ surged 1.11 percent to 3,836.04. The S&P also rose, gaining 1.28 percent to 1,719.82. Top Headline Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ) reported a rise in its third-quarter profit. Bank of America's quarterly profit surged to $2.5 bi...
2013-10-16 00:00:00+00:00
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Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Rise; Bank of America Posts Higher Profit
Following the market opening Wednesday, the Dow traded up 1.04 percent to 15,326.24 while the NASDAQ surged 0.99 percent to 3,831.43. The S&P also rose, gaining 1.05 percent to 1,715.81. Top Headline Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ) reported a rise in its third-quarter profit. Bank of America's quarterly profit surged to $...
2013-10-16 00:00:00+00:00
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Consumer Stocks Closing With Big Gains; Advance Auto Parts' Acquisition Lauded by Moody's, Analysts
Consumer stocks are ending higher this afternoon with shares of consumer staples companies in the S&P 500 gaining 1.1%. Shares of consumer discretionary firms in the S&P 500 are climbing 1.0%. In company news, Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) is holding on to a 16.9% advance at $96.40, easing from its new 52-week high o...
2013-10-16 00:00:00+00:00
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Sector Update: Consumer
Consumer stocks are higher this afternoon with shares of consumer staples companies in the S&P 500 gaining 1.1%. Shares of consumer discretionary firms in the S&P 500 are climbing 1.0%. In company news, Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) is holding on to a 16.9% advance at $96.40, easing from its new 52-week high of $99.3...
2013-10-02 00:00:00+00:00
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Advance Auto Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog
On Sep 30, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) based on its continuous focus on enhancing the supply chain by pursuing an aggressive store expansion strategy along with its share repurchase policy, which is expected to boost earnings. However, we are concerned about the uncertain...
2013-10-01 00:00:00+00:00
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Standard Motor Cut to Neutral - Analyst Blog
On Sep 30, we downgraded Standard Motor Products Inc. ( SMP ) to Neutral. The downgrade was based on the company's high dependence on some customers and price competition prevailing in the market. Both the top and bottom lines increased year over year in the second quarter of 2013, but they missed the Zacks Consensus E...
2013-09-17 00:00:00+00:00
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Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for September 18, 2013
Advance Auto Parts Inc ( AAP ) will begin trading ex-dividend on September 18, 2013. A cash dividend payment of $0.06 per share is scheduled to be paid on October 04, 2013. Shareholders who purchased AAP stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This marks the 31st quarter that AAP...
2013-09-11 00:00:00+00:00
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Pep Boys Beats Earnings, Lags Rev - Analyst Blog
Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack 's ( PBY ) adjusted earnings increased to $19.4 million or 36 cents per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 ended Aug 3, 2013, compared with $15.5 million or 29 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Earnings were way ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 19 cents a share. On ...
2013-08-21 00:00:00+00:00
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LKQ Uses U.S. Car Parts Formula To Ride Into Europe
It's not enough that LKQ Corp. outruns the competition in the U.S. and Britain. Now the Chicago-based alternative car-parts distributor is beating a path to continental Europe. LKQ 's ( LKQ ) British invasion in October 2011 was finessed through the $347 million acquisition of Euro Car Parts, the leading aftermarket pa...
2013-08-13 00:00:00+00:00
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Advance Auto's Earnings & Sales Beat - Analyst Blog
Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) saw an 18.7% rise in earnings to $1.59 per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 (ended Jul 13, 2013) from $1.34 per share in the same quarter of prior fiscal year. It also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.48. Earnings benefited from higher gross margin and efficient cost con...
2013-08-12 00:00:00+00:00
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Advance Auto Ups Store Count to 4K - Analyst Blog
Leading automotive retailer Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) has opened its 4,000th store. The store is based in Montgomery, N.Y., a strategic location to support the company to expand its footprint. Advance Auto's newest store will provide customers with a wide range of parts and recognized national brands along with s...
2013-08-08 00:00:00+00:00
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Standard Motor Q2 Earnings & Rev Miss - Analyst Blog
Standard Motor Product Inc. ( SMP ) reported an 18.6% rise in adjusted earnings per share to 70 cents in the second quarter of 2013 from 59 cents in the year-ago quarter. However, earnings per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 76 cents. Profits went up 20.6% to $16.4 million from $13.6 million in the year-ag...
2013-08-07 00:00:00+00:00
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Pre-Market Earnings Report for August 8, 2013 : CNQ, MFC, BCE, BEAM, VALE, AES, THI, SNI, OGE, LINE, AAP, PWE
The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 08/08/2013. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases. Canadian Natural Resources Limited ( CNQ ) is reporting for the quarter ending June 30, 2013. The oil company's consensus earnings per share forecast fro...
2013-06-18 00:00:00+00:00
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Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for June 19, 2013
Advance Auto Parts Inc ( AAP ) will begin trading ex-dividend on June 19, 2013. A cash dividend payment of $0.06 per share is scheduled to be paid on July 05, 2013. Shareholders who purchased AAP stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This marks the 30th quarter that AAP has pai...
2013-06-13 00:00:00+00:00
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Pep Boys Earnings Slump in 1Q - Analyst Blog
Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack 's ( PBY ) adjusted earnings declined 60% to 2 cents per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 ended May 4, 2013, compared with 5 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Earnings were also way short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 22 cents a share. Net income declined 52.5% to $1....
2013-06-12 00:00:00+00:00
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Standard Motors Remains Outperform - Analyst Blog
On June 7, we maintained our Outperform recommendation on Standard Motor Product Inc. ( SMP ) based on its strong brand recognition, less cyclical end-market, efficient debt management measures, and impressive 2013-first quarter performance. Why the Reiteration? On May 3, Standard Motor reported a staggering 82.6% rise...
2013-06-04 00:00:00+00:00
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AutoZone Cruises As Consumers Stick With Older Cars
Auto parts retailers might not pop the champagne when the economy hits the skids and folks delay buying big-ticket items like cars and trucks. But they probably don't mind it a great deal, either. When people put off buying new cars, it means they put their money into maintaining and repairing old ones. This works in t...
2013-06-03 00:00:00+00:00
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AutoZone Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog
On May 29, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on AutoZone Inc. ( AZO ), based on its improved third quarter fiscal 2013 performance combined with the company's focus on share repurchase program and store expansion. However, we are concerned about the rising gas prices and AutoZone's heavy reliance on its private-...
2013-05-28 00:00:00+00:00
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AutoZone Earnings Beat Estimates - Analyst Blog
AutoZone Inc. ( AZO ) reported a 15.8% rise in earnings per share to $7.27 for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 (ended May 4, 2013) from $6.28 in the year-ago quarter. Earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6 cents. Net income went up 6.8% to $265.6 million from $248.6 million in the year-ago quarter. Quart...
2013-05-28 00:00:00+00:00
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Advance Auto Beats but Earnings Fall - Analyst Blog
Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) saw a 7.8% decline in earnings to $1.65 per share in the first quarter of its fiscal year ended Apr 20, 2013 from $1.79 in the same quarter of prior fiscal year. Nevertheless, earnings were higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.61 per share. Net earnings fell 8.8% to $121.8 mill...
2013-05-23 00:00:00+00:00
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Stock Upgrades: Mystic Meg Predicts Profits at Hewlett-Packard
Ben Bernanke, long seen as much more stiff than many of his fun-loving baby boomer contemporaries, yesterday demonstrated a hitherto unknown interest in the music of Johnny Nash. What a pity though, that it was the singer's " There are more questions than answers / And the more I find out the less I know" that took his...
2013-05-23 00:00:00+00:00
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New Stock Coverage: Can Johnson & Johnson Be Market's Band-Aid?
Ben Bernanke, clearly no Keynesian , recently delivered a speech entitled " Economic Prospects for the Long Run. " What, then, would he make of the extremely short-term stock gyrations caused by his every muttering? The Dow (^DJI), up over 150 at its peak, subsequently tumbled by triple digits in its wildest high-to-cl...
2013-05-23 00:00:00+00:00
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Stock Downgrades: A Farewell to ARM Holdings
Jawboning may be part of the FOMC's mandate, yet " Don't Speak! Don't speak! " - the wise words of Dianne Wiest - would have been better advice for Ben Bernanke yesterday. Stocks slumped after oscillating wildly on confusing comments from the Fed head. Ms. Wiest uttered the immortal words in Bullets Over Broadway but t...
2013-05-23 00:00:00+00:00
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Standard Motor Amends Credit Facility - Analyst Blog
Standard Motor Product Inc. ( SMP ) announced the amendment of its $200 million revolving credit facility with GE Capital Corporate Finance maturing on Mar 2015. GE Capital acted as the agent for a syndicate of lenders. Under the amendment, the credit line has been extended by $50 million to $250 million and interest r...
2013-05-22 00:00:00+00:00
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Bernanke Testimony and FOMC Minutes Provide a Roller Coaster Day
Today was very intense due to the overnight policy decision from the Bank of Japan, Bernanke's testimony to the Congressional Joint Economic Committee, and the minutes from the May FOMC meeting. Existing home sales for April rose to an annual rate of 4.97 million from an upward revised 4.94 million the month prior. Eco...
2013-05-22 00:00:00+00:00
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Pre-Market Earnings Report for May 23, 2013 : TD, RL, HRL, DLTR, AAP, SIG, GME, PDCO, ALKS, BKE, TTC, AINV
The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 05/23/2013. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases. Toronto Dominion Bank ( TD ) is reporting for the quarter ending April 30, 2013. The bank (foreign) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from ...
2013-05-17 00:00:00+00:00
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Advance Auto Parts Hits 52-Week High - Analyst Blog
Shares of Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) hit a new 52-week high of $86.92 on May 16, which is above its previous level of $86.23, and closed at $85.42 on the same date. The closing price represented a one-year return of 4.4% and a solid year-to-date return of 17.9%. The leading retailer of replacement parts (excluding...
2013-04-22 00:00:00+00:00
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O'Reilly Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog
On Apr 19, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ( ORLY ) based on its benefit from its dual market strategy and strong distribution network and better performance in 2012-fourth quarter. However, we remain concerned about the company's concentrated store locations and huge inventory leve...
2013-04-19 00:00:00+00:00
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Advance Auto Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog
On Apr 18, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) based on its continuous focus on enhancing supply chain by pursuing aggressive store expansion strategy and share repurchase policy, which is expected to boost earnings. However, we are concerned about the sluggish economy, volatile ...
2013-04-05 00:00:00+00:00
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Standard Motor Stays Outperform - Analyst Blog
On Apr 3, we maintained our Outperform recommendation on Standard Motor Product Inc. ( SMP ), based on its strong brand recognition, less cyclical end-market and efficient debt management measures and positive impact from the recent acquisitions. Why Maintained? On Mar 4, 2013, Standard Motor reported a profit of $6.5 ...
2013-03-13 00:00:00+00:00
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AutoZone Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog
On Mar 10, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on AutoZone Inc. ( AZO ), despite rising gas prices and the company's heavy reliance on its private label brands as we are mainly encouraged with the company's aggressive share repurchase program, expansion of hub stores as well as better performance in the second qua...
2013-02-27 00:00:00+00:00
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Mixed 2Q for AutoZone, Profit Rises - Analyst Blog
AutoZone Inc. ( AZO ) reported a 15.2% rise in earnings per share to $4.78 in second-quarter fiscal 2013 (ended Feb 9, 2013) from $4.15 in the year-ago quarter. The results surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents. Net income went up 5.6% to $176.2 million from $166.9 million in the year-ago quarter. The compa...
2013-02-27 00:00:00+00:00
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O'Reilly Automotive Growth Pulls Away From Peer Pack
O'Reilly Automotive ( ORLY ) is getting a lot of mileage from new-store openings. Last month, the Missouri-based auto-parts retailer opened in Tampa, Fla., its 4,000th store -- the start of what will be an aggressive expansion into the Sunshine State. Florida offers significant growth opportunities, chiefly because "we...
2013-02-08 00:00:00+00:00
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Mixed Bag from Advance Auto - Analyst Blog
Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) posted a 2.2% decrease in earnings per share to 88 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 90 cents in the year-ago quarter. However, reported EPS surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 13 cents. Net income dipped 2.1% to $65.1 million from $66.4 million a year ago. Revenues remained...
2013-01-16 00:00:00+00:00
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Agree Realty Prices 1.5M Stock Offer - Analyst Blog
Agree Realty Corporation ( ADC ), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced the pricing of a public offering of 1.5 million common shares. Priced at $27.25 a share, the offering would help the company raise proceeds of over $40.8 million. Moreover, the underwriters have been granted a 30-day option to purchase u...
2013-01-14 00:00:00+00:00
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Agree Realty Continues to Expand - Analyst Blog
Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) - a real estate investment trust (REIT) - announced that it has acquired four Applebee's International Inc.'s restaurants along with one store of Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP) in late December 2012. The average purchase price of the properties came in at approximately $10.1 million. With ...
2013-01-02 00:00:00+00:00
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Advance Auto Acquires B.W.P. - Analyst Blog
Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Armonk, New York-based supplier of automotive aftermarket parts B.W.P. Distributors, Inc. ("BWP") in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition is a part of the company's expansion plan in the strategic growth area of Northeast. BWP is a p...
2012-12-17 00:00:00+00:00
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Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for December 19, 2012
Advance Auto Parts Inc ( AAP ) has announced an ex-dividend date of December 19, 2012 and a cash dividend payment of $0.06 per share scheduled for January 04, 2013. Shareholders who purchased AAP stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This marks the 28th quarter that AAP has pai...
2012-12-14 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Friday - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ( AAP ) Anglo American plc (ADR) ( AAUKY ) AptarGroup, Inc. ( ATR ) Michael Baker Corp. ( BKR ) BANCO DO BRASIL SA S/ADR ( BDORY ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . ADVANCE AUTO PT (AAP): Free Stock Analysis Report ANGL...
2012-12-13 00:00:00+00:00
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How Richard Blum Had the Best-Performing Picks on GuruFocus in the Past Year
Richard Blum 's stock picks of the last year are an unsung success of 2012's challenging investing environment. Though official return numbers have not appeared yet, Blum's positioning achieved the highest average return numbers in the last 12 months, at 40.33 percent, according to GuruFocus' Score Board of Gurus . Blu...
2012-12-12 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Wednesday - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: 3SBio Inc. (ADR) ( SSRX ) Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ( AAP ) Align Technology, Inc. ( ALGN ) Antares Pharma Inc. ( ATRS ) Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. ( AAWW ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . ADVANCE AUTO PT (AAP): Free Stock Analysis Rep...
2012-12-05 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Wednesday - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ( AAP ) AerCap Holdings N.V. ( AER ) American National BankShares Inc. ( AMNB ) Antares Pharma Inc. ( ATRS ) Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. ( AAWW ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . ADVANCE AUTO PT (AAP): Free Stoc...
2012-12-04 00:00:00+00:00
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AutoZone Beats, Profits Rise - Analyst Blog
AutoZone Inc. ( AZO ) reported a 15.6% rise in earnings per share to $5.41 in the fiscal first quarter ended November 17, 2012 from $4.68 in the year-ago quarter. Net income went up 6.4% to $203.5 million from $191.1 million in the year-ago quarter. With this, profits in the quarter surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estima...
2012-11-23 00:00:00+00:00
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Bear of the Day: Advance Auto Parts (AAP) - Bear of the Day
Advance Auto Parts ( AAP ) aims to improve its supply chain and vendor terms by pursuing an aggressive store expansion strategy. However, the sluggish economy, volatile gasoline prices and pricing are some of the challenges facing the company. The company's profits fell 14.2% to $1.21 per share in the third quarter of ...
2012-11-19 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Monday - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ( AAP ) Align Technology, Inc. ( ALGN ) Autoliv Inc. ( ALV ) BJ's Restaurants, Inc. ( BJRI ) Ceradyne, Inc. ( CRDN ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . ADVANCE AUTO PT (AAP): Free Stock Analysis Report ALIGN TECH INC (AL...
2012-11-15 00:00:00+00:00
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O'Reilly Boosts Share Repurchase - Analyst Blog
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ( ORLY ) revealed that its board of directors has approved a resolution that will enhance the authorization amount under its existing share repurchase program by $500 million, effective for a three-year period which began on November 12. With this, the aggregate authorization amount under the p...
2012-11-13 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Tuesday - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: Access Midstream Partners LP ( ACMP ) Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ( AAP ) AIXTRON SE (ADR) ( AIXG ) American Capital Agency Corp. ( AGNC ) BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. ( BDSI ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . ADVANCE AUTO PT (AAP): F...
2012-11-09 00:00:00+00:00
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Advance Auto Meets but Profits Fall - Analyst Blog
Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) posted a 14.2% fall in earnings per share to $1.21 in the third quarter of the year from $1.41 in the same quarter a year-ago due to weak sales in the cold weather markets,. However, the EPS tallied the Zacks Consensus Estimate during the quarter. Net income dipped 15.2% to $89.5 million...
2012-11-08 00:00:00+00:00
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Advance Auto Parts Q3 Earnings Plunge, but Meet Expectations (AAP)
Auto parts retailer Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ( AAP ) on Thursday posted a sharp downturn in third quarter earnings, but results still matched Wall Street's view. The Roanoke, VA-based company reported third quarter net income of $89.5 million, or $1.21 per share, compared with $105.6 million, or $1.41 per share, in the...
2012-11-08 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Thursday - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ( AAP ) American Equity Investment Life Holding ( AEL ) Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( AUXL ) Avon Products, Inc. ( AVP ) BJ's Restaurants, Inc. ( BJRI ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . ADVANCE AUTO PT (AAP): Free S...
2012-11-07 00:00:00+00:00
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Pre-Market Earnings Report for November 8, 2012 : DUK, CNQ, MFC, FE, PPL, SLF, KSS, MGA, THI, VMC, AAP, WIN
The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 11/08/2012. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases. Duke Energy Corporation ( DUK ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2012. The electric power utilities company's consensus earnings per sha...
2012-11-06 00:00:00+00:00
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Bulls come back to Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts started the month with a bang, and now the bulls are back. optionMONSTER's Heat Seeker monitoring program detected the purchase of 3,000 December 85 calls for $1.65 and the sale of an equal number of December 90 calls for $0.55. Volume was more than quadruple open interest at both strikes. The trade ...
2012-11-03 00:00:00+00:00
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Earnings Expectations for the Week of November 5
The focus this week naturally will be on the presidential election and the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. But on the earnings front, it is time for retailers to begin stepping into the spotlight. Here is a peak at what analysts expect to see from retailers for the period leading up to the holiday shopping season. CVS Ca...
2012-11-01 00:00:00+00:00
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Standard Motor Beats on Both Lines - Analyst Blog
Standard Motor Product Inc. ( SMP ) reported a 23.7% rise in adjusted earnings per share to 73 cents in the third quarter of 2012 from 59 cents in the year-ago quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9 cents. Profits went up 22.6% to $16.8 million from $13.7 million in the year-ago quarter. Total revenue in...
2012-10-31 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Wednesday - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ( AAP ) American National BankShares Inc. ( AMNB ) Avid Technology, Inc. ( AVID ) BJ's Restaurants, Inc. ( BJRI ) Clean Harbors Inc. ( CLH ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . ADVANCE AUTO PT (AAP): Free Stock Analysis R...
2012-10-22 00:00:00+00:00
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Advance Auto Parts Issues Q3 Warning on Earnings (AAP)
Automotive part retailer, Advance Auto Parts, Inc.( AAP ) has issued a warning on third quarter earnings Monday. The company reported third quarter shares are expected to fall below previously predicted earnings. AAP announced that EPS is expected to be $1.21, compared to last years EPS of $1.41. The Street estimates e...
2012-10-22 00:00:00+00:00
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Market Wrap-Up for Oct.22 (BTU, AAPL, CAT, VFC, AAP, more)
The market was able to salvage a bit of gains for the indices as a last hour push higher turned the averages green by the close. It is yet another heavy week of earnings on the schedule for investment professionals and investors alike. We had a handful of earnings-related plays moving throughout the session. On the ups...
2012-10-18 00:00:00+00:00
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Genuine Parts Misses by a Penny - Analyst Blog
Genuine Parts Company ( GPC ) reported a 14.4% rise in earnings per share to $1.11 in the third quarter of the year from 97 cents in the same quarter of 2011. However, it lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Total profit grew 13.9% to $172.9 million from $151.8 million a year ago. Revenues in the quarter inc...
2012-10-17 00:00:00+00:00
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Earnings Preview: Genuine Parts - Analyst Blog
Genuine Parts Company ( GPC ) is set to release its third quarter 2012 results before the market opens on October 18. The automotive replacement parts distributor posted a profit of $1.08 per share in the second quarter of 2012, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. For the upcoming quarter, the Zacks Consensus Es...
2012-10-09 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Tuesday - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: Advance Auto Parts ( AAP ) Allegheny Technologies ( ATI ) Autodesk, Inc. ( ADSK ) Bancolombia S.A. (ADR) ( CIB ) Canon Inc. (ADR) ( CAJ ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . ADVANCE AUTO PT (AAP): Free Stock Analysis Report AUTODESK INC (ADSK): F...
2012-10-03 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Wednesday - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: Active Network Inc. ( ACTV ) Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ( AAP ) Agilent Technologies Inc. ( A ) Alere Inc. ( ALR ) Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. ( ALSN ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . AGILENT TECH (A): Free Stock Analysis Report ADVANCE ...
2012-10-02 00:00:00+00:00
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Agree Leases Assets, Closes Sale - Analyst Blog
Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) , a real estate investment trust (REIT), recently announced the signing of two lease agreements and completion of sale of an asset. The company's strategic move is expected to enhance and diversify its portfolio of industry leading retailers, which in turn could be accretive to its earnin...
2012-09-19 00:00:00+00:00
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AutoZone Needs a Tune Up
At one point, Autozone (NYSE: AZO ) was widely regarded as the leader in the group, but that's not the case anymore. Earlier today, the company reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $8.46 a share, up 18 percent from a year ago. Sales rose 5 percent to $2.8 billion. The Thomson/Reuters estimate was for profit of $8.4...
2012-09-18 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Tenneco Stays at Neutral - Analyst Blog
We are reiterating our Neutral recommendation on Tenneco Inc. ( TEN ). The leading maker of emission control and ride control systems benefits from tighter emission regulations and rising commercial vehicle business. However, the company remains exposed to customer concentration risks. Tenneco, in the second quarter of...
2012-09-11 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Google Testing New Eyewear - Analyst Blog
Internet search giant Google Inc. ( GOOG ) recently announced that it is testing new eyewear in its research lab, which will be released worldwide in the second half of next year. The eyewear is unique as it has a tiny camera embedded in it. The camera helps to deploy the "heads-up display" through which data can be pr...
2012-09-06 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Advance Auto Cut to Underperform - Analyst Blog
We have downgraded our long-term recommendation on Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) to Underperform. The leading automotive parts and accessories retailer is facing challenges from the sluggish economy and volatile gasoline pricing. Advance Auto Parts, in the second quarter of 2012, registered an 8.2% decline in earning...
2012-08-22 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
O'Reilly Prices $300 Million Notes - Analyst Blog
On August 16, O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ( ORLY ) announced its plan for an offering of $300 million senior subordinated notes due 2022. The company subsequently declared the pricing of $300 million of 3.800% senior subordinated notes at 99.627% of their face value. The proceeds from the offering will be used for general...
2012-08-17 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
O'Reilly Boosts Share Repurchase - Analyst Blog
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ( ORLY ) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a resolution to boost the authorization under its share repurchase program by an additional $500 million. The additional authorization, beginning on August 10, 2012, is effective for 3 years. During the first half of the year, the comp...
2012-08-13 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Advance Auto Profits Dip - Analyst Blog
Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) announced an 8.2% fall in earnings per share to $1.34 in the second quarter of 2012 compared to $1.46 in the corresponding quarter last year, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6 cents. In absolute terms, profits decreased 12% to $99.6 million compared with $113.1 million in the yea...
2012-08-10 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Advance Auto Parts Cut to “Neutral” at Credit Suisse; No Near-Term Visibility (AAP)
Auto parts retailer Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ( AAP ) on Friday caught a big downgrade from analysts at Credit Suisse. The firm cut its rating on AAP from "Outperform" to "Neutral" with a $75 price target. That target suggests a 10% upside to the stock's Thursday closing price of $67.92. Credit Suisse also lowered its e...
2012-08-08 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Pre-Market Earnings Report for August 9, 2012 : CNQ, MFC, SLF, KSS, GOLD, THI, WIN, AAP, RGLD, MKL, BR, CAE
The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 08/09/2012. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases. Canadian Natural Resources Limited ( CNQ ) is reporting for the quarter ending June 30, 2012. The oil company's consensus earnings per share forecast fro...
2012-07-26 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
O'Reilly Exceeds, EPS Up 20% - Analyst Blog
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ( ORLY ) earned $1.15 per share in the second quarter of 2012, a robust 20% increase from 96 cents in the prior-year quarter and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Net income increased 9% to $146 million (9.3% of sales) from $134 million (9.0%) in the second quarter of 2011. Sale...
2012-07-19 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Genuine Parts Profits In Line - Analyst Blog
Genuine Parts Company ( GPC ) reported an 11% rise in profits to $168.6 million in the second quarter of the year from $151.8 million in the year-ago quarter. Earnings per share went up 12.5% to $1.08 from 96 cents in the comparable quarter of 2011. It was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Revenues in the quar...
2012-06-28 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
ORLY Cuts Guidance, Shares Dip - Analyst Blog
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ( ORLY ) lowered its sales and earnings guidance for the second quarter of the year due to a slow start in April. The automotive aftermarket retailer provided comparable store sales guidance of 2.0% to 2.5% for the quarter compared with the previous outlook of 3% to 5%. The company also expects...
2012-06-11 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Tenneco Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog
We are reiterating our "Neutral" recommendation on Tenneco Inc. ( TEN ). The company continues to benefit from tighter emission regulations along with consistent performance in the commercial business segment. However, we are concerned about the prevailing customer concentration risks faced by the company. Tenneco's bu...
2012-05-22 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
AutoZone Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog
AutoZone Inc. ( AZO ) posted an 18.7% rise in earnings per share to $6.28 in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 ended May 5, 2012 from $5.29 in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. With this, it exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. In absolute terms, profits were $248.6 million in the reported quarter, up 9.3% ...
2012-05-17 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Advance Auto Parts Q1 Profit Misses; Forecast Weak; Shares Tumble (AAP)
Automotive replacement parts retailer Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ( AAP ) on Thursday posted lower-than-expected first quarter earnings results and kept its weak full-year outlook in tact, sending its shares plunging lower in Thursday morning trading. The Roanoke, VA-based company reported first quarter net income of $133...
2012-05-17 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Market Wrap-Up for May 17 (WMT, AAP, TIF, LTD, GLD, more)
As the market continues to price in potential worst-case scenarios in Europe, now is a good time for dividend investors to keep a shopping list handy. More dividend bargains could be coming our way as quality stocks are pulled down a bit by the wider market. More on this point below. As far as the headline movers today...
2012-05-17 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Advance Auto Parts Misses Estimates - Analyst Blog
Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) posted 32.6% increase in its first quarter 2012 earnings per share to $1.79 from $1.35 reported in the year-ago quarter. However, it missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.85 per share. The company's revenues for the quarter came at $1.96 billion, up 3.1% compared with $1.90 billion i...
2012-05-09 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Rio Tinto Pushes Ahead on Expansion Plans as Challenges Abound
(IBTimes) - Rio Tinto officials have admitted that challenges in the near-term could hamper the mining firm's full-growth capability, chief of which is the increasing cost of producing the company's prime commodities - iron ore and coal. Despite the anticipated difficulties, Rio Tinto chief executive Tom Albanese infor...
2012-05-03 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Has AutoZone Peaked? The Future Demand for Automobiles in the U.S.
Today there are 242 million registered cars on the road, which equals the last 16 years of new car and light truck sales. This is down from the peak of 248 million in 2008. I recently read a report called "Transportation and the New Generation" (TNG) by U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group. The statistic that in...
2012-04-27 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Calls stay on road with Advance Auto
Bulls see no going back for Advance Auto Advance Auto Parts has been rallying, and the bulls apparently think that there's no going back. optionMONSTER's Heat Seeker tracking system detected the purchase of about 2,200 June 90 calls against open interest of just 807 contracts. Most of the large blocks priced for $4.98 ...
2012-04-26 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
O'Reilly Surpasses, EPS Up 37% - Analyst Blog
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ( ORLY ) revealed a 25% increase in profit to $147 million in the first quarter of 2012 from $118 million in the same quarter of 2011. These are equivalent to earnings per share of $1.14 during the quarter, up 37% from 83 cents in the first quarter of 2011 and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1...
2012-04-18 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
AutoZone Releases $500M Notes - Analyst Blog
According to Reuters,AutoZone Inc. ( AZO ) has been awarded a 'BBB' rating by Fitch Ratings for the issue of $500 million 3.7% notes due 2022.The company will utilize the proceeds from the offering in repaying commercial paper. AutoZone had total debt of $3.5 billion as of February 11, 2012. The rating underscores the ...
2012-04-03 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Advance Auto Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog
We continue to recommend the shares of Advance Auto Parts ( AAP ) as "Neutral" for the long-term (more than 6 months). We appreciate the company's efforts to improve supply chain and vendor terms by pursuing an aggressive store expansion strategy. However, we believe sluggish economy and unfavorable pricing due to toug...
2012-04-02 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Defensive Stocks to Help Protect From a Market Decline
Ever since the 2008 market collapse and financial crisis, many investors have been suffering from a fear of heights. Whenever the market goes on a nice upward run, they get fearful -- very fearful -- with the still-fresh scars of the '08 crash leading them to think that what goes up will certainly come down. That's wha...
2012-03-15 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
AutoZone Enhances Stock Buyback - Analyst Blog
AutoZone Inc. ( AZO ) announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $750 million of the company's common stock in addition to its existing share repurchase program. The company's Board last increased the share repurchase authorization by the same amount in September last year. Since the inception o...
2012-02-28 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
AutoZone Beats, Opens 35 Stores - Analyst Blog
AutoZone Inc. ( AZO ) recorded a 24% increase in profit to $4.15 per share in the second quarter of fiscal year ended February 11, 2012 from $3.34 per share in the year-ago quarter. The profit exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11 cents per share. In absolute terms, profits went up 13% to $166.9 million during th...
2012-02-23 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Advance Auto Profits Up 58% - Analyst Blog
Advance Auto Parts Inc. ( AAP ) reported a 58% rise in profit to 90 cents per share in the fourth quarter fiscal 2011 ended December 31, 2011 from 57 cents in the comparable quarter ended January 1, 2011. The profit exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a considerable margin of 16 cents per share. The increase in pr...
2012-02-21 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Genuine Parts Tops Estimates - Analyst Blog
Genuine Parts Company ( GPC ) revealed a 15% rise in profit to 86 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2011 from 75 cents per share in the same quarter of 2010. The profit per share exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents. In absolute terms, profits rose 14% to $135 million from $119 million in the fourth ...
2012-02-16 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Market Wrap-Up for Feb.16 (SJM, LO, DRI, CBS, DUK, more)
The markets were able to snap back following yesterday's late-day reversal, partly because of a better-than-expected jobless claims report, and also on chatter the ECB and Greece may be reworking some loan bailout terms. Back to the subject of jobs, we continue to progress through the earnings season and are finding al...
2012-02-15 00:00:00+00:00
AAP
Why is AutoZone Chasing Your Clunkers?
Submitted by Rocco Huang as part of our contributors program This is the third in a series on how some businesses can prosper in a stagnating economy. See also: Entertainment Stocks: Selling Dreams to the Have-Nots and Extreme Value Stores: Occupy the Poor in the same series. Personal injury lawyers are nicknamed "ambu...
2023-12-16 22:00:00+00:00
AAPL
My 6 Largest Portfolio Holdings Heading Into 2024 -- and the Important Investing Lesson I Learned From Each One
After an absolute disaster of a year in 2022, the stock market appears to have turned the corner. Each of the major market indexes has gained more than 20% from their respective trough. Perhaps more importantly, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite are within striking distance of new highs, which will check the final b...
2023-12-16 22:00:00+00:00
AAPL
Brokers Suggest Investing in Apple (AAPL): Read This Before Placing a Bet
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important? Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have ...
2023-12-16 21:00:00+00:00
AAPL
Company News for Dec 19, 2023
Shares of Apple Inc. AAPL lost 0.9% on China’s ban on the company’s iPhones gathering pace. Prologis, Inc.’s PLD shares fell 1.2% on the real estate sector continuing to make losses. Shares of United States Steel Corporation X soared 26.1% after Japan-based Nippon Steel announced that it would buy the company in a $14....