Stock Earnings Review For January 06, 2012

Earnings season continues and earnings releases still matter. Earnings are of a huge importance for stock investors. If they beat the expectations or disappoint, the market needs to correct the current valuation. Earnings are also a good indicator for the health of the whole economy, sector and industry. Here are the earnings highlights of the recent trading day:

Yesterday’s major earnings results in review

AZZ Inc. (AZZ) is acting within the “Metal Fabrication” industry and has a market capitalization of 566.15 Million. Quarter sales of AZZ Inc. grew 13.2% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.79 per share. Analysts expected AZZ Inc. to have an EPS of $0.79. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.77. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow -8.25% percent and 13.85% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -1.55% and closed at $45.04.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 14.96,
Price/Sales: 1.31,
Price/Book: 2.09,

6-Month Chart of AZZ Inc. (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Commercial Metals (CMC) is acting within the “Steel & Iron” industry and has a market capitalization of 1.73 Billion. Quarter sales of Commercial Metals grew 11.9% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.20 per share. Analysts expected Commercial Metals to have an EPS of $0.35. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.01. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 23.24% percent and 6.33% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 3.95% and closed at $14.99.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: -,
Price/Sales: 0.22,
Price/Book: 1.49,

6-Month Chart of Commercial Metals (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Greenbrier Comp (GBX) is acting within the “Railroads” industry and has a market capitalization of 690.49 Million. Quarter sales of Greenbrier Comp grew 100.2% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.48 per share. Analysts expected Greenbrier Comp to have an EPS of $0.36. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $-0.16. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 15.31% percent and 10.50% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 8.37% and closed at $25.89.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 235.36,
Price/Sales: 0.56,
Price/Book: 1.80,

6-Month Chart of Greenbrier Comp (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

IHS (IHS) is acting within the “Information & Delivery Services” industry and has a market capitalization of 5.68 Billion. Quarter sales of IHS grew 26.6% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.99 per share. Analysts expected IHS to have an EPS of $0.92. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.81. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 3.38% percent and 16.68% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 2.56% and closed at $87.43.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 38.01,
Price/Sales: 4.52,
Price/Book: 4.20,

6-Month Chart of IHS (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Imperial Sugar (IPSU) is acting within the “Confectioners” industry and has a market capitalization of 40.27 Million. Quarter sales of Imperial Sugar grew -12.5% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $-2.73 per share. Analysts expected Imperial Sugar to have an EPS of $-0.89. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $-0.19. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 657.24% percent and - for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -6.53% and closed at $3.29.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: -,
Price/Sales: 0.05,
Price/Book: 0.20,

6-Month Chart of Imperial Sugar (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

PriceSmart (PSMT) is acting within the “Discount, Variety Stores” industry and has a market capitalization of 1.81 Billion. Quarter sales of PriceSmart grew 24.0% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.47 per share. Analysts expected PriceSmart to have an EPS of $0.58. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.50. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 24.99% percent and 12.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -14.10% and closed at $60.63.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 29.29,
Price/Sales: 1.06,
Price/Book: 4.83,

6-Month Chart of PriceSmart (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Robbins & Myers (RBN) is acting within the “Diversified Machinery” industry and has a market capitalization of 2.24 Billion. Quarter sales of Robbins & Myers grew 68.6% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.77 per share. Analysts expected Robbins & Myers to have an EPS of $0.68. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.44. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 118.30% percent and 8.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -2.48% and closed at $48.83.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 25.04,
Price/Sales: 2.72,
Price/Book: 1.95,

6-Month Chart of Robbins & Myers (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Stock Earnings Review For January 05, 2012

Earnings season continues and earnings releases still matter. Earnings are of a huge importance for stock investors. If they beat the expectations or disappoint, the market needs to correct the current valuation. Earnings are also a good indicator for the health of the whole economy, sector and industry. Here are the earnings highlights from January 05, 2012:

Major earnings results in review from January 05, 2012

Apollo Group (APOL) is acting within the “Education & Training Services” industry and has a market capitalization of 7.40 Billion. Quarter sales of Apollo Group grew -11.1% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $1.28 per share. Analysts expected Apollo Group to have an EPS of $1.17. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $1.63. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 8.16% percent and 5.68% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 5.44% and closed at $56.64.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 14.05,
Price/Sales: 1.56,
Price/Book: 5.96,

6-Month Chart of Apollo Group (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

AngioDynamics (ANGO) is acting within the “Medical Instruments & Supplies” industry and has a market capitalization of 344.87 Million. Quarter sales of AngioDynamics grew 8.8% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.13 per share. Analysts expected AngioDynamics to have an EPS of $0.12. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.13. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow -34.98% percent and 10.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -6.49% and closed at $13.68.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 44.13,
Price/Sales: 1.58,
Price/Book: 0.84,

6-Month Chart of AngioDynamics (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Calavo Growers (CVGW) is acting within the “Farm Products” industry and has a market capitalization of 388.01 Million. Quarter sales of Calavo Growers grew 37.4% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.25 per share. Analysts expected Calavo Growers to have an EPS of $0.20. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.32. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 29.48% percent and 15.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 1.47% and closed at $26.27.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 31.65,
Price/Sales: 0.80,
Price/Book: 3.74,

6-Month Chart of Calavo Growers (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Family Dollar (FDO) is acting within the “Discount, Variety Stores” industry and has a market capitalization of 6.32 Billion. Quarter sales of Family Dollar grew 7.6% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.68 per share. Analysts expected Family Dollar to have an EPS of $0.68. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.58. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 19.01% percent and 14.95% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -7.47% and closed at $53.63.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 17.19,
Price/Sales: 0.74,
Price/Book: 5.79,

6-Month Chart of Family Dollar (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Global Payment (GPN) is acting within the “Business Services” industry and has a market capitalization of 3.63 Billion. Quarter sales of Global Payment grew 19.6% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.78 per share. Analysts expected Global Payment to have an EPS of $0.81. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.70. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 3.52% percent and 12.87% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -3.40% and closed at $46.36.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 16.62,
Price/Sales: 1.85,
Price/Book: 3.15,

6-Month Chart of Global Payment (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Helen of Troy (HELE) is acting within the “Housewares & Accessories” industry and has a market capitalization of 1.02 Billion. Quarter sales of Helen of Troy grew 65.3% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $1.04 per share. Analysts expected Helen of Troy to have an EPS of $1.02. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.86. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 28.12% percent and 10.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -1.47% and closed at $32.25.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 10.21,
Price/Sales: 1.03,
Price/Book: 1.40,

6-Month Chart of Helen of Troy (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Monsanto (MON) is acting within the “Agricultural Chemicals” industry and has a market capitalization of 41.49 Billion. Quarter sales of Monsanto grew 32.8% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.23 per share. Analysts expected Monsanto to have an EPS of $0.17. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.02. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 49.25% percent and 11.86% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 1.08% and closed at $77.51.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 26.19,
Price/Sales: 3.51,
Price/Book: 3.60,

6-Month Chart of Monsanto (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

MSC Industrial (MSM) is acting within the “Industrial Equipment Wholesale” industry and has a market capitalization of 4.56 Billion. Quarter sales of MSC Industrial grew 15.4% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.95 per share. Analysts expected MSC Industrial to have an EPS of $0.93. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.75. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 44.66% percent and 14.71% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -1.19% and closed at $72.26.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 21.07,
Price/Sales: 2.26,
Price/Book: 4.57,

6-Month Chart of MSC Industrial (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

RPM Inc (RPM) is acting within the “Specialty Chemicals” industry and has a market capitalization of 3.07 Billion. Quarter sales of RPM Inc grew 10.9% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.37 per share. Analysts expected RPM Inc to have an EPS of $0.39. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.38. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 4.30% percent and 9.78% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -0.47% and closed at $23.42.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 15.51,
Price/Sales: 0.88,
Price/Book: 2.36,

6-Month Chart of RPM Inc (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Ruby Tuesday (RT) is acting within the “Restaurants” industry and has a market capitalization of 434.30 Million. Quarter sales of Ruby Tuesday grew 5.9% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $-0.03 per share. Analysts expected Ruby Tuesday to have an EPS of $-0.06. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.07. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow -1.52% percent and 12.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -3.40% and closed at $6.82.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 11.76,
Price/Sales: 0.34,
Price/Book: 0.75,

6-Month Chart of Ruby Tuesday (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Saba Software (SABA) is acting within the “Business Software & Services” industry and has a market capitalization of 251.96 Million. Quarter sales of Saba Software grew 4.1% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $-0.10 per share. Analysts expected Saba Software to have an EPS of $-0.11. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.02. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow -372.73% percent and 20.83% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 15.65% and closed at $8.57.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: -,
Price/Sales: 2.10,
Price/Book: 6.35,

6-Month Chart of Saba Software (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

A. Schulman (SHLM) is acting within the “Specialty Chemicals” industry and has a market capitalization of 616.60 Million. Quarter sales of A. Schulman grew 4.4% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.52 per share. Analysts expected A. Schulman to have an EPS of $0.42. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.34. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow -16.54% percent and 14.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -5.28% and closed at $20.98.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 15.89,
Price/Sales: 0.28,
Price/Book: 1.17,

6-Month Chart of A. Schulman (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Constellation Brands (STZ) is acting within the “Beverages - Wineries & Distillers” industry and has a market capitalization of 3.98 Billion. Quarter sales of Constellation Brands grew -27.5% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.50 per share. Analysts expected Constellation Brands to have an EPS of $0.52. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.66. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 481.22% percent and 10.40% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -0.35% and closed at $19.66.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 7.05,
Price/Sales: 1.32,
Price/Book: 1.49,

6-Month Chart of Constellation Brands (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Worthington (WOR) is acting within the “Steel & Iron” industry and has a market capitalization of 1.25 Billion. Quarter sales of Worthington grew -1.8% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.27 per share. Analysts expected Worthington to have an EPS of $0.32. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.20. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 166.93% percent and 8.45% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 0.11% and closed at $17.66.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 11.04,
Price/Sales: 0.51,
Price/Book: 1.82,

6-Month Chart of Worthington (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Xyratex (XRTX) is acting within the “Data Storage Devices” industry and has a market capitalization of 413.47 Million. Quarter sales of Xyratex grew -2.3% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.73 per share. Analysts expected Xyratex to have an EPS of $0.34. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.69. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 898.70% percent and 5.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 3.11% and closed at $14.60.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 10.90,
Price/Sales: 0.28,
Price/Book: 1.15,

6-Month Chart of Xyratex (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Stock Earnings Review For 2012/01/04

Earnings season continues and earnings releases still matter. Earnings are of a huge importance for stock investors. If they beat the expectations or disappoint, the market needs to correct the current valuation. Earnings are also a good indicator for the health of the whole economy, sector and industry. Here are the earnings highlights of the recent trading day:

Yesterday’s major earnings results in review

Mosaic (MOS) is acting within the “Specialty Chemicals” industry and has a market capitalization of 23.36 billion. Quarter sales of Mosaic grew 12.7% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $1.40 per share. Analysts expected Mosaic to have an EPS of $1.28. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $1.01. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 204.03% percent and 15.10% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -0.55% and closed at $52.30.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 8.52,
Price/Sales: 2.16,
Price/Book: 1.91,

6-Month Chart of Mosaic (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Resources Connect (RECN) is acting within the “Management Services” industry and has a market capitalization of 486.64 million. Quarter sales of Resources Connect grew 4.7% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.11 per share. Analysts expected Resources Connect to have an EPS of $0.12. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.09. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow 308.84% percent and 15.00% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 0.27% and closed at $11.02.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 19.33,
Price/Sales: 0.87,
Price/Book: 1.35,

6-Month Chart of Resources Connect (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Sonic (SONC) is acting within the “Restaurants” industry and has a market capitalization of 417.30 million. Quarter sales of Sonic grew -.6% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $0.09 per share. Analysts expected Sonic to have an EPS of $0.09. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $0.12. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow -9.89% percent and 11.23% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -1.44% and closed at $6.85.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 22.10,
Price/Sales: 0.76,
Price/Book: 8.25,

6-Month Chart of Sonic (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Texas Industries (TXI) is acting within the “Cement” industry and has a market capitalization of 865.15 million. Quarter sales of Texas Industries grew 5.4% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $-0.75 per share. Analysts expected Texas Industries to have an EPS of $-0.61. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $-0.40. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow -66.58% percent and 10.67% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed -1.65% and closed at $31.02.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: -,
Price/Sales: 1.37,
Price/Book: 1.26,

6-Month Chart of Texas Industries (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

UniFirst (UNF) is acting within the “Textile - Apparel Clothing” industry and has a market capitalization of 1.19 billion. Quarter sales of UniFirst grew 14.6% year-over-year. In addition, the company announced a quarter result of $1.30 per share. Analysts expected UniFirst to have an EPS of $1.07. A year ago, quarter earnings amounted to $1.20. For the full fiscal year EPS is expected to grow -2.38% percent and 5.25% for the upcoming 5-years. The stock price changed 3.09% and closed at $59.73.

Here are the current price ratios of the company:
P/E ratio: 15.51,
Price/Sales: 1.05,
Price/Book: 1.49,

6-Month Chart of UniFirst (Source: finance.yahoo.com)

Stock Earnings Surprises As Of Week 52/2011

Here is a current earnings surprise calendar from the recent trading day. In this sheet, the actual reported quarter earnings results are compared with analyst estimates. The difference is measured as earnings surprise. The higher the numbers of stocks with better as expected earnings, the bigger the possibility for an economic recovery. Last week, 4 major companies reported earnings of which 1 had a positive earnings surprise.

Here is the table:

Company Name/Symbol	Surprise Type	Actual	Estimate	Surprise %
Cal-Maine Foods Inc (CALM)	Positive	$0.970	$0.890	9.0%
Demandtec Inc (DMAN)	Negative	$0.010	$0.011	9.1%
Emcore Corp (EMKR)	Negative	-$0.04	-$0.03	33.3%
Cantronic Systems Inc (CTS)	Negative	-$0.01	$0.008	--

Stock Earnings Surprises As Of December 21, 2011

Here is a current earnings surprise calendar from the recent trading day. In this sheet, the actual reported quarter earnings results are compared with analyst estimates. The difference is measured as earnings surprise. The higher the number of stocks with better as expected earnings, the bigger the possibility for an economic recovery. Yesterday, 15 major companies (stocks from the S&P 500) reported earnings of which 10 had a positive earnings surprise.

Here is the table:

Company Name/Symbol	Surprise Type	Actual	Estimate	Surprise	Surprise %
Actuant Corporation (ATU)	Positive	$0.500	$0.425	0.08	17.60%
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (BBBY)	Positive	$0.950	$0.885	0.07	7.30%
Carmax Inc. (KMX)	Negative	$0.360	$0.381	0.02	5.50%
Electro Rent Corp (ELRC)	Negative	$0.250	$0.250	0	0.00%
Electrovaya Inc (EFL)	Positive	$0.000	-$0.00	0	--
Finish Line Inc (FINL)	Positive	$0.110	$0.108	0	1.90%
Herman Miller Inc (MLHR)	Positive	$0.410	$0.404	0.01	1.50%
KB Home (KBH)	Positive	$0.180	$0.030	0.15	500.00%
Lindsay Corp (LNN)	Positive	$0.600	$0.451	0.15	33.00%
Micron Technology Inc (MU)	Negative	-$0.19	-$0.08	0.11	131.70%
Park Electrochemical Corp (PKE)	Negative	$0.260	$0.317	0.06	18.00%
Shaw Group Inc (SHAW)	Positive	$0.480	$0.438	0.04	9.60%
Steelcase Inc-CL A (SCS)	Positive	$0.190	$0.188	0	1.10%
Tibco Software Inc (TIBX)	Positive	$0.420	$0.351	0.07	19.70%
Average					57.45%