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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Company Results Wrapup: (HES), (FFIC), (NOC), (AET), (BDN)

Hess Corporation (HES) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $1.78 when they were expecting earnings to be $1.97 per share. Earnings missed estimates by an unexpected -9.64% downside surprise. Investors might expect the stock price to decrease as earnings were worse than expected. Further analysis may need to be conducted to determine whether the downswing will occur. Shares of HES traded higher by 0.51% or $0.36/share to $70.64. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $49.60 and as high as $87.40. On average, 3951820 shares of HES exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1302978.

Flushing Financial Corp (FFIC) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.3 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.3 per share. Actual earnings met the estimated earnings per share. Investors could expect the stock price to remain stable based on this news of earnings meeting expectations. Guidance, current stock price, and revenue estimates must be considered for stock price direction. Shares of FFIC traded higher by 0.08% or $0.01/share to $12.54. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $10.51 and as high as $15.15. On average, 92627 shares of FFIC exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 4928.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $1.59 when they were expecting earnings to be $1.68 per share. Earnings were unexpectedly -5.36% lower or $-0.09 per share below estimates. Investors might expect the stock price to decrease as earnings were worse than expected. Further analysis may need to be conducted to determine whether the downswing will occur. A total of 21 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of NOC fell by 1.96% or $-1.23/share to $61.45. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $53.51 and as high as $72.50. On average, 2416260 shares of NOC exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 645738.

Aetna Inc (AET) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Earnings came in at $1.35 per share compared to analyst estimates of $1.07 per share. Actual earnings beat estimated earnings by $0.28 per share. Investors might expect the stock price to rise on better than expected results. Further analysis on other trends may need to be completed to determine whether the upswing will be confirmed. Guidance, stock price, and revenue estimates must be considered as well. There are currently 18 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of AET traded higher by 1.82% or $0.76/share to $42.48. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $26.42 and as high as $46.01. On average, 4399320 shares of AET exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1355115.

Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.31 per share, and the company reported $0.32 per share. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 3.23%. Investors might expect the stock price to increase as results were better than expected. Further analysis may need to be done to determine whether the upswing will come to effect. Guidance and revenue estimates must be taken into consideration. A total of 13 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of BDN traded higher by 1.36% or $0.16/share to $11.90. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $9.82 and as high as $13.08. On average, 1396240 shares of BDN exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 697610.