Philip Morris International, Inc (PM) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $1.34 when they were expecting earnings to be $1.21 per share. Earnings were 10.74% larger than expected. An upside surprise. Investors could 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. Shares of PM traded higher by 0.67% or $0.48/share to $71.97. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $50.27 and as high as $71.76. On average, 6442830 shares of PM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1781363.
Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Earnings came in at $0.36 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.38 per share. Actual earnings missed estimated earnings by $-0.02 per share. Investors might expect the stock price to fall as earnings were below expectations. Examining previous stock price movement may help to further determine the direction of the share price. Guidance, stock price, and revenue estimates must be considered as well. Shares of SFNC fell by 1.29% or $-0.33/share to $25.26. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $24.14 and as high as $30.16. On average, 29406 shares of SFNC exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1100.
The Blackstone Group (BX) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.34 per share, and the company reported $0.63 per share. Earnings were 85.29% larger than expected. An upside surprise. 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 9 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of BX traded higher by 2.29% or $0.39/share to $17.39. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $9.89 and as high as $19.63. On average, 3310310 shares of BX exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1070282.
Thomas & Betts Corp (TNB) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.8 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.79 per share. Earnings were 1.27% larger than expected. An upside surprise. 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 8 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of TNB fell by 0.18% or $-0.1/share to $54.50. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $35.71 and as high as $61.88. On average, 360652 shares of TNB exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 95243.
Netscout Systems Inc (NTCT) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.09 per share, and the company reported $0.08 per share. Actual earnings missed estimated earnings by $-0.01 per share. 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. There are currently 6 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of NTCT fell by 4.45% or $-0.69/share to $14.81. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $13.50 and as high as $27.83. On average, 412495 shares of NTCT exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 158148.
