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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Beats And Misses: (NPD), (CUB), (GAME), (COCO), (AZPN)

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd (NPD) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.01 per share, and the company reported $0.01 per share. These earnings are in line with investor expectations. 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. There is currently 1 analyst covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of NPD remained unchanged at $2.55. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $2.05 and as high as $5.70. On average, 124708 shares of NPD exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 0.

Cubic Corporation (CUB) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.72 per share, and the company reported $0.78 per share. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 8.33%. Investors could 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 4 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of CUB fell by 0.43% or $-0.17/share to $39.77. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $35.26 and as high as $58.33. On average, 106245 shares of CUB exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2403.

Shanda Games Limited (GAME) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.18 per share, and the company reported $0.17 per share. Earnings were unexpectedly -5.56% lower than estimated. Investors could 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 7 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of GAME traded higher by 1.64% or $0.08/share to $4.96. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $4.51 and as high as $7.70. On average, 687183 shares of GAME exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 144392.

Corinthian Colleges Inc (COCO) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.12 per share, and the company reported $0.14 per share. Earnings were 16.67% larger than expected. An upside surprise. Investors could 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. Shares of COCO fell by 2.81% or $-0.055/share to $1.90. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $1.57 and as high as $7.35. On average, 2780510 shares of COCO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 413537.

Aspen Technology Inc (AZPN) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. The company reported $-0.21 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $-0.26. Earnings beat expectations by $0.05 per share or 19.23%. 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 7 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of AZPN traded higher by 11.31% or $1.57/share to $15.45. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $9.14 and as high as $17.53. On average, 699431 shares of AZPN exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 137575.