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Friday, August 26, 2011

Earnings Beats & Misses: (TSE: NA), (SDRL), (KKD), (CPWM), (OSIS)

Canadian listed Natl Bk Cda (NA) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in July 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $1.72 when they were expecting earnings to be $1.71 per share. Earnings were 0.58% 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. A total of 13 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of NA fell by 0.91% or $-0.64/share to $69.76. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $56.15 and as high as $81.98. On average, 717709 shares of NA.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 52924.

Seadrill Limited (SDRL) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.68 per share, and the company reported $0.67 per share. Earnings were unexpectedly -1.47% lower than estimated. 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. There are currently 9 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of SDRL fell by 0.7% or $-0.21/share to $29.70. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $22.15 and as high as $38.49. On average, 2535980 shares of SDRL exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 257522.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc (KKD) reported earnings results for the quarter ended July 2011. Earnings came in at $0.06 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.06 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 KKD traded higher by 5.87% or $0.46/share to $8.30. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.72 and as high as $10.08. On average, 1548050 shares of KKD exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 377904.

Cost Plus Inc (CPWM) reported earnings results for the quarter ended July 2011. Analysts were expecting $-0.4 per share, and the company reported $-0.35 per share. Actual earnings beat estimated earnings by $0.05 per share. 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. A total of 2 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of CPWM fell by 2.32% or $-0.16/share to $6.74. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.16 and as high as $12.88. On average, 212623 shares of CPWM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 41440.

Osi Systems, Inc (OSIS) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.64 per share, and the company reported $0.66 per share. Actual earnings beat estimated earnings by $0.02 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 3 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of OSIS fell by 1.1% or $-0.4/share to $36.00. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $28.69 and as high as $45.28. On average, 139660 shares of OSIS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 3476.