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Friday, August 5, 2011

Earnings Surprises of the Day: (NATL), (USPH), (WWE), (ATK), (RDI)

National Interstate Corporation (NATL) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. The company reported $0.4 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.44. Earnings missed estimates by an unexpected -9.09% 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. There are currently 5 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of NATL fell by 0.69% or $-0.15/share to $21.70. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $17.57 and as high as $24.36. On average, 10514 shares of NATL exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 6099.

Us Physical Therapy Inc (USPH) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.41 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.41 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 USPH fell by 3.67% or $-0.78/share to $20.50. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $15.30 and as high as $26.23. On average, 44697 shares of USPH exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 17044.

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (WWE) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. The company reported $0.21 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.25. Actual earnings missed estimated earnings by $-0.04 per share. Investors could 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 7 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of WWE fell by 1.63% or $-0.16/share to $9.66. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $8.88 and as high as $16.59. On average, 278573 shares of WWE exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 574783.

Alliant Techsystems Inc (ATK) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $1.98 per share, and the company reported $2.02 per share. Earnings were 2.02% larger than expected. An upside surprise. 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. There are currently 12 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of ATK traded higher by 1.32% or $0.81/share to $62.25. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $61.41 and as high as $79.96. On average, 297614 shares of ATK exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 192507.

Reading International Inc (RDI) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $-0.18 per share, and the company reported $0.06 per share. Earnings were 133.33% 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 is currently 1 analyst covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of RDI fell by 1.61% or $-0.07/share to $4.28. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.63 and as high as $5.87. On average, 26165 shares of RDI exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 12100.