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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Surprises in Results: (KKR), (AMSF), (END), (NRCI), (ATML)

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) 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 $0.42 per share. Actual earnings missed estimated earnings by $-0.06 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 8 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of KKR traded higher by 0.21% or $0.03/share to $14.14. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $9.19 and as high as $19.16. On average, 1889900 shares of KKR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 3127005.

Amerisafe, Inc (AMSF) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. The company reported $0.23 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.38. Earnings missed estimates by an unexpected -39.47% downside surprise. 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. Shares of AMSF traded higher by 1.29% or $0.25/share to $19.59. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $16.80 and as high as $27.75. On average, 52126 shares of AMSF exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 19000.

Endeavour International Corporation (END) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Earnings came in at $-0.26 per share compared to analyst estimates of $-0.17 per share. Earnings were unexpectedly -52.94% 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. A total of 6 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of END fell by 3.67% or $-0.42/share to $11.02. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $7.28 and as high as $16.43. On average, 413623 shares of END exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 193244.

National Research Corp (NRCI) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.31 per share, and the company reported $0.34 per share. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 9.68%. 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 1 analyst is currently covering this company. Shares of NRCI fell by 1.97% or $-0.748/share to $37.29. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $22.07 and as high as $38.25. On average, 5835 shares of NRCI exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1017.

Atmel Corporation (ATML) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.19 per share, and the company reported $0.19 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 ATML fell by 9.17% or $-1.09/share to $10.80. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $5.13 and as high as $16.80. On average, 7262610 shares of ATML exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 4961102.