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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Surprises in Results: (NCIT), (KRA), (GDP), (BRKR), (GAS)

Nci, Inc (NCIT) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.35 per share, and the company reported $0.28 per share. Earnings were unexpectedly -20.0% lower or $-0.07 per share below estimates. 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 11 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of NCIT fell by 34.91% or $-7.38/share to $13.76. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $18.15 and as high as $25.24. On average, 28612 shares of NCIT exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 80473.

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc (KRA) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $1.48 per share, and the company reported $1.45 per share. Earnings missed estimates by an unexpected -2.03% downside surprise. 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 KRA fell by 3.3% or $-0.79/share to $23.16. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $22.69 and as high as $47.89. On average, 509222 shares of KRA exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 322584.

Goodrich Petroleum Corp (GDP) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. The company reported $-0.13 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $-0.08. Earnings were unexpectedly -62.5% lower than estimated. 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 18 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of GDP fell by 1.83% or $-0.34/share to $18.21. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $10.54 and as high as $23.80. On average, 833341 shares of GDP exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 218436.

Bruker Corporation (BRKR) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.21 per share, and the company reported $0.19 per share. Earnings missed estimates by an unexpected -9.52% 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. There are currently 8 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of BRKR fell by 3.43% or $-0.51/share to $14.36. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $11.82 and as high as $21.65. On average, 937612 shares of BRKR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 164465.

Nicor Inc (GAS) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Earnings came in at $0.42 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.32 per share. Earnings beat expectations by $0.1 per share or 31.25%. 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. Shares of GAS fell by 1.71% or $-0.94/share to $53.99. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $41.52 and as high as $56.32. On average, 295291 shares of GAS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 475296.