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Thursday, August 11, 2011

Surprises in Results: (TSE: P), (TSE: SO), (RATE), (TMS), (ANW)

Canadian listed Primero Mining (P) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.03 per share, and the company reported $0.04 per share. Earnings beat expectations by $0.01 per share or 33.33%. 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 6 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of P traded higher by 5.33% or $0.22/share to $4.35. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.03 and as high as $6.73. On average, 418558 shares of P.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 188552.

Canadian listed Softchoice Corp (SO) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. The company reported $0.55 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.42. Earnings were 30.95% 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. A total of 4 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of SO traded higher by 0.71% or $0.06/share to $8.46. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $7.32 and as high as $9.88. On average, 18547 shares of SO.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1600.

Bankrate Inc (RATE) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.11 per share, and the company reported $0.12 per share. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 9.09%. 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. Shares of RATE traded higher by 0.52% or $0.08/share to $15.56. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $13.81 and as high as $18.89. On average, 471226 shares of RATE exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 9075.

Tms International Corp (TMS) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Earnings came in at $0.17 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.22 per share. Earnings were unexpectedly -22.73% 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 5 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of TMS fell by 1.01% or $-0.08/share to $7.82. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $7.00 and as high as $14.85. On average, 90975 shares of TMS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 200.

Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc (ANW) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Earnings came in at $0.07 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.07 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. There are currently 6 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of ANW fell by 8.84% or $-0.38/share to $3.92. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.89 and as high as $19.36. On average, 593337 shares of ANW exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 221813.