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Friday, September 16, 2011

Earnings Beats & Misses: (PIR), (MCS), (RIMM), (DMND), (TSE: RIM)

Pier 1 Imports, Inc (PIR) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in August 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.14 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.14 per share. These earnings are in line with investor expectations. 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. A total of 8 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of PIR fell by 0.45% or $-0.052/share to $11.39. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $7.37 and as high as $12.75. On average, 2302640 shares of PIR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 269254.

The Marcus Corporation (MCS) reported earnings results for the quarter ended August 2011. Earnings came in at $0.42 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.4 per share. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 5.0%. 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 2 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of MCS traded higher by 1.37% or $0.1399/share to $10.38. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $8.00 and as high as $14.64. On average, 86109 shares of MCS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 41534.

Research In Motion Limited (RIMM) reported earnings results for the quarter ended August 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.8 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.89 per share. Actual earnings missed estimated earnings by $-0.09 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. Shares of RIMM fell by 22.38% or $-6.61/share to $22.93. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $21.60 and as high as $70.54. On average, 25362000 shares of RIMM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 15946880.

Diamond Foods, Inc (DMND) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in July 2011. Earnings came in at $0.52 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.44 per share. Actual earnings beat estimated earnings by $0.08 per share. 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. There are currently 13 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of DMND traded higher by 7.61% or $5.957/share to $84.19. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $37.91 and as high as $80.16. On average, 228691 shares of DMND exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 311142.

Canadian listed Research In (RIM) reported earnings results for the quarter ended August 2011. The company reported $0.79 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.89. Earnings were unexpectedly -11.24% 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 11 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of RIM fell by 23.44% or $-6.89/share to $22.51. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $21.40 and as high as $69.30. On average, 3264680 shares of RIM.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2379128.