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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Beats And Misses: (MTB), (FWRD), (DRH), (ATMI), (GHL)

M&t Bank Corp (MTB) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. The company reported $1.53 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $1.67. Earnings missed estimates by an unexpected -8.38% 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. Shares of MTB remained unchanged at $72.79. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $66.41 and as high as $91.05. On average, 1241590 shares of MTB exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 251295.

Forward Air Corp (FWRD) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in September 2011. Earnings came in at $0.44 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.4 per share. Earnings beat expectations by $0.04 per share or 10.0%. 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. Shares of FWRD fell by 4.19% or $-1.23/share to $28.16. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $23.70 and as high as $36.32. On average, 207662 shares of FWRD exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 75904.

Diamondrock Hospitality Co (DRH) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. The company reported $0.16 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.16. 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. Shares of DRH fell by 3.83% or $-0.31/share to $7.78. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $6.40 and as high as $12.63. On average, 2044740 shares of DRH exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 278042.

Atmi Inc (ATMI) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.25 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.25 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 4 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of ATMI traded higher by 0.1% or $0.02/share to $19.34. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $14.47 and as high as $21.32. On average, 165761 shares of ATMI exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 26269.

Greenhill & Co., Inc (GHL) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.12 per share, and the company reported $0.28 per share. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 133.33%. Investors could 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 4 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of GHL traded higher by 6.88% or $2.39/share to $37.11. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $26.99 and as high as $84.51. On average, 625829 shares of GHL exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 354389.