Wellpoint Inc (WLP) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in September 2011. Analysts were expecting $1.66 per share, and the company reported $1.77 per share. Earnings were 6.63% larger than expected. An upside surprise. 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 20 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of WLP traded higher by 1.29% or $0.9/share to $70.48. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $52.93 and as high as $81.92. On average, 3778510 shares of WLP exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 841731.
Cullen/frost Bankers, Inc (CFR) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in September 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.89 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.89 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 CFR traded higher by 3.8% or $1.83/share to $49.94. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $44.04 and as high as $62.59. On average, 643588 shares of CFR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 235670.
Lpl Investment Holdings Inc (LPLA) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. The company reported $0.44 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.44. 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 LPLA traded higher by 1.99% or $0.55/share to $28.14. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $23.04 and as high as $37.50. On average, 316562 shares of LPLA exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 279202.
Inventure Foods, Inc (SNAK) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. Earnings came in at $-0.01 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.03 per share. Earnings missed estimates by an unexpected -133.33% 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 SNAK traded higher by 1.24% or $0.0474/share to $3.87. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.21 and as high as $4.90. On average, 30538 shares of SNAK exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 23237.
First Solar, Inc (FSLR) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in September 2011. The company reported $2.25 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $2.67. Earnings were unexpectedly -15.73% lower or $-0.42 per share below estimates. 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. There are currently 29 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of FSLR traded higher by 5.96% or $2.75/share to $48.86. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $42.50 and as high as $175.45. On average, 3369840 shares of FSLR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2572346.
