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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Stock Earning Reports: (LKFN), (ASTE), (PEBO), (DAL), (T.CNJ)

Lakeland Financial Corp (LKFN) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in September 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.48 per share, and the company reported $0.52 per share. Actual earnings beat estimated earnings by $0.04 per share. 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 LKFN traded higher by 3.58% or $0.79/share to $22.86. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $18.70 and as high as $23.94. On average, 66927 shares of LKFN exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 7795.

Astec Industries, Inc (ASTE) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in September 2011. The company reported $0.34 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.51. Earnings were unexpectedly -33.33% 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 10 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of ASTE fell by 0.22% or $-0.07/share to $31.63. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $27.03 and as high as $39.97. On average, 131485 shares of ASTE exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 41982.

Peoples Bancorp Inc (PEBO) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. Earnings came in at $0.35 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.24 per share. Earnings beat expectations by $0.11 per share or 45.83%. 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 is currently 1 analyst covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of PEBO traded higher by 2.49% or $0.29/share to $11.95. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $9.51 and as high as $16.98. On average, 19894 shares of PEBO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1280.

Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. The company reported $0.91 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.91. 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 DAL traded higher by 0.71% or $0.06/share to $8.50. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $6.41 and as high as $14.54. On average, 14872000 shares of DAL exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2851610.

Cangene Corp (T.CNJ) reported earnings results for the quarter ended July 2011. Earnings came in at $0.1 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.11 per share. Earnings missed estimates by an unexpected -9.09% 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.