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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Surprises in Results: (RPM), (CBK), (COST), (AYI), (MON)

Rpm International Inc (RPM) reported earnings results for the quarter ended August 2011. The company reported $0.59 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.59. 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. There are currently 5 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of RPM fell by 1.89% or $-0.39/share to $20.21. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $17.20 and as high as $26.00. On average, 996127 shares of RPM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 84812.

Christopher & Banks Corporation (CBK) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in August 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $-0.37 when they were expecting earnings to be $-0.38 per share. Earnings were 2.63% larger than expected. An upside surprise. 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 3 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of CBK fell by 9.42% or $-0.34/share to $3.27. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.08 and as high as $7.17. On average, 216114 shares of CBK exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 66873.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported earnings results for the quarter ended August 2011. Analysts were expecting $1.09 per share, and the company reported $1.08 per share. Actual earnings missed estimated earnings by $-0.01 per share. 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. A total of 20 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of COST fell by 1.36% or $-1.09/share to $79.16. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $61.90 and as high as $86.34. On average, 2870350 shares of COST exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 502775.

Acuity Brands, Inc (AYI) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in August 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.79 per share, and the company reported $0.79 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 10 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of AYI traded higher by 3.45% or $1.3801/share to $41.33. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $33.13 and as high as $61.45. On average, 535341 shares of AYI exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 72251.

Monsanto Co (MON) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in August 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $-0.22 when they were expecting earnings to be $-0.27 per share. Actual earnings beat estimated earnings by $0.05 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. A total of 10 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of MON traded higher by 4.79% or $3.175/share to $69.42. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $47.60 and as high as $77.09. On average, 5277590 shares of MON exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1901549.