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Friday, November 4, 2011

Earnings Surprises of the Day: (AGU), (TSE: MBT), (POZN), (LXP), (INMD)

Agrium Inc (AGU) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. The company reported $1.85 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $1.86. Earnings missed estimates by an unexpected -0.54% 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. A total of 16 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of AGU fell by 2.56% or $-2.05/share to $77.88. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $63.97 and as high as $99.14. On average, 1635390 shares of AGU exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 443466.

Canadian listed Manitoba Tcom (MBT) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in September 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.56 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.63 per share. Actual earnings missed estimated earnings by $-0.07 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. A total of 7 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of MBT traded higher by 1.32% or $0.4/share to $30.77. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $28.02 and as high as $34.99. On average, 213884 shares of MBT.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 166535.

Pozen Inc (POZN) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in September 2011. Analysts were expecting $-0.23 per share, and the company reported $-0.24 per share. Earnings missed estimates by an unexpected -4.35% downside surprise. 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. There are currently 4 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of POZN fell by 0.4% or $-0.01/share to $2.51. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $2.15 and as high as $7.54. On average, 161042 shares of POZN exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2156.

Lexington Realty Trust (LXP) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in September 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.23 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.22 per share. Earnings beat expectations by $0.01 per share or 4.55%. 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 8 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of LXP fell by 3.64% or $-0.2901/share to $7.68. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $5.71 and as high as $10.14. On average, 1630020 shares of LXP exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 123955.

Integramed America Inc (INMD) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.12 per share, and the company reported $0.12 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. A total of 3 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of INMD fell by 2.19% or $-0.18/share to $8.03. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $7.35 and as high as $11.04. On average, 9298 shares of INMD exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2000.