Waddell & Reed Financial Inc (WDR) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in December 2011. Earnings came in at $0.47 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.48 per share. Earnings missed estimates by an unexpected -2.08% downside surprise. 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 9 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of WDR traded higher by 1.24% or $0.34/share to $27.79. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $22.85 and as high as $42.49. On average, 1173980 shares of WDR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 246651.
Danaher Corp (DHR) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in December 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.81 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.78 per share. Actual earnings beat estimated earnings by $0.03 per share. 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. A total of 17 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of DHR traded higher by 1.01% or $0.53/share to $53.04. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $39.34 and as high as $56.09. On average, 3189140 shares of DHR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 558201.
Ace Limited (ACE) reported earnings results for the quarter ended December 2011. Earnings came in at $1.94 per share compared to analyst estimates of $1.82 per share. Earnings were 6.59% 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 17 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of ACE traded higher by 4.24% or $2.95/share to $72.55. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $56.90 and as high as $73.76. On average, 2067020 shares of ACE exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 896313.
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in December 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.77 per share, and the company reported $0.51 per share. Earnings missed estimates by an unexpected -33.77% 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. A total of 10 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of ADM traded higher by 1.43% or $0.41/share to $29.04. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $23.69 and as high as $38.02. On average, 4370890 shares of ADM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1986709.
Aflac Inc (AFL) reported earnings results for the quarter ended December 2011. Analysts were expecting $1.51 per share, and the company reported $1.48 per share. Earnings were unexpectedly -1.99% 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. A total of 19 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of AFL fell by 2.99% or $-1.44/share to $46.79. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $31.25 and as high as $59.54. On average, 3855600 shares of AFL exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1842206.
