Chart Industries’ (NASDAQ:GTLS) overall fourth quarter 2013 EPS and awards were mostly in line with expectations; however, we believe this will be overshadowed by lower-than-expected 2014 EPS guidance ($3.10-$3.50 versus consensus $3.67) and more subdued market commentary regarding near-term growth prospects. There was already a somewhat downward bias to 2014 consensus EPS, the more cautious market commentary about near-term growth prospects may come as a … Continue reading Chart Industries, Inc. Weak Guidance Highlights Q4 Results

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL) said adjusted fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings rose to $1.56, in line with analysts’ estimates, though revenue missed the consensus after severe winter weather affected store traffic. The company had adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.43 in the prior year quarter. Total revenue in the three months to end January was $698.5 million down 0.6% from a year ago. … Continue reading Pre-Market Earnings Results: Cracker Barrel, Visteon, Steve Madden, OGE Energy, WCI