InterActiveCorp Set to Report After the Bell

InterActiveCorp is set to report 3Q13 results today after the close. While we believe it is generally understood that 3Q is expected to be a trough for the affiliate search market, reflecting the timing of implementation of certain Google policy changes, soft CPC results and limited Network revenue growth could indicate incremental pressure on IAC’s 3Q Search results. As an offset, however, Match growth is … Continue reading InterActiveCorp Set to Report After the Bell

GSE Systems, Inc. Reports a Respectable Q3 in a Tough Environment

Last night, GSE Systems, Inc. (GVP) reported a good quarter, delivering contract revenue upside, in line GAAP EPS and relatively stable backlog in its 3Q13 earnings report. Despite posting a respectable performance, the company is still feeling the impact from stalled nuclear and non-nuclear simulator projects in the US, and from cancelled and delayed nuclear projects in Japan and Germany. We’re reiterating our Speculative Hold … Continue reading GSE Systems, Inc. Reports a Respectable Q3 in a Tough Environment

Geeknet Posts 30% Revenue Growth in Third Quarter

Geeknet reported strong 3Q13 revenue growth of 30% to $22.4 million vs. the 22% Street estimate, reflecting a significant quarter over quarter increase in new product launches and increased penetration in the wholesale channel. Adjusted EBITDA of a loss of $831,000 also exceeded our forecast, highlighting what we believe are sustainable margin improvements over the longer term, spearheaded by strong hires at the beginning of … Continue reading Geeknet Posts 30% Revenue Growth in Third Quarter

Manhattan Associates Post Solid Top Line Numbers

Manhattan Associates reported better than expected 3Q total revenue and EPS. License revenue was $1.7 million lighter than we expected, though the company made up the deficit on services. Investor sentiment was somewhat cautious heading into the print, resulting in the stock up marginally (1%- 3%) in after-hours trading. While MANH executed reasonably well, sluggish license revenue growth and valuation remain a stumbling block to … Continue reading Manhattan Associates Post Solid Top Line Numbers

Tyco Posts Positive Results Despite Macro Headwinds

Tyco reported strong fiscal second-quarter results in the face of continued weakness in global commercial construction. The security and fire firm increased year-overyear organic revenue by 2% in the quarter, a slight acceleration from 1% growth in the prior quarter. Increased project selectivity in North America commercial security curbed revenue from growing further, but the company should see better growth from higher-margin service revenue in … Continue reading Tyco Posts Positive Results Despite Macro Headwinds

BBVA’s Sees Increased Profits

In the first quarter, Spain’s Grupo BBVA reported profits of EUR 1,734 million, largely driven by gains of about EUR 823 million on disposals. Impairment losses fell 51% sequentially to EUR 1,376 million on the non-recurrence of special provisions in the trailing quarter, but the benefit of this was largely offset by a 7% sequential drop in net interest income, to EUR 3,623 million, as … Continue reading BBVA’s Sees Increased Profits