VCA Antech Reports In-Line Results

After the markets closed on Thursday, February 13, VCA Antech (NASDAQ:WOOF) reported fourth-quarter results that were generally in line with expectations. Sales of $435.5 million grew 4.1% from the prior-year period and were a bit shy of the $444.5 million consensus forecast; adjusted earnings per share registered at $0.31—up 10.7% year-over-year and spot on the Street’s $0.31 target. The animal hospital division reported 0.9% same-store … Continue reading VCA Antech Reports In-Line Results

Healthways, Inc. Double-Digit Organic Growth on the Horizon

Thursday, after the markets closed, Healthways reported somewhat noisy fourth-quarter results, given an accounting change that required the deferral of roughly $10 million in sales/profits into future periods. Importantly, the company provided services and incurred all the costs related to this revenue stream, received the entire $10 million in cash during the quarter, and maintains an ongoing relationship with the client; it simply determined that, … Continue reading Healthways, Inc. Double-Digit Organic Growth on the Horizon

Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Stock News: Windows 10 To Have Major Effects on Mobile Experience

Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) have finally made their new Operating System Windows 10 preview for mobile devices. On February 13th, Microsoft came up with this usage of new version on mobile devices which looks great. Windows 10 is a major product which has the potential to make or break the fortunes of Microsoft. After the huge disappointment of Windows 8 and 8.1, Microsoft is now going … Continue reading Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Stock News: Windows 10 To Have Major Effects on Mobile Experience

SS&C Technologies Report Healthy Fourth-Quarter Results

SS&C reported healthy fourth-quarter results that were roughly in line with expectations on the top line but above expectations on the bottom line. The company delivered revenue of $182.5 million (growth of 6.3% year-over-year), slightly below consensus at $182.6 million, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.53, which was a penny ahead of the Street ($0.52). The software-enabled services and software license segments continue to benefit from … Continue reading SS&C Technologies Report Healthy Fourth-Quarter Results

Forward Air Corp Fourth-Quarter Results Fall Short Mainly Due to Weather

Forward Air fourth-quarter EPS declined 7%, to $0.50, which fell well short of our $0.55 estimate and the $0.56 consensus. The miss was mainly due to increased costs associated with difficult weather while revenue growth remained healthy (up 16%, to $181 million) and volume growth was strong (airport-to-airport volume up 6%). We believe the weather challenges this winter have been unprecedented, and we were not … Continue reading Forward Air Corp Fourth-Quarter Results Fall Short Mainly Due to Weather