LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 27, 2017 / Active-Investors has a free review on Edison International (NYSE: EIX) following the Company’s announcement that it will begin trading ex-dividend on December 28, 2017. To capture the dividend payout, investors must purchase the stock a day prior to the ex-dividend date that is by latest at the end of the trading session on December 27, 2017. Active-Investors has initiated due-diligence on this dividend stock. Register with us for more free research including the one on EIX:

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Dividend Declared

On December 07, 2017, Edison International declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.605 per share, payable on January 31, 2018, to shareholders of record on December 29, 2017. This action increases the annual dividend by $0.25 per share for the fourth year in a row. The 2018 annual dividend rate will be $2.42 per share, an increase of 11.5% from the current annual dividend rate of $2.17 per share.

Edison International’s indicated dividend represents a yield of 3.71%, which is substantially above the average dividend yield of 2.36% for the Utilities sector. The Company has raised dividend for twelve consecutive years.

Dividend Insights

Edison International has a dividend payout ratio of 55.9%, which indicates that the Company spends approximately $0.56 for dividend distribution out of every $1.00 earned. The dividend payout ratio reflects how much amount a company is returning to shareholders versus how much money it is keeping on hand to reinvest in growth, to pay off debt, and/or to add to its cash reserves.

According to analysts’ estimates, Edison International is forecasted to report earnings of $4.28 per share for the next year, which is substantially above the Company’s annualized dividend of $2.42 per share.

As of September 30, 2017, Edison International’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $117 million compared to $96 million as on December 31, 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company’s net cash provided used in operating activities totaled $2.69 billion compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $2.50 billion for the year ago same period. The Company’s strong financial position indicates its ability to absorb any fluctuations in earnings and cash flow and to sustain the dividend distribution for a long period.

About Edison International

Edison International, through its subsidiaries, is a generator and distributor of electric power as well as a provider of energy services and technologies, including renewable energy. Headquartered in Rosemead, California, Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison, one of the United States’ largest electric utilities.

Edison International is also the parent Company of Edison Energy Group, a portfolio of competitive businesses that provide commercial and industrial customers with energy management and procurement services and distributed solar generation. The Company was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Rosemead, California.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 26, 2017 – At Tuesday’s closing bell, Edison International’s stock fell 1.82%, ending the trading session at $64.04.

Volume traded for the day: 2.67 million shares.

After yesterday’s close, Edison International’s market cap was at $20.88 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 14.63.

The stock has a dividend yield of 3.78%.

The stock is part of the Utilities sector, categorized under the Electric Utilities industry.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 27, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free research report on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) (“FCA”). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=FCAU as the Company’s latest news hit the wire. On December 22, 2017, the Company announced that it would recall around 1.48 million heavy-duty trucks in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and some other markets to fix the shifter defect that may allow the drivers to shift out of park mode without depressing the brake pedal. The recall is mainly in North America. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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Recall Excludes Model-Year 2017 Trucks Built After December 2016

The recall is limited to vehicles equipped with shifters mounted on their steering columns. The recall includes certain 2010 through 2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups; many 2011 through 2017 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 chassis cabs; and 2016 and 2017 Ram 3500 chassis cabs that weigh less than 10,000 pounds. Also covered are some 2009 through 2017 Ram 1500 pickups. All model-year 2017 trucks built after December 31, 2016, are excluded.

Key Reason for Defect

The brake-transmission shift interlock (BTSI) device can fail due to a long-term exposure to high interior temperatures linked to an electrical problem. It can let the shifter move out of park without the brake pedal being pressed, or without a key in the ignition. If BTSI becomes disabled, the risk of the trucks rolling away accidentally increases. The Company reported seven injuries related to the defect, along with an unspecified number of crashes.

FCA is likely to restore the BTSI function in the vehicles and recommended a regular use of the parking brake until the glitch is remedied.

Recall of Different Vehicle Models

News sources suggest that in November 2017, the Company recalled about 8,000 late-model Jeep SUVs to fix defective airbags. FCA recalled 709,837 sport-utility vehicles sold in North America with a potential braking defect stemming from a previous recall three years ago in October 2017. FCA recalled nearly 50,000 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles to fix defective seat belts in September 2017.

FCA US LLC Sales Report

On December 01, 2017, FCA US reported sales of 154,919 units, a 4% decrease compared to sales of 160,827 units in November 2016. In November 2017, retail sales of 129,539 units were up 2% compared to the same month in 2016, and represented 84% of total sales. In-line with FCA’s strategy to reduce sales to the daily rental segment, fleet sales of 25,380 units were down 25% y-o-y, as expected. The largest planned volume reduction in November fleet sales came from the Jeep® brand, which reduced its fleet sales number by 75% y-o-y. Fleet sales represented 16% of total FCA US November sales.

About Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA)

Founded in 1899, FCA and its subsidiaries design, engineer, manufacture, distribute, and sell vehicles, components, and production systems. The Company operates through six segments, NAFTA, LATAM, APAC, EMEA, Maserati, and Components, and provides passenger cars, light trucks, and light commercial vehicles under various brand names. The Company operates worldwide through 162 manufacturing facilities, 87 research and development (R&D) centers, and dealers and distributors in more than 150 countries.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 26, 2017 – At Tuesday’s closing bell, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ stock was slightly up 0.33%, ending the trading session at $18.50.

Volume traded for the day: 1.70 million shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 5.11%; previous three-month period – up 6.02%; past twelve-month period – up 105.49%; and year-to-date – up 103.69%

After yesterday’s close, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ market cap was at $28.44 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 7.76.

The stock is part of the Consumer Goods sector, categorized under the Auto Manufacturers – Major industry.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 27, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free research report on Hess Corp. (NYSE: HES). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=HES as the Company’s latest news hit the wire. On December 22, 2017, the Company announced that it had completed the sale of Hess Norge to Aker BP ASA. Hess Norge was the Company’s Norwegian subsidiary and owned interests in the Valhall and Hod fields in Norway. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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The sale of the subsidiary was announced in October 2017 in a deal valued approximately $2 billion. The sale will be effective as on January 01, 2017.

Commenting on the completion of the sale, John Hess, CEO of Hess Corp. said:

“We are high grading our portfolio by investing in our highest return assets and divesting mature, higher cost assets. This strategy is enabling us to prefund our world-class opportunity in Guyana, return capital to shareholders and reduce debt, while at the same time significantly lowering our cash unit costs and bolstering our Company’s balance sheet.”

Details of Sale

Hess had announced the sale of its oil and gas interests in Norway in October 2017 to Aker BP. The Company had simultaneously announced the start of the process to sell its assets and interests in Denmark.

The Company’s Norwegian interests include its 64.05% stake in Valhall and 62.5% stake in Hod fields in Norway. The Company’s share from the production of both these fields was an average of 26,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day net in first six months of 2017.

Reasons for the assets sale

The Company’s decision to divest its assets is in-line with its business strategy of focusing on its core assets and capital allocation to assets which have higher returns. Till the sale announcement in October 2017, the Company had sold off its non-core and underperforming assets including the assets in Norway, Permian Basin, and Equatorial Guinea. The Company has managed to raise approximately $3.25 billion in cash, which will help the Company pay off its future abandonment liabilities up to $3.2 billion. The balance cash plus the funds raised from sale of assets in Denmark will enable the Company to pay off debts up to $500 million in FY18. Additionally, the Company will be able to save $150 million annually via its cost cutting measures, which would help the Company pay reduce its cash unit production costs by approximately 30% to <$10 per BOE by FY20.

The Company’s assets in Denmark include 61.5% stake in South Arne Field, which it expects to sell in FY18. The Company’s share in the production from this field was 11,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day net in the first six months of 2017.

Facing Heat from Activist Investor Elliott Management

In December 2017, the Company started facing renewed pressure from activist investor Elliott Management Corp., including the bid to ouster its CEO John B. Hess and/or pressuring the Company to sell its complete or part of its business. Elliott Management owns 6.7% stake in the Company and has been pushing for other changes in the Company’s functioning as well. Elliott Management wants the Company to increase shareholders’ value by going for shares buyback program. The activist investor wants the Company to cut the payment of dividends to fund the shares buyback.

A few years back, in 2013, pressure from Elliott Management had led to John Hess leaving the position of the Chairman and the addition of three representatives from Elliott Management to the Company’s Board.

About Hess Corp.

Founded in 1933, New York-based Hess Corp. is a leading global independent energy Company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. The Company’s interests include two key US shale plays – the Bakken in North Dakota and the Utica in Ohio, production in deepwater Gulf of Mexico, production, and supply of natural gas to Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand. The Company is engaged in exploration and appraisal activities offshore Guyana and the first phase of a planned multiphase development of the Liza Field in Guyana is underway.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 26, 2017 – At Tuesday’s closing bell, Hess’ stock advanced 3.08%, ending the trading session at $48.46.

Volume traded for the day: 3.59 million shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 9.14%; previous three-month period – up 4.62%; and past six-month period – up 17.14%

After yesterday’s close, Hess’ market cap was at $15.18 billion.

The stock has a dividend yield of 2.06%.

The stock is part of the Basic Materials sector, categorized under the Independent Oil & Gas industry. This sector was up 0.9% at the end of the session.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 27, 2017 / Active-Investors has a free review on Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) following the Company’s announcement that it will begin trading ex-dividend on December 28, 2017. To capture the dividend payout, investors must purchase the stock a day prior to the ex-dividend date that is by latest at the end of the trading session on December 27, 2017. Active-Investors has initiated due-diligence on this dividend stock. Register with us for more free research including the one on ITW:

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Dividend Declared

On October 27, 2017, Illinois Tool Works’ Board of Directors declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.78 per share for the fourth quarter of 2017. The dividend equates to $3.12 per share on a full-year basis. The dividend will be paid on January 10, 2018, to shareholders of record as of December 29, 2017.

Illinois Tool Works’ indicated dividend represents a yield of 1.87%, which is substantially above the average dividend yield of 1.15% for the Industrial Goods sector. The Company has raised dividend for fifty-three consecutive years.

Dividend Insights

Illinois Tool Works has a dividend payout ratio of 46.6%, which denotes that the Company spends approximately $0.47 for dividend distribution out of every $1.00 earned. The dividend payout ratio reflects how much amount a company is returning to shareholders versus how much money it is keeping on hand to reinvest in growth, to pay off debt, and/or to add to its cash reserves.

According to analysts’ estimates, Illinois Tool Works is forecasted to report earnings of $7.22 per share for the next year, which is substantially above the Company’s annualized dividend of $3.12 per share.

As of September 30, 2017, Illinois Tool Works’ cash and cash equivalents totaled $2.79 billion compared to $2.47 billion as on December 31, 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company’s net cash provided used in operating activities totaled $780 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $624 million for the year ago period. The Company’s strong financial position indicates its ability to absorb any fluctuations in earnings and cash flow and to sustain the dividend distribution for a long period.

Recent Development for Illinois Tool Works

On December 01, 2017, Illinois Tool Works announced that through the continued execution of its successful strategy, the Company is targeting the following annual performance goals for the five-year period from 2018 to 2022:

25+% operating margin;
20+% after-tax Return on Invested Capital;
Organic growth of 3% to 5%;
8% to 10% Earnings Per Share growth;
Free cash flow of 100+% of net income;
Dividend payout of approximately 50% of free cash flow by 2020 (versus 43% currently).

Illinois Tool Works also initiated 2018 guidance at the event and expects 2018 GAAP EPS to be in the range of $7.05 to $7.25, organic revenue growth of 3% to 4%, and operating margin of 25% to 25.5%. Additionally, the Company reaffirmed its 2017 full-year GAAP EPS guidance of $6.62 to $6.72, a year-over-year increase of 17% at the mid-point.

About Illinois Tool Works

Illinois Tool Works is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $13.6 billion in 2016. The Company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage its unique Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required.

Illinois Tool Works was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 26, 2017 – At Tuesday’s closing bell, Illinois Tool Works’ stock was slightly down 0.02%, ending the trading session at $167.10.

Volume traded for the day: 524.05 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 4.54%; previous three-month period – up 13.60%; past twelve-month period – up 33.84%; and year-to-date – up 36.45%

After yesterday’s close, Illinois Tool Works’ market cap was at $57.64 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 25.62.

The stock has a dividend yield of 1.87%.

The stock is part of the Industrial Goods sector, categorized under the Diversified Machinery industry. This sector was up 0.2% at the end of the session.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 27, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free research report on Becton, Dickinson and Co. (NYSE: BDX) (“BD”). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=BDX as the Company’s latest news hit the wire. On December 22, 2017, the Company, a leading global medical technology organization, declared that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has approved its acquisition of C.R. Bard (NYSE: BCR), contingent on BD divesting its soft tissue core needle biopsy portfolio, and C.R. Bard divesting its Aspira line of tunneled home drainage catheters and accessories. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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Potential Merger Could Affect Market Competition

BD is a global medical technology leader that works towards advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. On the other hand, C.R. Bard is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies in the fields of vascular, urology, oncology, and surgical specialty products.

The U.S. FTC has put such a condition because it believes that the proposed $24 billion merger could negatively affect competition by combining the top two suppliers in the U.S. markets for tunneled home drainage catheter systems and soft tissue core needle biopsy devices. Thus, in November 2017, BD entered into a definitive agreement to sell its soft tissue core needle biopsy product line and C.R. Bard’s Aspira® product line of tunneled home drainage catheters and accessories to Utah-based medical device supplier, Merit Medical Systems, Inc., contingent on the completion of the BD acquisition of C.R. Bard.

Comments from BD’s Leadership

In this regard, BD stated that the U.S. FTC’s approval would bring it closer to full regulatory clearance of the C.R. Bard acquisition. Vincent A. Forlenza, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BD, shared that he expects the C.R. Bard acquisition to close by December 2017. The transaction is still pending approval by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

About BD’s Acquisition of C.R. Bard

On April 23, 2017, BD entered into a definitive agreement with C.R. Bard wherein it will acquire C.R. Bard for $317.00 per C.R. Bard’s common share in cash and stock, which implies a total consideration of $24 billion.

Strategic Benefits of the Acquisition

The combination of BD and C.R. Bard will create a highly differentiated medical technology Company uniquely positioned to improve the process of care, and the treatment of disease for patients and healthcare providers. The deal would help BD expand its focus on the treatment of diseases beyond diabetes, to include peripheral vascular disease, urology, hernia, and cancer.

The transaction would capitalize on BD’s leadership position in medication management and infection prevention with an expanded offering of solutions across the care continuum. Alongside, C.R. Bard’s strong product portfolio and innovation pipeline will also enhance BD’s opportunities in the fast-growing clinical areas. Moreover, the acquisition is expected to enhance growth opportunities for the combined Company in non-US markets.

Financial Implications

BD expects this financially compelling transaction to be immediately accretive to earnings. It would generate high-single digit accretion to adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in the fiscal year 2019.
The Company estimates that the transaction would generate annual, pre-tax, run-rate cost synergies of approximately $300 million by the fiscal year 2020.
Moreover, BD is also expected to benefit from revenue synergies beginning in the fiscal year 2019.
It is expected that the transaction would increase BD’s gross margins by approximately 300 basis points in the fiscal year 2018; increase BD’s EPS growth trajectory to the mid-teens; and generate strong cash flow.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 26, 2017 – At Tuesday’s closing bell, Becton, Dickinson’s stock slightly declined 0.10%, ending the trading session at $217.02.

Volume traded for the day: 469.91 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the last three-month – up 11.68%; previous six-month period – up 11.30%; past twelve-month period – up 30.36%; and year-to-date – up 31.09%

After yesterday’s close, Becton, Dickinson’s market cap was at $49.60 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 46.65.

The stock has a dividend yield of 1.38%.

The stock is part of the Healthcare sector, categorized under the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. This sector was up 0.1% at the end of the session.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 27, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE: LNG) (“Cheniere”). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=LNG. Cheniere posted its third quarter fiscal 2017 (Q3 FY17) results on November 14, 2017. The leading energy Company’s revenue surpassed market expectations. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

Cheniere posted its revenues of $1.40 billion in Q3 FY17 compared to $465.00 million in Q3 FY16, surging 201.72% on a y-o-y basis. Revenue numbers topped analysts’ estimate of $1.26 billion.

The selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses of the Company was $64.00 million in the reported quarter compared to $59.00 million, increasing by 8.47% on a y-o-y basis, due to inclusion of impairment charges and increased cost of sales. Cheniere shipped 44 cargoes from Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas terminal in Louisiana in the reported quarter. Total volumes that were lifted in Q3 FY17 were 160.00 trillion British thermal units.

Cheniere’s operating income was $297.00 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $15.00 million in Q3 FY16. The Company’s adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for the reported quarter surged 559.70% to $442.00 million compared to $67.00 million in Q3 FY16. The growth in consolidated adjusted EBITDA were primarily due to increased income from operations.

Cheniere’s net loss was $289.00 in the reported quarter compared to a net loss of $101.00 million in Q3 FY16. Cheniere posted net loss of $1.24 per share in the reported quarter compared to a net loss of $0.44 in Q3 FY16. The Company’s adjusted loss was $1.09 per share, much lower than the analyst’s expectations of a net loss of $0.16 per share, thereby not meeting estimates.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, 44 and 135 LNG cargoes, respectively, were exported from Cheniere’s SPL Project, of which 5 and 12, respectively, were commissioning cargoes.

Cheniere Energy’s Segment Details

The LNG’s segment’s revenues surged 233.83% to $1.33 billion in Q3 FY17 compared to $399.00 million in Q3 FY16, due to commencement of operating activities of various train projects. Total volumes sold under this segment were 196.00 TBtu in the reported quarter compared to 64.00 TBtu in Q3 FY16.

The Regasification segment had revenues of $65.00 million in the reported quarter compared to $64.00 million in Q3 FY16, increasing by 1.56% on a y-o-y basis.

The Other segment’s revenues were $5.00 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $2.00 million in Q3 FY16, advancing 150.00%.

Cash Matters

Cheniere had cash and cash equivalents of $2.58 billion as on September 30, 2017, compared to $1.85 billion as on September 30, 2016. The Company posted cash inflow from operating activities of $895.00 million for nine months period ending September 30, 2017, compared to cash outflow from operating activities of $319.00 million for the same period ending September 30, 2016. Cheniere repurchased shares worth $1.01 million approximately in Q3 FY17. The Company made dividend distribution of $60.00 million to non-controlling interest by Cheniere Partners and Cheniere Holdings for nine months ending September 30, 2017.

Outlook

For fiscal 2017, Cheniere expects its adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $1.80 billion to $1.90 billion. Distributable cash flow of the Company is expected to be in the band of $600.00 million to $700.00 million for fiscal 2017. For fiscal 2018, Cheniere anticipates adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $1.90 billion to $2.10 billion.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 26, 2017 – At Tuesday’s closing bell, Cheniere Energy’s stock advanced 2.13%, ending the trading session at $54.13.

Volume traded for the day: 1.77 million shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 12.86%; previous three-month period – up 23.25%; past twelve-month period – up 30.28%; and year-to-date – up 30.65%

After yesterday’s close, Cheniere Energy’s market cap was at $12.53 billion.

The stock is part of the Basic Materials sector, categorized under the Oil & Gas Pipelines industry. This sector was up 0.9% at the end of the session.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 27, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on DHT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DHT). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=DHT. The Company reported its financial results on November 13, 2017, for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2017. The Hamilton, Bermuda-based Company’s adjusted net revenues grew on a year-over-year basis, beating market consensus estimates. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

For the three months ended September 30, 2017, DHT Holdings’ shipping revenues were $84.37 million, which came in higher than the $64.83 million reported in the prior year’s same quarter. The Company attributed the growth in shipping revenues to rises in the fleet, partly offset by lower tanker rates. Voyage expenses increased to $29.59 million during Q3 FY17 from $14.53 million in Q3 FY16, due to more vessels in the spot market in FY17. Meanwhile, the Company’s adjusted net revenue grew to $54.78 million during the reported quarter from $50.29 million in Q3 FY17, topping analysts’ forecasts of $48.5 million.

The independent oil tanker Company posted a net loss of $5.07 million, or $0.04 loss per diluted share, in Q3 FY17 compared to a net loss of $75.70 million, or $0.81 loss per diluted share, in Q3 FY16. Meanwhile, Wall Street had expected the Company to report a net loss of $0.10 per diluted share.

Operational Metrics

Due to the increase in the number of vessels in Q3 FY17, DHT Holdings’ voyage operating expenses increased to $19.54 million from $16.50 million in Q3 FY16. The Company’s general and administrative expenses came in at $3.85 million for the reported quarter compared to $4.27 million in Q3 FY16.

During the reported quarter, the Company posted an operating income of $4.91 million versus an operating loss of $68.80 million in the prior year’s comparable quarter. Additionally, the Company reported an earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of $31.38 million in Q3 FY17, which came in above the $29.52 million recorded in Q3 FY16.

In Q3 FY17, DHT Holdings had a fleet of 30 VLCCs, 26 in water and 4 under construction scheduled for delivery in 2018, as well as 2 Aframaxes. The total dwt of the fleet was 9,502,995 in the reported quarter. Furthermore, the average age of the VLCC fleet was 7.1 years in Q3 FY17.

Cash Flow and Balance Sheet

DHT Holdings’ net cash provided by operating activities was $17.55 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to a net cash used in operating activities of $59.81 million in the year ago corresponding period. The Company reported a cash and cash equivalents balance of $86.55 million as on September 30, 2017, compared to $109.30 million as on December 31, 2016. Furthermore, the Company had a long-term loan amounting to $762.25 million in its books of accounts as on September 30, 2017, compared to $643.97 million as on December 31, 2016.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 26, 2017 – At Tuesday’s closing bell, DHT Holdings’ stock fell 1.37%, ending the trading session at $3.60.

Volume traded for the day: 479.33 thousand shares.

After yesterday’s close, DHT Holdings’ market cap was at $505.48 million.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 11.15.

The stock has a dividend yield of 2.22%.

The stock is part of the Services sector, categorized under the Shipping industry. This sector was flat at the end of the session.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 27, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) (“DKS”). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=DKS. The Company reported its third quarter fiscal 2017 operating results on November 14, 2017. The sporting goods retailer’s sales grew 7.4% on a y-o-y basis, and also provided guidance for the upcoming quarter and fiscal year. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

For the third quarter ended October 28, 2017, DKS’ net sales increased 7.4% to approximately $1.94 billion compared to $1.81 billion in Q3 2016, while consolidated same store sales decreased 0.9%. The Company’s revenue numbers topped analysts’ expectations of $1.89 billion.

During Q3 2017, DKS’ gross profit totaled $534.1 million, or 27.47% of sales, down 307 basis points compared to the year ago same period, and was attributed to lower merchandise margins in a promotional marketplace. In addition, the Company observed low occupancy deleverage, higher shipping, and fulfillment costs as a percentage of sales.

For Q3 2017, DKS reported a consolidated net income of $36.9 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, compared to the Company’s expectations provided on August 15, 2017, of $0.22 to 0.30 per diluted share, and to a consolidated net income of $48.9 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended October 29, 2016.

On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported a consolidated net income of $31.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for Q3 2017 compared to consolidated net income of $53.6 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for Q3 2017. The Company’s earnings beat Wall Street’s estimates of $0.26 per share.

Omni-Channel Development

DKS’ ecommerce sales increased approximately 16% for Q3 2017. The Company’s ecommerce penetration was 10.3% of total net sales for the reported quarter compared to 9.6% during Q3 2016.

In the reported quarter, the Company opened 15 new DICK’S Sporting Goods stores and six new Field & Stream stores. DKS also closed two specialty concept stores. As of October 28, 2017, the Company operated 719 DICK’S Sporting Goods stores in 47 states, with approximately 38.2 million square feet; 98 Golf Galaxy stores in 32 states, with approximately 2.1 million square feet; and 35 Field & Stream stores in 16 states, with approximately 1.6 million square feet.

Balance Sheet

DKS ended Q3 2017 with approximately $112 million in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $455 million in outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility. The Company’s total inventory increased 4.1% on a y-o-y basis at the end of Q3 2017.

Capital Allocation

On November 09, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share on its Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The dividend is payable in cash on December 29, 2017, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 08, 2017.

During Q3 2017, DKS repurchased approximately 2.9 million shares of its common stock at an average cost of $26.57 per share, for a total cost of $76 million. During the fiscal year 2017, the Company repurchased approximately 6.8 million shares of its common stock at an average cost of $35.70 per share, for a total cost of $242 million, and has approximately $0.8 billion remaining under its authorization that extends through 2021.

Outlook

For the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2017, based on low single-digit negative consolidated same-store sales, DKS is forecasting non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of between $1.12 and $1.24. The Company’s operating margins are expected to decline y-o-y for the upcoming quarter, driven by an anticipated decline in gross margin.

For the full fiscal year 2017, DKS is estimating non-GAAP diluted EPS to be in the band of $2.92 to $3.04, which includes approximately $0.05 coming from the 53rd week. The Company is estimating consolidated FY17 same-store sales to be flat to low single-digit negative.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 26, 2017 – At Tuesday’s closing bell, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ stock climbed 2.56%, ending the trading session at $30.43.

Volume traded for the day: 2.15 million shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 9.22%; and previous three-month period – up 10.21%

After yesterday’s close, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ market cap was at $3.32 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 11.22.

The stock has a dividend yield of 2.23%.

The stock is part of the Services sector, categorized under the Sporting Goods Stores industry. This sector was flat at the end of the session.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 27, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=AAP. The Company posted its third quarter fiscal 2017 revenues on November 14, 2017. The leading auto parts manufacturer’s sales declined 2.94% on a y-o-y basis. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

Advance Auto Parts posted revenues of $2.18 billion in Q3 FY17 compared to $2.25 billion in Q3 FY16, declining 2.96% on a y-o-y basis, due to macroeconomic pressures, short-term disruptions, and weather-related impacts in the Company’s north-east, mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and north central markets. The Company’s revenue numbers missed analysts’ estimates of $2.21 billion.

Advance Auto Parts had a gross profit of $947.71 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $988.21 million in Q3 FY16, showing a decline of 4.13%, while gross margin declined 51 basis points to 43.40% in Q3 FY17, due to increased supply chain costs, and a non-cash impact of inventory optimization efforts.

The Company’s operating income declined 19.20% to $156.57 million on a y-o-y basis in Q3 FY17, compared to $193.77 million in Q3 FY16. The Company’s adjusted selling, general, and administrative expenses (SG&A) were $775.50 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $770.60 million in Q3 FY16, reflecting a growth of 0.64% on a y-o-y basis, due to higher labor, medical, and insurance claims. As of October 07, 2017, Advance Auto Parts operated 5,074 stores and 129 worldpac branches, serving approximately 1,250 independently-owned Carquest stores.

Advance Auto Parts posted a net income of $96.00 million in the reported quarter compared to $113.84 million in Q3 FY16, declining 15.68% on a y-o-y basis. The Company had diluted earnings of $1.30 per share in the reported quarter compared to $1.53 per share in Q3 FY16, showing a decline of 15.03% on a y-o-y basis. The Company’s adjusted earnings were $1.43 per share in Q3 FY17, declining 17.30% from $1.73 per share in Q3 FY16, surpassing analysts’ estimates of $1.22 per share.

Balance Sheet

In Q3 FY17, Advance Auto Parts had inventories of $4.22 billion in Q3 FY17 compared to $4.33 billion in Q4 FY16. The Company had a long-term debt balance of $1.044 billion in Q3 FY17 compared to $1.043 billion in Q4 FY16.

Cash Matters

Advance Auto Parts had cash and cash equivalents of $363.30 million as on October 07, 2017, compared to $119.49 million as on October 08, 2017. The Company generated cash flow from operating activities of $401.01 million for the forty-week period ending October 07, 2017, compared to $427.03 million for the same period ending October 08, 2017. In the reported quarter, Advance Auto Parts repurchased 750 of its shares at an average price of $103.42 per share, in connection with the net settlement of shares issued as a result of the vesting of restricted stock units during the twelve weeks ending October 07, 2017.

On November 07, 2017, Advance Auto Parts declared quarterly dividends of $0.06 per share to be paid on January 05, 2018, to all common stockholders of record as of December 22, 2017.

Outlook

For the fiscal year 2017, Advance Auto Parts anticipates free cash flow to be at least $300.00 million, with capital expenditure being approximately $250.00 million. The Company also aims to open 60 to 65 new stores in FY17.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 26, 2017 – At Tuesday’s closing bell, Advance Auto Parts’ stock rose 1.40%, ending the trading session at $101.96.

Volume traded for the day: 565.12 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 14.27%; and previous three-month period – up 4.48%

After yesterday’s close, Advance Auto Parts’ market cap was at $7.50 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 21.38.

The stock has a dividend yield of 0.24%.

The stock is part of the Services sector, categorized under the Auto Parts Stores industry. This sector was flat at the end of the session.

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