Investor Expectations to Drive Momentum within Amkor Technology, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Parker Drilling, HFF, The Chefs' Warehouse, and Payment Data — Discovering Underlying Factors of Influence


NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMKR), Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:LXRX), Parker Drilling Company (NYSE:PKD), HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF), The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF), and Payment Data Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYDS), including updated fundamental summaries, consolidated fiscal reporting, and fully-qualified certified analyst research.

Complimentary Access: Research Reports

Full copies of recently published reports are available to readers at the links below.

AMKR DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AMKR
LXRX DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=LXRX
PKD DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=PKD
HF DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HF
CHEF DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CHEF
PYDS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=PYDS

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMKR), Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:LXRX), Parker Drilling Company (NYSE:PKD), HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF), The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF), and Payment Data Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYDS) on a fundamental level and outlines the overall demand for their products and services in addition to an in-depth review of the business strategy, management discussion, and overall direction going forward. Several excerpts from the recently released reports are available to today's readers below.

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Important Notice: the following excerpts are not designed to be standalone summaries and as such, important information may be missing from these samples. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all relevant material information. All information in this release was accessed October 16th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. (AMKR) REPORT OVERVIEW

Amkor Technology's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Amkor Technology reported revenue of $1,065.68MM vs $1,008.39MM (up 5.68%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.14 vs $0.50 (down 72.00%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Amkor Technology reported revenue of $4,186.50MM vs $3,893.64MM (up 7.52%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $1.09 vs $0.69 (up 57.97%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on October 29th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.23. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.90 and is expected to report on February 11th, 2019.

To read the full Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AMKR

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LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (LXRX) REPORT OVERVIEW

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals reported revenue of $13.75MM vs $12.05MM (up 14.10%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$0.33 vs -$0.33. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals reported revenue of $90.34MM vs $83.34MM (up 8.40%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$1.23 vs -$1.36. Analysts expect earnings to be released on November 14th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.29. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$0.14 and is expected to report on February 28th, 2019.

To read the full Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (LXRX) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=LXRX

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PARKER DRILLING COMPANY (PKD) REPORT OVERVIEW

Parker Drilling's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Parker Drilling reported revenue of $118.60MM vs $109.61MM (up 8.21%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$2.56 vs -$3.39. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Parker Drilling reported revenue of $442.52MM vs $427.00MM (up 3.63%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$13.34 vs -$27.89. Analysts expect earnings to be released on November 7th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$2.25.

To read the full Parker Drilling Company (PKD) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=PKD

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HFF, INC. (HF) REPORT OVERVIEW

HFF's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, HFF reported revenue of $153.73MM vs $137.36MM (up 11.92%) and basic earnings per share $0.62 vs $0.50 (up 24.00%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, HFF reported revenue of $609.48MM vs $517.43MM (up 17.79%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $2.46 vs $2.02 (up 21.78%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on November 7th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.54. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.61 and is expected to report on February 26th, 2019.

To read the full HFF, Inc. (HF) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HF

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THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE, INC. (CHEF) REPORT OVERVIEW

The Chefs' Warehouse's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, The Chefs' Warehouse reported revenue of $370.44MM vs $331.66MM (up 11.69%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.24 vs $0.14 (up 71.43%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, The Chefs' Warehouse reported revenue of $1,301.52MM vs $1,192.87MM (up 9.11%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.55 vs $0.12 (up 358.33%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on November 14th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.11. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.01 and is expected to report on February 19th, 2019.

To read the full The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CHEF

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PAYMENT DATA SYSTEMS, INC. (PYDS) REPORT OVERVIEW

Payment Data's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Payment Data reported revenue of $6.28MM vs $2.55MM (up 146.39%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$0.09 vs -$0.06. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Payment Data reported revenue of $14.57MM vs $12.08MM (up 20.66%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$0.33 vs -$0.15. Analysts expect earnings to be released on November 13th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018.

To read the full Payment Data Systems, Inc. (PYDS) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=PYDS

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