Recent Analysis Shows Independent Bank, Teradyne, Cummins, Concho Resources, Ameren, and Aflac Market Influences — Renewed Outlook, Key Drivers of Growth


NEW YORK, June 11, 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 Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ:INDB), Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER), Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI), Concho Resources Inc. (NYSE:CXO), Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE), and Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL), 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.

INDB DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=INDB
TER DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=TER
CMI DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CMI
CXO DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CXO
AEE DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AEE
AFL DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AFL

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ:INDB), Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER), Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI), Concho Resources Inc. (NYSE:CXO), Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE), and Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) 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 June 8th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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INDEPENDENT BANK CORP. (INDB) REPORT OVERVIEW

Independent Bank's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Independent Bank reported interest income of $73.75MM vs $64.41MM (up 14.50%) and basic earnings per share $1.00 vs $0.77 (up 29.87%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Independent Bank reported interest income of $277.19MM vs $246.64MM (up 12.39%) and basic earnings per share $3.19 vs $2.90 (up 10.00%). Independent Bank is expected to report earnings on July 19th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.82. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $4.85 and is expected to report on January 17th, 2019.

To read the full Independent Bank Corp. (INDB) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=INDB

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TERADYNE, INC. (TER) REPORT OVERVIEW

Teradyne's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Teradyne reported revenue of $487.47MM vs $456.91MM (up 6.69%) and basic earnings per share $0.45 vs $0.43 (up 4.65%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Teradyne reported revenue of $2,136.61MM vs $1,753.25MM (up 21.87%) and basic earnings per share $1.30 vs -$0.21. Teradyne is expected to report earnings on July 25th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.90. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.55 and is expected to report on January 23rd, 2019.

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

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CUMMINS INC. (CMI) REPORT OVERVIEW

Cummins' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Cummins reported revenue of $5,570.00MM vs $4,589.00MM (up 21.38%) and basic earnings per share $1.97 vs $2.36 (down 16.53%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Cummins reported revenue of $20,428.00MM vs $17,509.00MM (up 16.67%) and basic earnings per share $5.99 vs $8.25 (down 27.39%). Cummins is expected to report earnings on August 7th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $2.53. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $14.12 and is expected to report on February 5th, 2019.

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

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CONCHO RESOURCES INC. (CXO) REPORT OVERVIEW

Concho Resources' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Concho Resources reported revenue of $947.00MM vs $612.00MM (up 54.74%) and basic earnings per share $5.60 vs $4.39 (up 27.56%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Concho Resources reported revenue of $2,586.00MM vs $1,635.00MM (up 58.17%) and basic earnings per share $6.44 vs -$10.85. Concho Resources is expected to report earnings on August 1st, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.52. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $5.98 and is expected to report on February 19th, 2019.

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

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AMEREN CORPORATION (AEE) REPORT OVERVIEW

Ameren's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Ameren reported revenue of $1,585.00MM vs $1,515.00MM (up 4.62%) and basic earnings per share $0.62 vs $0.42 (up 47.62%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Ameren reported revenue of $6,177.00MM vs $6,076.00MM (up 1.66%) and basic earnings per share $2.16 vs $2.69 (down 19.70%). Ameren is expected to report earnings on August 3rd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.79. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.24 and is expected to report on February 15th, 2019.

To read the full Ameren Corporation (AEE) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AEE

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AFLAC INCORPORATED (AFL) REPORT OVERVIEW

Aflac's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Aflac reported revenue of $5,464.00MM vs $5,309.00MM (up 2.92%) and basic earnings per share $0.92 vs $0.74 (up 24.32%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Aflac reported revenue of $21,667.00MM vs $22,559.00MM (down 3.95%) and basic earnings per share $5.82 vs $3.23 (up 80.03%). Aflac is expected to report earnings on July 26th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.92. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $4.12 and is expected to report on January 30th, 2019.

To read the full Aflac Incorporated (AFL) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AFL

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