New Research: Key Drivers of Growth for Live Nation Entertainment, First Solar, Western Digital, SkyWest, National Beverage, and Amerprise Financial Services — Factors of Influence, Major Initiatives and Sustained Production


NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2017 (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 Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV), First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR), Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC), SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW), National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ), and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMP), including updated fundamental summaries, consolidated fiscal reporting, and fully-qualified certified analyst research.

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV), First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR), Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC), SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW), National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ), and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMP) 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 December 14th, 2017. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC. (LYV) REPORT OVERVIEW

Live Nation Entertainment's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Live Nation Entertainment reported revenue of $3,559.42MM vs $3,170.42MM (up 12.27%) and basic earnings per share $0.56 vs $0.51 (up 9.80%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Live Nation Entertainment reported revenue of $8,354.93MM vs $7,245.73MM (up 15.31%) and basic earnings per share -$0.23 vs -$0.33. Live Nation Entertainment is expected to report earnings on February 22nd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.58. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.49 and is expected to report on February 22nd, 2018.

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

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FIRST SOLAR, INC. (FSLR) REPORT OVERVIEW

First Solar's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, First Solar reported revenue of $1,087.03MM vs $681.28MM (up 59.56%) and basic earnings per share $1.97 vs $1.46 (up 34.93%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, First Solar reported revenue of $2,951.33MM vs $3,579.00MM (down 17.54%) and basic earnings per share -$3.48 vs $5.42. First Solar is expected to report earnings on February 20th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.24. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.46 and is expected to report on February 20th, 2018.

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

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WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION (WDC) REPORT OVERVIEW

Western Digital's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Western Digital reported revenue of $5,181.00MM vs $4,714.00MM (up 9.91%) and basic earnings per share $2.31 vs -$1.28. For the twelve months ended June 30th, 2017 vs June 30th, 2016, Western Digital reported revenue of $19,093.00MM vs $12,994.00MM (up 46.94%) and basic earnings per share $1.38 vs $1.01 (up 36.63%). Western Digital is expected to report earnings on January 24th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.98. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $11.05 and is expected to report on July 26th, 2018.

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

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SKYWEST, INC. (SKYW) REPORT OVERVIEW

SkyWest's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, SkyWest reported revenue of $831.94MM vs $799.78MM (up 4.02%) and basic earnings per share $1.04 vs $0.80 (up 30.00%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, SkyWest reported revenue of $3,121.21MM vs $3,095.56MM (up 0.83%) and basic earnings per share -$3.14 vs $2.31. SkyWest is expected to report earnings on February 1st, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.54. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.84 and is expected to report on February 1st, 2018.

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

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NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. (FIZZ) REPORT OVERVIEW

National Beverage's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended October 31st, 2017 vs October 31st, 2016, National Beverage reported revenue of $244.12MM vs $203.18MM (up 20.15%) and basic earnings per share $0.73 vs $0.53 (up 37.74%). For the twelve months ended April 30th, 2017 vs April 30th, 2016, National Beverage reported revenue of $826.92MM vs $704.79MM (up 17.33%) and basic earnings per share $2.30 vs $1.31 (up 75.57%). National Beverage is expected to report earnings on March 8th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending January 31st, 2018.

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

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AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (AMP) REPORT OVERVIEW

Ameriprise Financial Services’ Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Ameriprise Financial Services reported revenue of $2,981.00MM vs $2,998.00MM (down 0.57%) and basic earnings per share $3.29 vs $1.31 (up 151.15%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Ameriprise Financial Services reported revenue of $11,696.00MM vs $12,170.00MM (down 3.89%) and basic earnings per share $7.90 vs $8.60 (down 8.14%). Ameriprise Financial Services is expected to report earnings on February 7th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $2.73. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $13.17 and is expected to report on February 7th, 2018.

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

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