Report: Exploring Fundamental Drivers Behind Reliance Steel & Aluminum, Goldman Sachs BDC, IBERIABANK, Federal Signal, United Therapeutics, and LifePoint Health — New Horizons, Emerging Trends, and Upcoming Developments


NEW YORK, May 04, 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 Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS), Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (NYSE:GSBD), IBERIABANK Corporation (NASDAQ:IBKC), Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS), United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR), and LifePoint Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPNT), 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.

RS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=RS
GSBD DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=GSBD
IBKC DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=IBKC
FSS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FSS
UTHR DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=UTHR
LPNT DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=LPNT

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS), Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (NYSE:GSBD), IBERIABANK Corporation (NASDAQ:IBKC), Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS), United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR), and LifePoint Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPNT) 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 May 2nd, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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RELIANCE STEEL & ALUMINUM CO. (RS) REPORT OVERVIEW

Reliance Steel & Aluminum's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Reliance Steel & Aluminum reported revenue of $2,757.10MM vs $2,419.30MM (up 13.96%) and basic earnings per share $2.32 vs $1.53 (up 51.63%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Reliance Steel & Aluminum reported revenue of $9,721.00MM vs $8,613.40MM (up 12.86%) and basic earnings per share $8.42 vs $4.21 (up 100.00%). Reliance Steel & Aluminum 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 $1.40. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $8.04 and is expected to report on February 21st, 2019.

To read the full Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=RS

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GOLDMAN SACHS BDC, INC. (GSBD) REPORT OVERVIEW

Goldman Sachs BDC's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Goldman Sachs BDC reported revenue of $34.16MM vs $30.49MM (up 12.03%) and basic earnings per share $0.31 vs $0.16 (up 93.75%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Goldman Sachs BDC reported revenue of $136.78MM vs $125.11MM (up 9.33%) and basic earnings per share $1.28 vs $1.12 (up 14.29%).

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

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IBERIABANK CORPORATION (IBKC) REPORT OVERVIEW

IBERIABANK's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, IBERIABANK reported interest income of $269.70MM vs $180.81MM (up 49.17%) and basic earnings per share $0.11 vs $1.05 (down 89.52%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, IBERIABANK reported interest income of $913.78MM vs $716.94MM (up 27.46%) and basic earnings per share $2.61 vs $4.32 (down 39.58%). IBERIABANK 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 $1.10. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $7.03 and is expected to report on January 24th, 2019.

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

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FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION (FSS) REPORT OVERVIEW

Federal Signal's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Federal Signal reported revenue of $247.60MM vs $176.10MM (up 40.60%) and basic earnings per share $0.51 vs $0.21 (up 142.86%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Federal Signal reported revenue of $898.50MM vs $707.90MM (up 26.92%) and basic earnings per share $1.03 vs $0.72 (up 43.06%). Federal Signal is expected to report earnings on May 8th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.14. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.39 and is expected to report on February 27th, 2019.

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

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UNITED THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION (UTHR) REPORT OVERVIEW

United Therapeutics' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, United Therapeutics reported revenue of $464.70MM vs $409.00MM (up 13.62%) and basic earnings per share $0.37 vs $2.70 (down 86.30%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, United Therapeutics reported revenue of $1,725.30MM vs $1,598.80MM (up 7.91%) and basic earnings per share $9.50 vs $16.29 (down 41.68%). United Therapeutics 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 -$1.25.

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

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LIFEPOINT HEALTH, INC. (LPNT) REPORT OVERVIEW

LifePoint Health's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, LifePoint Health reported revenue of $1,490.40MM vs $1,605.20MM (down 7.15%) and basic earnings per share -$0.68 vs $1.07. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, LifePoint Health reported revenue of $6,291.40MM vs $6,364.00MM (down 1.14%) and basic earnings per share $2.57 vs $2.90 (down 11.38%).

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

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