Report: Developing Opportunities within BB&T, Summit Materials, Archer Daniels Midland, Helix Energy, Frontier Communications, and Akamai Technologies — Future Expectations, Projections Moving into 2018


NEW YORK, May 10, 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 BB&T Corporation (NYSE:BBT), Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE:SUM), Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM), Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:HLX), Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR), and Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM), 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.

BBT DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=BBT
SUM DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SUM
ADM DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ADM
HLX DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HLX
FTR DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FTR
AKAM DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AKAM

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine BB&T Corporation (NYSE:BBT), Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE:SUM), Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM), Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:HLX), Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR), and Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) 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 8th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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BB&T CORPORATION (BBT) REPORT OVERVIEW

BB&T's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, BB&T reported interest income of $1,921.00MM vs $1,775.00MM (up 8.23%) and basic earnings per share $0.96 vs $0.47 (up 104.26%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, BB&T reported interest income of $7,374.00MM vs $7,066.00MM (up 4.36%) and basic earnings per share $2.78 vs $2.81 (down 1.07%). BB&T 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 $0.78. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $4.34 and is expected to report on January 17th, 2019.

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

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SUMMIT MATERIALS, INC. (SUM) REPORT OVERVIEW

Summit Materials' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Summit Materials reported revenue of $490.02MM vs $422.97MM (up 15.85%) and basic earnings per share $0.43 vs $0.14 (up 217.36%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Summit Materials reported revenue of $1,932.58MM vs $1,626.06MM (up 18.85%) and basic earnings per share $1.12 vs $0.52 (up 115.38%). Summit Materials 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 $0.47. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.90 and is expected to report on February 13th, 2019.

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

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ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY (ADM) REPORT OVERVIEW

Archer Daniels Midland's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Archer Daniels Midland reported revenue of $15,526.00MM vs $14,988.00MM (up 3.59%) and basic earnings per share $0.70 vs $0.59 (up 18.64%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Archer Daniels Midland reported revenue of $60,828.00MM vs $62,346.00MM (down 2.43%) and basic earnings per share $2.80 vs $2.18 (up 28.44%). Archer Daniels Midland 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 $0.57. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.10 and is expected to report on February 5th, 2019.

To read the full Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ADM

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HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. (HLX) REPORT OVERVIEW

Helix Energy's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Helix Energy reported revenue of $164.26MM vs $104.53MM (up 57.15%) and basic earnings per share -$0.02 vs -$0.11. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Helix Energy reported revenue of $581.38MM vs $487.58MM (up 19.24%) and basic earnings per share $0.20 vs -$0.73. Helix Energy is expected to report earnings on July 23rd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.04. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.27 and is expected to report on February 18th, 2019.

To read the full Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HLX

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FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (FTR) REPORT OVERVIEW

Frontier Communications' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Frontier Communications reported revenue of $2,199.00MM vs $2,356.00MM (down 6.66%) and basic earnings per share -$0.44 vs -$1.67. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Frontier Communications reported revenue of $9,128.00MM vs $8,896.00MM (up 2.61%) and basic earnings per share -$25.99 vs -$7.61. Frontier Communications 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 -$1.10. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$0.65 and is expected to report on February 26th, 2019.

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

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AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AKAM) REPORT OVERVIEW

Akamai Technologies' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Akamai Technologies reported revenue of $663.45MM vs $616.12MM (up 7.68%) and basic earnings per share $0.12 vs $0.53 (down 77.36%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Akamai Technologies reported revenue of $2,503.00MM vs $2,340.05MM (up 6.96%) and basic earnings per share $1.27 vs $1.81 (down 29.83%). Akamai Technologies is expected to report earnings on July 24th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.43. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.88 and is expected to report on February 5th, 2019.

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

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