Recent Analysis Shows Ares Capital, The Middleby, Cardtronics, NOW, Coca-Cola European Partners, and News Corporation Market Influences — Renewed Outlook, Key Drivers of Growth


NEW YORK, May 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 Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCC), The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD), Cardtronics PLC (NASDAQ:CATM), NOW Inc. (NYSE:DNOW), Coca-Cola European Partners PLC (NYSE:CCE), and News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA), 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.

ARCC DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ARCC
MIDD DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MIDD
CATM DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CATM
DNOW DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=DNOW
CCE DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CCE
NWSA DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=NWSA

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCC), The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD), Cardtronics PLC (NASDAQ:CATM), NOW Inc. (NYSE:DNOW), Coca-Cola European Partners PLC (NYSE:CCE), and News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA) 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 9th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION (ARCC) REPORT OVERVIEW

Ares Capital's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Ares Capital reported revenue of $317.00MM vs $275.00MM (up 15.27%) and basic earnings per share $0.57 vs $0.28 (up 103.57%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Ares Capital reported revenue of $1,160.00MM vs $1,012.00MM (up 14.62%) and basic earnings per share $1.57 vs $1.51 (up 3.97%). Ares Capital 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 $0.34. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.65 and is expected to report on February 12th, 2019.

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

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THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION (MIDD) REPORT OVERVIEW

The Middleby's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, The Middleby reported revenue of $632.86MM vs $596.82MM (up 6.04%) and basic earnings per share $1.36 vs $1.41 (down 3.55%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, The Middleby reported revenue of $2,335.54MM vs $2,267.85MM (up 2.98%) and basic earnings per share $5.26 vs $4.98 (up 5.62%). The Middleby is expected to report earnings on August 8th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.39. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $7.08 and is expected to report on February 26th, 2019.

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

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CARDTRONICS PLC (CATM) REPORT OVERVIEW

Cardtronics' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Cardtronics reported revenue of $336.18MM vs $357.57MM (down 5.98%) and basic earnings per share -$0.06 vs -$0.02. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Cardtronics reported revenue of $1,507.60MM vs $1,265.36MM (up 19.14%) and basic earnings per share -$3.19 vs $1.95. Cardtronics 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 $0.71. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.59 and is expected to report on February 19th, 2019.

To read the full Cardtronics PLC (CATM) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CATM

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NOW INC. (DNOW) REPORT OVERVIEW

NOW's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, NOW reported revenue of $764.00MM vs $631.00MM (up 21.08%) and basic earnings per share $0.02 vs -$0.21. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, NOW reported revenue of $2,648.00MM vs $2,107.00MM (up 25.68%) and basic earnings per share -$0.48 vs -$2.18. NOW 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 -$0.10. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.44 and is expected to report on February 13th, 2019.

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

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COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS PLC (CCE) REPORT OVERVIEW

Coca-Cola European Partners' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Coca-Cola European Partners reported revenue of $2,923.04MM vs $2,234.79MM (up 30.80%) and basic earnings per share $0.32 vs $0.29 (up 10.21%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Coca-Cola European Partners reported revenue of $12,503.38MM vs $10,106.73MM (up 23.71%) and basic earnings per share $1.61 vs $1.60 (up 0.39%). Coca-Cola European Partners is expected to report earnings on August 9th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.74. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.01 and is expected to report on February 21st, 2019.

To read the full Coca-Cola European Partners PLC (CCE) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CCE

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NEWS CORPORATION (NWSA) REPORT OVERVIEW

News Corporation's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, News Corporation reported revenue of $2,180.00MM vs $2,116.00MM (up 3.02%) and basic earnings per share -$0.14 vs -$0.50. For the twelve months ended June 30th, 2017 vs June 30th, 2016, News Corporation reported revenue of $8,139.00MM vs $8,292.00MM (down 1.85%) and basic earnings per share -$1.27 vs $0.30. News Corporation is expected to report earnings on May 10th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.07.

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

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