Source: Fundamental Markets

New Research: Key Drivers of Growth for Helen of Troy, Macro Bank, American Software, Shire plc, KB Financial Group, and Odonate Therapeutics — Factors of Influence, Major Initiatives and Sustained Production

NEW YORK, June 05, 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 Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE), Macro Bank Inc. (NYSE:BMA), American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA), Shire plc (NASDAQ:SHPG), KB Financial Group Inc (NYSE:KB), and Odonate Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODT), 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.

HELE DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HELE
BMA DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=BMA
AMSWA DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AMSWA
SHPG DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SHPG
KB DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=KB
ODT DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ODT

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE), Macro Bank Inc. (NYSE:BMA), American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA), Shire plc (NASDAQ:SHPG), KB Financial Group Inc (NYSE:KB), and Odonate Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODT) 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 1st, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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HELEN OF TROY LIMITED (HELE) REPORT OVERVIEW

Helen of Troy's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended February 28th, 2018 vs February 28th, 2017, Helen of Troy reported revenue of $298.63MM vs $246.15MM (up 21.32%) and basic earnings per share $2.21 vs $1.30 (up 70.00%). For the twelve months ended February 28th, 2018 vs February 28th, 2017, Helen of Troy reported revenue of $1,489.75MM vs $1,406.68MM (up 5.91%) and basic earnings per share $1.64 vs $5.11 (down 67.91%). Helen of Troy is expected to report earnings on July 9th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending May 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.28. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $7.31 and is expected to report on April 25th, 2019.

To read the full Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HELE

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MACRO BANK INC. (BMA) REPORT OVERVIEW

Macro Bank's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Macro Bank reported interest income of $630.48MM vs $620.30MM (up 1.64%) and basic earnings per share $2.64 vs $3.53 (down 25.16%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Macro Bank reported interest income of $2,204.60MM vs $1,958.92MM (up 12.54%) and basic earnings per share $9.01 vs $7.58 (up 18.89%). The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.65. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $11.87 and is expected to report on February 18th, 2019.

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

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AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC. (AMSWA) REPORT OVERVIEW

American Software's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended January 31st, 2018 vs January 31st, 2017, American Software reported revenue of $30.12MM vs $26.44MM (up 13.90%) and basic earnings per share $0.18 vs $0.08 (up 125.00%). For the twelve months ended April 30th, 2017 vs April 30th, 2016, American Software reported revenue of $106.29MM vs $113.89MM (down 6.68%) and basic earnings per share $0.50 vs $0.36 (up 38.89%). American Software is expected to report earnings on June 28th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending April 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.34. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.38 and is expected to report on June 28th, 2018.

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

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SHIRE PLC (SHPG) REPORT OVERVIEW

Shire plc's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Shire plc reported revenue of $3,765.70MM vs $3,572.30MM (up 5.41%) and basic earnings per share $1.83 vs $1.23 (up 48.78%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Shire plc reported revenue of $15,160.60MM vs $11,396.60MM (up 33.03%) and basic earnings per share $14.14 vs $1.28 (up 1,004.69%). Shire plc is expected to report earnings on August 2nd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $3.73. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $16.20 and is expected to report on February 13th, 2019.

To read the full Shire plc (SHPG) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SHPG

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KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC (KB) REPORT OVERVIEW

KB Financial Group's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, KB Financial Group reported interest income of $2,980.78MM vs $2,343.43MM (up 27.20%) and basic earnings per share $2.27 vs $1.97 (up 15.22%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, KB Financial Group reported interest income of $10,663.52MM vs $8,325.69MM (up 28.08%) and basic earnings per share $7.78 vs $4.64 (up 67.67%). KB Financial Group is expected to report earnings on June 4th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.89. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $8.49 and is expected to report on March 4th, 2019.

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

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ODONATE THERAPEUTICS, INC. (ODT) REPORT OVERVIEW

Odonate Therapeutics' Recent Financial Performance

Odonate Therapeutics is expected to report earnings on August 2nd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$3.46 and is expected to report on February 13th, 2019.

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

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