Source: Fundamental Markets

Report: Developing Opportunities within Cimarex Energy, MSCI, Prestige Brand, MGM Resorts International, Discover Financial Services, and First Republic Bank — Future Expectations, Projections Moving into 2018

NEW YORK, June 12, 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 Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE:XEC), MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), Prestige Brand Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PBH), MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS), and First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), 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.

XEC DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=XEC
MSCI DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MSCI
PBH DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=PBH
MGM DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MGM
DFS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=DFS
FRC DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FRC

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE:XEC), MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), Prestige Brand Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PBH), MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS), and First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC) 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 8th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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CIMAREX ENERGY CO. (XEC) REPORT OVERVIEW

Cimarex Energy's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Cimarex Energy reported revenue of $567.13MM vs $447.18MM (up 26.83%) and basic earnings per share $1.96 vs $1.38 (up 42.03%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Cimarex Energy reported revenue of $1,918.25MM vs $1,257.35MM (up 52.56%) and basic earnings per share $5.19 vs -$4.38. Cimarex Energy is expected to report earnings on August 14th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.06. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $8.76 and is expected to report on February 13th, 2019.

To read the full Cimarex Energy Co. (XEC) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=XEC

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MSCI INC. (MSCI) REPORT OVERVIEW

MSCI's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, MSCI reported revenue of $351.32MM vs $301.21MM (up 16.64%) and basic earnings per share $1.28 vs $0.80 (up 60.00%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, MSCI reported revenue of $1,274.17MM vs $1,150.67MM (up 10.73%) and basic earnings per share $3.36 vs $2.72 (up 23.53%). MSCI 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 $0.95. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $6.15 and is expected to report on February 7th, 2019.

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

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PRESTIGE BRAND HOLDINGS, INC. (PBH) REPORT OVERVIEW

Prestige Brand's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Prestige Brand reported revenue of $255.97MM vs $240.67MM (up 6.36%) and basic earnings per share -$0.75 vs $0.20. For the twelve months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Prestige Brand reported revenue of $1,041.18MM vs $882.06MM (up 18.04%) and basic earnings per share $6.40 vs $1.31 (up 388.55%). Prestige Brand 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 $0.66. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.21 and is expected to report on May 9th, 2019.

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

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MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL (MGM) REPORT OVERVIEW

MGM Resorts International's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, MGM Resorts International reported revenue of $2,822.24MM vs $2,717.57MM (up 3.85%) and basic earnings per share $0.39 vs $0.36 (up 8.33%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, MGM Resorts International reported revenue of $10,773.90MM vs $9,455.12MM (up 13.95%) and basic earnings per share $3.39 vs $1.94 (up 74.74%). MGM Resorts International 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 $0.31. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.63 and is expected to report on February 19th, 2019.

To read the full MGM Resorts International (MGM) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MGM

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DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES (DFS) REPORT OVERVIEW

Discover Financial Services' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Discover Financial Services reported interest income of $2,569.00MM vs $2,278.00MM (up 12.77%) and basic earnings per share $1.82 vs $1.43 (up 27.27%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Discover Financial Services reported interest income of $9,648.00MM vs $8,616.00MM (up 11.98%) and basic earnings per share $5.43 vs $5.77 (down 5.89%). Discover Financial Services is expected to report earnings on July 25th, 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 $8.51 and is expected to report on January 23rd, 2019.

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

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FIRST REPUBLIC BANK (FRC) REPORT OVERVIEW

First Republic Bank's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, First Republic Bank reported interest income of $688.47MM vs $552.50MM (up 24.61%) and basic earnings per share $1.16 vs $1.04 (up 11.54%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, First Republic Bank reported interest income of $2,451.62MM vs $1,980.87MM (up 23.76%) and basic earnings per share $4.44 vs $4.07 (up 9.09%). First Republic Bank is expected to report earnings on July 13th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.06. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $5.58 and is expected to report on January 15th, 2019.

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

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