Investor Expectations to Drive Momentum within Fidelity Southern, Nektar Therapeutics, CSG Systems International, Ellington Financial, NBT, and Paylocity Holding — Discovering Underlying Factors of Influence


NEW YORK, July 26, 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 Fidelity Southern Corporation (NASDAQ:LION), Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NKTR), CSG Systems International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGS), Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE:EFC), NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:NBTB), and Paylocity Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:PCTY), 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.

LION DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=LION
NKTR DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=NKTR
CSGS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CSGS
EFC DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=EFC
NBTB DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=NBTB
PCTY DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=PCTY

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Fidelity Southern Corporation (NASDAQ:LION), Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NKTR), CSG Systems International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGS), Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE:EFC), NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:NBTB), and Paylocity Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:PCTY) 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 July 24th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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FIDELITY SOUTHERN CORPORATION (LION) REPORT OVERVIEW

Fidelity Southern's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Fidelity Southern reported interest income of $41.56MM vs $37.64MM (up 10.41%) and basic earnings per share $0.44 vs $0.40 (up 10.00%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Fidelity Southern reported interest income of $157.98MM vs $149.28MM (up 5.82%) and basic earnings per share $1.50 vs $1.52 (down 1.32%). Fidelity Southern is expected to report earnings on October 18th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.30. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.72 and is expected to report on January 17th, 2019.

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

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NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS (NKTR) REPORT OVERVIEW

Nektar Therapeutics' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Nektar Therapeutics reported revenue of $38.02MM vs $24.73MM (up 53.74%) and basic earnings per share -$0.60 vs -$0.42. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Nektar Therapeutics reported revenue of $307.71MM vs $165.44MM (up 86.00%) and basic earnings per share -$0.62 vs -$1.10. Nektar Therapeutics 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 -$0.39. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$1.90 and is expected to report on March 7th, 2019.

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

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CSG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (CSGS) REPORT OVERVIEW

CSG Systems International's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, CSG Systems International reported revenue of $201.70MM vs $192.47MM (up 4.80%) and basic earnings per share $0.43 vs $0.63 (down 31.75%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, CSG Systems International reported revenue of $789.58MM vs $760.96MM (up 3.76%) and basic earnings per share $1.89 vs $2.03 (down 6.90%). CSG Systems International 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 $0.50. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.60 and is expected to report on February 6th, 2019.

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

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ELLINGTON FINANCIAL LLC (EFC) REPORT OVERVIEW

Ellington Financial's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Ellington Financial reported revenue of $28.81MM vs $23.83MM (up 20.92%) and basic earnings per share $0.67 vs $0.47 (up 42.55%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Ellington Financial reported revenue of $93.96MM vs $80.19MM (up 17.18%) and basic earnings per share $1.04 vs -$0.48. Ellington Financial 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 $0.27. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.63 and is expected to report on February 12th, 2019.

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

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NBT BANCORP INC. (NBTB) REPORT OVERVIEW

NBT's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, NBT reported interest income of $80.76MM vs $74.44MM (up 8.50%) and basic earnings per share $0.60 vs $0.47 (up 27.66%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, NBT reported interest income of $309.41MM vs $286.95MM (up 7.83%) and basic earnings per share $1.89 vs $1.81 (up 4.42%). NBT is expected to report earnings on October 22nd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.52. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.61 and is expected to report on January 28th, 2019.

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

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PAYLOCITY HOLDING CORPORATION (PCTY) REPORT OVERVIEW

Paylocity Holding's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Paylocity Holding reported revenue of $113.41MM vs $90.27MM (up 25.63%) and basic earnings per share $0.74 vs $0.29 (up 155.17%). For the twelve months ended June 30th, 2017 vs June 30th, 2016, Paylocity Holding reported revenue of $300.01MM vs $230.70MM (up 30.04%) and basic earnings per share $0.13 vs -$0.08. Paylocity Holding 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 -$0.06. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.44 and is expected to report on August 9th, 2018.

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

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