Market Trends Toward New Normal in Chesapeake Utilities, Schlumberger, American Eagle Outfitters, Spark Energy, Maximus, and Novartis AG — Emerging Consolidated Expectations, Analyst Ratings


NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Market Source Research released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE:CPK), Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB), American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO), Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE), Maximus, Inc. (NYSE:MMS), and Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS), 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.

CPK DOWNLOAD: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=CPK
SLB DOWNLOAD: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=SLB
AEO DOWNLOAD: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=AEO
SPKE DOWNLOAD: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=SPKE
MMS DOWNLOAD: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=MMS
NVS DOWNLOAD: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=NVS

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The new research reports from Market Source Research, available for free download at the links above, examine Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE:CPK), Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB), American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO), Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE), Maximus, Inc. (NYSE:MMS), and Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) 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 October 24th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION (CPK) REPORT OVERVIEW

Chesapeake Utilities' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Chesapeake Utilities reported revenue of $136.66MM vs $125.08MM (up 9.26%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.39 vs $0.37 (up 5.41%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Chesapeake Utilities reported revenue of $617.58MM vs $498.86MM (up 23.80%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $3.56 vs $2.87 (up 24.04%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on November 8th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.42. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.67 and is expected to report on February 27th, 2019.

To read the full Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) report, download it here: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=CPK

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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SLB) REPORT OVERVIEW

Schlumberger's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Schlumberger reported revenue of $8,303.00MM vs $7,462.00MM (up 11.27%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.31 vs -$0.05. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Schlumberger reported revenue of $30,440.00MM vs $27,810.00MM (up 9.46%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$1.08 vs -$1.24. Analysts expect earnings to be released on January 18th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.48. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.25 and is expected to report on January 18th, 2019.

To read the full Schlumberger Limited (SLB) report, download it here: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=SLB

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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. (AEO) REPORT OVERVIEW

American Eagle Outfitters' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended July 31st, 2018 vs July 31st, 2017, American Eagle Outfitters reported revenue of $964.85MM vs $844.56MM (up 14.24%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.34 vs $0.12 (up 183.33%). For the twelve months ended January 31st, 2018 vs January 31st, 2017, American Eagle Outfitters reported revenue of $3,795.55MM vs $3,609.87MM (up 5.14%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $1.15 vs $1.17 (down 1.71%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on December 5th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending October 31st, 2018. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.37. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.65 and is expected to report on March 14th, 2019.

To read the full American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) report, download it here: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=AEO

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SPARK ENERGY, INC. (SPKE) REPORT OVERVIEW

Spark Energy's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Spark Energy reported revenue of $232.25MM vs $151.44MM (up 53.37%) and basic earnings per share $0.41 vs $0.01 (up 4,000.00%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Spark Energy reported revenue of $798.06MM vs $546.70MM (up 45.98%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $1.20 vs $1.27 (down 5.51%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on November 2nd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.11. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.29 and is expected to report on March 8th, 2019.

To read the full Spark Energy, Inc. (SPKE) report, download it here: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=SPKE

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MAXIMUS, INC. (MMS) REPORT OVERVIEW

Maximus' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Maximus reported revenue of $597.86MM vs $600.45MM (down 0.43%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.91 vs $0.87 (up 4.60%). For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Maximus reported revenue of $2,450.96MM vs $2,403.36MM (up 1.98%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $3.19 vs $2.71 (up 17.71%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on November 8th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.81. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.41 and is expected to report on November 8th, 2018.

To read the full Maximus, Inc. (MMS) report, download it here: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=MMS

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NOVARTIS AG (NVS) REPORT OVERVIEW

Novartis AG's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Novartis AG reported revenue of $13,121.00MM vs $12,692.00MM (up 3.38%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.70 vs $0.89 (down 21.35%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Novartis AG reported revenue of $50,135.00MM vs $49,436.00MM (up 1.41%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $3.28 vs $2.82 (up 16.31%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on January 23rd, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.20. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $5.50 and is expected to report on January 23rd, 2019.

To read the full Novartis AG (NVS) report, download it here: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=NVS

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