Investor Expectations to Drive Momentum within Gilead Sciences, SCANA, Brink's, Fortive, Asbury Automotive Group, and Helmerich & Payne — Discovering Underlying Factors of Influence


NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 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 Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD), SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), Brink's Company (NYSE:BCO), Fortive Corporation (NYSE:FTV), Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG), and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP), including updated fundamental summaries, consolidated fiscal reporting, and fully-qualified certified analyst research.

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD), SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), Brink's Company (NYSE:BCO), Fortive Corporation (NYSE:FTV), Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG), and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) 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 26th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. (GILD) REPORT OVERVIEW

Gilead Sciences' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Gilead Sciences reported revenue of $5,648.00MM vs $7,141.00MM (down 20.91%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $1.40 vs $2.35 (down 40.43%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Gilead Sciences reported revenue of $26,107.00MM vs $30,390.00MM (down 14.09%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $3.54 vs $10.08 (down 64.88%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on February 5th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.60. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $6.76 and is expected to report on February 5th, 2019.

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

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SCANA CORPORATION (SCG) REPORT OVERVIEW

SCANA's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, SCANA reported revenue of $843.00MM vs $1,001.00MM (down 15.78%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.06 vs $0.85 (down 92.94%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, SCANA reported revenue of $4,407.00MM vs $4,227.00MM (up 4.26%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$0.83 vs $4.16. Analysts expect earnings to be released on February 28th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.01. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.59 and is expected to report on February 28th, 2019.

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

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BRINK'S COMPANY (BCO) REPORT OVERVIEW

Brink's' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Brink's reported revenue of $852.40MM vs $849.50MM (up 0.34%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.34 vs $0.39 (down 12.82%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Brink's reported revenue of $3,347.00MM vs $3,020.60MM (up 10.81%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.33 vs $0.69 (down 52.17%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on February 6th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.95. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $4.26 and is expected to report on February 6th, 2019.

To read the full Brink's Company (BCO) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=BCO

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FORTIVE CORPORATION (FTV) REPORT OVERVIEW

Fortive's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Fortive reported revenue of $1,840.10MM vs $1,685.30MM (up 9.19%) and basic earnings per share $0.65 vs $0.77 (down 15.58%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Fortive reported revenue of $6,656.00MM vs $6,224.30MM (up 6.94%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $3.01 vs $2.52 (up 19.44%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on February 14th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.82. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.81 and is expected to report on February 14th, 2019.

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

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ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC. (ABG) REPORT OVERVIEW

Asbury Automotive Group's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Asbury Automotive Group reported revenue of $1,757.40MM vs $1,602.10MM (up 9.69%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $2.22 vs $1.49 (up 48.99%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Asbury Automotive Group reported revenue of $6,456.50MM vs $6,527.80MM (down 1.09%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $6.69 vs $7.43 (down 9.96%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on February 5th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.81. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $8.25 and is expected to report on February 5th, 2019.

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

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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. (HP) REPORT OVERVIEW

Helmerich & Payne's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Helmerich & Payne reported revenue of $648.87MM vs $498.56MM (up 30.15%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$0.08 vs -$0.21. For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Helmerich & Payne reported revenue of $1,804.74MM vs $1,624.23MM (up 11.11%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$1.20 vs -$0.54. Analysts expect earnings to be released on November 16th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.13. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.51 and is expected to report on November 16th, 2018.

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

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