Detailed Research: Economic Perspectives on KAR Auction Services, Spectrum Brands, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, The Kraft Heinz, comScore, and Retrophin — What Drives Growth in Today's Competitive Landscape


NEW YORK, March 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Capital Review released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of KAR Auction Services, Inc (NYSE:KAR), Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SPB), Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX), The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC), comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCOR), and Retrophin, Inc. (NASDAQ:RTRX), 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.

KAR DOWNLOAD: http://Capital-Review.com/register/?so=KAR
SPB DOWNLOAD: http://Capital-Review.com/register/?so=SPB
VRTX DOWNLOAD: http://Capital-Review.com/register/?so=VRTX
KHC DOWNLOAD: http://Capital-Review.com/register/?so=KHC
SCOR DOWNLOAD: http://Capital-Review.com/register/?so=SCOR
RTRX DOWNLOAD: http://Capital-Review.com/register/?so=RTRX

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The new research reports from Capital Review, available for free download at the links above, examine KAR Auction Services, Inc (NYSE:KAR), Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SPB), Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX), The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC), comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCOR), and Retrophin, Inc. (NASDAQ:RTRX) 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 March 4th, 2019. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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KAR AUCTION SERVICES, INC (KAR) REPORT OVERVIEW

KAR Auction Services' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2018 vs December 31st, 2017, KAR Auction Services reported revenue of $929.00MM vs $890.40MM (up 4.34%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.50 vs $1.27 (down 60.63%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2018 vs December 31st, 2017, KAR Auction Services reported revenue of $3,769.60MM vs $3,458.00MM (up 9.01%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $2.44 vs $2.66 (down 8.27%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on May 14th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2019. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.82. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.26 and is expected to report on February 18th, 2020.

To read the full KAR Auction Services, Inc (KAR) report, download it here: http://Capital-Review.com/register/?so=KAR

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SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. (SPB) REPORT OVERVIEW

Spectrum Brands' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2018 vs December 31st, 2017, Spectrum Brands reported revenue of $874.60MM vs $919.60MM (down 4.89%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$2.11 vs $15.69. For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Spectrum Brands reported revenue of $3,145.90MM vs $3,010.60MM (up 4.49%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $20.79 vs $3.29 (up 531.91%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on May 3rd, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2019. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$1.12. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.28 and is expected to report on November 18th, 2019.

To read the full Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. (SPB) report, download it here: http://Capital-Review.com/register/?so=SPB

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VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED (VRTX) REPORT OVERVIEW

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2018 vs December 31st, 2017, Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported revenue of $870.11MM vs $651.63MM (up 33.53%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $6.08 vs $0.39 (up 1,458.97%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2018 vs December 31st, 2017, Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported revenue of $3,047.60MM vs $2,488.65MM (up 22.46%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $8.24 vs $1.06 (up 677.36%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on April 25th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2019. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.54. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $5.59 and is expected to report on February 4th, 2020.

To read the full Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) report, download it here: http://Capital-Review.com/register/?so=VRTX

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THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY (KHC) REPORT OVERVIEW

The Kraft Heinz's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, The Kraft Heinz reported revenue of $6,378.00MM vs $6,280.00MM (up 1.56%) and basic earnings per share $0.52 vs $0.78 (down 33.33%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, The Kraft Heinz reported revenue of $26,232.00MM vs $26,487.00MM (down 0.96%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $9.03 vs $2.84 (up 217.96%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on May 1st, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2019. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.89. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.07 and is expected to report on February 20th, 2020.

To read the full The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) report, download it here: http://Capital-Review.com/register/?so=KHC

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COMSCORE, INC. (SCOR) REPORT OVERVIEW

comScore's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2018 vs December 31st, 2017, comScore reported revenue of $109.31MM vs $102.93MM (up 6.20%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$0.39 vs -$1.26. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2018 vs December 31st, 2017, comScore reported revenue of $419.48MM vs $403.55MM (up 3.95%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$2.76 vs -$4.90. Analysts expect earnings to be released on May 8th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2019. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.93.

To read the full comScore, Inc. (SCOR) report, download it here: http://Capital-Review.com/register/?so=SCOR

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RETROPHIN, INC. (RTRX) REPORT OVERVIEW

Retrophin's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2018 vs December 31st, 2017, Retrophin reported revenue of $43.77MM vs $42.18MM (up 3.78%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$0.18 vs -$0.45. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2018 vs December 31st, 2017, Retrophin reported revenue of $164.25MM vs $154.94MM (up 6.01%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$2.54 vs -$1.54. Analysts expect earnings to be released on May 7th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2019. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.46. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$2.47 and is expected to report on February 25th, 2020.

To read the full Retrophin, Inc. (RTRX) report, download it here: http://Capital-Review.com/register/?so=RTRX

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