NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2017 (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 First Bancorp
(NYSE:FBP), Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ:BPOP), AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC), Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI), Splunk
Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLK), and Total System Services, Inc. (NYSE:TSS) 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.
FBP DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FBP
BPOP DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=BPOP
AMC DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AMC
DRI DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=DRI
SPLK DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SPLK
TSS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=TSS
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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine
First Bancorp (NYSE:FBP), Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ:BPOP), AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC), Darden Restaurants, Inc.
(NYSE:DRI), Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLK), and Total System Services, Inc. (NYSE:TSS) 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. All information in this
release was accessed November 9, 2017. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all
relevant material information. All amounts in millions (except per share amounts).
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FIRST BANCORP (FBP) REPORT OVERVIEW
First Bancorp's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, First Bancorp reported revenue of $147.4 vs $146.9
(up 0.3%) and diluted earnings per share $0.13 vs $0.10 (up 30.0%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31,
2015, First Bancorp reported revenue of $585.3 vs $605.6 (down 3.4%) and diluted earnings per share $0.43 vs $0.10 (up 330.0%).
To read the full First Bancorp (FBP) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FBP
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POPULAR, INC. (BPOP) REPORT OVERVIEW
Popular's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Popular reported revenue of $428.7 vs $412.2 (up
4.0%), diluted earnings per share $0.94 vs $0.85 (up 10.6%), and dividends per share $0.25 vs $0.15 (up 66.7%). For the twelve
months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Popular reported revenue of $1,634.6 vs $1,603.0 (up 2.0%), diluted earnings
per share $2.06 vs $8.65 (down 76.2%), and dividends per share $0.60 vs $0.30 (up 100.0%).
To read the full Popular, Inc. (BPOP) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=BPOP
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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. (AMC) REPORT OVERVIEW
AMC Entertainment's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, AMC Entertainment reported revenue of $1,202.3 vs
$764.0 (up 57.4%), diluted earnings per share -$1.35 vs $0.24, and dividends per share $0.20 vs $0.20 (unchanged). For the twelve
months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, AMC Entertainment reported revenue of $3,235.8 vs $2,946.9 (up 9.8%), diluted
earnings per share $1.13 vs $1.06 (up 6.6%), and dividends per share $0.80 vs $0.80 (unchanged).
To read the full AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AMC
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DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (DRI) REPORT OVERVIEW
Darden's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended August 27, 2017 vs August 28, 2016, Darden reported revenue of $1,936.1 vs $1,714.4
(up 12.9%), diluted earnings per share $0.93 vs $0.87 (up 6.9%), and dividends per share $0.63 vs $0.56 (up 12.5%). For the twelve
months ended May 28, 2017 vs May 29, 2016, Darden reported revenue of $7,170.2 vs $6,933.5 (up 3.4%), diluted earnings per share
$3.80 vs $2.90 (up 31.0%), and dividends per share $2.24 vs $2.10 (up 6.7%). Darden is expected to report earnings on 12/19/2017.
The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending November 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 12 analysts'
forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $0.69. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.64.
To read the full Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=DRI
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SPLUNK INC. (SPLK) REPORT OVERVIEW
Splunk's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended July 31, 2017 vs July 31, 2016, Splunk reported revenue of $280.0 vs $212.8 (up
31.6%) and diluted earnings per share -$0.60 vs -$0.65. For the twelve months ended January 31, 2017 vs January 31, 2016, Splunk
reported revenue of $950.0 vs $668.4 (up 42.1%), diluted earnings per share -$2.65 vs -$2.20. Splunk is expected to report earnings
on 11/16/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending October 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 5
analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is -$0.42. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was
-$0.67.
To read the full Splunk Inc. (SPLK) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SPLK
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TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC. (TSS) REPORT OVERVIEW
Total System's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Total System reported revenue of $1,222.4 vs $1,151.6
(up 6.2%) and diluted earnings per share $0.62 vs $0.38 (up 63.2%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31,
2015, Total System reported revenue of $4,170.1 vs $2,779.5 (up 50.0%) and diluted earnings per share $1.73 vs $1.96 (down
11.7%).
To read the full Total System Services, Inc. (TSS) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=TSS
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