NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 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 Watts Water
Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:WTS), Anixter International Inc. (NYSE:AXE), CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRE), Spartan Motors, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SPAR), Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESIO), and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW), 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.
WTS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=WTS
AXE DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AXE
CTRE DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CTRE
SPAR DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SPAR
ESIO DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ESIO
ITW DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ITW
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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Watts
Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:WTS), Anixter International Inc. (NYSE:AXE), CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRE), Spartan Motors,
Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR), Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESIO), and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) 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 February 26th,
2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.
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WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (WTS) REPORT OVERVIEW
Watts Water Technologies' Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Watts Water Technologies reported revenue
of $366.30MM vs $342.00MM (up 7.11%) and basic earnings per share -$0.07 vs $0.52. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017
vs December 31st, 2016, Watts Water Technologies reported revenue of $1,456.70MM vs $1,398.40MM (up 4.17%) and basic earnings per
share $2.12 vs $2.45 (down 13.47%). Watts Water Technologies is expected to report earnings on May 3rd, 2018. The report will be
for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.65. The estimated EPS
forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.97 and is expected to report on February 11th, 2019.
To read the full Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=WTS
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ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. (AXE) REPORT OVERVIEW
Anixter International's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Anixter International reported revenue of
$2,013.80MM vs $1,894.60MM (up 6.29%) and basic earnings per share $0.01 vs $1.10 (down 99.09%). For the twelve months ended
December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Anixter International reported revenue of $7,927.40MM vs $7,622.80MM (up 4.00%) and
basic earnings per share $3.24 vs $3.61 (down 10.25%). Anixter International is expected to report earnings on April 24th, 2018.
The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.09. The
estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $6.93 and is expected to report on January 29th, 2019.
To read the full Anixter International Inc. (AXE) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AXE
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CARETRUST REIT, INC. (CTRE) REPORT OVERVIEW
CareTrust REIT's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, CareTrust REIT reported revenue of
$32.95MM vs $27.11MM (up 21.55%) and basic earnings per share $0.15 vs $0.13 (up 15.38%). For the twelve months ended December
31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, CareTrust REIT reported revenue of $104.68MM vs $74.95MM (up 39.66%) and basic earnings per
share $0.52 vs $0.26 (up 100.00%). CareTrust REIT is expected to report earnings on February 27th, 2018. The report will be for the
fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.28. The estimated EPS forecast for
the next fiscal year is $1.30 and is expected to report on February 27th, 2018.
To read the full CareTrust REIT, Inc. (CTRE) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CTRE
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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. (SPAR) REPORT OVERVIEW
Spartan Motors' Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Spartan Motors reported revenue of
$189.22MM vs $148.66MM (up 27.28%) and basic earnings per share $0.38 vs $0.08 (up 375.00%). For the twelve months ended December
31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Spartan Motors reported revenue of $590.78MM vs $550.41MM (up 7.33%) and basic earnings per
share $0.25 vs -$0.50. Spartan Motors is expected to report earnings on March 1st, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period
ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.04. The estimated EPS forecast for the next
fiscal year is $0.54 and is expected to report on March 1st, 2018.
To read the full Spartan Motors, Inc. (SPAR) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SPAR
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ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC. (ESIO) REPORT OVERVIEW
Electro Scientific Industries' Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Electro Scientific Industries reported
revenue of $110.84MM vs $33.78MM (up 228.13%) and basic earnings per share $0.99 vs -$0.29. For the twelve months ended March 31st,
2017 vs March 31st, 2016, Electro Scientific Industries reported revenue of $161.02MM vs $184.39MM (down 12.67%) and basic earnings
per share -$1.15 vs -$0.39. Electro Scientific Industries is expected to report earnings on May 8th, 2018. The report will be for
the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.54. The estimated EPS forecast
for the next fiscal year is $1.62 and is expected to report on May 8th, 2018.
To read the full Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (ESIO) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ESIO
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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (ITW) REPORT OVERVIEW
Illinois Tool Works' Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Illinois Tool Works reported revenue of
$3,629.00MM vs $3,399.00MM (up 6.77%) and basic earnings per share -$0.21 vs $1.46. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017
vs December 31st, 2016, Illinois Tool Works reported revenue of $14,314.00MM vs $13,599.00MM (up 5.26%) and basic earnings per
share $4.90 vs $5.73 (down 14.49%). Illinois Tool Works is expected to report earnings on April 23rd, 2018. The report will be for
the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.54. The estimated EPS forecast
for the next fiscal year is $8.39 and is expected to report on January 23rd, 2019.
To read the full Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ITW
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