NEW YORK, July 26, 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 The Gap, Inc.
(NYSE:GPS), Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ORA), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), Aegion Corporation (NASDAQ:AEGN), Cathay General Bancorp
(NASDAQ:CATY), and 3M Company (NYSE:MMM), 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.
GPS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=GPS
ORA DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ORA
MS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MS
AEGN DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AEGN
CATY DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CATY
MMM DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MMM
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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine The
Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS), Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ORA), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), Aegion Corporation (NASDAQ:AEGN), Cathay
General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY), and 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) 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 July 24th, 2018.
Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.
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THE GAP, INC. (GPS) REPORT OVERVIEW
The Gap's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended April 30th, 2018 vs April 30th, 2017, The Gap reported revenue of $3,783.00MM vs
$3,440.00MM (up 9.97%) and basic earnings per share $0.42 vs $0.36 (up 16.67%). For the twelve months ended January 31st, 2018 vs
January 31st, 2017, The Gap reported revenue of $15,855.00MM vs $15,516.00MM (up 2.18%) and basic earnings per share $2.16 vs $1.69
(up 27.81%). The Gap is expected to report earnings on August 16th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending July
31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.58. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.69
and is expected to report on March 7th, 2019.
To read the full The Gap, Inc. (GPS) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=GPS
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ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (ORA) REPORT OVERVIEW
Ormat Technologies' Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Ormat Technologies reported revenue of
$184.02MM vs $189.90MM (down 3.09%) and basic earnings per share $1.37 vs $0.71 (up 92.96%). For the twelve months ended December
31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Ormat Technologies reported revenue of $692.81MM vs $662.59MM (up 4.56%) and basic earnings per
share $2.64 vs $1.79 (up 47.49%). Ormat Technologies is expected to report earnings on August 7th, 2018. The report will be for the
fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.58. The estimated EPS forecast for the
next fiscal year is $2.37 and is expected to report on March 15th, 2019.
To read the full Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ORA
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MORGAN STANLEY (MS) REPORT OVERVIEW
Morgan Stanley's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Morgan Stanley reported revenue of $11,077.00MM
vs $9,745.00MM (up 13.67%) and basic earnings per share $1.48 vs $1.02 (up 45.10%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017
vs December 31st, 2016, Morgan Stanley reported revenue of $37,945.00MM vs $34,631.00MM (up 9.57%) and basic earnings per share
$3.14 vs $2.98 (up 5.37%). Morgan Stanley is expected to report earnings on October 16th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal
period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.93. The estimated EPS forecast for the
next fiscal year is $5.17 and is expected to report on January 17th, 2019.
To read the full Morgan Stanley (MS) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MS
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AEGION CORPORATION (AEGN) REPORT OVERVIEW
Aegion's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Aegion reported revenue of $324.86MM vs
$325.18MM (down 0.10%) and basic earnings per share -$0.06 vs $0.17. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December
31st, 2016, Aegion reported revenue of $1,359.02MM vs $1,221.92MM (up 11.22%) and basic earnings per share -$2.08 vs $0.85. Aegion
is expected to report earnings on August 1st, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported
EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.34. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.62 and is expected to
report on February 27th, 2019.
To read the full Aegion Corporation (AEGN) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AEGN
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CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) REPORT OVERVIEW
Cathay General's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Cathay General reported interest income of
$159.70MM vs $130.80MM (up 22.09%) and basic earnings per share $0.79 vs $0.61 (up 29.51%). For the twelve months ended December
31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Cathay General reported interest income of $576.15MM vs $499.07MM (up 15.44%) and basic earnings
per share $2.19 vs $2.21 (down 0.90%). Cathay General is expected to report earnings on October 24th, 2018. The report will be for
the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.64. The estimated EPS
forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.47 and is expected to report on January 29th, 2019.
To read the full Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CATY
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3M COMPANY (MMM) REPORT OVERVIEW
3M's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, 3M reported revenue of $8,278.00MM vs
$7,685.00MM (up 7.72%) and basic earnings per share $1.01 vs $2.21 (down 54.30%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017
vs December 31st, 2016, 3M reported revenue of $31,657.00MM vs $30,109.00MM (up 5.14%) and basic earnings per share $8.13 vs $8.35
(down 2.63%). 3M is expected to report earnings on October 23rd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September
30th, 2018. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 4 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is
$2.59. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $2.33. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $11.23 and
is expected to report on January 24th, 2019.
To read the full 3M Company (MMM) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MMM
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