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Factors of Influence in 2018, Key Indicators and Opportunity within Vical, Hilton Grand Vacations, Kemper, Franklin Financial Network, Perficient, and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies — New Research Emphasizes Economic Growth

HGV, KMPR, WAB

NEW YORK, Aug. 07, 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 Vical Incorporated (NASDAQ:VICL), Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR), Franklin Financial Network, Inc. (NYSE:FSB), Perficient, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRFT), and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE:WAB), 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.

VICL DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=VICL
HGV DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HGV
KMPR DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=KMPR
FSB DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FSB
PRFT DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=PRFT
WAB DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=WAB

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Vical Incorporated (NASDAQ:VICL), Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR), Franklin Financial Network, Inc. (NYSE:FSB), Perficient, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRFT), and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE:WAB) 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 August 3rd, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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VICAL INCORPORATED (VICL) REPORT OVERVIEW

Vical's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Vical reported revenue of $0.72MM vs $3.21MM (down 77.66%) and basic earnings per share -$0.29 vs -$0.25. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Vical reported revenue of $13.82MM vs $14.53MM (down 4.90%) and basic earnings per share -$1.01 vs -$0.90. Vical is expected to report earnings on August 14th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.30. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$1.44 and is expected to report on March 21st, 2019.

To read the full Vical Incorporated (VICL) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=VICL

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HILTON GRAND VACATIONS INC. (HGV) REPORT OVERVIEW

Hilton Grand Vacations' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Hilton Grand Vacations reported revenue of $563.00MM vs $439.00MM (up 28.25%) and basic earnings per share $1.10 vs $0.51 (up 115.69%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Hilton Grand Vacations reported revenue of $1,711.00MM vs $1,583.00MM (up 8.09%) and basic earnings per share $3.30 vs $1.70 (up 94.12%). Hilton Grand Vacations is expected to report earnings on November 7th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.43. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.85 and is expected to report on February 27th, 2019.

To read the full Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (HGV) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HGV

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KEMPER CORPORATION (KMPR) REPORT OVERVIEW

Kemper's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Kemper reported revenue of $741.90MM vs $684.40MM (up 8.40%) and basic earnings per share $0.73 vs $0.71 (up 2.82%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Kemper reported revenue of $2,723.40MM vs $2,521.90MM (up 7.99%) and basic earnings per share $2.34 vs $0.33 (up 609.09%). Kemper is expected to report earnings on October 29th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.85. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $5.20 and is expected to report on February 12th, 2019.

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

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FRANKLIN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. (FSB) REPORT OVERVIEW

Franklin Financial Network's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Franklin Financial Network reported interest income of $38.05MM vs $30.54MM (up 24.58%) and basic earnings per share $0.76 vs $0.61 (up 24.59%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Franklin Financial Network reported interest income of $132.45MM vs $99.91MM (up 32.58%) and basic earnings per share $2.14 vs $2.56 (down 16.41%). Franklin Financial Network 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 $0.65. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.04 and is expected to report on January 23rd, 2019.

To read the full Franklin Financial Network, Inc. (FSB) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FSB

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PERFICIENT, INC. (PRFT) REPORT OVERVIEW

Perficient's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Perficient reported revenue of $121.80MM vs $117.03MM (up 4.08%) and basic earnings per share $0.18 vs $0.07 (up 157.14%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Perficient reported revenue of $485.26MM vs $486.98MM (down 0.35%) and basic earnings per share $0.56 vs $0.60 (down 6.67%). Perficient is expected to report earnings on November 1st, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.28. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.22 and is expected to report on March 7th, 2019.

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

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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (WAB) REPORT OVERVIEW

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies reported revenue of $1,111.68MM vs $932.25MM (up 19.25%) and basic earnings per share $0.88 vs $0.75 (up 17.33%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies reported revenue of $3,881.76MM vs $2,931.19MM (up 32.43%) and basic earnings per share $2.74 vs $3.37 (down 18.69%). Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies is expected to report earnings on October 23rd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.88. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $4.56 and is expected to report on February 19th, 2019.

To read the full Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=WAB

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