NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 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 Boeing Company
(NYSE:BA), Fitbit, Inc. (NYSE:FIT), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK), The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), Medical Properties Trust,
Inc. (NYSE:MPW), and Hillenbrand Inc (NYSE:HI), 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.
BA DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=BA
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CHK DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CHK
KR DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=KR
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HI DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HI
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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine The
Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), Fitbit, Inc. (NYSE:FIT), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK), The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), Medical
Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW), and Hillenbrand Inc (NYSE:HI) 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 December 10th,
2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.
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THE BOEING COMPANY (BA) REPORT OVERVIEW
Boeing's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Boeing reported revenue of $25,146.00MM
vs $24,223.00MM (up 3.81%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $4.11 vs $3.03 (up 35.64%). For the twelve months ended
December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Boeing reported revenue of $93,392.00MM vs $94,571.00MM (down 1.25%) and analysts
estimated basic earnings per share $13.60 vs $7.70 (up 76.62%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on January 30th, 2019. The
report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. Based on 8 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the
quarter is $3.45. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $4.80. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is
$18.09 and is expected to report on January 30th, 2019.
To read the full The Boeing Company (BA) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=BA
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FITBIT, INC. (FIT) REPORT OVERVIEW
Fitbit's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Fitbit reported revenue of $393.58MM vs
$392.52MM (up 0.27%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$0.01 vs -$0.48. For the twelve months ended December 31st,
2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Fitbit reported revenue of $1,615.52MM vs $2,169.46MM (down 25.53%) and analysts estimated basic
earnings per share -$1.19 vs -$0.47. Analysts expect earnings to be released on February 25th, 2019. The report will be for the
fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.12. The estimated EPS forecast for
the next fiscal year is -$0.45 and is expected to report on February 25th, 2019.
To read the full Fitbit, Inc. (FIT) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FIT
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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION (CHK) REPORT OVERVIEW
Chesapeake Energy's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Chesapeake Energy reported revenue of
$2,418.00MM vs $1,943.00MM (up 24.45%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.07 vs -$0.05. For the twelve months ended
December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Chesapeake Energy reported revenue of $9,496.00MM vs $7,872.00MM (up 20.63%) and
analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.90 vs -$6.43. Analysts expect earnings to be released on February 28th, 2019. The
report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.30. The
estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.84 and is expected to report on February 28th, 2019.
To read the full Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CHK
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THE KROGER CO. (KR) REPORT OVERVIEW
Kroger's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended July 31st, 2018 vs July 31st, 2017, Kroger reported revenue of $27,869.00MM vs
$27,597.00MM (up 0.99%) and basic earnings per share $0.63 vs $0.39 (up 61.54%). For the twelve months ended January 31st, 2018 vs
January 31st, 2017, Kroger reported revenue of $122,662.00MM vs $115,337.00MM (up 6.35%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per
share $2.11 vs $2.08 (up 1.44%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on March 14th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal
period ending January 31st, 2019. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.63. The estimated EPS forecast for the
next fiscal year is $2.24 and is expected to report on March 14th, 2019.
To read the full The Kroger Co. (KR) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=KR
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MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST, INC. (MPW) REPORT OVERVIEW
Medical Properties Trust's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Medical Properties Trust reported
revenue of $197.00MM vs $176.58MM (up 11.56%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $2.01 vs $0.21 (up 857.14%). For the
twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Medical Properties Trust reported revenue of $704.75MM vs $541.14MM
(up 30.23%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.82 vs $0.86 (down 4.65%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on
February 14th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter
last year was $0.37. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.43 and is expected to report on February 14th,
2019.
To read the full Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MPW
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HILLENBRAND INC (HI) REPORT OVERVIEW
Hillenbrand's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Hillenbrand reported revenue of
$474.70MM vs $442.90MM (up 7.18%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.71 vs $0.61 (up 16.39%). For the twelve months
ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Hillenbrand reported revenue of $1,770.10MM vs $1,590.20MM (up 11.31%) and
analysts estimated basic earnings per share $1.21 vs $1.99 (down 39.20%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on January 30th,
2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was
$0.54.
To read the full Hillenbrand Inc (HI) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HI
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