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THIS MORNING'S STOCKS
WEEK OF 1/22/01-1/26/01 |
1/26/01 |
ALZA CORP (AZA, 40.25)- The
drugmaker beat estimates by a penny as its fourth quarter earnings jumped
92.3% to 25 cents per share. Revenues in the quarter increased 42.9%
to $275.9 million
BROADVISION INC (BVSN, 14.88)-
The maker of e-business software missed estimates by three cents as its
fourth quarter earnings slipped to two cents per share from last year's
three cents. Revenues in the quarter increased to $136.9 million
from last year's $43.7 million.
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1/25/01 |
AKAMAI
TECHNOLOGY (AKAM, 35.63)- The provider of Internet content delivery
services beat estimates by seven cents as its fourth quarter loss widened
to 61 cents per share from the third quarter's loss of 60 cents.
Revenues in the quarter jumped 37% sequentially to $37.2 million.
The shares are up 3.12 in pre-open trading on the news.
EXODUS COMMUNICATIONS (EXDS, 28.19)-
The provider of Internet hosting services beat estimates by four cents as
its fourth quarter loss narrowed to 13 cents per share from last year's
loss of 14 cents. Revenues in the quarter jumped 177%, and 22%
sequentially, to $280.4 million. The company warned that it sees a
first quarter loss of ($0.26)-($0.27) per share. Analysts were
looking for the company to lose 17 cents. The company attributed the
lowered forecast to weakness among pure play Internet companies. The
shares are down 3.44 in pre-open trading on the news.
KANA COMMUNICATIONS (KANA, 9.43)-
The maker of enterprise relationship management software missed estimates
by 17 cents as its fourth quarter loss widened to 37 cents per share from
last year's loss of 23 cents. Revenues in the quarter jumped 557% to
$42.4 million. The shares are down 29% to 6.68 in pre-open trading
on the news.
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORP (OTRKB, 48)-
The truck maker met estimates as its fiscal first quarter earnings rose
4.4% to 48 cents per share. Revenues in the quarter increased 15.6%
to $282 million.
PC CONNECTION INC (PCCC, 20)- The
computer products direct marketer beat estimates by a penny as its fourth
quarter earnings fell to 22 cents per share from last year's 31
cents. Revenues in the quarter increased 6.3% to $345.1 million, but
gross margins fell to 11.9% from last year's 12.3%.
SANDISK CORP (SNDK, 46.19)- The
maker of flash memory products beat estimates by four cents as its fourth
quarter earnings rose 147% to 37 cents per share. Revenues in the
quarter increased 115% to $178 million, but fell short of analysts'
estimates of $202 million. The company warned that it expects first
quarter revenues to drop 15%-20% sequentially and sees earnings flat with
last year's 21 cents. Analysts were looking for first quarter
earnings of 33 cents. The company said the weakness may last into
the second quarter. The shares have tumbled 10.51 in pre-open
trading on the news.
VERISIGN INC (VRSN, 81.50)- The
provider of Internet security products and domain name registrations beat
estimates by 10 cents as its fourth quarter earnings rose to 21 cents per
share from last year's four cents. Revenues in the quarter rose 613%
to $197.4 million. The shares are down 6.50 in pre-open trading on
the news.
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1/24/01 |
COHERENT
INC (COHR, 44.75)- The maker of photonics products beat estimates by
six cents as its fiscal first quarter earnings jumped 65.4% to 43 cents
per share. Revenues in the quarter rose 21% to $154.5 million, and
bookings increased 40% to $188.4 million. The company said its order
backlog jumped 91% to $207.7 million. Gross margins rose to 49.3% from
last year's 48.4%. The shares rose 4.25 in after hours trading on the
news.
LAM RESEARCH (LRCX, 22)- The
semiconductor equipment maker beat estimates by five cents as its second
quarter earnings increased 107% to 58 cents per share. Revenues in
the quarter jumped 71%, and 14% sequentially, to $494.3 million.
Gross margins rose to 46.7% from last year's 43.5%. The company said
it sees third quarter earnings of $0.50-$0.54 per share, compared to
analysts' expectations of 54 cents. The shares jumped 2.88 in after
hours trading on the news.
LSI LOGIC (LSI, 23.69)- The
chipmaker met expectations as its fourth quarter earnings rose 47.8% to 34
cents per share. Revenues in the quarter increased 28%, and 3%
sequentially, to $751 million. The company warned that it expects
fourth quarter revenues to fall 12% sequentially and sees earnings of 21
cents per share. Analysts were looking for the company to earn 34
cents.
SARA LEE CORP (SLE, 22.77)- The
consumer products maker met expectations as its second quarter earnings
rose 7.5% to 43 cents per share. Revenues in the quarter increased
3% to $4.8 billion. The company warned that it sees third quarter
earnings of $0.26-$0.29 per share. Analysts were looking for the
company to earn 31 cents.
SERVICEMASTER (SVM, 11.75)- The
provider of lawn care and pest control services missed estimates by a
penny as its fourth quarter earnings fell to 11 cents per share from last
year's 17 cents. Revenues in the quarter fell 3% to $1.4
billion. The company attributed the profit shortfall to severe
weather. The company warned that full year 2001 earnings will be
$0.61-$0.65 per share, compared to analysts' estimates of 69 cents.
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1/23/01 |
COHERENT
INC (COHR, 44.75)- The maker of photonics products beat estimates by
six cents as its fiscal first quarter earnings jumped 65.4% to 43 cents
per share. Revenues in the quarter rose 21% to $154.5 million, and
bookings increased 40% to $188.4 million. The company said its order
backlog jumped 91% to $207.7 million. Gross margins rose to 49.3% from
last year's 48.4%. The shares rose 4.25 in after hours trading on the
news.
LAM RESEARCH (LRCX, 22)- The
semiconductor equipment maker beat estimates by five cents as its second
quarter earnings increased 107% to 58 cents per share. Revenues in
the quarter jumped 71%, and 14% sequentially, to $494.3 million.
Gross margins rose to 46.7% from last year's 43.5%. The company said
it sees third quarter earnings of $0.50-$0.54 per share, compared to
analysts' expectations of 54 cents. The shares jumped 2.88 in after
hours trading on the news.
LSI LOGIC (LSI, 23.69)- The
chipmaker met expectations as its fourth quarter earnings rose 47.8% to 34
cents per share. Revenues in the quarter increased 28%, and 3%
sequentially, to $751 million. The company warned that it expects
fourth quarter revenues to fall 12% sequentially and sees earnings of 21
cents per share. Analysts were looking for the company to earn 34
cents.
SARA LEE CORP (SLE, 22.77)- The
consumer products maker met expectations as its second quarter earnings
rose 7.5% to 43 cents per share. Revenues in the quarter increased
3% to $4.8 billion. The company warned that it sees third quarter
earnings of $0.26-$0.29 per share. Analysts were looking for the
company to earn 31 cents.
SERVICEMASTER (SVM, 11.75)- The
provider of lawn care and pest control services missed estimates by a
penny as its fourth quarter earnings fell to 11 cents per share from last
year's 17 cents. Revenues in the quarter fell 3% to $1.4
billion. The company attributed the profit shortfall to severe
weather. The company warned that full year 2001 earnings will be
$0.61-$0.65 per share, compared to analysts' estimates of 69 cents.
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1/22/01 |
AUTOZONE INC (AZO, 28.56)- The auto
parts retailer warned that second quarter earnings will fall short of
expectations. The company now sees earnings of 28 cents per share,
compared to analysts' estimates of 32 cents. The company attributed
the shortfall to slower than expected sales due to economic weakness and
higher gas prices.
DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL XRAY, 35.50)- The
maker of dental products met expectations as its fourth quarter earnings
rose 9.9% to 59 cents per share. Revenues in the quarter increased
5.1% to $234.4 million.
DRUGSTORE.COM (DSCM, 2.63)- The
online drugstore said it will cut 20% of its workforce, or 125 jobs.
The company expects $20 million in annual cost savings from the move.
FNB CORP (FNBN, 12.75)- The North
Carolina bank holding company missed estimates by a penny as fourth
quarter earnings rose 5.2% to 29 cents per share.
KAYE GROUP INC (KAYE, 7.88)- The
insurance brokerage has agreed to be acquired by insurer Hub Group Ltd for
$14 per share in a $115 million cash and debt deal. Under the terms
of the deal, KAYE shareholders will receive $9.33 per share in cash and
$4.67 per share in Hub Group convertible debentures.
LYONDELL CHEMICAL CO (LYO, 15.13)-
The chemical company warned that it will report a larger than expected
fourth quarter loss due to slowing economic conditions and higher natural
gas prices. The company now sees a loss of 40 cents per share,
compared to analysts' estimates of a loss of 23 cents.
NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL (NCEN, 8.38)-
The specialty mortgage company warned that it now expects to report a
fourth quarter loss, compared to previous estimates of a profit of
$0.30-$0.35 per share. The company attributed the shortfall to lower
interest rates and a slower economy.
QUANEX CORP (NX, 18.25)- The
metals fabricator warned that first quarter earnings will fall short of
expectations. The company now sees earnings of $0.20-$0.25 per
share. Analysts were looking for the company to earn 31 cents.
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