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Screening For Solid Dividend Payers

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:23:00 GMT

Regular readers of this blog know I place a premium on cash yields on my portfolio. But this emphasis on dividends has gotten me into trouble in the past. Yes, I’ll say it: “My name is Davy Bui and I am a recovering yield pig.” My past experiences with stocks like American Capital (ACAS) and Penn (...)[More...]

Earnings Preview For Mar 16 - 20

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:27:00 GMT

Guess, Inc. (GES) could top expectations. FedEx Corporation (FDX) could disappoint. Adobe Systems (ADBE), Nike (NKE) and Oracle (ORCL) will also report. The earnings calendar is limited this week with just 93 companies confirmed to report. First-quarter earnings season will[More...]

Houston Wire & Cable Fairly Priced - Analyst Blog

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:27:00 GMT

Houston Wire & Cable Company (HWCC) reported third quarter EPS of $0.37, well below our estimate of $0.47 and down 9.8% from the year-ago level of $0.41, on account of lower gross margin and higher operating expenses, partially offset by share repurchases. Third quarter sales were negatively impacted by hurricanes in the company's Gulf Coast operations. For the full year 2008, management lowered its earnings guidance to $1.30-1.40 from the previous guidance range of $1.60-1.75 per share due to slowdown in the economy, the hurricane impact, and declining commodity prices. Our Hold recommendation is maintained on Houston Wire & Cable stock at this time. At a forward P/E multiple of about 5.2x our 2009 EPS estimate, our price target is $6.00 per share. [More...]

Analyst Comments: Houston Wire, Honda Motor, Federal Realty, Cadence Design, ADC Telecom, Dillard, Telecom Argentina, Pain Therapeutics

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:50:00 GMT

Houston Wire & Cable Co. (HWCC) reported second quarter EPS of $0.44, almost in line with our estimate of $0.43 and 10% above the year-ago level of $0.40, due to the impact of share repurchases. Sales continue to grow from HWCC's continuous penetration in[More...]

Analyst Comments: Axis Capital, Duke Realty, BJ Services, Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, Houston Wire & Cable

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:43:32 GMT

Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.'s (AXS) first-quarter operating earnings were below our expectations from a lower level of premiums written than anticipated, specifically in the reinsurance segment, and a higher level of large individual risk losses worldwide. We continue to view the shares of the company as a Hold. AXIS remains committed to diversifying its product offerings, and remains...[More...]

Market Review for the Week

Mon, 12 May 2008 03:21:34 GMT

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Analyst Comments: Hudson City, Banco Bradesco, National Semiconductor, Houston Wire and Cable, Alexion Pharma, Shanghai Petrochemical, Schlumberger

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:39:23 GMT

On April 2, 2008, Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. (HCBK) announced its intent to release 1Q08 financial results on April 22, 2008. Though we are not opposed to purchased mortgages to aid growth and geographic diversity of a loan portfolio, we remain concerned as to the level HBCK has employed. With current industry overhangs for mortgage lending, we take some exception to the company's significant use of purchased mortgages given credit and capital metric...[More...]

Houston Wire & Cable Company Declares Third Quarter Dividend

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:40:00 GMT

The Board of Directors of Houston Wire & Cable Company today declared a cash dividend of $0.085 per share on the Common Stock, payable August 28, 2009, to shareholders of record of Common Stock at the close of business on August 14, 2009.[More...]

Houston Wire & Cable Company Reports Results for the Second Quarter of 2009

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:57:00 GMT

Houston Wire & Cable Company announced results for the second quarter of 2009.[More...]

Houston Wire & Cable Company Announces Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:55:00 GMT

Houston Wire & Cable Company , will hold a conference call on Monday, August 10, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. CT to discuss second quarter results. Hosting the call will be Charles Sorrentino, President & Chief Executive Officer, and Nicol Graham, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.[More...]

Houston Wire & Cable Company Now Stocks Type P Drilling Rig and Marine Cable

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:41:00 GMT

Houston Wire & Cable Company announced today that it has Type P drilling rig and marine cable in stock and ready for immediate shipment.[More...]

Houston Wire & Cable Company Now Stocks 20/10 600 Volt Control Cable

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:58:00 GMT

Houston Wire & Cable Company announced today that it has 20/10 600 volt control cable in stock and ready for immediate shipment.[More...]

Houston Wire & Cable Company Supplies a Technologically Advanced Alternative for Hypalon(r)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:26:00 GMT

Houston Wire & Cable Company announced today that its LifeGuard jacketed private label cable is a technologically advanced alternative for Hypalon.[More...]

Houston Wire & Cable Company to Present At William Blair & Company's 29th Annual Growth Stock Conference On June 9th

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:08:00 GMT

Houston Wire & Cable Company today announced that Charles Sorrentino, President & CEO, is presenting at William Blair & Company's 29th Annual Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, June 9th at 3:50 p.m. Central Time at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago.[More...]

Houston Wire & Cable Company Adopts Stockholder Rights Plan

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:37:00 GMT

Houston Wire & Cable Company announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a Stockholder Rights Plan to protect the Company and its stockholders from unsolicited attempts or inequitable offers to acquire the Company. The Rights Plan has no immediate dilutive effect and does not affect the Board's ability to accept a fair offer to acquire the Company in a negotiated transaction.[More...]

Houston Wire & Cable Company Declares Second Quarter Dividend

Mon, 11 May 2009 14:35:00 GMT

The Board of Directors of Houston Wire & Cable Company today declared a cash dividend of $0.085 per share on the Common Stock, payable May 29, 2009, to shareholders of record of Common Stock at the close of business on May 18, 2009.[More...]