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As Much As the Bulls Could Ask For

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:35:33 GMT

The indices had a very strong start to the week with a big up-day. The day started out with a gap up. They pulled back, tested and held and then stair-stepped their way higher, and a late burst in the last 15 minutes spiked them up to the highs for the day. Net on the day the Dow managed to get back over 8500 to 8504.08, up 235.44, a nearly 3 percent gain. The S&P 500 was up 26.83 to 909.71, also closing very near its high for the day, and the Nasdaq 100 up 37.62, right at its high for the day at 1392.73. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOXX) was up 9, a gain of almost 4 percent today, at 251.28. Advance-declines were 7 to 1 positive on New York, with 2727 up and 362 down, and 4 ½ to 1 positive, or 2205 to 546, on Nasdaq. Volume was light until the last 45 minutes when it surged into the close. Up/down volume was 14 to 1 positive on New[More...]

Mattel Reports Rough 4th Quarter

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:05:00 GMT

Highlighted companies include Mattel (MAT), Hasbro (HAS), JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) and RC2 (RCRC). Shares of Mattel (MAT) have stabilized today, after falling more than 15% yesterday following the release of disappointing 4th-quarter financial results. Both revenues and earnings fell well short of Street expectations, as the global recession put a damper on sales and rising input costs pressured margins. Worldwide net sales were down 11%[More...]

RC2 Falls Short, Rates a Hold - Analyst Blog

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:07:00 GMT

We rate the shares of RC2 Corp. (RCRC) a Hold, following the release of third-quarter results. The quarterly results fell short of our expectations, in part attributable to the economic slowdown. Our $13.00 six-month target price for RC2 Corporation is based on a multiple of 8.5x our 2008 earnings estimate. The company's peer group is currently trading at an average P/E multiple of 10.4x 2008 earnings estimates. First quarter 2008 results were disappointing, with year-over-year sales declines in each of the company's major segments. RCRC management cited continued softness at the retail level as a primary reason for its disappointing results. Second quarter 2008 results were in line with our expectations, though down versus the prior year. In the third quarter, earnings again fell short of[More...]

Analyst Comments: Priceline, Acergy, Toyota, RC2 Corp, Hercules Capital, AGCO

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:45:00 GMT

We are upgrading Priceline.com's (PCLN) shares from Hold to Buy. The strength in Priceline.com's international business and operating expense controls continue to produce impressive operating leverage. For some time, Priceline.com has been producing growt[More...]

Mixed Earnings Signals

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:41:01 GMT

Good morning. Much like we saw both on Monday and Tuesday this week, premarket futures are mixed prior to the opening bell as investors sort through hundreds of earnings reports.[More...]

Analyst Comments: Cox Radio, POSCO, Concur, AGCO, Yum! Brands, RC2, ChinaEdu, Molina Healthcare,

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:44:25 GMT

Shares of Cox Radio, Inc. (CXR) have fallen after the tightening credit markets dashed speculation that its parent company, Cox Enterprises (CEI) will purchase the remaining 33% of CXR's outstanding shares, which it does not already own in a leveraged buyout. The transaction would be attractive for CEI, given its low leverage, and high...[More...]

RC2 to Play Within a Range

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:23:03 GMT

Zacks toys and games analyst Sean P. Smith takes the recall activities and other information into consideration before issuing a Hold rating to RC2 Corporation (RCRC), a leading toy and collectibles company:'Although the company's Q3 results exceeded our previously lowered expectations, we have other concerns about the company too. We believe that the market will be hesitant to apply a significantly higher multiple to...[More...]

Analyst Comments: Agrium Inc, Nova Chemicals, HDFC Bank Limited, WESCO International, JAKKS Pacific,

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:55:07 GMT

Reiterating his bullish case for Agrium Inc. (AGU), Zacks senior agricultural sector analyst Paul Raman, CFA explains why he rates the stocks as Buy and the future looks bright for the fertilizer company:'Agrium is growing through acquisition and incremental expansion of existing operations. Supply/demand is strong for nitrogen and...[More...]

Jakks Pacific Deserves Its Discount

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:45:04 GMT

Toy and games retailer Jakks Pacific (JAKK) again receives a Hold recommendation from senior equity analysy Sean P. Smith, even after decent third quarter results. Here's why: 'We maintain our Hold rating on shares of JAKK following the release of third quarter financial results. Following two consecutive quarters of substantial year-over-year decreases in both gross and operating margins,...[More...]

Toy Recalls May Not Yet Be Over - Oct 5 2007 3:10PM

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:05:11 GMT

Toy makers, especially those outsourcing their manufacturing to China, have been making many negative headlines of late. We are interested to find out from Zacks senior toy industry analyst Sean P. Smith how investors may find ways to perhaps benefit from the news, or at least keep themselves out of harm's way, especially as we see the all-important holiday season just on the horizon. So tell us, to the best of your knowledge, have we already seen the worst of the toy recalls and their affect on toy companies like Mattel? With respect to Mattel (MAT) in particular, we likely have seen the worst of the recalls themselves. The last recall by the company, issued in early September, was the result of thorough internal company testing, and Mattel has now completed its testing program for all toys sou[More...]

RC2 Warns About 4Q, Citing Falling Sales

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:25:00 GMT

Jan. 15--RC2 Corp. shares are under pressure this morning, after the Oak Brook toy maker warned that fourth-quarter sales, and earnings, will fall short of expectation as a result of "unprecedented declines in holiday spending" and other negative factors.
And per-share earnings, excluding special items, will be between 35 cents and 40 cents, RC2 said -- a disappointment for analysts who have been expecting 46 cents a share.
The fourth-quarter results reflect the impact of lower consumer spending during the holiday season, as well as "the global economic slowdown and the negative impact from foreigtn currency exchange rates," said Chief Executive Officer Curt Stoelting.

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RC2 Reports Solid Results for Third Quarter 2009; Company Increases 2009 Full Year Net Income Outlook

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:46:00 GMT

RC2 Corporation (NASDAQ:RCRC), today announced solid results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and an increase to its 2009 full year net income outlook.
Excluding recall-related and non-recurring items, net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $19.1 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, as compared with $18.3 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, for the prior year nine month period.
The 2009 third quarter gross margin decreased slightly to 46.4% as compared with 46.7% in the prior year third quarter.

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RC2 Corporation Completes Common Stock Offering, Announces Exercise of Underwriters' Over-Allotment Option

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:45:00 GMT

RC2 Corporation (NASDAQ:RCRC) announced today that it has completed its previously announced public offering of common stock at a price of $15.00 per share to the public.
RC2 Corporation also announced that the underwriters in the offering have exercised their option to purchase additional shares to cover over-allotments in full, resulting in a total sale to the public of 4,025,000 shares of common stock.
RC2 Corporation expects to receive net proceeds from the offering of $57.1 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated expenses of the offering.

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RC2 Corporation Completes Common Stock Offering, Announces Exercise of Underwriters’ Over-Allotment Option

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:04:00 GMT

RC2 Corporation (NASDAQ:RCRC) announced today that it has completed its previously announced public offering of common stock at a price of $15.00 per share to the public. RC2 Corporation also announced that the underwriters in the offering have exercised their option to purchase additional shares to cover over-allotments in full, resulting in a total sale to the public of 4,025,000 shares of common stock.[More...]

RC2 Corporation Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:04:00 GMT

RC2 Corporation (NASDAQ:RCRC) announced today that it priced a public offering of 3,500,000 shares of common stock. RC2 Corporation has granted the underwriters in the offering an option to purchase up to 525,000 additional shares of common stock at the same price per share to cover any over-allotments. The public offering of shares is expected to close on August 4, 2009.[More...]

RC2 Corporation Announces Common Stock Offering

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:12:00 GMT

RC2 Corporation (NASDAQ:RCRC) announced today that it has commenced a public offering of 3,000,000 shares of common stock. RC2 Corporation will grant the underwriters in the offering an option to purchase up to 450,000 additional shares of common stock at the same price per share to cover any over-allotments.[More...]

RC2 Reports Solid Results for Second Quarter 2009; Sales Trends Show Improvement; Cost Reduction Efforts Having Meaningful Impact; Company Reaffirms 2009 Full Year Financial Outlook

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:56:00 GMT

RC2 Corporation (NASDAQ: RCRC), today announced its results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009. The Company reported net income for the second quarter 2009 of $3.3 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $6.4 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, for the second quarter 2008. Excluding recall-related items, net income per diluted share for the second quarter 2009 was $0.20 compared with $0.21 per diluted share for the second quarter 2008. The Company reported net income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 of $5.1 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $4.4 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2008. Excluding recall-related items, net income per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $0.31 compared with $0.38 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2008.[More...]

RC2 2009 Second Quarter Results Conference Call

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:02:00 GMT

RC2 (NASDAQ:RCRC) will release its 2009 second quarter results at the close of the market on Tuesday, July 21. A conference call has been scheduled on the same day with the management of RC2 at 4:45 p.m. ET. The dial-in number is 800-843-7966 and refer to conference ID# 18962529.[More...]

Ludorum Licenses Chuggington to Playhouse Disney in the United States with Anticipated Launch in Spring, 2010

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:21:00 GMT

Ludorum plc, a leading specialist in the creation of global pre-school childrens' IP, announced today that it has licensed Chuggington, its successful train based pre-school series, to Disney Channel for its Playhouse Disney programming block in the United States.[More...]

Learning Curve's(R) Highly-Anticipated Super WHY! Product Line Arrives at Toys'R'US Stores Nationwide

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:56:00 GMT

New line of interactive toys combines key elements of literacy-powered preschool TV series with imaginative play[More...]

RC2 Reports Profitable Results for First Quarter 2009

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:48:00 GMT

RC2 Corporation (NASDAQ:RCRC), today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.
The Company reported net income for the first quarter 2009 of $1.8 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared with $2.0 million, or $0.11 per diluted share for the first quarter 2008.
Excluding recall-related items, net income per diluted share for the first quarter 2009 was $0.11 compared with the first quarter 2008 of $0.16.

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