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Boeing Shares Jump After Landing $35 Billion Air Force Tanker Contract (BA)

admin — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:41:31 +0000

Aircraft maker The Boeing Company ( BA ) on Friday saw its shares rising in premarket trading, following an announcement that it won a lucrative U.S. Air Force refueling tanker contract. The $35 billion contract for 179 airborne refueling tankers could also grow over time. Should the Air Force decide to buy more planes, it could push the value of the deal up to $100 million. Boeing beat out Netherlands-based European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. for the deal. The first flight of the new planes isn’t expected until 2015. Although Boeing already produces similar aircraft for European clients, several alterations will need to be made for the U.S. military. Boeing shares rose $2.74, or +3.9%, in premarket trading Friday. The Bottom Line Shares of Boeing ( BA ) have a 2.37% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $70.76. The stock has technical support in the $68 price area. If the shares can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $73-$75 price levels. The Boeing Company ( BA ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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Goldman Sachs Reiterates “Buy” Rating on Coca-Cola (KO)

admin — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:58:33 +0000

Beverage superpower The Coca-Cola Company ( KO ) on Thursday caught some positive comments from analysts at Goldman Sachs, following the company’s recent presentation at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY). Goldman noted that KO is “firing on all cylinders” and reiterated its “Buy” rating and $72 price target. That target suggests a nearly 13% upside to the stock’s Wednesday closing price of $63.91. The firm also said it sees potential for the company to boost its current $2 billion to $2.5 billion share buyback plan. Coca-Cola shares were mostly flat in premarket trading Thursday. The Bottom Line We have been recommending shares of Coca-Cola ( KO ) since July 30, 2009, when the stock was trading at $49.28. The company has a 2.94% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $63.91. The Coca-Cola Company ( KO ) is a “Recommended” dividend stock, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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TJX Companies Q4 Profit Falls 15%; Buyback, Dividend Raise Planned (TJX)

admin — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:25:11 +0000

Discount retailer The TJX Companies, Inc. ( TJX ) on Wednesday posted an adjusted fourth quarter profit that beat expectations, but its first quarter forecast fell short of analysts’ view. The Framingham, MA-based company reported fourth quarter net income of $334.4 million, or 84 cents per share, compared with $395 million, or 94 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Excluding one-time items, adjusted profit was $1.05 per share. Net sales rose 7% from last year to $6.33 billion. On average, Wall Street analysts expected a smaller adjusted profit of $1.01 per share, albeit on slightly higher revenue of $6.35 billion. Looking ahead, TJX predicted first quarter profit to range from 75 to 82 cents, which would miss analyst estimates of 87 cents. For the full year 2011, it forecast earnings of $3.78 to $3.93 per share, which straddles analyst estimates of $3.84. The company also said it plans to buy back around $1.2 billion in stock by Jan. 28, 2012, and will increase its quarterly dividend payout by 27%, to 19 cents per share. TJX shares fell $1.48, or -3%, in premarket trading Wednesday. The Bottom Line Shares of TJX Companies ( TJX ) have a 1.21% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $49.72. The stock has technical support in the $46 price area. The shares are trading near all-time highs of $51 a share and have little overhead resistance. The TJX Companies, Inc. ( TJX ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

Chesapeake Energy Adjusted Q4 Net Beats View, but Revenue Falls Well Short (CHK)

admin — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:56:54 +0000

Natural gas producer Chesapeake Energy Corporation ( CHK ) late Tuesday said its fourth quarter profit plunged 65% from last year, but adjusted results beat analyst expectations. The Oklahoma City-based company reported fourth quarter net income of $180 million, or 28 cents per share, compared with $515 million, or 75 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Excluding one-time items, adjusted profit was 70 cents per share. Revenue fell 10% from last year to $1.98 billion. On average, Wall Street analysts expected a smaller adjusted profit of 64 cents per share, albeit on much higher revenue of $2.2 billion. Chesapeake Energy shares rose 49 cents, or +1.5%, in premarket trading Wednesday. The Bottom Line Shares of Chesapeake Energy ( CHK ) have a .94% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $32.01. The stock has technical support in the $28 price area. If the shares can continue the recent momentum, we see overhead resistance around the $34-$36 price levels. Chesapeake Energy Corporation ( CHK ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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EOG Resources’ Target, Estimates Boosted at Goldman Sachs (EOG)

admin — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:13:01 +0000

Natural gas producer EOG Resources, Inc. ( EOG ) on Friday saw its price target and earnings estimates raised by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The firm maintained its “Buy” rating on EOG and boosted its price target from $117 to $121. That new target implies a 16% upside to the stock’s Thursday closing price of $104.22. Goldman also raised its earnings estimates for the company through 2013, following its better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings results. The analyst commented, “EOG remains a leader in developing horizontal resource plays, and the combination of superior liquids growth (28% expected CAGR 2011-14), superior cash-on-cash returns (13.7% 2011-14 avg) and exploration upside as reasons why EOG should not trade at a discounted EV/EBITDA multiple vs. peers.” EOG Resources shares rose $1.04, or +1%, in premarket trading Friday. The Bottom Line Shares of EOG Resources ( EOG ) have a .59% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $104.22. The stock has technical support in the $95-$100 price area. If the shares can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $110-$114 price levels. EOG Resources, Inc. ( EOG ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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Progress Energy Q4 Profit Slips 19%; Adjusted Net Beats View (PGN)

admin — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:51:46 +0000

Electric utility operator Progress Energy, Inc. ( PGN ) on Friday said its fourth quarter profit fell 19% from last year on flat revenue, but adjusted results narrowly beat analyst expectations. The Raleigh, NC-based company reported fourth quarter net income of $125 million, or 42 cents per share, compared with $154 million, or 55 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Excluding one-time items, adjusted profit was 45 cents per share. Revenue remained essentially flat from last year at $2.3 billion. On average, Wall Street analysts expected a slightly smaller adjusted profit of 44 cents per share, albeit on slightly higher revenue of $2.4 billion. Looking ahead, the company predicted full-year 2011 earnings to range from $3 to $3.20 per share, while analysts expect $3.14 per share for the year. Progress also noted that its planned acquisition by rival Duke Energy ( DUK ) is still on track to close by the end of the year. Progress Energy shares were mostly flat in premarket trading Friday. The Bottom Line We have been recommending shares of Progress Energy ( PGN ) since Dec.10, 2009, when the stock was trading at $41.18. The company has a 5.40% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $45.92. Progress Energy, Inc. ( PGN ) is a “Recommended” dividend stock, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

FBR Analyst: Annaly Capital Still an “Outperform,” but Wary of Possible Dividend Cut (NLY)

admin — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:03:29 +0000

Analysts at FBR Capital on Friday passed along some interesting opinions regarding real estate-related investment manager Annaly Capital Management, Inc. ( NLY ) on Friday. Although the firm maintained its “Outperform” rating and $20 price target on NLY, it noted a dividend cut could be in the works for the company. An FBR analyst commented, “We reiterate our rating and price target on NLY shares despite last week’s weaker-than-expected 4Q10 earnings results. While the results give us pause as to the viability of the current dividend, we believe that shares remain attractive from a long-term, risk-adjusted total return perspective. With a historically steep yield curve, the FOMC estimated to be on hold for at least another year, and declining prepayment speeds, we continue to believe that the operating environment is set up for NLY to deliver mid-to-high teen ROEs, and likewise dividend yields, for the foreseeable future.” Annaly Capital shares were mostly flat in premarket trading Friday. The Bottom Line Shares of Annaly Capital ( NLY ) have a 14.29% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $17.92. The stock has technical support in the $15-$17 price area. If the shares can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $20 price level. Annaly Capital Management, Inc. ( NLY ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

Ingersoll-Rand Shares Plummet as Q4 Profit Misses View (IR)

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:49:40 +0000

Climate control systems maker Ingersoll-Rand plc ( IR ) on Wednesday said its fourth quarter profit jumped 52% from last year, but results still missed analyst expectations and the company offered a tepid 2011 forecast. The Dublin, Ireland-based company reported fourth quarter net income of $212.1 million, or 62 cents per share, compared with $139.4 million, or 42 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Revenue rose 12% from last year to $3.7 billion. On average, Wall Street analysts expected a higher profit of 65 cents per share, albeit on lower revenue of $3.58 billion. Looking ahead, the company forecast full-year 2011 adjusted earnings to range from $2.90 to $3.10 per share, which could miss analysts’ view for $3.07 per share. Ingersoll-Rand shares fell $2.53, or -5.2%, in premarket trading Wednesday. The Bottom Line Shares of Ingersoll-Rand ( IR ) have a .57% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $49.03. The stock has technical support in the $42-$43 price area. If the shares can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $54-$55 price levels. Ingersoll-Rand plc ( IR ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

Coca-Cola’s Q4 Profit Rises, Beating View (KO)

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:36:47 +0000

Beverage giant The Coca-Cola Company ( KO ) on Wednesday said its fourth quarter profit surged significantly higher from last year, beating analyst estimates. The Atlanta-based company reported fourth quarter net income of $5.77 billion, or $2.46 per share, compared with $1.54 billion, or 66 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Excluding one-time items, adjusted profit was 72 cents per share. Revenue rose nearly 40% from last year to $10.49 billion. On average, Wall Street analysts expected a smaller profit of 72 cents per share, on lower revenue of $10.16 billion. Coca-Cola shares rose 94 cents, or +1.5%, in premarket trading Wednesday. The Bottom Line We have been recommending shares of Coca-Cola ( KO ) since July 30, 2009, when the stock was trading at $49.28. The company has a 2.80% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $62.87. The Coca-Cola Company ( KO ) is a “Recommended” dividend stock, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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Wyndham Worldwide Adjusted Q4 Profit Beats View; Dividend Boosted (WYN)

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:32:38 +0000

Hotel operator Wyndham Worldwide Corporation ( WYN ) on Wednesday said its fourth quarter profit rose almost 7% from last year, beating analyst estimates, and announced a 25% boost to its quarterly dividend payout. The Parsippany, NJ-based company reported fourth quarter net income of $78 million, or 43 cents per share, compared with $73 million, or 40 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Excluding one-time items, adjusted profit was 46 cents per share. Revenue rose 2.6% from last year to $937 million. On average, Wall Street analysts expected a smaller adjusted profit of 44 cents per share, albeit on higher revenue of $943.3 million. In another announcement, the company said its board of directors has authorized a 25% raise in its quarterly dividend payout, from 12 cents to 15 cents per share. Wyndham shares rose 15 cents, or +0.5%, in premarket trading Wednesday. The Bottom Line Shares of Wyndham Worldwide ( WYN ) have a 1.56% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $30.85. The stock has technical support in the $26-$28 price area. If the shares can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $33-$35 price levels. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation ( WYN ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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Kellogg Upgraded to “Outperform” at Wells Fargo (K)

admin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:06:37 +0000

Cereal maker Kellogg Company ( K ) on Friday saw its rating and price target boosted on Friday by analysts at Wells Fargo. The firm said it upgraded K from “Market Perform” to “Outperform,” while boosting its valuation range from $51-$53 to $58-$60. That new target implies up to a 14% upside to the stock’s Thursday closing price of $52.52. A Wells analyst commented, “We expect Kellogg’s shares to appreciate as earnings surprise to the upside driven by a faster-than-expected recovery in its core N.A. retail cereal business. Kellogg enters 2011 with a 25% increase in new products versus 2009-2010 levels, increased investment in its supply chain, easy comparisons and list price increases already implemented to help cover surging input costs…our 2011E EPS to $3.50 from $3.40 (versus $3.46 consensus) and our 2012 estimate from $3.75 to $3.85 (versus $3.79 consensus) as a result.” Kellogg shares posted modest gains in premarket trading Friday. The Bottom Line We have been recommending shares of Kellogg ( K ) since Nov.3, 2010, when the stock was trading at $49.69. The company has a 3.08% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $52.52. Kellogg Company ( K ) is a “Recommended” dividend stock, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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Aflac’s Q4 Profit Surges 74%, but Adjusted Net Still Falls Short (AFL)

admin — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:59:55 +0000

Supplemental insurer Aflac Incorporated ( AFL ) late Tuesday said its fourth quarter profit jumped 74% from last year, but its adjusted results still missed analyst expectations. The Columbus, GA-based company reported fourth quarter net income of $437 million, or 92 cents per share, compared with $251 million, or 53 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Excluding one-time items, adjusted operating earnings were $1.33 per share. Revenue rose 15% from last year to $4.6 billion. On average, Wall Street analysts expected a slightly higher profit of $1.35 per share, on much higher revenue of $5.5 billion. Looking ahead, the company forecast 2011 adjusted earnings to $5.97 per share, or $6.09 and $6.34 per share on an as-reported basis. Analysts currently expect adjusted results of $6.19 per share for the year. Aflac shares fell $1.03, or -1.8%, in premarket trading Wednesday. The Bottom Line Shares of Aflac ( AFL ) have a 2.05% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $58.53. The stock has technical support in the $52-$54 price area. If the shares can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $60-$63 price levels. Aflac Incorporated ( AFL ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our

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