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The Valspar Corp (NYSE:VAL) on Watch List

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[BusinessWire]The Valspar Corp (NYSE:VAL) will release its first quarter fiscal 2015 financial results on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, before the market opens.

The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET (10:00 a.m. CT). Valspar’s senior executive management will review results for the first quarter, provide an update on the business and take questions from analysts. ……. Read the full article here.

Analysis

The Valspar Corp (NYSE:VAL) [Trend Analysis] last released quarterly earnings on November 25th for the period ending October 31st 2014. The company reported actual earnings per share of $0.1.38 against Zack’s Research estimate of $1.15. This represents a 20% ($0.23) surprise upside to the expected number.

The average broker recommendation according to Zacks is 2.39 based on 12 recommendations. On a consensus basis, analysts have a short term target price of $90 and expect a long term growth rate of 11.20%. Out of 265 companies within the Paint and Related Products industry, the company sits at 41. Zacks gives a current quarter EPS estimate of 0.76 and a Hold rating of 3 which is based on short term performance over the next one to three months. Of the companies included in the Zack’s consensus rating, 3 rate the stock a Strong Buy, 2 rates it a buy and 6 see it as a Hold.

About The Valspar

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Analysts Holding Hawaiian Electric Industries (NYSE:HE)

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[BizJournals] Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HE), the parent company of Hawaiian Electric Co. and American Savings Bank, reported a $33.6 million profit, or 32 cents per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to a profit of $39.5 million , or 39 cents per diluted share, in the same quarter of 2013.

For the year, Hawaiian Electric Industries (NYSE: HE) reported a $170.2 million profit, or $1.64 per diluted share, an improvement over a $163.4 million profit, or $1.62 per diluted share, in 2013.…….Read the full article here.

Analysis

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HE) [Trend Analysis] last released quarterly earnings on February 12th for the period ending December 31st 2014. The company reported actual earnings per share of $0.36 against Zack’s Research estimate of $0.33. This represents a 9.09% ($0.05) surprise upside to the expected number.

The average broker recommendation according to Zacks is 2.50 based on 4 recommendations. On a consensus basis, analysts have a short term target price of $31.17 and expect a long term growth rate of 4%. Out of 265 companies within the Power and Electric industry, the company sits at 65. Zacks gives a current quarter EPS estimate of 0.46 and a Hold rating of 3 which is based on short term performance over the next one to three months. Of the companies included in the Zack’s consensus rating, 1 rate the stock a Strong Buy, 3 see it as a Hold.

About Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HE)

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Company Update: MDU Resources Group Inc (NYSE:MDU)

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[BusinessWire] MDU Resources Group Inc (NYSE:MDU) board of directors declared quarterly dividends on the company’s common and preferred stock.

The dividend for common stock is 18.25 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter. Dividends for preferred stock are:

$1.12-1/2 per share on 4.50 percent Series Preferred

$1.17-1/2 per share on 4.70 percent Series Preferred

$1.27-1/2 per share on 5.10 percent Series Preferred

The dividends are payable April 1, 2015, to stockholders of record March 12, 2015.……. Read the full article here.

Analysis

MDU Resources Group Inc (NYSE:MDU) last released quarterly earnings on February 2nd for the period ending December 31sth 2014. The company reported actual earnings per share of $0.35 against Zack’s Research estimate of $0.40. This represents a 12.50% ($0.05) surprise downside to the expected number.

The average broker recommendation according to Zacks is 2.88 based on 8 recommendations. On a consensus basis, analysts have a short term target price of $27.83 and expect a long term growth rate of 4.90%. Out of 265 companies within the Gas Distribution industry, the company sits at 155. Zacks gives a current quarter EPS estimate of 0.19 and a Strong Sell rating of 5 which is based on short term performance over the next one to three months. Of the companies included in the Zack’s consensus rating, 1 rates the stock a Strong Buy, 1 rates it a buy and 5 see it as a Hold.

About MDU Resources Group

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Analyst Perspectives Western Gas Partners, LP (NYSE:WES)

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[MarketWired] Western Gas Partners, LP (NYSE:WES) announced that the board of directors of its general partner declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.70 per unit for the fourth quarter of 2014, marking a full-year 2014 distribution increase of 16-percent over the full-year 2013. This distribution also represents a 4-percent increase over the prior quarter and a 17-percent increase over the fourth quarter of 2013. WES’s fourth quarter 2014 distribution is payable on February 12, 2015, to unitholders of record at the close of business on February 2, 2015.……. Read the full article here.

Analysis

Western Gas Partners, LP (NYSE:WES) [Trend Analysis] last released quarterly earnings on October 28th for the period ending September 30th 2014. The company reported actual earnings per share of $0.60 against Zack’s Research estimate of $0.56. This represents a 7.14% ($0.04) surprise upside to the expected number.

The average broker recommendation according to Zacks is 1.45 based on 11 recommendations. On a consensus basis, analysts have a short term target price of $81.40 and expect a long term growth rate of 14.20%. Out of 265 companies within the Oil Product Pipeline industry, the company sits at 193. Zacks gives a current quarter EPS estimate of 0.52 and a Buy rating of 2 which is based on short term performance over the next one to three months. Of the companies included in the Zack’s consensus rating, 8 rate the stock a Strong Buy, 1 rates it a buy and 2 see it as a Hold.

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Insights on Cleco Corporation (NYSE:CNL)

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[Edgar] Cleco Corporation (NYSE:CNL), On February 13, 2015, issued a press release announcing Glass Lewis, a leading proxy voting and corporate governance advisory firm, recommends Cleco shareholders vote “FOR” the proposed merger transaction for $55.37 per share in cash, as contemplated in the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 17, 2014, with a North American investor group led by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets and by British Columbia Investment Management Corporation together with John Hancock Financial and other infrastructure investors. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. ……. Read the full article here.

Analysis

Cleco Corporation (NYSE:CNL) [Trend Analysis] last released quarterly earnings on October 28th for the period ending September 30th 2014. The company reported actual earnings per share of $1.17 against Zack’s Research estimate of $1.23. This represents a 4.88% ($0.06) surprise downside to the expected number.

The average broker recommendation according to Zacks is 3 based on 3 recommendations. On a consensus basis, analysts have a short term target price of $55.37 and expect a long term growth rate of 4%. Out of 265 companies within the Internet Commerce industry, the company sits at 65. Zacks gives a current quarter EPS estimate of 0.59 and a Hold rating of 3 which is based on short term performance over the next one to three months. Of the companies included in the Zack’s consensus rating, 3 see it as a Hold.

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Aussie Energy Stock Ratings: Vermilion Energy Inc (NYSE:VET)

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[PRNewsWire] Vermilion Energy Inc (NYSE:VET) (“Vermilion”) is pleased to announce a cash dividend of $0.215 CDN per share payable on February 17, 2015 to all shareholders of record on January 30, 2015. The ex-dividend date for this payment is January 28, 2015. This dividend is an eligible dividend for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada).

Vermilion is an oil-leveraged producer that seeks to create value through the acquisition, exploration, development and optimization of producing properties in Western Canada, Europe and Australia. Our business model targets annual organic production growth of 5% or more along with providing reliable and increasing dividends to investors. ……. Read the full article here.

Analysis

Vermilion Energy Inc (NYSE:VET) last released quarterly earnings on November 10th for the period ending September 30th 2014. The company reported actual earnings per share of $0.44 against Zack’s Research estimate of $0.94. This represents a 53.19% ($0.50) surprise upside to the expected number.

The average broker recommendation according to Zacks is 1.43 based on 7 recommendations. On a consensus basis, analysts have a short term target price of $59.15 and expect a long term growth rate of 8.60%. Out of 265 companies within the International E&P industry, the company sits at 234. Zacks gives a current quarter EPS estimate of 0.61 and a Strong Sell rating of 5 which is based on short term performance over the next one to three months. Of the companies included in the Zack’s consensus rating, 5 rate the stock a Strong Buy, 1 rates it a buy and 1 sees it as a Hold.

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Natural Gas Insights: Laclede Group (NYSE:LG)

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[PRNewsWire] Laclede Group Inc (NYSE:LG) customers will benefit from lower natural gas costs. Today, Laclede filed a request with the Missouri Public Service Commission to lower average residential bills by five percent. If approved, customers will pay an average of $0.52 per therm* for the cost of gas portion of their bill. That means a savings for the average residential customer of four dollars per month, excluding the impact from weather-related changes in usage.

“Our customers can depend on Laclede Gas for safe and reliable natural gas service. They can also depend on us to aggressively manage our gas costs and to pass along savings when possible. Natural gas remains the most cost effective energy source available for homes and businesses today,” said Steve Lindsey, president of Laclede Gas Company.….Read the full article here.

Analysis

Laclede Group Inc (NYSE:LG) last released quarterly earnings on February 4th for the period ending December 31st 2014. The company reported actual earnings per share of $1.06 against Zack’s Research estimate of $1.08. This represents a 1.85% ($0.02) surprise downside to the expected number.

The average broker recommendation according to Zacks is 1.78 based on 9 recommendations. On a consensus basis, analysts have a short term target price of $57.50 and expect a long term growth rate of 5.20%. Out of 265 companies within the Util-Gas Distribution industry, the company sits at 155. Zacks gives a current quarter EPS estimate of 2.13 and a Hold rating of 3 which is based on short term performance over the next one to three months. Of the companies included in the Zack’s consensus rating, 5 rate the stock a Strong Buy, 1 rate it a buy and 3 see it as a Hold.

AboutLaclede Group Inc (NYSE:LG)

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Research Focus on IDACORP (NYSE:IDA)

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[Edgar] IDACORP Inc (NYSE:IDA) boards of directors, on February 10, 2015, and Idaho Power Company (Idaho Power) appointed Richard J. Navarro as a member of the boards of directors, effective immediately, to serve until the next annual meeting of IDACORP shareholders scheduled to be held in May 2015. Mr. Navarro will be subject to annual election thereafter. Mr. Navarro was not appointed to any committees of the boards of directors in connection with his initial appointment as a director.……. Read the full article here.

Analysis

IDACORP Inc (NYSE:IDA) last released quarterly earnings on October 30th for the period ending September 30th 2014. The company reported actual earnings per share of $1.73 against Zack’s Research estimate of $1.57. This represents a 10.19% ($0.16) surprise upside to the expected number.

The average broker recommendation according to Zacks is 3 based on 3 recommendations. On a consensus basis, analysts have a short term target price of $62 and expect a long term growth rate of 4%. Out of 265 companies within the Power and Electric industry, the company sits at 65. Zacks gives a current quarter EPS estimate of 0.59 and a Hold rating of 3 which is based on short term performance over the next one to three months. Of the companies included in the Zack’s consensus rating, 3 see it as a Hold.

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