3. Why Are Investors So Negative?
1. Acuity’s stock has doubled since last January,
leading some to believe the stock needs to cool
off.
1. Currently, shares trade hands at an expensive 37
times free-cash-flow and earnings.
2. The company focuses on lighting solutions for
business and residential customers. Though the
trend towards energy efficiency is strong, some
wonder if housing starts and home renovations
will be strong enough to justify the stock’s price.
4. Here’s What to Watch
Wall Street Expectations
• Currently, 6% of Acuity
Brands’ shares are sold
short.
• Analysts are expecting the
company to report
revenues of $609 million.
• Earnings per share are
expected to come in at
$1.13.
What to Really Watch
• LED lights have become a
bigger and bigger part of
Acuity’s business. Pay
attention to the growth rates
this area of the company
shows. Recently, they have
accounted for more than 20%
of all revenue.
• Management has already
indicated that this could be a
choppy year. Therefore,
guidance will be just as
important as results to help
get idea for where the
company is headed.
6. Why Are Investors So Negative?
1. Shares are up over 70% in the past year.
1. While the stock trades for just 16 times
earnings, it has been free-cash-flow negative
over the past year.
2. Though results were positive last quarter,
some wonder whether the company’s
acquisition of IBM’s customer-care unit was
worth it.
7. Here’s What to Watch
Wall Street Expectations
• Currently, 7% of SYNNEX
shares are sold short.
• Analysts are predicting
revenue of $3.2 billion
when the company reports.
• Earnings per share are
expected to register at
$1.37.
What to Really Watch
• The company has recently
been buoyed by
management’s belief that
strong demand still exists
for IT in the U.S. and
Japan. Listen in to the
conference call see if
that’s still the case.
• Check to see if the IBM
deal is continuing to add
value for the business-
services division of the
company.
9. Why Are Investors So Negative?
1. Over the past year, Greenbrier’s shares have
zoomed up 155%. Some think that ride will
soon come to an end.
1. Greenbrier’s business relies heavily on macro-
economic conditions in the energy industry.
While there’s been a huge resurgence in North
American energy, the infrastructure build-out
associated with it could slow considerably if
commodity prices sink.
10. Here’s What to Watch
Wall Street Expectations
• Currently, 16% of
Greenbrier’s shares are
sold short.
• Revenue is expected to
come in at $571 million.
• Analysts are predicting a
profit of $0.74 per share.
What to Really Watch
• The company’s backlog is
a huge sign for where the
company is headed. Last
quarter, it stood at 15,200
units.
• Greenbrier recently
announced impressive
sales for its “Tank Car of
the Future” to transport oil
and natural gas. Listen to
the conference call for
further details on the car.
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