Investor Expectations to Drive Momentum within A. O. Smith, Jacobs Engineering Group, Ligand Pharmaceuticals, National CineMedia, American Renal Associates, and Acco Brands — Discovering Underlying Factors of Influence

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC), Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND), National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCMI), American Renal Associates Holdings, Inc (NYSE:ARA), and Acco Brands Corporation (NYSE:ACCO), including updated fundamental summaries, consolidated fiscal reporting, and fully-qualified certified analyst research.

Complimentary Access: Research Reports

Full copies of recently published reports are available to readers at the links below.

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC), Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND), National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCMI), American Renal Associates Holdings, Inc (NYSE:ARA), and Acco Brands Corporation (NYSE:ACCO) on a fundamental level and outlines the overall demand for their products and services in addition to an in-depth review of the business strategy, management discussion, and overall direction going forward. Several excerpts from the recently released reports are available to today's readers below.

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Important Notice: the following excerpts are not designed to be standalone summaries and as such, important information may be missing from these samples. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all relevant material information. All information in this release was accessed February 9th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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A. O. SMITH CORPORATION (AOS) REPORT OVERVIEW

A. O. Smith's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, A. O. Smith reported revenue of $749.90MM vs $683.90MM (up 9.65%) and basic earnings per share $0.54 vs $0.48 (up 12.50%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, A. O. Smith reported revenue of $2,685.90MM vs $2,536.50MM (up 5.89%) and basic earnings per share $1.87 vs $1.59 (up 17.61%). A. O. Smith is expected to report earnings on April 26th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.50. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.89 and is expected to report on January 29th, 2019.

To read the full A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AOS

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JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC. (JEC) REPORT OVERVIEW

Jacobs Engineering Group's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Jacobs Engineering Group reported revenue of $2,750.31MM vs $2,551.60MM (up 7.79%) and basic earnings per share $0.02 vs $0.50 (down 96.00%). For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Jacobs Engineering Group reported revenue of $10,022.79MM vs $10,964.16MM (down 8.59%) and basic earnings per share $2.43 vs $1.75 (up 38.86%). Jacobs Engineering Group is expected to report earnings on May 8th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.78. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $4.72 and is expected to report on November 20th, 2018.

To read the full Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (JEC) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=JEC

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LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED (LGND) REPORT OVERVIEW

Ligand Pharmaceuticals' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Ligand Pharmaceuticals reported revenue of $33.38MM vs $21.62MM (up 54.38%) and basic earnings per share $0.40 vs $0.05 (up 700.00%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Ligand Pharmaceuticals reported revenue of $108.97MM vs $71.91MM (up 51.53%) and basic earnings per share -$0.08 vs $11.61. Ligand Pharmaceuticals is expected to report earnings on February 21st, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.15. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.39 and is expected to report on February 21st, 2018.

To read the full Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=LGND

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NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, INC. (NCMI) REPORT OVERVIEW

National CineMedia's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, National CineMedia reported revenue of $116.40MM vs $113.50MM (up 2.56%) and basic earnings per share $0.15 vs $0.14 (up 7.14%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, National CineMedia reported revenue of $447.60MM vs $446.50MM (up 0.25%) and basic earnings per share $0.42 vs $0.26 (up 61.54%). National CineMedia is expected to report earnings on February 22nd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.24. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.33 and is expected to report on February 22nd, 2018.

To read the full National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=NCMI

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AMERICAN RENAL ASSOCIATES HOLDINGS, INC (ARA) REPORT OVERVIEW

American Renal Associates' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, American Renal Associates reported revenue of $187.71MM vs $192.96MM (down 2.72%) and basic earnings per share $0.26 vs $0.35 (down 25.71%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, American Renal Associates reported revenue of $749.77MM vs $652.98MM (up 14.82%) and basic earnings per share -$0.28 vs $0.85. American Renal Associates is expected to report earnings on March 6th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.26. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.73 and is expected to report on March 6th, 2018.

To read the full American Renal Associates Holdings, Inc (ARA) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ARA

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ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION (ACCO) REPORT OVERVIEW

Acco Brands' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Acco Brands reported revenue of $532.20MM vs $431.30MM (up 23.39%) and basic earnings per share $0.28 vs $0.21 (up 33.33%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Acco Brands reported revenue of $1,557.10MM vs $1,510.40MM (up 3.09%) and basic earnings per share $0.89 vs $0.79 (up 12.66%). Acco Brands is expected to report earnings on February 14th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.32. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.25 and is expected to report on February 14th, 2018.

To read the full Acco Brands Corporation (ACCO) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ACCO

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