STR Holdings (STRI) reported strong results this morning, but apparently it wasn’t enough to match lofty expectations after the stock has more than doubled in the past year. The company reported an EPS of .39 which was well above the analyst consensus estimate of .33 and 39% higher than a year ago, but the first sequential decline in three quarters. Revenues beat the analyst estimate of $92 million, coming in at $97.8 million which represents … Read the rest
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Auriga On Daqo New Energy (DQ): Undervalued & Highly Profitable; Initiates With Buy
Auriga is out initiating coverage on Daqo New Energy (DQ) and is considerably bullish, calling the company highly profitable and undervalued. The firm initiates Daqo with a Buy rating and $20 price target (about 40% higher than current levels).
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Daqo produces high quality, low cost polysilicon for use in solar products but as Auriga notes the company is trying to establish its wafer and module manufacturing … Read the rest
Nexxus Lighting (NEXS) Reports Stagnant Quarter, But Expects Momentum To Pick Up Again
Nexxus Lighting (NEXS) reported results this morning that are admittedly a bit confusing, but not as bad as the headlines in my opinion and I think the selling pre-market is a bit overdone, but we’ll see how the day progresses. The company recently sold its legacy commercial and pool lighting business to focus on its LED business which is a smart move and should pay off in the longer run.
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Energy Focus (EFOI) Reports Flat Sequential Rev Growth, Expects Cash Flow Positive For 2010
Energy Focus (EFOI) has released results after the bell today, but I don’t see an EPS number in the press release. They are posting a revenue number of $9 million for the quarter. Yes that’s triple what they posted a year ago, but you can’t compare to the year ago quarter yet because of the Stone Ridge acquisition. Comparing to the previous two quarters with Stone Ridge revenue, it’s about inline ($8.4 million in the … Read the rest
Sunpower (SPWRA) Beats By Wide Margin, But Is It Enough?
Sunpower (SPWRA) has announced earnings results after the bell today that doubled the analyst estimates on the EPS side at .26/share on revenues of $550 million vs the analyst estimate for $471 million. While that’s a big bump over the average estimate it’s not impressive when compared to the year ago quarter when the company reported .46 EPS. I just don’t think the quarter is going to be enough for another big leg up in … Read the rest
Rino Intl (RINO) Continues Plunge After Muddy Waters Research Calls Company A Scam
Rino Intl (RINO) began to really fall off a cliff late in the day yesterday and gapped down this morning to a new 52 week low on heavy volume. The sell off comes as a result of a scathing 30 page research report from a small firm called Muddy Waters Research. Usually, research from small firms go relatively unnoticed, but in this case the firm calls Rino Intl (RINO) a scam, spooking investors and sending … Read the rest
General Electric (GE) To Purchase 25K Electric Vehicles, 12K Chevy Volts
General Electric (GE) has announced the largest single purchase of electric vehicles in history this morning – 25,000 to be exact. The vehicles will be purchased beginning next year with an initial purchase of 12K GM made Chevy Volts to achieve its goal of converting about half of its entire fleet to electric. This is a bold and important move from GE and the kind of action that will continue to help drive down the … Read the rest
Green Stocks Ratings Roundup (ENOC, JASO, AONE, VRNM)
Here is a briefing of today’s green stocks ratings via Benzinga
Oppenheimer maintained a Perform rating on EnerNOC (ENOC) after the earnings report came in higher than the firms estimates. However, the firm lowered its 2011 estimate from $.91 to $.79. Shares plummeted after the company issued weak guidance, but held key support around the $25 level today.
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Smartheat (HEAT) Beats & Raises Guidance
SmartHeat (HEAT) posted results after the bell and beat estimates by a bit with an EPS of .34/share vs the analyst estimate of .32/share on revenues of $51.50 million vs the estimate of $50.50 million. While the revenue number represents a 36% jump over the year ago quarter, the EPS number was 6% shy of the year ago quarter, so not a great quarter but a beat nonetheless.
Tesla Motors (TSLA) Beats, But Still Posting Significant Losses; Model S In 2012 On Track
Tesla Motors (TSLA) reported results after the bell today and is still posting significant losses but their are some positives to report. For one, the company did beat low expectations from analysts posting an EPS loss of .37/share vs the analyst estimate for a .43/share loss on revenues of $31.2 million vs the estimate of $28 million. Gross margins also picked up to 30%. Before we get too carried away with enthusiasm though lets keep … Read the rest