Author archives: Zacks Equity Research

Annaly’s (NLY) fourth-quarter results reflect low financing costs, which increase net interest spread. A decline in the average yield on interest-earning assets and book value erosion ail.

Steven Madden’s (SHOO) e-commerce business exhibits momentum. Management also remains encouraged about its prudent buyouts and brand strength.

BJ’s Wholesale Club (BJ) focuses on simplifying assortments, and boosting marketing and merchandising capabilities. BJ’s digital and supply-chain efforts look encouraging.

Coca-Cola’s (KO) Q4 results reflect gains from recovery across markets and strategic transformation. KO also issues an encouraging 2022 view.

Ensign Group’s (ENSG) Q4 results reflect higher revenues, partly offset by steep expenses.

Upbeat segmental revenues are likely to have aided Matson’s (MATX) Q4 performance.

SITE Centers’ (SITC) Q4 results reflect better-than-anticipated revenues and operating FFO performance.

Highwoods’ (HIW) better-than-expected Q4 results reflect healthy rental revenues and a solid same-property cash net operating income.

While Vornado’s (VNO) Q4 performance is likely to have gained from an improved office market, stiff competition might have been a deterrent.

Euronet’s (EEFT) Q4 results reflect steep expense level, partly offset by better revenues and adjusted EBITDA growth rates.