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Fundamental Price Study: Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB)

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We look at Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) [Trend Analysis] a company in the specialty chemicals industry currently at the attention of investors, to assess if it provides value for investors considering buying or selling it. Currently Albemarle Corporation is trading at $51.88 after moving up 3.80% in the previous day of trading.

ALB is trading with a trailing 12 month P/E multiple of 37.65 and an estimated forward P/E multiple of 13.20. The stock has an estimated 5 year annual growth of 4.74% and a PEG multiple of 7.94.

Rather than the usual Price to Earnings (P/E) multiple method, we use a slightly different method to assess if Albemarle Corporation is potentially a value buy for investors, the PEG ratio (P/E to growth). This PEG multiple takes into account the expected long term growth in earnings of the company rather than merely the growth for one earnings period ahead as forward P/E does.

That is to say, P/E simply doesn’t account for the long term prospects of ALB. As a rule of thumb, a stock with a PEG of between 0 and 1 is usually considered to be underpriced, between 1 and 2 to be at fair value and over 2 to be overpriced. Based on the PEG ratio of ALB being 7.94, we consider Albemarle Corporation to likely be overpriced.

This analysis means that value buyers who do not currently hold Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) should not consider buying and investors currently holding the stock should consider selling.

The mean analyst 12 month target price for Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) is currently $61.56 or 18.66% above the current price. Additionally, the stock has been as high as $64.99 and as low as $41.37 in the last 52 weeks. Analysts are estimating that ALB will report earnings per share of $0.89 next quarter.

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Analyst Recommendations for Halliburton (NYSE:HAL)

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Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) last traded at $28.94 after moving down -1.16% for the trading day. The company last released their quarterly earnings results on 01-25-15 for the period ended Dec-15. The company reported earnings of $0.31 against a Zack’s research estimate of $0.24. This represents a 29.17% surprise on the expected result. [Trend Analysis]

The current average broker recommendation for Halliburton, according to Zack’s research, is 1.57, based on 23 broker ratings. With 1 being a strong buy and 5 being a strong sell, this means that on a consensus basis, analysts currently see Halliburton as a buy. The 12 month target consensus price estimate among these analysts for Halliburton is currently at $43.95.

Out of the 23 broker recommendations for HAL, 16 recommend it as a strong buy, 2 as a buy, 4 as a hold 1 as a sell and 0 as a strong sell.

For the current quarter, the consensus analyst estimate for Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) is $0.13, with analysts expecting year on year growth for the company of -76.09%

About Halliburton (NYSE:HAL)

Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. The company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir – from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field.

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Biotech Analysts Split on OvaScience Inc (NASDAQ:OVAS)

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OvaScience Inc. (NASDAQ:OVAS) last traded at $6.26 after moving down -13.66% for the trading day. The company last released their quarterly earnings results on 11-05-15 for the period ended Sep-15. The company reported earnings of -$0.66 against a Zack’s research estimate of -$0.66. This represents a 0.00% surprise on the expected result. [Trend Analysis]

The current average broker recommendation for OvaScience Inc., according to Zack’s research, is 1.86, based on 7 broker ratings. With 1 being a strong buy and 5 being a strong sell, this means that on a consensus basis, analysts currently see OvaScience Inc. as a buy. The 12 month target consensus price estimate among these analysts for OvaScience Inc. is currently at $31.60.

Out of the 7 broker recommendations for OVAS, 4 recommend it as a strong buy, 0 as a buy, 3 as a hold 0 as a sell and 0 as a strong sell.

For the current quarter, the consensus analyst estimate for OvaScience Inc. (NASDAQ:OVAS) is $0.69, with analysts expecting year on year growth for the company of 12.15%

About OvaScience Inc. (NASDAQ:OVAS)

OvaScience, Inc. is a life science company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of new treatments for infertility. Its product includes Augment for the treatment of infertility and Ova Ture used in the creation of mature fertilizable eggs

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Fundamental Analysis: Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG)

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We look at Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG) [Trend Analysis] a company in the discount stores industry currently at the attention of investors, to assess if it provides value for investors considering buying or selling it. Currently Dollar General Corp is trading at $73.69 after moving up 2.09% in the previous day of trading.

DG is trading with a trailing 12 month P/E multiple of 19.26 and an estimated forward P/E multiple of 16.41. The stock has an estimated 5 year annual growth of 13.96% and a PEG multiple of 1.38.

Rather than the usual Price to Earnings (P/E) multiple method, we use a slightly different method to assess if Dollar General Corp is potentially a value buy for investors, the PEG ratio (P/E to growth). This PEG multiple takes into account the expected long term growth in earnings of the company rather than merely the growth for one earnings period ahead as forward P/E does.

That is to say, P/E simply doesn’t account for the long term prospects of DG. As a rule of thumb, a stock with a PEG of between 0 and 1 is usually considered to be underpriced, between 1 and 2 to be at fair value and over 2 to be overpriced. Based on the PEG ratio of DG being 1.38, we consider Dollar General Corp to likely be priced at fair value.

This analysis means that value buyers who do not currently hold Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG) should probably look for better value alternatives and investors currently holding the stock should either continue to hold or sell and look for alternatives.

The mean analyst 12 month target price for Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG) is currently $81.74 or 10.92% above the current price. Additionally, the stock has been as high as $81.42 and as low as $59.75 in the last 52 weeks. Analysts are estimating that DG will report earnings per share of $0.96 next quarter.

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Is There Still Value in Facebook? (NASDAQ:FB)

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We look at Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) [Trend Analysis] a company in the internet information providers industry which traders have been highly interested in of late, to assess if it provides value for investors considering buying or selling it. Currently Facebook, Inc. is trading at $97.34 after moving up 0.34% in the previous day of trading.

FB is trading with a trailing 12 month P/E multiple of 97.73 and an estimated forward P/E multiple of 33.76. The stock has an estimated 5 year annual growth of 30.73% and a PEG multiple of 3.18.

Rather than the usual Price to Earnings (P/E) multiple method, we use a slightly different method to assess if Facebook, Inc. is potentially a value buy for investors, the PEG ratio (P/E to growth). This PEG multiple takes into account the expected long term growth in earnings of the company rather than merely the growth for one earnings period ahead as forward P/E does.

That is to say, P/E simply doesn’t account for the long term prospects of FB. As a rule of thumb, a stock with a PEG of between 0 and 1 is usually considered to be underpriced, between 1 and 2 to be at fair value and over 2 to be overpriced. Based on the PEG ratio of FB being 3.18, we consider Facebook, Inc. to likely be overpriced.

This analysis means that value buyers who do not currently hold Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) should not consider buying and investors currently holding the stock should consider selling.

The mean analyst 12 month target price for Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) is currently $124.98 or 28.40% above the current price. Additionally, the stock has been as high as $110.65 and as low as $72.00 in the last 52 weeks. Analysts are estimating that FB will report earnings per share of $0.58 next quarter.

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Analaysts Upbeat on Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX)

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Analysis

Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) last traded at $7.32 after moving up 1.10% for the trading day. The company last released their quarterly earnings results on 11-12-15 for the period ended Sep-15. The company reported earnings of -$0.01 against a Zack’s research estimate of -$0.01. This represents a 0.00% surprise on the expected result. [Trend Analysis]

The current average broker recommendation for Himax Technologies, according to Zack’s research, is 1.81, based on 8 broker ratings. With 1 being a strong buy and 5 being a strong sell, this means that on a consensus basis, analysts currently see Himax Technologies as a buy. The 12 month target consensus price estimate among these analysts for Himax Technologies is currently at $9.04.

Out of the 8 broker recommendations for HIMX, 4 recommend it as a strong buy, 1 as a buy, 3 as a hold 0 as a sell and 0 as a strong sell.

For the current quarter, the consensus analyst estimate for Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) is $0.02, with analysts expecting year on year growth for the company of -77.78%

About Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX)

Himax Technologies, Inc. designs, develops and markets semiconductors that are critical components of flat panel displays. The Company’s principal products are display drivers for large-sized TFT-LCD panels, which are used in desktop monitors, notebook computers and televisions, and display drivers for small- and medium-sized TFT-LCD panels, which are used in mobile handsets and consumer electronics products such as digital cameras, mobile gaming devices and car navigation displays

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Analyst Recommendations Split on Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA)

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Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) last traded at $193.56 after moving down -1.44% for the trading day. The company last released their quarterly earnings results on 11-03-15 for the period ended Sep-15. The company reported earnings of -$1.01 against a Zack’s research estimate of -$0.71. This represents a 42.25% surprise on the expected result. [Trend Analysis]

The current average broker recommendation for Tesla Motors, according to Zack’s research, is 3.00, based on 16 broker ratings. With 1 being a strong buy and 5 being a strong sell, this means that on a consensus basis, analysts currently see Tesla Motors as a hold. The 12 month target consensus price estimate among these analysts for Tesla Motors is currently at $278.82.

Out of the 16 broker recommendations for TSLA, 3 recommend it as a strong buy, 2 as a buy, 6 as a hold 2 as a sell and 3 as a strong sell.

For the current quarter, the consensus analyst estimate for Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) is -$0.34, with analysts expecting year on year growth for the company of 29.17%

About Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Tesla Motors, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles and electric vehicle powertrain components.

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Stunning Value: Polaris Industries (NYSE:PII)

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We look at Polaris Industries (NYSE:PII) [Trend Analysis] a company in the recreational vehicles industry which traders have been highly interested in of late, to assess if it provides value for investors considering buying or selling it. Currently Polaris Industries is trading at $72.99 after moving down -9.15% in the previous day of trading.

PII is trading with a trailing 12 month P/E multiple of 10.34 and an estimated forward P/E multiple of 10.43. The stock has an estimated 5 year annual growth of 13.97% and a PEG multiple of 0.74.

Rather than the usual Price to Earnings (P/E) multiple method, we use a slightly different method to assess if Polaris Industries is potentially a value buy for investors, the PEG ratio (P/E to growth). This PEG multiple takes into account the expected long term growth in earnings of the company rather than merely the growth for one earnings period ahead as forward P/E does.

That is to say, P/E simply doesn’t account for the long term prospects of PII. As a rule of thumb, a stock with a PEG of between 0 and 1 is usually considered to be underpriced, between 1 and 2 to be at fair value and over 2 to be overpriced. Based on the PEG ratio of PII being 0.74, we consider Polaris Industries to likely be underpriced.

This analysis means that value buyers who do not currently hold Polaris Industries (NYSE:PII) should consider buying and investors currently holding the stock should continue holding.

The mean analyst 12 month target price for Polaris Industries (NYSE:PII) is currently $102.35 or 40.22% above the current price. Additionally, the stock has been as high as $158.24 and as low as $69.06 in the last 52 weeks. Analysts are estimating that PII will report earnings per share of $1.32 next quarter.

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Dividend Perspectives: Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC)

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We assess Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC), [Trend Analysis] a dividend paying company in the banking industry to determine if it is a healthy dividend paying stock that investors should consider as a solid income generating addition to their portfolios or not. Wells Fargo is currently priced at $48.26 after moving up 1.26% in the previous day of trading.

WFC is currently paying an annualized dividend of $1.50 per share, translating to a dividend yield of approximately 3.06%. Generally we would consider a stock paying a dividend greater than 80% of its earnings to be risky.

This is due to the possibility that they will be unable to afford to pay the dividend in the future due to having no reserves and also not having cash reserves available for emergencies. Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) currently has a dividend pay out ratio of 35.20%, therefore we consider WFC’s dividend to be relatively safe, in this respect.

The next assessment we perform is by determining the quick ratio of WFC. The quick ratio tells us if a company will be able to cover all of its current liabilities with liquid assets on hand. As a rule of thumb a number of 1.0 or better indicates this is likely, meaning the stock’s dividend is less risky. Wells Fargo currently has a quick ratio of 0.00, meaning it is in a potentially risky position.

Finally we look at the estimated earnings growth for Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) over the coming 5 years. Generally if earnings are predicted to continue to grow, one can expect there to be continued earnings from which to pay dividends.

Wells Fargo has an estimated annual growth over the next 5 years of 9.59%. This means that it would appear WFC should be able to maintain and grow their dividend.

Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) made their last dividend payment on Jan-15 and went ex-dividend on Apr-15.

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Fundamental Buy Analysis: General Motors (NYSE:GM)

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We look at General Motors (NYSE:GM) [Trend Analysis] a company in the auto manufacturing industry currently at the attention of investors, to assess if it provides value for investors considering buying or selling it. Currently General Motors is trading at $29.65 after moving up 1.44% in the previous day of trading.

GM is trading with a trailing 12 month P/E multiple of 10.88 and an estimated forward P/E multiple of 5.40. The stock has an estimated 5 year annual growth of 21.76% and a PEG multiple of 0.50.

Rather than the usual Price to Earnings (P/E) multiple method, we use a slightly different method to assess if General Motors is potentially a value buy for investors, the PEG ratio (P/E to growth). This PEG multiple takes into account the expected long term growth in earnings of the company rather than merely the growth for one earnings period ahead as forward P/E does.

That is to say, P/E simply doesn’t account for the long term prospects of GM. As a rule of thumb, a stock with a PEG of between 0 and 1 is usually considered to be underpriced, between 1 and 2 to be at fair value and over 2 to be overpriced. Based on the PEG ratio of GM being 0.50, we consider General Motors to likely be underpriced.

This analysis means that value buyers who do not currently hold General Motors (NYSE:GM) should consider buying and investors currently holding the stock should continue holding.

The mean analyst 12 month target price for General Motors (NYSE:GM) is currently $41.13 or 38.72% above the current price. Additionally, the stock has been as high as $38.99 and as low as $24.62 in the last 52 weeks. Analysts are estimating that GM will report earnings per share of $1.13 next quarter.

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Stock Upgrades and Downgrades: National General Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:NGHC), Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLF), Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)

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Today National General Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:NGHC), [Trend Analysis] was upgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley. The stock is currently priced at $20.38 after moving 3.66% in the most recent day of trading.

Analysts at  Morgan Stanley moved the rating of  National General Holdings Corp. from Equal-Weight to Overweight.

The Consensus analyst score for  National General Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:NGHC) is 1.80 on a rating scale of 1 to 5. With 1 being a strong buy and 5 being a strong sell. As such, this means that NGHC is considered a consensus Strong Buy on Wall Street.

  Today Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLF), [Trend Analysis] was upgraded by analysts at Sandler O’Neill. The stock is currently priced at $29.45 after moving 11.55% in the most recent day of trading.

Analysts at Sandler O’Neill moved the rating of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. from Hold to Buy.

The Consensus analyst score for Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLF) is 2.40 on a rating scale of 1 to 5. With 1 being a strong buy and 5 being a strong sell. As such, this means that HTLF is considered a consensus Buy on Wall Street.

  Today Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), [Trend Analysis] was downgraded by analysts at Tudor Pickering. The stock is currently priced at $76.70 after moving 3.68% in the most recent day of trading.

Analysts at Tudor Pickering moved the rating of Exxon Mobil Corporation from Hold to Sell.

The Consensus analyst score for Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is 2.80 on a rating scale of 1 to 5. With 1 being a strong buy and 5 being a strong sell. As such, this means that XOM is considered a consensus Buy on Wall Street.

  With these changes in stock recommendations, traders and investors alike should take them into account when making their decisions.

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Is there Value for Investors: Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN)

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We look at Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN) [Trend Analysis] a company in the chemicals industry which traders have been highly interested in of late, to assess if it provides value for investors considering buying or selling it. Currently Huntsman Corporation is trading at $8.16 after moving up 3.16% in the previous day of trading.

HUN is trading with a trailing 12 month P/E multiple of 40.40 and an estimated forward P/E multiple of 4.14. The stock has an estimated 5 year annual growth of 7.62% and a PEG multiple of 5.30.

Rather than the usual Price to Earnings (P/E) multiple method, we use a slightly different method to assess if Huntsman Corporation is potentially a value buy for investors, the PEG ratio (P/E to growth). This PEG multiple takes into account the expected long term growth in earnings of the company rather than merely the growth for one earnings period ahead as forward P/E does.

That is to say, P/E simply doesn’t account for the long term prospects of HUN. As a rule of thumb, a stock with a PEG of between 0 and 1 is usually considered to be underpriced, between 1 and 2 to be at fair value and over 2 to be overpriced. Based on the PEG ratio of HUN being 5.30, we consider Huntsman Corporation to likely be overpriced.

This analysis means that value buyers who do not currently hold Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN) should not consider buying and investors currently holding the stock should consider selling.

The mean analyst 12 month target price for Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN) is currently $18.00 or 120.59% above the current price. Additionally, the stock has been as high as $24.64 and as low as $7.46 in the last 52 weeks. Analysts are estimating that HUN will report earnings per share of $0.40 next quarter.

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Dividend Perspectives: Global Brass and Copper Holding (NYSE:BRSS)

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We assess Global Brass and Copper Holding (NYSE:BRSS), a dividend paying company in the metal fabrication industry to determine if it is a healthy dividend paying stock that investors should consider as a solid income generating addition to their portfolios or not. Global Brass and Copper Holding is currently priced at $19.38 after moving up 2.16% in the previous day of trading. [Trend Analysis]

BRSS is currently paying an annualized dividend of $0.15 per share, translating to a dividend yield of approximately 0.78%. Generally we would consider a stock paying a dividend greater than 80% of its earnings to be risky.

This is due to the possibility that they will be unable to afford to pay the dividend in the future due to having no reserves and also not having cash reserves available for emergencies. Global Brass and Copper Holding (NYSE:BRSS) currently has a dividend pay out ratio of 9.20%, therefore we consider BRSS’s dividend to be relatively safe, in this respect.

The next assessment we perform is by determining the quick ratio of BRSS. The quick ratio tells us if a company will be able to cover all of its current liabilities with liquid assets on hand. As a rule of thumb a number of 1.0 or better indicates this is likely, meaning the stock’s dividend is less risky. Global Brass and Copper Holding currently has a quick ratio of 1.80, meaning it is in a relatively safe position.

Finally we look at the estimated earnings growth for Global Brass and Copper Holding (NYSE:BRSS) over the coming 5 years. Generally if earnings are predicted to continue to grow, one can expect there to be continued earnings from which to pay dividends.

Global Brass and Copper Holding has an estimated annual growth over the next 5 years of 10.00%. This means that it would appear BRSS should be able to maintain and grow their dividend.

Global Brass and Copper Holding (NYSE:BRSS) made their last dividend payment on 11/24/2015 and went ex-dividend on Sep-15.

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Broker Analysis: BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ:BBRY)

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BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ:BBRY) last traded at $7.02 after moving up 2.93% for the trading day. The company last released their quarterly earnings results on 12/18/2015 for the period ended Nov-15. The company reported earnings of -$0.06 against a Zack’s research estimate of -$0.20. This represents a -70.00% surprise on the expected result. [Trend Analysis]

The current average broker recommendation for BlackBerry Limited, according to Zack’s research, is 2.82, based on 17 broker ratings. With 1 being a strong buy and 5 being a strong sell, this means that on a consensus basis, analysts currently see BlackBerry Limited as a hold. The 12 month target consensus price estimate among these analysts for BlackBerry Limited is currently at $8.23.

Out of the 17 broker recommendations for BBRY, 2 recommend it as a strong buy, 1 as a buy, 12 as a hold 2 as a sell and 0 as a strong sell.

For the current quarter, the consensus analyst estimate for BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ:BBRY) is -$0.08, with analysts expecting year on year growth for the company of -306.25%

About BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ:BBRY)

BlackBerry Limited is involved in the design, manufacture and marketing of wireless solutions for the mobile communications market. Its integrated hardware, software and services provide platforms and solutions for seamless access to information which includes e-mail, voice, instant messaging, short message service, Internet and intranet-based applications and browsing. The company operates in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. BlackBerry Limited, formerly known as Research In Motion Limited, is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.

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Dividend Perspectives: American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO)

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We assess American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO), [Trend Analysis] a dividend paying company in the apparel stores industry to determine if it is a healthy dividend paying stock that investors should consider as a solid income generating addition to their portfolios or not. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is currently priced at $14.50 after moving up 3.28% in the previous day of trading.

AEO is currently paying an annualized dividend of $0.50 per share, translating to a dividend yield of approximately 3.34%. Generally we would consider a stock paying a dividend greater than 80% of its earnings to be risky.

This is due to the possibility that they will be unable to afford to pay the dividend in the future due to having no reserves and also not having cash reserves available for emergencies. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) currently has a dividend pay out ratio of 49.00%, therefore we consider AEO’s dividend to be relatively safe, in this respect.

The next assessment we perform is by determining the quick ratio of AEO. The quick ratio tells us if a company will be able to cover all of its current liabilities with liquid assets on hand. As a rule of thumb a number of 1.0 or better indicates this is likely, meaning the stock’s dividend is less risky. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. currently has a quick ratio of 1.00, meaning it is in a relatively safe position.

Finally we look at the estimated earnings growth for American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) over the coming 5 years. Generally if earnings are predicted to continue to grow, one can expect there to be continued earnings from which to pay dividends.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. has an estimated annual growth over the next 5 years of 9.00%. This means that it would appear AEO should be able to maintain and grow their dividend.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) made their last dividend payment on 12/31/2015 and went ex-dividend on 12/16/2015.

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Stock Upgrades and Downgrades: Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores (NASDAQ:CBRL), First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC), Delek US Holdings (NYSE:DK)

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Today Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores (NASDAQ:CBRL), [Trend Analysis] was upgraded by analysts at Sun Trust Rbsn Humphrey. The stock is currently priced at $128.76 after moving 5.50% in the most recent day of trading.

Analysts at Sun Trust Rbsn Humphrey moved the rating of Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores from Neutral to Buy.

The Consensus analyst score for Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores (NASDAQ:CBRL) is 2.90 on a rating scale of 1 to 5. With 1 being a strong buy and 5 being a strong sell. As such, this means that CBRL is considered a consensus Buy on Wall Street.

  Today First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC), was upgraded by analysts at Sandler O’Neill. The stock is currently priced at $15.48 after moving 3.82% in the most recent day of trading.

Analysts at Sandler O’Neill moved the rating of First Financial Bancorp. from Hold to Buy.

The Consensus analyst score for First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) is 2.70 on a rating scale of 1 to 5. With 1 being a strong buy and 5 being a strong sell. As such, this means that FFBC is considered a consensus Buy on Wall Street. [Trend Analysis]

  Today Delek US Holdings (NYSE:DK), [Trend Analysis] was downgraded by analysts at Goldman. The stock is currently priced at $16.61 after moving -0.84% in the most recent day of trading.

Analysts at Goldman moved the rating of Delek US Holdings from Buy to Neutral.

The Consensus analyst score for Delek US Holdings (NYSE:DK) is 0.00 on a rating scale of 1 to 5. With 1 being a strong buy and 5 being a strong sell. As such, this means that DK is considered a consensus Strong Buy on Wall Street.

  With these changes in stock recommendations, traders and investors alike should take them into account when making their decisions.

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Fundamental Study: Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG)

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We look at Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) [Trend Analysis] a company in the restaurants industry currently at the attention of investors, to assess if it provides value for investors considering buying or selling it. Currently Chipotle Mexican Grill is trading at $442.17 after moving down -1.91% in the previous day of trading.

CMG is trading with a trailing 12 month P/E multiple of 26.38 and an estimated forward P/E multiple of 34.21. The stock has an estimated 5 year annual growth of 14.34% and a PEG multiple of 1.84.

Rather than the usual Price to Earnings (P/E) multiple method, we use a slightly different method to assess if Chipotle Mexican Grill is potentially a value buy for investors, the PEG ratio (P/E to growth). This PEG multiple takes into account the expected long term growth in earnings of the company rather than merely the growth for one earnings period ahead as forward P/E does.

That is to say, P/E simply doesn’t account for the long term prospects of CMG. As a rule of thumb, a stock with a PEG of between 0 and 1 is usually considered to be underpriced, between 1 and 2 to be at fair value and over 2 to be overpriced. Based on the PEG ratio of CMG being 1.84, we consider Chipotle Mexican Grill to likely be priced at fair value.

This analysis means that value buyers who do not currently hold Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) should probably look for better value alternatives and investors currently holding the stock should either continue to hold or sell and look for alternatives.

The mean analyst 12 month target price for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) is currently $479.52 or 8.45% above the current price. Additionally, the stock has been as high as $758.61 and as low as $399.14 in the last 52 weeks. Analysts are estimating that CMG will report earnings per share of $2.16 next quarter.