Analysis: Positioning to Benefit within Synaptics, LSC Communications, Ion Geophysical, St. Joe, UMB Financial, and Nustar Energy — Research Highlights Growth, Revenue, and Consolidated Results

Analysis: Positioning to Benefit within Synaptics, LSC Communications, Ion Geophysical, St. Joe, UMB Financial, and Nustar Energy — Research Highlights Growth, Revenue, and Consolidated Results

NEW YORK, April 25, 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 Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA), LSC Communications (NYSE:LKSD), Ion Geophysical Corporation (NYSE:IO), St. Joe Company (NYSE:JOE), UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:UMBF), and Nustar Energy L.P. (NYSE:NS), 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.

SYNA DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SYNA
LKSD DOWNLOAD:
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IO DOWNLOAD:
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JOE DOWNLOAD:
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UMBF DOWNLOAD:
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NS DOWNLOAD:
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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA), LSC Communications (NYSE:LKSD), Ion Geophysical Corporation (NYSE:IO), St. Joe Company (NYSE:JOE), UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:UMBF), and Nustar Energy L.P. (NYSE:NS) 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 April 23rd, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED (SYNA) REPORT OVERVIEW

Synaptics' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Synaptics reported revenue of $430.40MM vs $461.30MM (down 6.70%) and basic earnings per share -$2.42 vs $0.65. For the twelve months ended June 30th, 2017 vs June 30th, 2016, Synaptics reported revenue of $1,718.20MM vs $1,666.90MM (up 3.08%) and basic earnings per share $1.40 vs $1.97 (down 28.93%). Synaptics is expected to report earnings on May 9th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.81.

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

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LSC COMMUNICATIONS (LKSD) REPORT OVERVIEW

LSC Communications' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, LSC Communications reported revenue of $999.00MM vs $919.00MM (up 8.71%) and basic earnings per share -$1.73 vs $0.26. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, LSC Communications reported revenue of $3,603.00MM vs $3,654.00MM (down 1.40%) and basic earnings per share -$1.69 vs $3.25. LSC Communications is expected to report earnings on May 3rd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.14. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.68 and is expected to report on February 28th, 2019.

To read the full LSC Communications (LKSD) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=LKSD

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ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATION (IO) REPORT OVERVIEW

Ion Geophysical's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Ion Geophysical reported revenue of $57.90MM vs $35.37MM (up 63.71%) and basic earnings per share -$0.11 vs -$0.33. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Ion Geophysical reported revenue of $197.55MM vs $172.81MM (up 14.32%) and basic earnings per share -$2.55 vs -$5.71. Ion Geophysical is expected to report earnings on May 2nd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$1.55. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.50 and is expected to report on February 6th, 2019.

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

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ST. JOE COMPANY (JOE) REPORT OVERVIEW

St. Joe's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, St. Joe reported revenue of $21.56MM vs $18.75MM (up 15.02%) and basic earnings per share $0.55 vs $0.03 (up 1,733.33%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, St. Joe reported revenue of $98.80MM vs $95.74MM (up 3.19%) and basic earnings per share $0.84 vs $0.21 (up 300.00%). St. Joe is expected to report earnings on May 3rd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.06.

To read the full St. Joe Company (JOE) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=JOE

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UMB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (UMBF) REPORT OVERVIEW

UMB Financial's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, UMB Financial reported interest income of $163.12MM vs $139.01MM (up 17.34%) and basic earnings per share $2.27 vs $0.87 (up 160.92%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, UMB Financial reported interest income of $616.91MM vs $523.03MM (up 17.95%) and basic earnings per share $5.02 vs $3.25 (up 54.46%).

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

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NUSTAR ENERGY L.P. (NS) REPORT OVERVIEW

Nustar Energy's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Nustar Energy reported revenue of $450.54MM vs $471.76MM (down 4.50%) and basic earnings per share -$0.05 vs -$0.31. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Nustar Energy reported revenue of $1,814.02MM vs $1,756.68MM (up 3.26%) and basic earnings per share $0.64 vs $1.27 (down 49.61%).

To read the full Nustar Energy L.P. (NS) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=NS

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