Consolidated Research: 2018 Summary Expectations for KAR Auction Services, XPO Logistics, La-Z-Boy, Southwest Gas, Greif, and Guidewire Software — Fundamental Analysis, Key Performance Indications

Consolidated Research: 2018 Summary Expectations for KAR Auction Services, XPO Logistics, La-Z-Boy, Southwest Gas, Greif, and Guidewire Software — Fundamental Analysis, Key Performance Indications

NEW YORK, June 20, 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 KAR Auction Services, Inc (NYSE:KAR), XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:XPO), La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE:LZB), Southwest Gas Corporation (NYSE:SWX), Greif, Inc. (NYSE:GEF), and Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE), 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.

KAR DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=KAR
XPO DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=XPO
LZB DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=LZB
SWX DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SWX
GEF DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=GEF
GWRE DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=GWRE

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine KAR Auction Services, Inc (NYSE:KAR), XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:XPO), La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE:LZB), Southwest Gas Corporation (NYSE:SWX), Greif, Inc. (NYSE:GEF), and Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE) 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 June 18th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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KAR AUCTION SERVICES, INC (KAR) REPORT OVERVIEW

KAR Auction Services' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, KAR Auction Services reported revenue of $950.50MM vs $866.60MM (up 9.68%) and basic earnings per share $0.67 vs $0.51 (up 31.37%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, KAR Auction Services reported revenue of $3,458.00MM vs $3,150.10MM (up 9.77%) and basic earnings per share $2.66 vs $1.62 (up 64.20%). KAR Auction Services is expected to report earnings on August 14th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.65. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.32 and is expected to report on February 19th, 2019.

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

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XPO LOGISTICS, INC. (XPO) REPORT OVERVIEW

XPO Logistics' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, XPO Logistics reported revenue of $4,191.50MM vs $3,539.50MM (up 18.42%) and basic earnings per share $0.56 vs $0.18 (up 211.11%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, XPO Logistics reported revenue of $15,380.80MM vs $14,619.40MM (up 5.21%) and basic earnings per share $2.72 vs $0.57 (up 377.19%). XPO Logistics is expected to report earnings on August 1st, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.60. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $4.31 and is expected to report on February 6th, 2019.

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

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LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED (LZB) REPORT OVERVIEW

La-Z-Boy's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended January 31st, 2018 vs January 31st, 2017, La-Z-Boy reported revenue of $413.64MM vs $389.99MM (up 6.06%) and basic earnings per share $0.26 vs $0.47 (down 44.68%). For the twelve months ended April 30th, 2017 vs April 30th, 2016, La-Z-Boy reported revenue of $1,520.06MM vs $1,525.40MM (down 0.35%) and basic earnings per share $1.75 vs $1.57 (up 11.46%). La-Z-Boy is expected to report earnings on June 19th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending April 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.57. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.19 and is expected to report on June 19th, 2018.

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

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SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION (SWX) REPORT OVERVIEW

Southwest Gas' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Southwest Gas reported revenue of $754.33MM vs $654.74MM (up 15.21%) and basic earnings per share $1.63 vs $1.46 (up 11.64%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Southwest Gas reported revenue of $2,548.79MM vs $2,460.49MM (up 3.59%) and basic earnings per share $4.04 vs $3.20 (up 26.25%). Southwest Gas is expected to report earnings on August 6th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.37. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.81 and is expected to report on February 26th, 2019.

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

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GREIF, INC. (GEF) REPORT OVERVIEW

Greif's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended April 30th, 2018 vs April 30th, 2017, Greif reported revenue of $968.30MM vs $887.40MM (up 9.12%) and basic earnings per share $0.94 vs $0.75 (up 25.33%). For the twelve months ended October 31st, 2017 vs October 31st, 2016, Greif reported revenue of $3,638.20MM vs $3,323.60MM (up 9.47%) and basic earnings per share $0.42 vs -$0.50. Greif is expected to report earnings on August 29th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending July 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.85. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.90 and is expected to report on December 5th, 2018.

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

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GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE, INC. (GWRE) REPORT OVERVIEW

Guidewire Software's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended April 30th, 2018 vs April 30th, 2017, Guidewire Software reported revenue of $140.47MM vs $123.44MM (up 13.80%) and basic earnings per share -$0.62 vs -$0.02. For the twelve months ended July 31st, 2017 vs July 31st, 2016, Guidewire Software reported revenue of $514.28MM vs $424.45MM (up 21.17%) and basic earnings per share $0.29 vs $0.21 (up 38.10%). Guidewire Software is expected to report earnings on September 5th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending July 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.41. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.33 and is expected to report on September 5th, 2018.

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

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