Detailed Research: Economic Perspectives on Alphabet, NIKE, Community Health, MTS, First Financial Bankshares, and Polaris Industries — What Drives Growth in Today's Competitive Landscape

Detailed Research: Economic Perspectives on Alphabet, NIKE, Community Health, MTS, First Financial Bankshares, and Polaris Industries — What Drives Growth in Today's Competitive Landscape

NEW YORK, July 30, 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 Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH), MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ:MTSC), First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIN), and Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII), 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.

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NKE DOWNLOAD:
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CYH DOWNLOAD:
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MTSC DOWNLOAD:
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PII DOWNLOAD:
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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH), MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ:MTSC), First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIN), and Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) 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 July 26th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) REPORT OVERVIEW

Alphabet's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Alphabet reported revenue of $32,657.00MM vs $26,010.00MM (up 25.56%) and basic earnings per share $4.60 vs $5.09 (down 9.63%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Alphabet reported revenue of $110,855.00MM vs $90,272.00MM (up 22.80%) and basic earnings per share $18.27 vs $28.32 (down 35.49%). Alphabet is expected to report earnings on October 25th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $9.57.

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

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NIKE, Inc. (NKE) REPORT OVERVIEW

NIKE's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended May 31st, 2018 vs May 31st, 2017, NIKE reported revenue of $9,789.00MM vs $8,677.00MM (up 12.82%) and basic earnings per share $0.71 vs $0.61 (up 16.39%). For the twelve months ended May 31st, 2018 vs May 31st, 2017, NIKE reported revenue of $36,397.00MM vs $34,350.00MM (up 5.96%) and basic earnings per share $1.19 vs $2.56 (down 53.52%). NIKE is expected to report earnings on September 25th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending August 31st, 2018. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 12 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $0.64. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.57. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.06 and is expected to report on June 27th, 2019.

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

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Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) REPORT OVERVIEW

Community Health's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Community Health reported revenue of $3,689.00MM vs $4,486.00MM (down 17.77%) and basic earnings per share -$0.22 vs -$1.79. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Community Health reported revenue of $15,353.00MM vs $18,438.00MM (down 16.73%) and basic earnings per share -$22.00 vs -$15.54. Community Health is expected to report earnings on November 7th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.77. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$0.79 and is expected to report on February 26th, 2019.

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

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MTS Systems Corporation (MTSC) REPORT OVERVIEW

MTS's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, MTS reported revenue of $191.32MM vs $193.42MM (down 1.09%) and basic earnings per share $0.44 vs $0.38 (up 15.79%). For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, MTS reported revenue of $787.96MM vs $650.15MM (up 21.20%) and basic earnings per share $1.32 vs $1.72 (down 23.26%). MTS 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 $0.56. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.06 and is expected to report on November 26th, 2018.

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

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First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (FFIN) REPORT OVERVIEW

First Financial Bankshares' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, First Financial Bankshares reported interest income of $69.08MM vs $58.78MM (up 17.52%) and basic earnings per share $0.51 vs $0.40 (up 27.50%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, First Financial Bankshares reported interest income of $245.98MM vs $232.29MM (up 5.89%) and basic earnings per share $1.82 vs $1.59 (up 14.47%). First Financial Bankshares is expected to report earnings on October 18th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.44. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.29 and is expected to report on January 24th, 2019.

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

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Polaris Industries Inc. (PII) REPORT OVERVIEW

Polaris Industries' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Polaris Industries reported revenue of $1,502.53MM vs $1,364.92MM (up 10.08%) and basic earnings per share $1.46 vs $0.99 (up 47.47%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Polaris Industries reported revenue of $5,428.48MM vs $4,516.63MM (up 20.19%) and basic earnings per share $2.74 vs $3.31 (down 17.22%). Polaris Industries is expected to report earnings on October 23rd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.46. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $7.54 and is expected to report on January 29th, 2019.

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

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