Factors of Influence in 2018, Key Indicators and Opportunity within Visa, The Kraft Heinz, AbbVie, Fossil Group, Geron, and Universal Insurance Holdings — New Research Emphasizes Economic Growth

Factors of Influence in 2018, Key Indicators and Opportunity within Visa, The Kraft Heinz, AbbVie, Fossil Group, Geron, and Universal Insurance Holdings — New Research Emphasizes Economic Growth

NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2017 (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 Visa Inc. (NYSE:V), The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOSL), Geron Corporation (NASDAQ:GERN), and Universal Insurance Holdings Inc (NYSE:UVE), 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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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Visa Inc. (NYSE:V), The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOSL), Geron Corporation (NASDAQ:GERN), and Universal Insurance Holdings Inc (NYSE:UVE) 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. All information in this release was accessed November 24th, 2017. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all relevant material information. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding.

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VISA INC. (V) REPORT OVERVIEW

Visa's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Visa reported revenue of $4,855.00MM vs $4,261.00MM (up 13.94%) and diluted earnings per share $0.81 vs $0.72 (up 12.50%). For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Visa reported revenue of $18,358.00MM vs $15,082.00MM (up 21.72%) and diluted earnings per share $2.52 vs $2.24 (up 12.50%). Visa is expected to report earnings on February 1st, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 18 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $0.85. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.86. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $4.69 and is expected to report on October 24th, 2018.

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

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THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY (KHC) REPORT OVERVIEW

The Kraft Heinz's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, The Kraft Heinz reported revenue of $6,314.00MM vs $6,267.00MM (up 0.75%) and diluted earnings per share $0.77 vs $0.69 (up 11.59%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, The Kraft Heinz reported revenue of $26,487.00MM vs $18,338.00MM (up 44.44%) and diluted earnings per share $2.81 vs -$0.34. The Kraft Heinz is expected to report earnings on February 21st, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.91. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.89 and is expected to report on February 21st, 2018.

To read the full The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=KHC

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ABBVIE INC. (ABBV) REPORT OVERVIEW 

AbbVie's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, AbbVie reported revenue of $6,995.00MM vs $6,432.00MM (up 8.75%) and diluted earnings per share $1.01 vs $0.97 (up 4.12%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, AbbVie reported revenue of $25,638.00MM vs $22,859.00MM (up 12.16%) and diluted earnings per share $3.63 vs $3.13 (up 15.97%). AbbVie is expected to report earnings on January 26th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.20. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $6.53 and is expected to report on January 26th, 2018.

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

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FOSSIL GROUP, INC. (FOSL) REPORT OVERVIEW

Fossil Group's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Fossil Group reported revenue of $688.72MM vs $737.99MM (down 6.68%) and diluted earnings per share -$0.11 vs $0.36. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Fossil Group reported revenue of $3,042.37MM vs $3,228.84MM (down 5.77%) and diluted earnings per share $1.63 vs $4.51 (down 63.86%). Fossil Group is expected to report earnings on February 13th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.36. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$0.24 and is expected to report on February 13th, 2018.

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

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GERON CORPORATION (GERN) REPORT OVERVIEW 

Geron's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Geron reported revenue of $0.16MM vs $5.11MM (down 96.81%) and diluted earnings per share -$0.04 vs -$0.02. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Geron reported revenue of $6.16MM vs $36.37MM (down 83.06%) and diluted earnings per share -$0.19 vs $0.00. Geron is expected to report earnings on March 7th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.05. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$0.02 and is expected to report on March 7th, 2018. 

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

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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS INC (UVE) REPORT OVERVIEW

Universal Insurance Holdings' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Universal Insurance Holdings reported revenue of $190.24MM vs $172.44MM (up 10.33%) and diluted earnings per share $0.28 vs $0.75 (down 62.67%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Universal Insurance Holdings reported revenue of $685.29MM vs $546.54MM (up 25.39%) and diluted earnings per share $2.79 vs $2.97 (down 6.06%). Universal Insurance Holdings is expected to report earnings on February 20th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017.

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

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