Market Trends Toward New Normal in Ellington Financial, InfraREIT, Itron, KAR Auction Services, Cambrex, and American States Water — Emerging Consolidated Expectations, Analyst Ratings

Market Trends Toward New Normal in Ellington Financial, InfraREIT, Itron, KAR Auction Services, Cambrex, and American States Water — Emerging Consolidated Expectations, Analyst Ratings

NEW YORK, Oct. 08, 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 Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE:EFC), InfraREIT, Inc. (NYSE:HIFR), Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI), KAR Auction Services, Inc (NYSE:KAR), Cambrex Corporation (NYSE:CBM), and American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR), 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.

EFC DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=EFC
HIFR DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HIFR
ITRI DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ITRI
KAR DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=KAR
CBM DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CBM
AWR DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AWR

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE:EFC), InfraREIT, Inc. (NYSE:HIFR), Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI), KAR Auction Services, Inc (NYSE:KAR), Cambrex Corporation (NYSE:CBM), and American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) 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 October 4th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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ELLINGTON FINANCIAL LLC (EFC) REPORT OVERVIEW

Ellington Financial's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Ellington Financial reported revenue of $33.04MM vs $22.66MM (up 45.79%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.69 vs $0.16 (up 331.25%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Ellington Financial reported revenue of $93.96MM vs $80.19MM (up 17.18%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $1.04 vs -$0.48. Analysts expect earnings to be released on November 5th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.24. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.63 and is expected to report on February 12th, 2019.

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

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INFRAREIT, INC. (HIFR) REPORT OVERVIEW

InfraREIT's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, InfraREIT reported revenue of $47.83MM vs $40.42MM (up 18.32%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.39 vs $0.17 (up 129.41%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, InfraREIT reported revenue of $134.56MM vs $172.10MM (down 21.81%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.28 vs $1.14 (down 75.44%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on November 1st, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.36. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.37 and is expected to report on March 7th, 2019.

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

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ITRON, INC. (ITRI) REPORT OVERVIEW

Itron's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Itron reported revenue of $585.89MM vs $503.08MM (up 16.46%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.07 vs $0.36 (down 80.56%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Itron reported revenue of $2,018.20MM vs $2,013.19MM (up 0.25%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $1.48 vs $0.83 (up 78.31%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on November 7th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.77. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $4.35 and is expected to report on February 27th, 2019.

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

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KAR AUCTION SERVICES, INC (KAR) REPORT OVERVIEW

KAR Auction Services' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, KAR Auction Services reported revenue of $956.60MM vs $858.00MM (up 11.49%) and basic earnings per share $0.69 vs $0.42 (up 64.29%). 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 analysts estimated basic earnings per share $2.66 vs $1.62 (up 64.20%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on October 30th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.57. 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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CAMBREX CORPORATION (CBM) REPORT OVERVIEW

Cambrex's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Cambrex reported revenue of $152.05MM vs $134.55MM (up 13.00%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $1.22 vs $0.77 (up 58.44%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Cambrex reported revenue of $534.46MM vs $490.64MM (up 8.93%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $3.14 vs $2.55 (up 23.14%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on November 6th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.55.

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

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AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY (AWR) REPORT OVERVIEW

American States Water's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, American States Water reported revenue of $106.90MM vs $113.20MM (down 5.56%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.44 vs $0.62 (down 29.03%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, American States Water reported revenue of $440.60MM vs $436.09MM (up 1.04%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $1.88 vs $1.63 (up 15.34%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on November 5th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.57. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.94 and is expected to report on February 25th, 2019.

To read the full American States Water Company (AWR) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AWR

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