New Research: Key Drivers of Growth for Columbia Banking System, Helmerich & Payne, Spirit Airlines, Keane Group, Sprouts Farmers Market, and First Financial — Factors of Influence, Major Initiatives

New Research: Key Drivers of Growth for Columbia Banking System, Helmerich Payne, Spirit Airlines, Keane Group, Sprouts Farmers Market, and First Financial — Factors of Influence, Major Initiatives and Sustained Production

NEW YORK, June 18, 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 Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB), Helmerich Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP), Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE:SAVE), Keane Group, Inc. (NYSE:FRAC), Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM), and First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC), 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.

COLB DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=COLB
HP DOWNLOAD:
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SAVE DOWNLOAD:
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FRAC DOWNLOAD:
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SFM DOWNLOAD:
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FFBC DOWNLOAD:
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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB), Helmerich Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP), Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE:SAVE), Keane Group, Inc. (NYSE:FRAC), Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM), and First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) 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 14th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) REPORT OVERVIEW

Columbia Banking System's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Columbia Banking System reported interest income of $119.14MM vs $87.82MM (up 35.67%) and basic earnings per share $0.55 vs $0.50 (up 10.00%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Columbia Banking System reported interest income of $374.75MM vs $337.97MM (up 10.88%) and basic earnings per share $1.86 vs $1.81 (up 2.76%). Columbia Banking System is expected to report earnings on July 26th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.47. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.88 and is expected to report on January 24th, 2019.

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

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Helmerich Payne, Inc. (HP) REPORT OVERVIEW

Helmerich Payne's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Helmerich Payne reported revenue of $577.48MM vs $405.28MM (up 42.49%) and basic earnings per share -$0.12 vs -$0.45. For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Helmerich Payne reported revenue of $1,804.74MM vs $1,624.23MM (up 11.11%) and basic earnings per share -$1.20 vs -$0.54. Helmerich Payne is expected to report earnings on July 26th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.18. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.37 and is expected to report on November 15th, 2018.

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

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Spirit Airlines, Inc. (SAVE) REPORT OVERVIEW

Spirit Airlines' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Spirit Airlines reported revenue of $704.14MM vs $589.96MM (up 19.35%) and basic earnings per share -$0.66 vs $0.45. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Spirit Airlines reported revenue of $2,647.67MM vs $2,321.96MM (up 14.03%) and basic earnings per share $6.08 vs $3.77 (up 61.27%). Spirit Airlines is expected to report earnings on July 26th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.14. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $4.06 and is expected to report on February 5th, 2019.

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

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Keane Group, Inc. (FRAC) REPORT OVERVIEW

Keane Group's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Keane Group reported revenue of $513.02MM vs $240.15MM (up 113.62%) and basic earnings per share -$0.07 vs -$0.70. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Keane Group reported revenue of $1,542.08MM vs $420.57MM (up 266.66%) and basic earnings per share -$0.34 vs -$2.14. Keane Group is expected to report earnings on July 30th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.01. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.53 and is expected to report on February 25th, 2019.

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

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Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) REPORT OVERVIEW

Sprouts Farmers Market's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Sprouts Farmers Market reported revenue of $1,287.20MM vs $1,130.65MM (up 13.85%) and basic earnings per share $0.50 vs $0.34 (up 47.06%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Sprouts Farmers Market reported revenue of $4,664.61MM vs $4,046.39MM (up 15.28%) and basic earnings per share $1.17 vs $0.84 (up 39.29%). Sprouts Farmers Market is expected to report earnings on August 2nd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.29. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.40 and is expected to report on February 28th, 2019.

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

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First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) REPORT OVERVIEW

First Financial's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, First Financial reported interest income of $90.35MM vs $78.83MM (up 14.62%) and basic earnings per share $0.49 vs $0.40 (up 22.50%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, First Financial reported interest income of $333.07MM vs $305.95MM (up 8.87%) and basic earnings per share $1.57 vs $1.45 (up 8.28%). First Financial is expected to report earnings on July 24th, 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 $2.36 and is expected to report on January 17th, 2019.

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

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