NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 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 Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORD), Sigma Designs, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIGM), Northeast Bancorp (NASDAQ:NBN), bluebird bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLUE), Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE:WD), and Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO), 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.

FORD DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FORD
SIGM DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SIGM
NBN DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=NBN
BLUE DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=BLUE
WD DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=WD
ATO DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ATO

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORD), Sigma Designs, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIGM), Northeast Bancorp (NASDAQ:NBN), bluebird bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLUE), Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE:WD), and Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) 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 January 26th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. (FORD) REPORT OVERVIEW

Forward Industries' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Forward Industries reported revenue of $6.31MM vs $6.65MM (down 5.17%) and basic earnings per share $0.02 vs $0.01 (up 100.00%). For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Forward Industries reported revenue of $24.76MM vs $27.48MM (down 9.88%) and basic earnings per share $0.07 vs $0.07 (unchanged). Forward Industries is expected to report earnings on February 12th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017.

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

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SIGMA DESIGNS, INC. (SIGM) REPORT OVERVIEW

Sigma Designs' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended October 31st, 2017 vs October 31st, 2016, Sigma Designs reported revenue of $33.86MM vs $62.73MM (down 46.02%) and basic earnings per share -$0.49 vs $0.01. For the twelve months ended January 31st, 2017 vs January 31st, 2016, Sigma Designs reported revenue of $220.54MM vs $227.25MM (down 2.95%) and basic earnings per share -$0.49 vs $0.00. Sigma Designs is expected to report earnings on April 4th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending January 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.18.

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

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NORTHEAST BANCORP (NBN) REPORT OVERVIEW

Northeast's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Northeast reported interest income of $16.18MM vs $12.26MM (up 31.99%) and basic earnings per share $0.52 vs $0.19 (up 173.68%). For the twelve months ended June 30th, 2017 vs June 30th, 2016, Northeast reported interest income of $57.92MM vs $47.24MM (up 22.62%) and basic earnings per share $1.39 vs $0.80 (up 73.75%). Northeast is expected to report earnings on April 24th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018.

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

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BLUEBIRD BIO, INC. (BLUE) REPORT OVERVIEW

bluebird bio's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, bluebird bio reported revenue of $7.71MM vs $1.55MM (up 396.84%) and basic earnings per share -$1.73 vs -$2.07. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, bluebird bio reported revenue of $6.16MM vs $14.08MM (down 56.28%) and basic earnings per share -$7.07 vs -$4.81. bluebird bio is expected to report earnings on February 28th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$1.88. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$6.85 and is expected to report on February 28th, 2018.

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

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WALKER & DUNLOP, INC. (WD) REPORT OVERVIEW

Walker & Dunlop's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Walker & Dunlop reported revenue of $179.74MM vs $154.79MM (up 16.12%) and basic earnings per share $1.14 vs $1.01 (up 12.87%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Walker & Dunlop reported revenue of $575.28MM vs $468.20MM (up 22.87%) and basic earnings per share $3.87 vs $2.76 (up 40.22%). Walker & Dunlop is expected to report earnings on February 7th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.16. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $4.32 and is expected to report on February 7th, 2018.

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

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ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION (ATO) REPORT OVERVIEW

Atmos Energy's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Atmos Energy reported revenue of $464.88MM vs $433.64MM (up 7.20%) and basic earnings per share $0.32 vs $0.31 (up 3.23%). For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Atmos Energy reported revenue of $2,759.74MM vs $2,454.65MM (up 12.43%) and basic earnings per share $3.73 vs $3.38 (up 10.36%). Atmos Energy is expected to report earnings on February 6th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.08.

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

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