NEW YORK, Feb. 05, 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 Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE), Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania (NASDAQ:UVSP), Otter Tail Corporation (NASDAQ:OTTR), First Horizon National Corporation (NYSE:FHN), Pepsico, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP), and Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX), 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.

FELE DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FELE
UVSP DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=UVSP
OTTR DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=OTTR
FHN DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FHN
PEP DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=PEP
BDX DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=BDX

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE), Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania (NASDAQ:UVSP), Otter Tail Corporation (NASDAQ:OTTR), First Horizon National Corporation (NYSE:FHN), Pepsico, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP), and Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX) 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 February 2nd, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. (FELE) REPORT OVERVIEW

Franklin Electric Co.'s Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Franklin Electric Co. reported revenue of $311.11MM vs $239.76MM (up 29.76%) and basic earnings per share $0.52 vs $0.51 (up 1.96%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Franklin Electric Co. reported revenue of $949.86MM vs $924.92MM (up 2.70%) and basic earnings per share $1.67 vs $1.52 (up 9.87%). Franklin Electric Co. is expected to report earnings on February 20th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.38. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.12 and is expected to report on February 20th, 2018.

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

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UNIVEST CORPORATION OF PENNSYLVANIA (UVSP) REPORT OVERVIEW

Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania reported interest income of $42.17MM vs $36.71MM (up 14.89%) and basic earnings per share $0.42 vs $0.00. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania reported interest income of $126.61MM vs $101.98MM (up 24.15%) and basic earnings per share $0.85 vs $1.39 (down 38.85%). Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania is expected to report earnings on April 25th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.41. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.12 and is expected to report on January 23rd, 2019.

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

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OTTER TAIL CORPORATION (OTTR) REPORT OVERVIEW

Otter Tail's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Otter Tail reported revenue of $216.46MM vs $197.18MM (up 9.78%) and basic earnings per share $0.45 vs $0.38 (up 18.42%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Otter Tail reported revenue of $803.54MM vs $779.80MM (up 3.04%) and basic earnings per share $1.62 vs $1.58 (up 2.53%). Otter Tail is expected to report earnings on February 12th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.44. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.90 and is expected to report on February 12th, 2018.

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

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FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION (FHN) REPORT OVERVIEW

First Horizon National's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, First Horizon National reported interest income of $287.63MM vs $219.90MM (up 30.80%) and basic earnings per share -$0.20 vs $0.24. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, First Horizon National reported interest income of $989.93MM vs $817.91MM (up 21.03%) and basic earnings per share $0.66 vs $0.95 (down 30.53%). First Horizon National is expected to report earnings on April 12th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.23. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.69 and is expected to report on January 18th, 2019.

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

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PEPSICO, INC. (PEP) REPORT OVERVIEW

Pepsico's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Pepsico reported revenue of $16,240.00MM vs $16,027.00MM (up 1.33%) and basic earnings per share $1.50 vs $1.38 (up 8.70%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Pepsico reported revenue of $62,799.00MM vs $63,056.00MM (down 0.41%) and basic earnings per share $4.39 vs $3.71 (up 18.33%). Pepsico 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 $1.20. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $5.69 and is expected to report on February 13th, 2018.

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

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BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BDX) REPORT OVERVIEW

Becton, Dickinson's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Becton, Dickinson reported revenue of $3,167.00MM vs $3,232.00MM (down 2.01%) and basic earnings per share $1.20 vs $0.09 (up 1,233.33%). For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Becton, Dickinson reported revenue of $12,093.00MM vs $12,483.00MM (down 3.12%) and basic earnings per share $4.70 vs $4.59 (up 2.40%). Becton, Dickinson 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 $2.33. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $12.64 and is expected to report on November 1st, 2018.

To read the full Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=BDX

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