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AZZ’s 4Q Profit Soars; Sees Lower Revenue in 2010 – Zacks Tale of the Tape

Zacks Market Commentaries (April 3rd, 2009) Writes:
AZZ Inc.'s (AZZ) fourth-quarter earnings soared 36% on the back of higher revenue.

The company reported earnings of 81 cents a share, ahead of the average forecast of 78 cents. Revenue climbed 31% to $100.3 million from $76.6 million.

The electrical equipment and components maker reaffirmed its fiscal 2010 earnings guidance but slashed its revenue forecast, citing a recent slump in orders. It expects revenue between $395 million and $415 million, down by about 6% from its earlier projection of $420 million to $440 million.

Shares of the Zacks #4 Rank ("Sell") company fell almost 6% in afternoon trade.

"AZZ" Free Stock Analysis: Buy? Sell? Hold?Zacks Investment Research

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Earnings Preview for Mar 30 – Apr 3 – Earnings Preview

Charles Rotblut (March 27th, 2009) Writes:

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Aspire’s Misery Index for the Week Ended January 23, 2009

Small Cap Pulse (January 25th, 2009) Writes:

Misery Index for the Week Ended January 23, 2009

January 23, 2009 ndash; The DJIA lost 202 points this last week, or 2.4%, as the drip of negative economic data and downbeat corporate earnings reports continued. All things being equal, it could have been worse, as the 8,000 level was breached each trading session of the shortened week. Here is this weekrsquo;s past Misery Index:nbsp;nbsp;

middot;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Profit warnings ndash; BASF, ECB, Varian, Estee Lauder, Elizabeth Arden, Belden, AZZ, Inc., TD Ameritrade, Ultralife Batteries, Parker Hannifin, United Rentals, Cash America, Air Products, WSP Holdings, Wonder Auto, Electro, Lockheed Martin, Sony, Northrop Grumman, Molina Healthcare, Schlumberger, nbsp;Genuine Parts, MEMC, Interline Brands.nbsp;nbsp;

middot;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Job Cuts ndash; Time Warner (almost 800 jobs), Rio Tinto (1,100 jobs worldwide), Bose (1,000 jobs or 10% of staff),nbsp; Rohm amp; Hahs (900 jobs), Tandy Brands (about 17% of workforce),nbsp; Burberry (more than 500 jobs), BHP Billiton (6,000 jobs), Eaton (5,200 …

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AZZ Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy

Tracey Ryniec (January 11th, 2009) Writes:
Highlighted stocks include AZZ Inc. ( AZZ manufactures electrical equipment worldwide for the industrial, power generation, transmission and distribution markets. It is also a provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the steel fabrication market nationwide.

Net income rose 34% to $10.8 million, or 88 cents per share, from $8.1 million, or 66 cents, in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. Analysts expected 81 cents.

Revenue jumped 26% to $108.9 million from $86.6 million in the same

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SeaChange International Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy

Zacks Market Commentaries (December 7th, 2008) Writes:
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AZZ Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy

Zacks Market Commentaries (December 2nd, 2008) Writes:
AZZ Inc. (AZZ) shares have sold off recently creating an excellent value as estimates continue to rise. The electrical component maker also expanded into Canada this year.

Company Description

AZZ Incorporated is an electrical equipment and components manufacturer serving the global growth markets of power generation, transmission and distribution, and industrial markets.

The company is also a provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the steel fabrication market nationwide.

Record-Breaking Quarter

AZZ announced record levels of revenue, earnings, and backlog in its Sep 26 earnings announcement. Revenues spiked 27% to $103.3, the highest in company history.

Earnings for the quarter were 92 cents per share, a 39% year-over-year increase. Net income was an all-time high of $11.3 million.

AZZ's backlog rose to $190.8 million, a 28% gain since the $149.2 million posted in the same quarter last year.

Trumping its Peers

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Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Friday – Zacks Tale of the Tape

Zacks Market Commentaries (October 3rd, 2008) Writes:

Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today:

AZZ Inc (AZZ) Celadon Group Inc (CLDN) China BAK Battery Inc (CBAK) Citi Trends Inc (CTRN) Cleco Corp (CNL) CMS Energy Corp (CMS) CTS Corp (CTS) Curtiss-Wright Corp (CW) The Walt Disney Co (DIS) Flowserve Corp (FLS) FX Energy Inc (FXEN) GulfMark Offshore Inc (GLF) Huntington Bancshares Inc (HBAN) Interleukin Genetics Inc (ILI) Kirkland's Inc (KIRK) The Laclede Group Inc (LG) NeurogesX Inc (NGSX) Nicor Inc (GAS) Powerwave Technologies Inc (PWAV) Progress Energy Inc (PGN) SeaChange International (SEAC) Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN) ShengdaTech Inc (SDTH) TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) Universal Stainless & Alloy Products (USAP) View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List.

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Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Wednesday – Zacks Tale of the Tape

Zacks Market Commentaries (October 1st, 2008) Writes:

Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today:

Allegiant Travel Co (ALGT) Applied Energetics Inc (AERG) Astoria Financial Corp (AF) Aviza Technology Inc (AVZA) AZZ Inc (AZZ) BigBand Networks Inc (BBND) Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP (BWP) BreitBurn Energy Partners LP (BBEP) Bruker Corp (BRKR) Carter's Inc (CRI) Casey's General Stores Inc (CASY) Cell Genesys Inc (CEGE) Cleco Corp (CNL) Colonial Properties Trust (CLP) CryoLife Inc (CRY) dELiA*s Inc (DLIA) The Empire District Electric Co (EDE) Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd (FFH) Federal Signal Corp (FSS) Fossil Inc (FOSL) FX Energy Inc (FXEN) Hollywood Media Corp (HOLL) iCAD INC (ICAD) Iconix Brand Group Inc (ICON) Masimo Corp (MASI) NeurogesX Inc (NGSX) NitroMed Inc (NTMD) Occam Networks Inc (...
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Tontine Capital Partners LP – Hedge Fund Holdings Analysisge

Richard C. Wilson (September 22nd, 2008) Writes:
Tontine PartnersTontine Capital Partners - Holding AnalysisTontine Capital Partners LPThis post is being written as part of HedgeFundBlogger.com's Investment Securities Tool which analyzes the holdings of hedge fund managers.If you're unfamiliar with Gendell and his Tontine Partners, then here's what you need to know. Founded 11 years ago, Tontine is a $10 billion fund ran by Jeffrey Gendell. He specializes in macro investing and takes very large, concentrated positions in companies he feels will benefit from those macro themes. Additionally, he will take on an activist role when necessary, to ensure shareholder returns. The fund has posted returns in excess of 100% in both 2003 and 2005.So, let's get right down to it... what was Jeffrey Gendell ...
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Earnings Preview for Sep 22 – 26 – Earnings Preview

Charles Rotblut (September 18th, 2008) Writes:
The big bailout will be a key focus of the markets.

Congress is expected to meet over the weekend to discuss legislation proposed by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. The details of the proposal, and any additional measures designed to help homeowners struggling with mortgage payments, could impact market direction.

The temporary ban on short selling could also affect trading early in the week. Part of Friday's rally was the result of quadruple witching. Traders are being forced to close short positions rather than roll them over into new contracts.

On the earnings front, we have confirmed reports from 33 companies. Included in this group are S&P 500 members Autozone (AZO), Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), Discover Financial (DFS), Jabil Circuit (JBL), KB Home (KBH), Lennar (LEN), McCormick (MKC), Nike (NKE) and Paychex (PAYX). I expect

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