NEW YORK, October 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F), General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) and Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/7519-100free.
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Apple Inc. Research Reports
On October 20, 2014, Apple Inc. (Apple) announced financial results for Q4 FY 2014 (period ended September 27, 2014). Net sales for the period increased 12.4% YoY to $42.1 billion. Net income for the quarter came in at $8.5 billion, up 12.7% YoY and diluted EPS was $1.42, up 20.3% YoY. Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, commented, "Our fiscal 2014 was one for the record books, including the biggest iPhone launch ever with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. With amazing innovations in our new iPhones, iPads and Macs, as well as iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, we are heading into the holidays with Apple's strongest product lineup ever. We are also incredibly excited about Apple Watch and other great products and services in the pipeline for 2015." For Q1 FY 2015, the Company expects revenue to be in the range of $63.5 billion to $66.5 billion and gross margin to be between 37.5% and 38.5%. The full research reports on Apple are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/Oct-29-2014/AAPL/report.pdf
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Ford Motor Co. Research Reports
On October 24, 2014, Ford Motor Co. (Ford) reported its Q3 2014 financial and operating results. For the quarter, the net income was $835 million, down 34.4% YoY. The Company's pre-tax profit, excluding special items, was $1.2 billion, down 54.4% YoY, due to lower volume, higher warranty costs and adverse balance sheet exchange effects. The Company's wholesale volume and revenue for the period declined 3% and 2%, respectively. Revenue from the automotive sector decreased 3% YoY, while revenue from financial services sector increased 10.5%. In the financial services sector, Ford Credit's pre-tax profit was $498 million, up 16.6% YoY. Ford reported record third quarter market share in Asia Pacific at 3.6%, up 0.2% YoY, led by China, where Ford's market share increased to 4.7% due to strong sales across the Company's vehicle lineup. Market share in Europe also rose 0.4% YoY to 8.4%. For full-year 2014, the Company expects a pre-tax profit of c.$6 billion, excluding special items. The full research reports on Ford are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/Oct-29-2014/F/report.pdf
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General Motors Company Research Reports
On October 24, 2014, General Motors Company (General Motors) reported that it has updated its list of 2014 year-to-date North American recalls through October 24, 2014 which also includes exports. As per the updated list available on its website, the total number of recalls (including exports) were 30,011,637. The full research reports on General Motors are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/Oct-29-2014/GM/report.pdf
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The Coca-Cola Company Research Reports
On October 23, 2014, The Coca-Cola Company (Coca-Cola) announced that Joe Tripodi will retire as the Company's Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer at the end of February 2015. The Company added that under Tripodi's leadership, it launched one of its most successful global campaigns for brand Coca-Cola, Open Happiness, as well as won several awards and recognitions for marketing strategies and innovative ideas. Marcos De Quinto, currently President of the Iberia Business Unit & Vice President, Europe Group, will succeed Joe Tripodi, effective January 1, 2015. Prior to his present role, Marcos De Quinto held various Division Marketing roles across Spain, Southeast and West Asia, Germany, in addition to general management roles in Singapore and Malaysia. The full research reports on Coca-Cola are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/Oct-29-2014/KO/report.pdf
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Deckers Brands Research Reports
On October 23, 2014, Deckers Brands (Deckers) announced financials for Q2 FY 2015 (period ended September 30, 2014). The net sales for the quarter came in at $480.3 million, up 24.2% YoY and the net income was $40.7 million, up 23.2% YoY. In terms of brand sales, the UGG brand had the largest increase in net sales of 23.8% YoY, driven by higher global wholesale sales, new global retail store sales and increase in global e-commerce sales. The Company's total wholesale and distributor sales increased 23.9% YoY, retail sales rose 20.1% YoY, and e-commerce sales grew 45.1% YoY. Angel Martinez, President, CEO and Chair of the Board of Directors, said, "Both our revenues and earnings grew more than 20% for the second quarter compared to the same period last year driven by the performance of our strongest, most diversified product line up ever." For Q3 FY 2015, the Company expects revenue to increase c.10% YoY and diluted EPS of c.$4.46. The full research reports on Deckers are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/Oct-29-2014/DECK/report.pdf
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