Latest Articles about CMS

Utilities ETFs Could be Vulnerable to Dividend Cuts

ETF Professor — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:29:39 Z

It is an easy economic scenario to understand. Utilities, arguably more than any other sector, are adversely affected by rising interest rates. A spike in rates means higher borrowing costs for

CYBX Earnings Beat; Expects Strong FY14 - Analyst Blog

Zacks Equity Research — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:28:03 Z

Cyberonics ' ( CYBX ) fourth-quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) rose 21.1% to 46 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 43 cents. This represents the eighth

Gentiva Falls to Underperform - Analyst Blog

Zacks Equity Research — Thu, 30 May 2013 02:29:02 Z

On May 28, 2013, we downgraded Gentiva Health Services Inc. ( GTIV ) to Underperform from Neutral based on its weak first-quarter earnings on the back of consistently declining revenues

Setback for CYBX Ahead of 4Q13 Result - Analyst Blog

Zacks Equity Research — Wed, 29 May 2013 22:26:47 Z

Cyberonics Inc. ( CYBX ) recently revealed that the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) declined its request associated with the company's reimbursement claim submission. This

CMS Energy Upped to Outperform - Analyst Blog

Zacks Equity Research — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:27:26 Z

On May 17, 2013, we upgraded the utility company, CMS Energy Corporation ( CMS ) to Outperform from Neutral based on its improved prospects as well as solid first quarter 2013 results.

AES Corp Misses Earnings - Analyst Blog

Zacks Equity Research — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:23:54 Z

The AES Corporation ( AES ) reported first quarter 2013 adjusted earnings per share of 26 cents, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 28 cents. Adjusted earnings for the reported quarter

FirstEnergy Beats Earnings, Sales Lag - Analyst Blog

Zacks Equity Research — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:17:01 Z

Diversified energy company FirstEnergy Corp. ( FE ) announced first-quarter 2013 operating earnings of 76 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7 cents. However, the

Alliant Energy Beats Earnings, Sales Rise - Analyst Blog

Zacks Equity Research — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:23:37 Z

Alliant Energy Corporation ( LNT ) reported first-quarter 2013 operating earnings of 72 cents per share, up 16.1% from the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 62 cents. Earnings were 22 cents

Calpine's 1Q Loss Widens - Analyst Blog

Zacks Equity Research — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:24:14 Z

Calpine Corporation ( CPN ) posted adjusted loss of 16 cents per share as against the year-ago loss of 14 cents and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 15 cents a share. The weak numbers

POM Lags Earnings Est., Guidance Intact - Analyst Blog

Zacks Equity Research — Sat, 04 May 2013 01:31:15 Z

Pepco Holdings Inc. ( POM ) reported first quarter 2013 earnings from continuing operations of 24 cents per share, a penny lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, earnings were

Con Edison Earnings Barely Misses, View Kept - Analyst Blog

Zacks Equity Research — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:31:13 Z

Consolidated Edison Inc. ( ED ) posted first quarter 2013 earnings from ongoing operations of $1.08 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. However, the quarterly result

CenterPoint Lags Earnings, Beats Rev - Analyst Blog

Zacks Equity Research — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:30:40 Z

CenterPoint Energy Inc. ( CNP ), a domestic energy delivery company, reported first quarter 2013 results with adjusted earnings of 34 cents per share missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of

Xcel Beats Earnings and Sales Ests - Analyst Blog

Zacks Equity Research — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:51:40 Z

Xcel Energy Inc. ( XEL ) recorded operating earnings in the first quarter 2013 of 52 cents per share, up 26.8% from the year-ago quarter. Earnings also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by

Humana Reports Strong 1Q Earnings - Analyst Blog

Mark Vickery — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:33:01 Z

Humana Inc. 's ( HUM ) first-quarter 2013 operating earnings came in at $407 million or $2.69 per share. The results substantially surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.78 as well as

Exelon Corp. Tops 1Q Earnings - Analyst Blog

Zacks Equity Research — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:57:01 Z

Exelon Corporation ( EXC ) announced first quarter 2013 operating earnings of 70 cents per share, lower than the year-ago figure of 85 cents per share but ahead of the Zacks Consensus