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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL $531.66 (New York symbol CMG; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (303-595-4000; www.chipotle.com; Shares outstanding: 30.9 million; Market cap: $16.7 billion; No dividends paid) is a Denver- based Mexican restaurant chain. It charges slightly higher prices than fast food companies, but it offers better quality food, including naturally raised meat, and superior decor and service.
In the three months ended September 30, 2013, Chipotle’s sales gained 18.0%, to $826.9 million from $700.5 million a year earlier....
In the three months ended September 30, 2013, Chipotle’s sales gained 18.0%, to $826.9 million from $700.5 million a year earlier....
ACI WORLDWIDE $62.74 (Nasdaq symbol ACIW; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (402- 334-5101; www.tsainc.com; Shares outstanding: 39.5 million; Market cap: $2.4 billion; No dividends paid) makes software that processes transactions involving credit cards, debit cards, ATMs, point-of-sale terminals and interbank payments....
BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY $7.27 (Toronto symbol BIR; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (403-261-6401; www.birchcliffenergy.com; Units outstanding: 142.8 million; Market cap: $1.1 billion; No dividends paid) develops, produces and explores for oil and natural gas, mainly in the Peace River Arch area near the Alberta/B.C....
TEMPUR SEALY $47.05 (New York symbol TPX; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (800-878-8889; www.tempursealy.com; Shares outstanding: 60.4 million; Market cap: $2.8 billion; No dividends paid) is the new name of Tempur-Pedic after its March 2013 purchase of rival Sealy Corp....
TEMPUR SEALY $47.05 (New York symbol TPX; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (800-878-8889; www.tempursealy.com; Shares outstanding: 60.4 million; Market cap: $2.8 billion; No dividends paid) is the new name of Tempur-Pedic after its March 2013 purchase of rival Sealy Corp. for $1.3 billion.
< br /> In the quarter ended September 30, 2013, Tempur Sealy’s revenue rose 1.5%, to $390.1 million from $384.4 million a year earlier. Sealy’s contribution was the main reason for the rise. Excluding one-time items, earnings per share gained 4.3%, to $0.73 from $0.70. That beat the consensus estimate of $0.69.
< br /> The company’s long-term prospects are sound, and the Sealy purchase is a positive. However, the stock now trades at a somewhat high 20.9 times Tempur Sealy’s forecast 2013 earnings of $2.25 a share. In addition, while the Sealy acquisition should pay off, a major acquisition like this can always come with hidden problems.
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< br /> In the quarter ended September 30, 2013, Tempur Sealy’s revenue rose 1.5%, to $390.1 million from $384.4 million a year earlier. Sealy’s contribution was the main reason for the rise. Excluding one-time items, earnings per share gained 4.3%, to $0.73 from $0.70. That beat the consensus estimate of $0.69.
< br /> The company’s long-term prospects are sound, and the Sealy purchase is a positive. However, the stock now trades at a somewhat high 20.9 times Tempur Sealy’s forecast 2013 earnings of $2.25 a share. In addition, while the Sealy acquisition should pay off, a major acquisition like this can always come with hidden problems.
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< strong>DELPHI ENERGY $1.43 (Toronto symbol DEE; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (403-265-6171; www.delphienergy.ca; Shares outstanding: 153.1 million; Market cap: $217.4 million; No dividends paid) develops, produces and explores for oil and natural gas. About 74% of its production is gas. The remaining 26% is oil.
< br /> The company’s output rose 6.5% in the three months ended September 30, 2013, to 8,797 barrels of oil equivalent per day (including gas) from 8,257 barrels a year earlier.
< br /> Cash flow per share gained 16.7%, to $0.07 from $0.06. The higher production was the main reason for the increase. The company also realized higher prices for its oil and gas in the latest quarter.
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< br /> The company’s output rose 6.5% in the three months ended September 30, 2013, to 8,797 barrels of oil equivalent per day (including gas) from 8,257 barrels a year earlier.
< br /> Cash flow per share gained 16.7%, to $0.07 from $0.06. The higher production was the main reason for the increase. The company also realized higher prices for its oil and gas in the latest quarter.
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BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY $7.27 (Toronto symbol BIR; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (403-261-6401; www.birchcliffenergy.com; Units outstanding: 142.8 million; Market cap: $1.1 billion; No dividends paid) develops, produces and explores for oil and natural gas, mainly in the Peace River Arch area near the Alberta/B.C. border. About 81% of its output is gas. The remaining 19% is oil.
< br /> In the three months ended September 30, 2013, Birchcliff’s production rose 15.1%, to 24,662 barrels of oil equivalent per day (including gas) from 21,426 barrels a year earlier. Cash flow per share gained 50.0%, to $0.30 from $0.20, on the increased production and higher oil and gas prices.
< br /> Last year, Birchcliff completed Phase III of its gas plant expansion in Pouce Coupe, Alberta. This project doubled the facility’s capacity and is helping the company bring the additional gas it is producing to market.
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< br /> In the three months ended September 30, 2013, Birchcliff’s production rose 15.1%, to 24,662 barrels of oil equivalent per day (including gas) from 21,426 barrels a year earlier. Cash flow per share gained 50.0%, to $0.30 from $0.20, on the increased production and higher oil and gas prices.
< br /> Last year, Birchcliff completed Phase III of its gas plant expansion in Pouce Coupe, Alberta. This project doubled the facility’s capacity and is helping the company bring the additional gas it is producing to market.
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ACI WORLDWIDE $62.74 (Nasdaq symbol ACIW; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (402- 334-5101; www.tsainc.com; Shares outstanding: 39.5 million; Market cap: $2.4 billion; No dividends paid) makes software that processes transactions involving credit cards, debit cards, ATMs, point-of-sale terminals and interbank payments. Its products also help cut fraud.
< br /> In the quarter ended September 30, 2013, acquisitions increased ACI’s revenue by 38.0%, to $213.9 million from $155.1 million a year earlier. Earnings per share rose 79.3%, to $0.52 from $0.29. Cost cuts and the higher revenue were behind the rise.
< br /> The company’s outlook is positive, but the stock trades at a high 22.4 times ACI’s forecast 2014 earnings of $2.80 a share. Moreover, any problems with integrating its recent acquisitions could significantly cut into 2014 earnings.
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< br /> In the quarter ended September 30, 2013, acquisitions increased ACI’s revenue by 38.0%, to $213.9 million from $155.1 million a year earlier. Earnings per share rose 79.3%, to $0.52 from $0.29. Cost cuts and the higher revenue were behind the rise.
< br /> The company’s outlook is positive, but the stock trades at a high 22.4 times ACI’s forecast 2014 earnings of $2.80 a share. Moreover, any problems with integrating its recent acquisitions could significantly cut into 2014 earnings.
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< strong>RUBY TUESDAY, INC. $6.58 (New York symbol RT; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (865-379-5700; www.rubytuesday.com; Shares outstanding: 61.4 million; Market cap: $405.1 million; No dividends paid) owns 703 casual dining restaurants in the U.S. Franchisees operate 33 outlets in the U.S. and 42 overseas.
< br /> In the three months ended September 3, 2013, Ruby Tuesday’s sales fell 11.7%, to $289.7 million from $327.9 million a year earlier. Continued weak consumer spending was the main reason for the decline. As well, the company closed less profitable restaurants in the quarter, and competition remains intense in the casual-dining business.
< br /> Ruby Tuesday lost $21.9 million, or $0.36 a share, compared to a year-earlier profit of $3.1 million, or $0.22 a share. That widely missed the consensus estimate of a $0.05-a-share loss, although the latest quarter included a $7.5-million pre-tax charge for closing underperforming locations.
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< br /> In the three months ended September 3, 2013, Ruby Tuesday’s sales fell 11.7%, to $289.7 million from $327.9 million a year earlier. Continued weak consumer spending was the main reason for the decline. As well, the company closed less profitable restaurants in the quarter, and competition remains intense in the casual-dining business.
< br /> Ruby Tuesday lost $21.9 million, or $0.36 a share, compared to a year-earlier profit of $3.1 million, or $0.22 a share. That widely missed the consensus estimate of a $0.05-a-share loss, although the latest quarter included a $7.5-million pre-tax charge for closing underperforming locations.
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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL $531.66 (New York symbol CMG; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (303-595-4000; www.chipotle.com; Shares outstanding: 30.9 million; Market cap: $16.7 billion; No dividends paid) is a Denver- based Mexican restaurant chain. It charges slightly higher prices than fast food companies, but it offers better quality food, including naturally raised meat, and superior decor and service.
< br /> In the three months ended September 30, 2013, Chipotle’s sales gained 18.0%, to $826.9 million from $700.5 million a year earlier. The company’s restaurants attracted more customers during the quarter, which pushed up same-restaurant sales by 4.3%. Chipotle also opened 37 new outlets, and now has a total of 1,539. In 2014, it aims to open 180 to 195 more.
< br /> Earnings rose 15.3%, to $83.4 million from $72.3 million. Per-share earnings increased 18.4%, to $2.70 from $2.28, on fewer shares outstanding.
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< br /> In the three months ended September 30, 2013, Chipotle’s sales gained 18.0%, to $826.9 million from $700.5 million a year earlier. The company’s restaurants attracted more customers during the quarter, which pushed up same-restaurant sales by 4.3%. Chipotle also opened 37 new outlets, and now has a total of 1,539. In 2014, it aims to open 180 to 195 more.
< br /> Earnings rose 15.3%, to $83.4 million from $72.3 million. Per-share earnings increased 18.4%, to $2.70 from $2.28, on fewer shares outstanding.
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