Benchmark

According to a recent research report, Benchmark has increased Vitacost.com Inc.'s (NASDAQ: VITC) PT from $5 to $7. In the report, Benchmark commented, “Vitacost is set to report 4Q11 results Thursday before the stock market opens. We estimate Vitacost could record 22% y/y revenue growth to $72...

According to a research report published earlier today, Benchmark has initiated Geeknet Inc. (NASDAQ: GKNT) with a Buy rating and $22 PT. Benchmark said in the report, “Geeknet operates both an ecommerce and online media business. The ecommerce business is the primary driver of financial results,...

According to a research report published earlier today, Benchmark has initiated Healthcare Services Group Inc. (NASDAQ: HCSG) with a Buy rating and $23.50 PT. Benchmark commented in the report, “We are initiating coverage of Healthcare Services Group with a BUY rating and a twelve month price...

According to a research report published earlier today, Benchmark has increased Crown Castle International Corp.'s (NYSE: CCI) PT from $54 to $63. Benchmark commented in the report, “Wireless tower leasing activity is ramping with the four largest domestic carriers actively building networks for...

According to a research report published today, Benchmark has initiated Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC) with a Hold rating and $39 PT. In the report, Benchmark commented, “Our FY2012 and FY2013 EPS estimates of $5.96 and $6.53, respectively, exceed consensus earnings forecasts and reflect our...

In a research report published earlier today, Benchmark has revised Gannett Inc.'s (NYSE: GCI) estimates to reflect management's long-term strategy. According to Benchmark, “Publishing advertising in the US strengthened y/y in November on holiday promotions, but the gain faded in December and was...

According to a research report published today, Benchmark has increased Oshkosh Corporation's (NYSE: OSK) PT to $24. Benchmark commented in the report, “Based on management's target revenue mix of 35-40% in Access Equipment, 25-30% in Defense, and 15% each in Fire and Commercial, as well as its...

Benchmark raises its price target on Buy-rated Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) up $3 to $56 as Q4 results beat expectations. Benchmark says, "Big Lots Q4 was $0.02 above expectations on an aggressive share repurchase program. US 2012 operations are forecasted to be better than prior expectations. While...

Benchmark raises its rating on IRIS International (NASDAQ: IRIS) to Buy as expense control drives earnings leverage. Price target is now raised to $12.50. Benchmark notes, "We are upgrading the shares to Buy and increasing our price target to $12.50 based on our increased confidence in the...

Benchmark raises its price target to $27 on Buy-rated Bio-Reference Labs (NASDAQ: BRLI) as the company's earnings gear on BRLI's transitions from development to launch. Benchmark notes, "We believe earnings and cash flow are benefiting from improving operating leverage as new products advance from...

According to a research report published today, Benchmark has established a PT of $25 for Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO). “Pursuant to Benchmark's policy that all HOLD-rated stocks have a price target, we are assigning a $25 per share price target to the shares of Valero, based upon a mid-cycle...

According to a research report published today, Benchmark has established a PT of $74 for Royal Dutch Shell (LON: RDSA). “Pursuant to Benchmark's policy that all HOLD-rated stocks have a price target, we are assigning a $74 price target to the ADRs of Royal Dutch Shell. The fair value price target...

According to a research report published today, Benchmark has established a PT of $66 for Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR). “Pursuant to Benchmark's policy that all HOLD-rated stocks have a price target, we are assigning a $66 per share fair value target price to Murphy Oil shares. This is based...

According to a research report published today, Benchmark has established a PT of $31 for Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO). “Pursuant to Benchmark's policy that all HOLD-rated stocks have a price target, we are assigning a $31 per share price target to the shares of Marathon Oil. The fair...

According to a research report published today, Benchmark has established a PT of $22 for EnCana Corporation (NYSE: ECA). “Pursuant to Benchmark's policy that all HOLD-rated stocks have a price target, we are assigning a $22 per share price target to the shares of Encana Corporation, which...