Benchmark

According to a research report released earlier today, Benchmark has increased ValueClick Inc.'s (NASDAQ: VCLK) PT from $18 to $20 after the company reported a solid 4Q11 last night. In the report, Benchmark commented, “Revenue and EBITDA were both ahead of estimates due primarily to strong...

In a research report published today, Benchmark increased True Religion Apparel Inc.'s (NASDAQ: TRLG) PT from $38 to $43. According to Benchmark, “We are modeling EPS of $0.70, on revenue of $126.4 million. We believe there could be upside potential to our estimate, and that EPS could come in...

In a recent research report, Benchmark lowered Nielsen Holdings' (NYSE: NLSN) PT from $37 to $34. According to Benchmark, “Timing of the roll out of Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings, a later launch of Wal-Mart data in the consumer packaged goods analytics platform, and some slowing of growth abroad...

In a recent research report, Benchmark increased Coinstar's (NASDAQ: CSTR) PT to $75 from $70. According to Benchmark, “We increased our FY12 EPS estimate to $4.09, from $3.90, and initiated our FY13 EPS estimate at $4.71, on the outperformance and ongoing benefits from the price increase, and...

Benchmark remains Buy-rated with a $20 price target on The Pantry (NASDAQ: PTRY) ahead of the company's Q1 earnings before open on Feb. 7. Benchmark says, "We expect EPS in line with our estimate of a $0.43 loss, below consensus of a $0.37 loss, driven by lower than consensus margins. Our FY12...

Benchmark reiterates its Buy rating on Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB) and raises its price target to $60 from $52 a share as the company's backlog provides long-term growth visibility. Benchmark notes, "Defense Systems' backlog was $504 million, down 7% y/y. Management had expected to ship...

Benchmark maintains its Hold rating on AOL (NYSE: AOL) and raises its price target by $2 to $18 a share on greater stability reflected in fourth quarter results. Benchmark says, " AOL reported 4Q11 results reflecting greater stability. Display revenue grew 4% y/y organically, as expected. Cost...

Benchmark reiterates its Hold rating on InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ: IACI) on strong search volume that drove 4Q11 results. Benchmark notes, "Search revenue again accelerated on a y/y basis to 35% growth. IAC has increased marketing to drive toolbar distribution, as well as launch new proprietary...

Benchmark remains Hold-rated with a $38 price target on Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) following a weaker-than-expected quarter for the company. Benchmark says, "Q2FY12 sales and Non-GAAP EPS were $1.45 billion and $1.22 vs. consensus estimates of $1.5 billion and $1.19. Total revenue was up less...

Benchmark remains Buy-rated with a $4.50 target price on RTI Biologics (NASDAQ: RTIX) as the company's conservative outlook presents a buying opportunity. Benchmark says, "Results in Q4 were not supported by stocking shipments, which we believe bodes well for potential stocking upside in Q1 and...

Benchmark maintains its Buy rating and $210 target price on Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) as it believes the disappointing results and guidance do not affect long-term investment thesis on the company. Benchmark says, "The shortfall was primarily driven by a slowdown in worldwide Media sales. 1Q12...

Benchmark remains Buy-rated with a $40 target price on Broadcom (NASDAQ: BRCM) as the company delivers in-line results and guide. Benchmark says, "We expect the shares to continue to outperform the industry for the balance of 2012 based on: 1) an upward bias to consensus estimates based on the...

In a research report released by Benchmark today, Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN) reported a solid quarter last night as EPS beat estimates and cash flow was delivered upside. Benchmark increased AZPN's PT from $19 to $22. According to the report, “The solid F2Q12 print reinforces our long-...

Benchmark has released a research report stating that Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) reported a favorable quarter last night driven by a good large deal performance. In the report, Benchmark commented, “Adjusted EPS and license revenue beat our estimates, though total revenue of $85.6...

In a research report published today, Benchmark says Harte-Hanks, Inc.'s (NYSE: HHS) 4Q11 revenue fell short of expectations due to slow growth in Direct Marketing. According to the report, “As a result of a large department store changing its advertising strategy, Direct Marketing revenue growth...