Report: Exploring Fundamental Drivers Behind UnitedHealth, CNA Financial, Essex Property Trust, Teleflex, International Flavors & Fragrances, and MSCI – New Horizons, Emerging Trends, and Upcoming Developments

NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated UNH, CNA Financial Corporation CNA, Essex Property Trust, Inc. ESS, Teleflex Incorporated TFX, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. IFF, and MSCI Inc. MSCI including updated fundamental summaries, consolidated fiscal reporting, and fully-qualified certified analyst research.

Complimentary Access: Research Reports

Full copies of recently published reports are available to readers at the links below.

UNH DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=UNH

CNA DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CNA

ESS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ESS

TFX DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=TFX

IFF DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=IFF

MSCI DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MSCI

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine  UnitedHealth Group Incorporated UNH, CNA Financial Corporation CNA, Essex Property Trust, Inc. ESS, Teleflex Incorporated TFX, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. IFF, and MSCI Inc. MSCI on a fundamental level and outlines the overall demand for their products and services in addition to an in-depth review of the business strategy, management discussion, and overall direction going forward. Several excerpts from the recently released reports are available to today's readers below.

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Important Notice: the following excerpts are not designed to be standalone summaries and as such, important information may be missing from these samples. All information in this release was accessed November 2, 2017. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all relevant material information. All amounts in millions (except per share amounts).

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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED (UNH) REPORT OVERVIEW

UnitedHealth's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, UnitedHealth reported revenue of $50,053 vs $46,485 (up 7.7%), diluted earnings per share $2.32 vs $1.81 (up 26.1%), and dividends per share $0.750 vs $0.625 (up 20%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, UnitedHealth reported revenue of $184,840 vs $157,107 (up 17.7%), diluted earnings per share $7.25 vs $6.01 (up 20.6%), and dividends per share $2.375 vs $1.875 (up 26.7%).

To read the full UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=UNH

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CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION (CNA) REPORT OVERVIEW

CNA Financial's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, CNA Financial reported revenue of $2,366 vs $2,348 (up 0.8%), diluted earnings per share $1.00 vs $0.77 (up 29.9%), and dividends per share $0.25 vs $0.25 (unchanged). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, CNA Financial reported revenue of $9,366 vs $9,101 (up 2.9%), diluted earnings per share $3.17 vs $1.77 (up 79.1%), and dividends per share $3.00 vs $3.00 (unchanged).

To read the full CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CNA

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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. (ESS) REPORT OVERVIEW

Essex Property Trust's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Essex Property Trust reported revenue of $339 vs $322 (up 5.3%), diluted earnings per share $1.08 vs $1.10 (down 1.8%), and dividends per share $1.75 vs $1.60 (up 9.4%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Essex Property Trust reported revenue of $1,286 vs $1,185 (up 8.5%), diluted earnings per share $6.27 vs $3.49 (up 79.7%), and dividends per share $6.40 vs $5.76 (up 11.1%).

To read the full Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ESS

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TELEFLEX INCORPORATED (TFX) REPORT OVERVIEW

Teleflex's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended July 2, 2017 vs June 26, 2016, Teleflex reported revenue of $529 vs $474 (up 11.6%), diluted earnings per share $1.67 vs $1.26 (up 32.5%), and dividends per share $0.34 vs $0.34 (unchanged). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Teleflex reported revenue of $1,868 vs $1,810 (up 3.2%), diluted earnings per share $4.98 vs $4.91 (up 1.4%), and dividends per share $1.36 vs $1.36 (unchanged). Teleflex is expected to report earnings on 11/02/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 8 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $2.01. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.80.

To read the full Teleflex Incorporated (TFX) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=TFX

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INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC. (IFF) REPORT OVERVIEW

International Flavors & Fragrances's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, International Flavors & Fragrances reported revenue of $843 vs $793 (up 6.3%), diluted earnings per share $1.38 vs $1.46 (down 5.5%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, International Flavors & Fragrances reported revenue of $3,116 vs $3,023 (up 3.1%), diluted earnings per share $5.05 vs $5.16 (down 2.1%). International Flavors & Fragrances is expected to report earnings on 11/06/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 4 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $1.42. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.34.

To read the full International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=IFF

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MSCI INC. (MSCI) REPORT OVERVIEW

MSCI's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, MSCI reported revenue of $316 vs $291 (up 8.6%), diluted earnings per share $0.89 vs $0.69 (up 29.0%), and dividends per share $0.28 vs $0.22 (up 27.3%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, MSCI reported revenue of $1,151 vs $1,075 (up 7.1%), diluted earnings per share $2.70 vs $2.03 (up 33.0%), and dividends per share $1.00 vs $0.80 (up 25.0%). MSCI is expected to report earnings on 11/02/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 6 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $0.96. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.77.

To read the full MSCI Inc. (MSCI) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MSCI

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