Research Report Identifies Sherwin-Williams, Charter Communications, Biogen, C. R. Bard, Mohawk Industries, and Humana Inc. with Renewed Outlook – Fundamental Analysis, Calculating Forward Movement

NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 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 The Sherwin-Williams Company SHW, Charter Communications, Inc. CHTR, Biogen Inc. BIIB, C. R. Bard, Inc. BCR, Mohawk Industries, Inc. MHK, and Humana Inc. HUM 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine  The Sherwin-Williams Company SHW, Charter Communications, Inc. CHTR, Biogen Inc. BIIB, C. R. Bard, Inc. BCR, Mohawk Industries, Inc. MHK, and Humana Inc. HUM 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 October 20, 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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THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY (SHW) REPORT OVERVIEW

Sherwin-Williams's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Sherwin-Williams reported net sales of $3,736 vs $3,220 (up 16.0%), diluted earnings per share $3.36 vs $3.99 (down 15.8%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Sherwin-Williams reported net sales of $11,856 vs $11,339 (up 4.6%), diluted earnings per share $11.99 vs $11.15 (up 7.5%). Sherwin-Williams is expected to report earnings on 10/24/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 9 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $4.70. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $4.23.

To read the full The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SHW

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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (CHTR) REPORT OVERVIEW

Charter Communications's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Charter Communications reported revenue of $10,357 vs $6,161 (up 68.1%), diluted earnings per share $0.52 vs $15.17 (down 96.6%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Charter Communications reported revenue of $29,003 vs $9,754 (up 197.3%), diluted earnings per share $15.94 vs -$2.68. Charter Communications is expected to report earnings on 10/26/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 14 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $1.04. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.69.

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

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BIOGEN INC. (BIIB) REPORT OVERVIEW

Biogen's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Biogen reported revenue of $3,078 vs $2,894 (up 6.4%), diluted earnings per share $4.07 vs $4.79 (down 15.0%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Biogen reported revenue of $11,449 vs $10,764 (up 6.4%), diluted earnings per share $16.93 vs $15.34 (down 10.4%). Biogen is expected to report earnings on 10/24/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 25 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $5.69. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $5.19.

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

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C. R. Bard, Inc. (BCR) REPORT OVERVIEW

C. R. Bard's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, C. R. Bard, Inc. reported net sales of $980 vs $932 (up 5.2%), diluted earnings per share $1.86 vs $2.11 (down 11.8%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, C. R. Bard, Inc. reported net sales of $3,714 vs $3,416 (up 8.7%), diluted earnings per share $7.03 vs $1.77 (up 297.2%). C. R. Bard, Inc. is expected to report earnings on 10/24/2017. 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 $2.95. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $2.64.

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

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MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. (MHK) REPORT OVERVIEW

Mohawk Industries's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended July 2, 2017 vs July 2, 2016, Mohawk Industries reported net sales of $2,453 vs $2,310 (up 6.2%), diluted earnings per share $3.48 vs $3.42 (up 1.8%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Mohawk Industries reported net sales of $8,959 vs $8,072 (up 11.0%), diluted earnings per share $12.48 vs $8.31 (up 50.2%). Mohawk Industries is expected to report earnings on 10/26/2017. 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 $3.74. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $3.50.

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

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HUMANA INC. (HUM) REPORT OVERVIEW

Humana's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Humana reported revenue of $13,534 vs $14,007 (down 3.4%), diluted earnings per share $4.46 vs $2.06 (up 116.5%), and dividends per share $0.40 vs $0.29 (up 37.9%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Humana reported revenue of $54,379 vs $54,289 (up 0.2%), diluted earnings per share $4.07 vs $8.44 (down 51.8%), and dividends per share $1.16 vs $1.15 (up 0.9%). Humana is estimated to report earnings on 11/08/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 10 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $3.27. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $3.18.

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

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