Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in
Wednesday's session are Zynga Inc. (ZNGA), Take-Two Interactive
Software Inc. (TTWO) and Shutterfly Inc. (SFLY).
Zynga reported a quarterly loss, flat revenue and declining
"bookings," but the results beat Wall Street expectations for
adjusted earnings and revenue. The online game-company's shares
were up 6.6% to $2.92 after hours.
Take-Two's third-quarter profit soared on a 76% increase in
revenue, thanks in part to a record-breaking release of a
basketball game. In addition, the New York game maker authorized
the repurchase of up to 7.5 million shares. Shares jumped 6.6%
after hours to $13.50.
Shutterfly's fourth-quarter earnings jumped 50% as the photo
sharing and printing website operator's sales and margins improved.
Shares climbed 14% to $38.32 after hours as results topped
Shutterfly's estimates and as the company provided full-year
revenue guidance above analyst expectations.
CSG Systems International Inc.'s (CSGS) fourth-quarter profit
rose 40% as the business-support provider reported higher software
sales. Shares jumped 13% to $21 after hours as earnings and revenue
easily beat Street expectations.
Expedia Inc. (EXPE) warned of rivals ratcheting up competition
at home as it projected a relatively modest increase in earnings
this year. Shares in the online travel agent were up 5% at $70.85
in after-hours trading, after it reported a solid fourth quarter
barring the effect of an extraordinary legal cost. Revenue beat
analyst expectations.
Hain Celestial Group Inc.'s (HAIN) fiscal second-quarter
earnings rose 58% as the organic-products company reported that its
U.K. sales more than doubled. Shares fell 4.6% after hours to
$56.66, however, as earnings beat analysts' expectations but
revenue missed.
Pike Electric Corp.'s (PIKE) fiscal second-quarter earnings more
than quadrupled as the energy-systems company recorded
significantly higher revenue thanks to storm-restoration activity.
Shares climbed 10% to $12 after hours Tuesday as results surpassed
Wall Street expectations.
Silicon Image Inc.'s (SIMG) fourth-quarter loss narrowed as the
provider of high-definition connectivity products reported fewer
charges and modest revenue growth. Shares rose 5.9% to $4.85 after
hours as earnings beat analyst expectations.
Walt Disney Co.'s (DIS) fiscal first-quarter earnings slipped
5.6% as the entertainment giant recorded lower profits at its
studio business. Shares were up 2.7% to $55.78 after hours as
results beat analyst expectations.
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Aeropostale Inc. (ARO) said President Michael J. Cunningham will
be retiring, effective March 29, after more than 12 years at the
youth-focused retailer.
Aflac Inc.'s (AFL) fourth-quarter earnings rose 8% on revenue
growth in its Japan and U.S. businesses and as the company
benefited from a decline in net after-tax realized investment
losses.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.'s (CHRW) fourth-quarter earnings
more than doubled as the transportation and logistics company's
benefited from strong demand for its trucking services and revenue
also was boosted by recent acquisitions. However, adjusted earnings
missed expectations.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.'s (CMG) fourth-quarter profit rose
6.8% as the burrito chain was buoyed by improved revenue, though
higher food costs continued to challenge margins.
CME Group Inc.'s (CME) fourth-quarter earnings fell 78% after a
prior-year tax benefit of $377 million and as trading volume
remained weak.
Equity Residential's (EQR) fourth-quarter profit surged as the
apartment landlord benefited from real-estate sales, and rental
income grew.
Fiserv Inc.'s (FISV) fourth-quarter earnings rose 25% as the
financial-technology provider reported lower expenses as it got a
boost from discontinued operations.
Genworth Financial Inc.'s (GNW) fourth-quarter profit rose 17%
as the company benefited from a change in the way the Canadian
government regulates mortgage insurance.
Hanesbrands Inc.'s (HBI) fourth-quarter earnings shot up 96% as
the apparel maker reported sales growth at its underwear and
outwear segments and sharply improved margins.
Healthcare Services Group Inc.'s (HCSG) fourth-quarter earnings
rose 21% as the company's revenue and margins strengthened.
Jack Henry & Associates Inc.'s (JKHY) fiscal second-quarter
earnings increased 5.1% as the financial-services company's revenue
from electronic payments services continued to strengthen, though
its overhead expenses more than doubled due to costs related to
Hurricane Sandy.
Kimco Realty Corp.'s (KIM) fourth-quarter profit rose 90% as the
real-estate investment trust posted higher gains from disposing
properties, while funds from operations--a key measure of
profitability--also grew.
Defense contractor L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) raised
its quarterly dividend 10% and authorized the repurchase of as much
as $1.5 billion of its stock in a bid to boost shareholder
returns.
Moody's Investors Service lowered its outlook on MetLife Inc.
(MET) and its U.S. subsidiaries to negative from stable, citing
pressures to the life insurer's profitability and financial
flexibility as it faces a weak economic and low interest-rate
environment.
Panera Bread Co.'s (PNRA) fourth-quarter income jumped 34% as
the bakery-cafe chain's same-store sales continued to improve.
SLM Corp.'s (SLM) board has raised its quarterly dividend by 20%
and approved a $400 million share buyback program, as the U.S.'s
largest student lender looks to increase shareholder return.
TICC Capital Corp. (TICC) has commenced a public offering of 3
million shares, with the intention of using net proceeds for
general corporate purposes. The company, which provides funding to
technology firms, had about 41.4 million shares outstanding as of
Jan. 16.
Unum Group (UNM) swung to a fourth-quarter profit as the insurer
benefited from a drop in charges, and revenue increased amid
continuing strength in its U.S. business.
WNS Holdings Ltd. (WNS) said its largest shareholder Warburg
Pincus LLC is proposing to offer more than 12.6 million American
depository shares, representing its entire roughly 25% stake in the
Indian business-process-outsourcing company. WNS, which had about
50.5 million shares outstanding as of Dec. 31, doesn't plan to
offer any ADSs in the offering and won't receive any proceeds from
the sale.
Moody's Investors Service upgraded Wynn Resorts Ltd.'s (WYNN)
rating by a notch to the brink of investment grade, saying growth
in Macau is likely to continue to support the casino operator's
development plans.
-Write to Nathalie Tadena at nathalie.tadena@dowjones.com
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