New Research: Key Drivers of Growth for Allete, The Ultimate Software Group, DISH Network, Valmont Industries, NCI Building Systems, and Vuzix — Factors of Influence, Major Initiatives and Sustained Production


NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 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 Allete, Inc. (NYSE:ALE), The Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTI), DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH), Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI), NCI Building Systems, Inc. (NYSE:NCS), and Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI), 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.

ALE DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ALE
ULTI DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ULTI
DISH DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=DISH
VMI DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=VMI
NCS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=NCS
VUZI DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=VUZI

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Allete, Inc. (NYSE:ALE), The Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTI), DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH), Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI), NCI Building Systems, Inc. (NYSE:NCS), and Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI) 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. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all relevant material information. All information in this release was accessed December 15th, 2017. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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Allete, Inc. (ALE) REPORT OVERVIEW

Allete's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Allete reported revenue of $362.50MM vs $349.60MM (up 3.69%) and basic earnings per share $0.88 vs $0.82 (up 7.32%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Allete reported revenue of $1,339.70MM vs $1,486.40MM (down 9.87%) and basic earnings per share $3.15 vs $2.92 (up 7.88%). Allete is expected to report earnings on February 21st, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.89. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.50 and is expected to report on February 21st, 2018.

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

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The Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (ULTI) REPORT OVERVIEW

The Ultimate Software Group's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, The Ultimate Software Group reported revenue of $236.11MM vs $196.99MM (up 19.86%) and basic earnings per share $0.16 vs $0.16 (unchanged). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, The Ultimate Software Group reported revenue of $781.29MM vs $618.08MM (up 26.41%) and basic earnings per share $1.04 vs $0.79 (up 31.65%). The Ultimate Software Group is expected to report earnings on February 6th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.43. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.32 and is expected to report on February 6th, 2018.

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

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DISH Network Corporation (DISH) REPORT OVERVIEW

DISH Network's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, DISH Network reported revenue of $3,583.45MM vs $3,767.47MM (down 4.88%) and basic earnings per share $0.64 vs $0.68 (down 5.88%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, DISH Network reported revenue of $15,094.56MM vs $15,068.90MM (up 0.17%) and basic earnings per share $3.12 vs $1.61 (up 93.79%). DISH Network is expected to report earnings on February 28th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.70. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.12 and is expected to report on February 28th, 2018.

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

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Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) REPORT OVERVIEW

Valmont Industries' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Valmont Industries reported revenue of $680.78MM vs $610.25MM (up 11.56%) and basic earnings per share $1.56 vs $1.25 (up 24.80%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Valmont Industries reported revenue of $2,521.68MM vs $2,618.92MM (down 3.71%) and basic earnings per share $7.68 vs $1.72 (up 346.51%). Valmont Industries is expected to report earnings on February 20th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.61. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $7.89 and is expected to report on February 20th, 2018.

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

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NCI Building Systems, Inc. (NCS) REPORT OVERVIEW

NCI Building Systems' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended July 31st, 2017 vs July 31st, 2016, NCI Building Systems reported revenue of $469.39MM vs $462.35MM (up 1.52%) and basic earnings per share $0.26 vs $0.32 (down 18.75%). For the twelve months ended October 31st, 2016 vs October 31st, 2015, NCI Building Systems reported revenue of $1,684.93MM vs $1,563.69MM (up 7.75%) and basic earnings per share $0.70 vs $0.24 (up 191.67%). NCI Building Systems is expected to report earnings on March 6th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending January 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.05. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.39 and is expected to report on December 5th, 2018.

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

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Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) REPORT OVERVIEW

Vuzix's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Vuzix reported revenue of $1.41MM vs $0.58MM (up 141.22%) and basic earnings per share -$0.28 vs -$0.32. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Vuzix reported revenue of $2.13MM vs $2.75MM (down 22.64%) and basic earnings per share -$1.23 vs -$0.97. Vuzix is expected to report earnings on March 15th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.37. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$0.55 and is expected to report on March 15th, 2018.

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

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