New Research: Key Drivers of Growth for Sprint, Pf

NEW YORK, Oct. 05, 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 Sprint Corporation (NYSE: S ), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE ), Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL ), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK ), Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F ), and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ ) 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.

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Sprint Corporation (NYSE: S ), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE ), Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL ), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK ), Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F ), and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ ) 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 September 22, 2017 to September 25, 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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SPRINT (S) REPORT OVERVIEW

Certified Factual by Registered Analyst

Sprint's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Sprint reported revenue of $8,157 vs $8,012 (up 1.8%), earnings per share of $0.05 vs ($0.08). For the 12 months ended March 31, 2017 vs March 31, 2016, Sprint reported revenue of $33,347 vs $32,180 (up 3.6%), diluted earnings per share ($0.30) vs ($0.50) (up 40.0%). Sprint is expected to report earnings on October 24, 2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 16 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is ($0.02). The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was ($0.04).

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

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PFIZER (PFE) REPORT OVERVIEW

Certified Factual by Registered Analyst

Pfizer's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended July 2, 2017 vs July 3, 2016, Pfizer reported revenue of $12,896 vs $13,147 (down 1.9%), earnings per share of $0.51 vs $0.33 (up 54.6%), and dividends per share of $0.32 vs $0.30 (up 6.7%). For the 12 months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Pfizer reported revenue of $52,824 vs $48,851 (up 8.1%), diluted earnings per share $1.17 vs $1.11 (up 5.4%). Pfizer is expected to report earnings on October 31, 2017 before market open. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 7 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $0.64. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.61.

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

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ORACLE (ORCL) REPORT OVERVIEW

Certified Factual by Registered Analyst

Oracle's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended August 31, 2017 vs August 31, 2016, Oracle reported revenue of $9,187 vs $8,595 (up 6.9%), earnings per share of $0.52 vs $0.43 (up 20.9%), and dividends per share of $0.19 vs $0.15 (up 26.7%). For the 12 months ended May 31, 2016, vs May 31, 2015, Oracle reported revenue of $37,047 vs $38,226 (down 3.1%), diluted earnings per share $2.07 vs $2.21 (down 6.3%).

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

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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY (CHK) REPORT OVERVIEW

Certified Factual by Registered Analyst

Chesapeake's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Chesapeake reported revenue of $2,281 vs $1,622 (up 40.6%), earnings per share of $0.47 vs ($2.51) (up 118.7%). For the 12 months ended December 31, 2016, vs December 31, 2015, Chesapeake reported revenue of $7,872 vs $12,764 (down 38.3%), diluted earnings per share ($6.45) vs ($22.43) (up 71.2%). Chesapeake Energy Corporation is estimated to report earnings on November 2, 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 $0.14. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.09.

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

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FORD (F) REPORT OVERVIEW

Certified Factual by Registered Analyst

Ford's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Ford reported revenue of $39,853 vs $39,485 (up 0.93%), earnings per share of $0.51 vs $0.49 (up 4.1%), and dividends per share of $0.15 vs $0.15 (unchanged). For the 12 months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Ford reported revenue of $151,800 vs $149,558 (up 1.5%), diluted earnings per share $1.15 vs $1.84 (down 37.5%). Ford is expected to report earnings on October 16, 2017 before market open. 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 $0.31. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.26.

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

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VERIZON (VZ) REPORT OVERVIEW

Certified Factual by Registered Analyst

Verizon's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Verizon reported revenue of $30,548 vs $30,532 (up 0.05%), earnings per share of $1.07 vs $0.17 (up 529.4%), and dividends per share of $0.578 vs $0.565 (up 2.3%). For the 12 months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Verizon reported revenue of $125,980 vs $131,620 (down 4.3%), diluted earnings per share $3.21 vs $4.38 (down 26.7%).  Verizon is expected to report earnings on October 19, 2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 18 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $0.98. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.01.

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

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