Research Report Identifies Becton,

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Market Source Research released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX ), MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS (NYSE: MWA ), Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR ), The Providence Service Corporation (NASDAQ: PRSC ), Heska Corporation (NASDAQ: HSKA ), and Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD ), 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.

BDX DOWNLOAD: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=BDX MWA DOWNLOAD: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=MWA SPAR DOWNLOAD: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=SPAR PRSC DOWNLOAD: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=PRSC HSKA DOWNLOAD: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=HSKA LAD DOWNLOAD: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=LAD

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The new research reports from Market Source Research, available for free download at the links above, examine Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX ), MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS (NYSE: MWA ), Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR ), The Providence Service Corporation (NASDAQ: PRSC ), Heska Corporation (NASDAQ: HSKA ), and Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD ) 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 February 13th, 2019. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BDX) REPORT OVERVIEW

Becton, Dickinson's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2018 vs December 31st, 2017, Becton, Dickinson reported revenue of $4,160.00MM vs $3,080.00MM (up 35.06%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $2.09 vs -$0.76. For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Becton, Dickinson reported revenue of $15,983.00MM vs $12,093.00MM (up 32.17%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.62 vs $4.70 (down 86.81%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on May 2nd, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2019. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $2.65. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $13.68 and is expected to report on November 5th, 2019.

To read the full Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) report, download it here: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=BDX

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MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS (MWA) REPORT OVERVIEW

MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2018 vs December 31st, 2017, MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS reported revenue of $192.80MM vs $178.30MM (up 8.13%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$0.13 vs $0.35. For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS reported revenue of $916.00MM vs $826.00MM (up 10.90%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.67 vs $0.77 (down 12.99%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on May 6th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2019. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.12. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.73 and is expected to report on November 4th, 2019.

To read the full MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS (MWA) report, download it here: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=MWA

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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. (SPAR) REPORT OVERVIEW

Spartan Motors' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Spartan Motors reported revenue of $226.18MM vs $189.22MM (up 19.54%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.15 vs $0.38 (down 60.53%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Spartan Motors reported revenue of $707.10MM vs $590.78MM (up 19.69%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $0.46 vs $0.25 (up 84.00%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on March 7th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.11. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.64 and is expected to report on March 7th, 2019.

To read the full Spartan Motors, Inc. (SPAR) report, download it here: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=SPAR

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THE PROVIDENCE SERVICE CORPORATION (PRSC) REPORT OVERVIEW

The Providence Service's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, The Providence Service reported revenue of $421.32MM vs $409.52MM (up 2.88%) and basic earnings per share $0.41 vs $0.88 (down 53.41%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, The Providence Service reported revenue of $1,623.88MM vs $1,578.25MM (up 2.89%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $3.08 vs $5.07 (down 39.25%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on March 14th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018.

To read the full The Providence Service Corporation (PRSC) report, download it here: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=PRSC

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HESKA CORPORATION (HSKA) REPORT OVERVIEW

Heska's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Heska reported revenue of $30.96MM vs $30.34MM (up 2.04%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$0.23 vs $0.43. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Heska reported revenue of $129.34MM vs $130.08MM (down 0.57%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $1.42 vs $1.55 (down 8.39%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on February 26th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.63. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.98 and is expected to report on February 26th, 2019.

To read the full Heska Corporation (HSKA) report, download it here: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=HSKA

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LITHIA MOTORS, INC. (LAD) REPORT OVERVIEW

Lithia Motors' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Lithia Motors reported revenue of $3,091.95MM vs $2,680.34MM (up 15.36%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $3.85 vs $2.07 (up 85.99%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Lithia Motors reported revenue of $10,086.51MM vs $8,678.16MM (up 16.23%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $9.78 vs $7.76 (up 26.03%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on April 24th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2019. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $2.07. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $10.05 and is expected to report on February 12th, 2020.

To read the full Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) report, download it here: http://MarketSourceResearch.com/register/?so=LAD

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