On Wednesday, Following Stocks were among the “Top 100 Losers” In U.S. Stock Exchange: VIVUS, (NASDAQ:VVUS), American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL), Key Energy Services, (NYSE:KEG), Pier 1 Imports (NYSE:PIR)
On March 30, 2015 VIVUS, Inc. (NASDAQ:VVUS) a biopharmaceutical company commercializing and developing innovative, next-generation therapies to address unmet needs in obesity, sleep apnea, diabetes and sexual health, disclosed an operational update, including certain key corporate decisions and plans regarding Qsymia® (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) capsules CIV. These plans include further investments in high-value, consumer-focused digital media projects in support of obesity education and Qsymia, and focusing the Qsymia field sales organization of approximately 100 territories on the most productive target areas. Management will continue discussions with US and EU regulatory authorities regarding Qsymia development and potential cost-saving measures related to the planned cardiovascular outcomes trial (CVOT), and will aim to further improve corporate efficiency and control costs while maintaining and extending the value of avanafil.
VIVUS, Inc. (NASDAQ:VVUS)’s shares picked down -4.47%, and closed at $2.35. The stock volatility for the week is 5.49%, while for the month remained 6.12%. The company holds consensus target price of $4.00.
If we consider EPS growth of the company, then the company indicated the following observations:
The company showed -0.80 diluted EPS growth for trailing twelve months. However, YTD EPS growth remained 53.80% and Annual EPS growth for the past 5 years is considered as -1.80%.
The mean recommendation of analysts for this stock is 3.30. (Where 1=Buy, 5=Sale).
VIVUS, Inc. (VVUS) a biopharmaceutical corporation, develops and commercializes therapies to address unmet needs in obesity, sleep apnea, diabetes, and sexual health in the United States and the European Union.
American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL) disclosed that it priced $500.0 million aggregate main amount of unsecured senior notes due 2020. The notes will have an interest rate of 4.625% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 100% of their face value. The notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Company’s direct wholly-owned subsidiaries, American Airlines, Inc. and US Airways Group, Inc., and its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, US Airways, Inc.
American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL) declined -4.43%, and closed at $50.44. The company has the market capitalization of $36.77 billion. On the other hand the stock’s volatility for the week is 2.35%, and for the month is 2.39%. The stock’s price to book ratio is $17.64, however price to sale ratio is $0.82. Analyst’s mean recommendation regarding this stock is 1.80. (Where 1=Buy, 5=Sale).
American Airlines Group Inc (AAL) along with its subsidiaries, works in the airline industry. As of December 31, 2014, the company operated 983 mainline jets, as well as 566 regional aircrafts through regional airline subsidiaries and third-party regional carriers. It serves 339 destinations in 54 countries.
Key Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE:KEG) decreased -4.40%, and closed at $1.74. The company holds the market capitalization of $284.10 million. For the last twelve months, the stock was able to keep return on equity at -15.50%, while return on assets at -7.30%, in response to its return on investment at -6.80%. Its 20-day moving average decreased -2.41%, below 50-day moving average of -7.47%, below 200-day moving average of -56.16% from the latest market price of $1.74. The mean recommendation of analysts for this stock is 2.70. (Where 1=Buy, 5=Sale).
Key Energy Services, Inc. (KEG) works as an onshore rig-based well servicing contractor in the United States and internationally. It provides rig-based services, including the maintenance, workover, and recompletion of existing oil wells; completion of newly-drilled wells; and plugging and abandonment of wells at the end of their lives, as well as specialty drilling services to oil and natural gas producers.
Pier 1 Imports Inc (NYSE:PIR) fell -4.15%, and closed at $13.40. The stock has the beta value of 1.45, and its volatility for the week is 3.35%, while for the month it is 2.79%. The company has the market capitalization of $1.21 billion. The company holds the book value per share of 3.53, whereas cash per share is 0.37. Price to book ratio remained 3.80, while price to sale ratio is 0.66. Analysts mean recommendation for the stock is said to be 2.60 (where 1=Buy, 5=sale).
Pier 1 Imports Inc (PIR) is hold in the retail sale of decorative home furnishings, furniture, gifts, and related products. It sells a range of decorative accessories, such as decorative accents and textiles comprising rugs, pillows, bedding, lamps, vases, dried and artificial flowers, baskets, ceramics, dinnerware, bath and fragrance products, candles, seasonal, and gift products.
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