Top Morning News: Copa Holdings SA (NYSE:CPA), Coach (NYSE:COH), United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR), Bloomin’ Brands (NASDAQ:BLMN), Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)


On 13 February, Copa Holdings SA (NYSE:CPA) posted a 2014 net profit of $371.4 million, a 13.1% drop from Copa’s 2013 net income of $427.5 million. Copa’s consolidated operating revenue for the year grew 4.3% year-over-year (YOY) to $2.72 billion as expenses rose 4.4% to $2.18 billion. Copa’s full-year operating profit was $538.1 million, up 4% YOY. On last trading day Copa Holdings SA (NYSE:CPA) advanced 0.38% to close at $115.60. Its volatility for the week is 3.24% while volatility for the month is 3.21%. CPA’s sales growth for past 5 years was 15.10% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 28.90%. Copa Holdings SA (NYSE:CPA) monthly performance is 3.83%.

Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3375 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 30, 2015 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 6, 2015. Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH) in last trading activity advanced 2.09% to close at $41.54. Company weekly performance is 5.94% while its quarterly performance stands at 18.82%. Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH) is -16.30% away from its 52 week high.

Analysts at Wedbush set a $171.00 target price on shares of United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR) stock in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Wedbush’s price objective points to a potential upside of 9.61% from the company’s current price. On last trading day United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR) advanced 0.19% to close at $156.01. Its volatility for the week is 2.58% while volatility for the month is 2.87%. UTHR’s sales growth for past 5 years was 31.70% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 38.20%. United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR) monthly performance is 6.35%.

On 19 February, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLMN) reported financial results for the 13-week fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2014 compared to the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. Adjusted net income was $35.5 million versus $34.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2013 and U.S. GAAP Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands was $22.4 million versus $59.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLMN) has 0.30% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 92.70%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $25.40.

On 15 February, Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) said that it is racing to finish the design of its Model 3, the “affordable” Tesla, expected to sell in the $30,000 range after government subsidies. Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has 0.20% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 59.00%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $217.11.


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