New Research Coverage Highlights Columbia Banking System, Beacon Roofing Supply, Clean Harbors, CF Industries, CNA Financial, and Moody's — Consolidated Revenues, Company Growth, and Expectations for 2018

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2018 (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 Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB), Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ:BECN), Clean Harbors, Inc. (NYSE:CLH), CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF), CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE:CNA), and Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO), 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.

COLB DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=COLB
BECN DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=BECN
CLH DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CLH
CF DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CF
CNA DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CNA
MCO DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MCO

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB), Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ:BECN), Clean Harbors, Inc. (NYSE:CLH), CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF), CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE:CNA), and Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) 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 16th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. (COLB) REPORT OVERVIEW

Columbia Banking System's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Columbia Banking System reported interest income of $108.84MM vs $86.73MM (up 25.49%) and basic earnings per share $0.23 vs $0.53 (down 56.60%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Columbia Banking System reported interest income of $374.75MM vs $337.97MM (up 10.88%) and basic earnings per share $1.86 vs $1.81 (up 2.76%). Columbia Banking System is expected to report earnings on April 26th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.50. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.04 and is expected to report on January 24th, 2019.

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

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BEACON ROOFING SUPPLY, INC. (BECN) REPORT OVERVIEW

Beacon Roofing Supply's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Beacon Roofing Supply reported revenue of $1,121.98MM vs $1,002.18MM (up 11.95%) and basic earnings per share $1.00 vs $0.34 (up 194.12%). For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Beacon Roofing Supply reported revenue of $4,376.67MM vs $4,127.11MM (up 6.05%) and basic earnings per share $1.67 vs $1.51 (up 10.60%). Beacon Roofing Supply is expected to report earnings on May 3rd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.04. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $4.50 and is expected to report on November 19th, 2018.

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

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CLEAN HARBORS, INC. (CLH) REPORT OVERVIEW

Clean Harbors' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Clean Harbors reported revenue of $755.85MM vs $729.52MM (up 3.61%) and basic earnings per share $0.21 vs -$0.18. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Clean Harbors reported revenue of $2,755.23MM vs $3,275.14MM (down 15.87%) and basic earnings per share -$0.69 vs $0.76. Clean Harbors 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 -$0.06. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.92 and is expected to report on February 28th, 2018.

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

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CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, INC. (CF) REPORT OVERVIEW

CF Industries' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, CF Industries reported revenue of $1,099.00MM vs $867.00MM (up 26.76%) and basic earnings per share $1.99 vs -$1.37. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, CF Industries reported revenue of $4,130.00MM vs $3,685.00MM (up 12.08%) and basic earnings per share $1.53 vs -$1.19. CF Industries is expected to report earnings on May 2nd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.05. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.84 and is expected to report on February 13th, 2019.

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

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CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION (CNA) REPORT OVERVIEW

CNA Financial's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, CNA Financial reported revenue of $2,448.00MM vs $2,390.00MM (up 2.43%) and basic earnings per share $0.82 vs $0.89 (down 7.87%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, CNA Financial reported revenue of $9,542.00MM vs $9,366.00MM (up 1.88%) and basic earnings per share $3.32 vs $3.18 (up 4.40%). CNA Financial is expected to report earnings on May 7th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.87. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.98 and is expected to report on February 11th, 2019.

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

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MOODY'S CORPORATION (MCO) REPORT OVERVIEW

Moody's' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Moody's reported revenue of $1,165.50MM vs $942.10MM (up 23.71%) and basic earnings per share $0.13 vs -$2.22. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Moody's reported revenue of $4,204.10MM vs $3,604.20MM (up 16.64%) and basic earnings per share $5.24 vs $1.38 (up 279.71%). Moody's is expected to report earnings on May 4th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.47. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $8.34 and is expected to report on February 8th, 2019.

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

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