DeVry, Inc.

Companies highlighted in this weekly wrap include DeVry, Inc. (DV - Analyst Report), American Science & Engineering, Inc. (ASEI - Snapshot Report), Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM - Snapshot Report) and Yum! Brands (YUM - Analyst Report).

Wall Street Has Consistently Issued Bullish Forecasts on DV

The current projection of $2.23 per share was increased by 1 cent in just the past week. One month ago, analysts were forecasting $2.20 per share. The most accurate earnings estimate is most bullish at $2.25.

DeVry’s fiscal second-quarter report is scheduled for release on Jan 15.

Solid Performance in a Tough Market

The Zacks #1 Rank (“strong buy”) stock was up by more than 10% during 2008, soaring past the Dow Jones ($DJI), S&P 500 (SPX) and NASDAQ (COMP).

The company also recently announced higher enrollment figures.

Read our Dec 24, 2008 analysis.

Also take a look at a recent Zacks Equity Research report on DV.

Last Week's Growth and Income Zacks Rank Buy Stocks

American Science & Engineering, Inc. (ASEI - Snapshot Report) continues to trade robustly on a record second quarter, surging past the market. Read the full analysis on ASEI.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM - Snapshot Report) posted record results in its fiscal first quarter. Earnings per share of $1.63 more than doubled the year-prior 68 cents and soared past the consensus estimate by astonishing 133%. Read the full analysis on ADM.

Yum! Brands (YUM - Analyst Report) is a solid Growth and Income pick that offers a dividend yield of 2.5% and a excellent history of positive surprises on earnings estimates. For 2009, analysts are calling for earnings per share growth of about 10%. Read the full analysis on YUM.