Baker Michael Cp: (AMEX: BKR)

$26.02

-0.31 (-1.18%)

Volume 20,695

May 22 04:01 PM ET

Zacks Rank: 1-Strong Buy

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
#1	Strong Buy	26.6%
#2	Buy	18.71%
#3	Hold	10.12%
#4	Sell	4.32%
#5	Strong Sell	2.16%
S&P	500	9.93%

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            Stock Activity
        
		Day Low - High
		25.90 - 26.45
	
		52wk Low - High
		17.84 - 26.55
	
		Previous Close
		26.33
	
		Avg. Volume
		19,345
	
		Industry
		ENGINRG/R&D SVS
	
		Market Cap
		254.56 M
	
		Div - Yield
		0.64 - 2.43
	
		Beta
		0.62
	
		PE (Forward)
		18.03
	
		Current Year Est.
		1.46
	
		Quarterly Earnings ESP 
		6.25%
	
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                                                                        Definition
                                                                        Annualized Return
                                                                    
                                                                        #1
                                                                        Strong Buy
                                                                        26.6%
                                                                    
                                                                        #2
                                                                        Buy
                                                                        18.71%
                                                                    
                                                                        #3
                                                                        Hold
                                                                        10.12%
                                                                    
                                                                        #4
                                                                        Sell
                                                                        4.32%
                                                                    
                                                                        #5
                                                                        Strong Sell
                                                                        2.16%
                                                                    
                                                                        S&P
                                                                        500
                                                                        9.93%
                                                                    
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                Key Earnings Data
            
                            PE (Forward)
                            18.03
                        
                            PEG Ratio
                            2.25
                        
                            Current Year Est.
                            1.46
                        
                            Current Quarter Estimate
                            0.32
                        
                            Most Accurate Estimate
                            0.34
                        
                            Earnings ESP 
                            6.25%
                        
                            Next Earnings Report Date
                            08-08-2013
                        
                            EPS Last Year
                            1.02
                        
                            Expected Earnings Growth
                            8.00%
                        
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            Company Description
        
Michael Baker Corporation provides architecture, engineering and construction services for its clients' most complex challenges worldwide. It provides professional engineering and consulting expertise for public and private sector clients worldwide. The Company's markets of focus include Aviation, Defense, Environmental, Facilities, Geospatial Information Technologies, Homeland Security, Municipal & Civil, Pipelines & Utilities, Transportation, and Water. Services span the complete life cycle of infrastructure and managed asset projects, including planning, design, construction services, asset management, and asset renewal. With over 40 offices across the United States, Baker is focused on creating value by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure and the environment.   
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Earnings Estimates

	Current Qtr (06/2013)	Next Qtr (09/2013)	Current Year (12/2013)	Next Year (12/2014)
Average Estimate	0.32	0.34	1.46	1.86
Number of Estimates	3	3	3	3
Low Estimate	0.18	0.20	1.23	1.70
High Estimate	0.49	0.43	1.90	NA
Year Ago EPS	0.26	0.07	0.57	1.46
EPS Growth	24.36%	390.48%	156.14%	27.40%

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Industry Analysis

Name	Symbol	Previous Close
BAKER (MICHAEL)	BKR	26.33
HARRIS & HARRIS	TINY	3.31
QUANTA SERVICES	PWR	30.06
WILLDAN GROUP	WLDN	2.55
AECOM TECH CORP	ACM	32.01
CDI CORP	CDI	13.70
FLUOR CORP-NEW	FLR	65.99
FOSTER WHELR AG	FWLT	23.30
JACOBS ENGIN GR	JEC	55.05
KBR INC	KBR	35.43

Sector:Construction>> Industry:ENGINRG/R&D SVS

COMPARE TICKER vs. Its Peers

Zacks Commentary

KBR Procures New Contract

May 22, 2013

Jacobs Reaffirmed at Neutral

May 21, 2013

KBR Hits a New 52-Week High

May 16, 2013

Twin Contract Win for Jacobs

May 15, 2013

KBR Wins Turnaround Contract

May 09, 2013

KBR Awarded $145M Contract

May 07, 2013

Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Thursday

Mar 07, 2013

Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Wednesday

Dec 26, 2012

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Financials

EPS TTM	1.02
Sales	593
Net Income	7
Price/Earnings	25.81
Price/Book	1.11
Price/Cash Flow	11.21
Price/Sales	0.43

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News

Baker Receives Design Contract for Rehabilitation of 3 Pittsburgh Bridges - Close-Up Media

May 23, 2013

AMBAG Selects RBF for Sustainable Communities Strategy - Businesswire

May 21, 2013

Michael Baker Jr. appoints new vice president - Datamonitor

May 21, 2013

Baker Awarded Design Contract for Rehabilitation of Three Pittsburgh Bridges - Businesswire

May 20, 2013

Berkwood Receives Results from Channel Sampling and Engages Consultant Geologist - Accesswire-Tnw

May 13, 2013

Baker Appoints Cory Wilder VP, National Pipeline Engineering Practice Lead - Close-Up Media

May 8, 2013

Baker Providing Design Services for ODOT District-12 Project - Close-Up Media

May 8, 2013

Baker Releases First Quarter 2013 Results - Close-Up Media

May 8, 2013

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Broker Recommendations

Current ABR	2.50
ABR (Last Week)	2.50
# of recs in ABR	4
Average Target Price	25.50
Industry Rank by ABR	77 out of 265
Rank in Industry	1 out of 14

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Day Low - High	25.90 - 26.45
52wk Low - High	17.84 - 26.55
Previous Close	26.33
Avg. Volume	19,345
Industry	ENGINRG/R&D SVS
Market Cap	254.56 M
Div - Yield	0.64 - 2.43
Beta	0.62
PE (Forward)	18.03
Current Year Est.	1.46
Quarterly Earnings ESP	6.25%

PE (Forward)	18.03
PEG Ratio	2.25
Current Year Est.	1.46
Current Quarter Estimate	0.32
Most Accurate Estimate	0.34
Earnings ESP	6.25%
Next Earnings Report Date	08-08-2013
EPS Last Year	1.02
Expected Earnings Growth	8.00%

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Baker Michael Cp: (AMEX: BKR)

$26.02

-0.31 (-1.18%)

Volume 20,695

May 22 04:01 PM ET

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Sector:Construction>> Industry:ENGINRG/R&D SVS

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