Valspar Corp: (NYSE: VAL)

$70.78

2.92 (4.30%)

Volume 868,708

May 14 02:56 PM ET

Zacks Rank: 3-Hold

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
#1	Strong Buy	26.27%
#2	Buy	18.43%
#3	Hold	9.86%
#4	Sell	4.09%
#5	Strong Sell	1.87%
S&P	500	9.59%

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            Stock Activity
        
		Day Low - High
		66.66 - 71.26
	
		52wk Low - High
		45.29 - 71.26
	
		Previous Close
		67.86
	
		Avg. Volume
		626,420
	
		Industry
		PAINTS&REL PRDS
	
		Market Cap
		6.05 B
	
		Div - Yield
		0.92 - 1.36
	
		Beta
		0.88
	
		PE (Forward)
		18.45
	
		Current Year Est.
		3.68
	
		Quarterly Earnings ESP 
		2.25%
	
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                Key Earnings Data
            
                            PE (Forward)
                            18.45
                        
                            PEG Ratio
                            1.41
                        
                            Current Year Est.
                            3.68
                        
                            Current Quarter Estimate
                            0.89
                        
                            Most Accurate Estimate
                            0.91
                        
                            Earnings ESP 
                            2.25%
                        
                            Next Earnings Report Date
                            05-14-2013
                        
                            EPS Last Year
                            3.27
                        
                            Expected Earnings Growth
                            13.10%
                        
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            Company Description
        
The Valspar Corporation is a global leader in the paint and coatings industry, with a broad range of products including industrial, architectural, packaging, automotive refinish and floor coatings, and specialty polymers and colorants. Valspar Corporation is one of the largest global coatings manufacturers in the world, providing coatings and coating intermediates to a wide variety of customers. Valspar has been dedicated to bringing customers the latest innovations, the finest quality, and the best customer service in the coatings industry. Valspar is in a truly unique position to supply customers with the coating solutions they need.   
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Earnings Estimates

	Current Qtr (04/2013)	Next Qtr (07/2013)	Current Year (10/2013)	Next Year (10/2014)
Average Estimate	0.89	1.14	3.68	4.32
Number of Estimates	9	9	12	12
Low Estimate	0.86	1.10	3.61	3.99
High Estimate	0.93	1.17	3.74	NA
Year Ago EPS	0.84	0.97	3.28	3.68
EPS Growth	6.22%	17.98%	12.14%	17.51%

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Industry Analysis

Name	Symbol	Previous Close
VALSPAR CORP	VAL	67.86
SHERWIN WILLIAM	SHW	187.70
RPM INTL INC	RPM	33.34

Sector:Construction>> Industry:PAINTS&REL PRDS

COMPARE TICKER vs. Its Peers

Zacks Commentary

Focus Shifts to Retail Earnings

May, 10 2013 00:00

Chemical Industry Stock Outlook - May 2013

Apr, 30 2013 00:00

Chemical Industry Stock Outlook - May 2013

Apr, 30 2013 00:00

Sherwin-Williams' Earnings Beat in 1Q

Apr 18, 2013

Valspar Expands Pro Paint Program

Apr 05, 2013

Valspar Reaffirmed at Neutral

Feb 20, 2013

Sherwin-Williams Hikes Dividend

Feb 15, 2013

Company News for February 13, 2013

Feb 13, 2013

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Financials

EPS TTM	3.27
Sales	4,021
Net Income	292
Price/Earnings	20.75
Price/Book	5.07
Price/Cash Flow	15.28
Price/Sales	1.51

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News

BRIEF: Valspar earnings flat, as Wall Street expected - Mcclatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted

May 14, 2013

Benzinga Market Primer, Tuesday May 14 - Benzinga

May 14, 2013

Benzinga Market Primer: Tuesday, May 14 - Benzinga

May 14, 2013

Buyers Accumulate Shares of Valspar, Up 1.9% - Financial News Network Online - Market Movers

May 14, 2013

Earnings Scheduled For May 14, 2013 - Benzinga

May 14, 2013

Powder Coatings Market for Automotive, Electronics, Architectural and Industrial Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018 - M2

May 14, 2013

Shares of Valspar Are Moving Higher on 1.2x Above-Average Volume (VAL) - Financial News Network Online - Unusual Volume

May 14, 2013

Stocks To Watch For May 14, 2013 - Benzinga

May 14, 2013

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Broker Recommendations

Current ABR	2.31
ABR (Last Week)	2.31
# of recs in ABR	12
Average Target Price	67.50
Industry Rank by ABR	118 out of 265
Rank in Industry	2 out of 3

More VAL Broker Recommendations

Day Low - High	66.66 - 71.26
52wk Low - High	45.29 - 71.26
Previous Close	67.86
Avg. Volume	626,420
Industry	PAINTS&REL PRDS
Market Cap	6.05 B
Div - Yield	0.92 - 1.36
Beta	0.88
PE (Forward)	18.45
Current Year Est.	3.68
Quarterly Earnings ESP	2.25%

PE (Forward)	18.45
PEG Ratio	1.41
Current Year Est.	3.68
Current Quarter Estimate	0.89
Most Accurate Estimate	0.91
Earnings ESP	2.25%
Next Earnings Report Date	05-14-2013
EPS Last Year	3.27
Expected Earnings Growth	13.10%

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Valspar Corp: (NYSE: VAL)

$70.78

2.92 (4.30%)

Volume 868,708

May 14 02:56 PM ET

Stock Activity

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Sector:Construction>> Industry:PAINTS&REL PRDS

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