Walter Energy: (NYSE: WLT)
$19.78
1.80 (10.01%)
Volume 8,374,700
May 20 04:00 PM ET
Zacks Rank: 3-Hold 
| #3 |
Overview Quote
Stock Activity
| Day Low - High | 18.10 - 19.79 |
| 52wk Low - High | 16.08 - 53.42 |
| Previous Close | 17.98 |
| Avg. Volume | 6,603,197 |
| Industry | COAL |
| Market Cap | 1.24 B |
| Div - Yield | 0.50 - 2.53 |
| Beta | 1.90 |
| PE (Forward) | 0.00 |
| Current Year Est. | -1.44 |
| Quarterly Earnings ESP |
-15.00% |
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Zacks Rank
|
 3 |
Zacks Recommendation
|
Neutral |
Zacks Industry Rank
|
168 out of 265 |
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Key Earnings Data
| PE (Forward) | NA |
| PEG Ratio | NA |
| Current Year Est. | -1.44 |
| Current Quarter Estimate | -0.40 |
| Most Accurate Estimate | -0.46 |
| Earnings ESP |
-15.00% |
| Next Earnings Report Date | 08-07-2013 |
| EPS Last Year | -0.79 |
| Expected Earnings Growth | 8.50% |
Company Description
Walter Energy, based in Tampa, Fla., formerly Walter Industries, Inc., is a leading U.S. producer and exporter of premium metallurgical coal for the global steel industry and also produces steam coal and industrial coal, metallurgical coke and coal bed methane gas. It also produces steam coal and industrial coal, metallurgical coke and coal bed methane gas. The Company, through its operating segments, offers products and services, including coal and natural gas, metallurgical coke, mortgage financing and home construction. Its segments include Natural Resources, Sloss, Financing, Homebuilding and Other. The Natural Resources segment consists primarily of Jim Walter Resources, Inc., Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc., Taft Coal Sales & Associates and United Land Corporation. The Financing segment includes Walter Mortgage Company, services non-conforming installment notes and loans that are secured by mortgages and liens. The Homebuilding segment includes Jim Walter Homes, Inc., which is an on-your-lot homebuilder.
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Earnings Estimates
| Current Qtr (06/2013) |
Next Qtr (09/2013) |
Current Year (12/2013) |
Next Year (12/2014) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Estimate | -0.40 | -0.16 | -1.44 | 1.00 |
| Number of Estimates | 12 | 11 | 17 | 17 |
| Low Estimate | -0.91 | -0.49 | -2.25 | -0.24 |
| High Estimate | -0.03 | 0.21 | -0.36 | NA |
| Year Ago EPS | 0.43 | 0.48 | 0.49 | -1.44 |
| EPS Growth | -191.86% | -133.52% | -394.72% | 169.04% |
Industry Analysis
| Name | Symbol | Previous Close | Zacks Rank | Zacks Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER ENERGY | WLT | 19.78 | |
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| ALLIANCE HLDGS | AHGP | 62.11 | |
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| ALLIANCE RES | ARLP | 75.85 | |
|
| ALPHA NATRL RES | ANR | 7.21 | |
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| ARCH COAL INC | ACI | 5.38 | |
|
| CHINA COAL EGY | CCOZY | 14.74 | |
|
| CONSOL ENERGY | CNX | 35.06 | |
|
| HALLADOR ENERGY | HNRG | 7.35 | |
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| HIDILI INDU INT | HIIDY | 21.95 | |
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| JAMES RIVER CL | JRCC | 2.81 | |
|
Sector:Oils-Energy>> Industry:COAL
COMPARE TICKER vs. Its Peers
Zacks Commentary
Natural Resource Tops Earnings, Down Y/Y
May 07, 2013
ANR Loss Narrower than Expected, Widens Y/Y
May 02, 2013
Narrower-than Expected Loss at Walter Energy
May 02, 2013
CONSOL Energy Earnings Set to Beat
Apr 23, 2013
Walter Energy Poised at Neutral
Apr 17, 2013
Walter Energy 1Q Prelim Update
Apr 12, 2013
Walter to Cut Output at Willow Creek
Mar 28, 2013
Walter Extends Notes Offering
Mar 25, 2013
Financials
| EPS TTM | -0.79 |
| Sales | 2,400 |
| Net Income | -1,150 |
| Price/Earnings | NA |
| Price/Book | 1.31 |
| Price/Cash Flow | 0.84 |
| Price/Sales | 0.55 |
News
Molycorp has the Best Relative Performance in the Diversified Metals & Mining Industry (MCP, WLT, TCK, ZINC, SLT) - Financial News Network Online - News Corner
May 21, 2013
Earnings Flashback: Since Reporting Quarterly Results 2 Weeks Ago Walter Energy Is Up 1.8% (WLT) - Comtex Smartrend(R)
May 20, 2013
Stock Investors Bid Up Shares of Walter Energy, Up 5.8% - Financial News Network Online - Market Movers
May 20, 2013
Barron`s Recap: Cues from Cooperman - Benzinga
May 19, 2013
Walter Energy Earnings In Retrospect: Up 1.8% in the Last 17 Days (WLT) - Financial News Network Online - Earnings Lookback
May 18, 2013
Buyers Accumulate Shares of Walter Energy, Up 1.8% - Financial News Network Online - Market Movers
May 17, 2013
Walter Energy (WLT) Showing Support Near $16.65 With 2.71% Dividend Yield - Freshbrewedmedia
May 17, 2013
5 Stocks Insiders Love Right Now - TheStreet.com
May 15, 2013
Broker Recommendations
| Current ABR | 2.69 |
| ABR (Last Week) | 2.69 |
| # of recs in ABR | 18 |
| Average Target Price | 30.36 |
| Industry Rank by ABR | 168 out of 265 |
| Rank in Industry | 3 out of 18 |
