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Sheraz Mian

Top Research Reports for Netflix, Goldman Sachs & Kinder Morgan

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Today’s Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) and The Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS).

Netflix shares have gained +42.7% over the past 12 months, outperforming the Zacks Broadcast Radio/TV industry, which has gained +23.3% over the same period. Netflix’s focus on global expansion and original content has paid off with the streaming giant adding 7.05 million net new additions in the last reported quarter, taking the total count to 19 million for 2016. Moreover, for the first time, Netflix expects International segment to post profits in the current quarter to the tune of $16 million. But, investments in original/acquired content remain a drag on profitability. Netflix reports Q1 results on April 17th, with the company expected to earn 38 cents on $2.6 billion in revenues, up f rom 6 cents on $1.96 billion in revenues in the year-earlier period. (You can read the full research report on Netflix here >>)

Kinder Morgan, the owner and operator of the largest network of natural gas pipelines in North America, has moved past the worst in recent history when a debt-laden balance sheet and weaker commodity volumes in response to lower natural gas prices stretched its financials. The dividend cut and debt repayments have materially stabilized the company's financial profile and put it on track sustainable long-term growth. While near-term challenges remain, the company's strong position in natural gas infrastructure is a key long-term competitive advantage. The stock has lagged the Zacks Oil & gas Pipeline industry in the last one year, but has done better than the Energy sector as a whole. (You can read the full research report on Kinder Morgan here >>)

Goldman Sachs outperformed the Investment Brokers industry over the past six months (+41.9% vs. +38.1%), while its focus to capitalize on growth opportunities through strategic moves, including its new digital consumer lending platform, should continue to bolster its overall business. Also, the company is poised to benefit from its disciplined expense management and solid capital position. However, several issues including sluggish global economic growth and a stringent regulatory landscape remain near-to-medium-term headwinds. (You can read the full research report on Goldman Sachs here >>)

Other noteworthy reports we are featuring today include Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE), U.S. Bancorp (USB) and Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL).

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Sheraz Mian

Director of Research

Note: Sheraz Mian heads the Zacks Equity Research department and is a well-regarded expert of aggregate earnings. He is frequently quoted in the print and electronic media and publishes the weekly Earnings Trends and Earnings Preview reports. If you want an email notification each time Sheraz publishes a new article, please click here >>>

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