The Benchmark Company

According to The Benchmark Company, Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) is on the brink of a powerful cash flow opportunity after visiting the company's Chicago sales office. The three takeaways from the visit were as follows, "1) The IPO lock-up, which has been a major overhang on the stock, expired last...

According to a research report this morning, InterXion (NYSE: INXN) reports a 14% revenue growth for 1Q12 yet the research firm, Benchmark maintains its $20 PT and Buy rating. Benchmark explains, “We have three takeaways: 1) InterXion focuses its marketing on developing communities of interest by...

The Benchmark Company has published a research report on InfoSpace (NASDAQ: INSP) after hosting meetings with company management last week. In the report, Benchmark writes, "InfoSpace recently completed the acquisition of TaxACT. We had previously assumed that the rest of 2012 and possibly...

In a report published earlier today, the Benchmark Company, LLC initiated coverage on Exactech, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXAC) with a Buy rating and a price target of $21.00. Benchmark went on to say “We believe that the total worldwide market for orthopedic products is in excess of $30 billion. We estimate...

Listed below are Benzinga's Top Upgrades: Ladenburg Thalmann Upgrades Keryx Biopharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KERX) to Buy: Ladenburg Thalmann said, "The importance of the Zerenex program has substantially increased following yesterday's announcement of the perifosine data. Zerenex's Phase III program...

According to a research report this morning, Benchmark lowers PT from $82 to $68 on The Dun & Bradstreet Corp (NYSE: DNB) to reflect the 10x 2012E EPS. Benchmark stated, “2012 guidance calls for core-revenue growth of 0-3%, down from 3-5% and off a lower base due to divestitures. Operating...

According to a research report this morning, Benchmark initiates a Buy rating on Under Armour (NYSE: UA), including a $104 PT. Benchmark stated, “We love the Under Armour brand and believe that it has multiple growth opportunities going forward, including an expansion of its core apparel line...

According to a research report this morning, Benchmark increases its PT on Blue Nile (NASDAQ: NILE) from $28 to $32 to reiterate its in-line revenues for 1Q12. Benchmark stated, “A recovery in core engagement sales, up 3% y/y, including a reacceleration of high end growth at price points below $25...

According to a research report this morning, Benchmark upgrades Fossil (NASDAQ: FOSL) from Hold to Buy rating and lowers the PT from $130 to $100 following the Skagen acquisition. Benchmark stated, “The Company lowered 2012 guidance by $0.17, or 3%, excluding Skagen, on softness in Europe and a...

According to a research report this morning from Benchmark, Rackspace Hosting (NYSE: RAX) reported strong trends from 1Q12 as their results match street expectations. The outlook is positive as the online hosting company prepares to launch OpenStack cloud platform. Benchmark stated, “Rackspace...

Rackspace (NYSE: RAX) is set to report Q1 earnings after the market closes today. Consensus analyst expectations for today's earnings release are revenues of approximately 300M and earnings per share of $0.18. Revenue of 300M would represent growth of about 30% from the same quarter last fiscal...

In a report released earlier today, The Benchmark Company, LLC maintained its Hold rating for the Warnaco Group, Inc. (NYSE: WRC) but lowered its price target from $60.00 to $55.00. Benchmark went on to say “Warnaco reported EPS from continuing operations declined 18% to $0.90, versus $1.10 last...

In a report published earlier today, The Benchmark Company, LLC maintained its Buy rating for Liquidity Services, Ltd. (NASDAQ: LQDT) and raised its price target from $62.00 to $73.00. Benchmark went on to say “Liquidity Services, Inc. is the leading online retailer of surplus and salvage assets,...

The Benchmark Company has published a research report on Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) commenting on the company's European weakness during 1Q 2012. In the report, Benchmark writes, "Our 1Q12 channel checks indicate the following: North America, which is about 47% of Google's revenue, started somewhat...

The Benchmark Company has published a research report on The Pantry (NASDAQ: PTRY) after the company named its new CEO, Dennis G. Hatchell. In the report, Benchmark writes, "The Pantry Named Dennis G. Hatchell as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 5, 2012. The hiring of Dennis...