The FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE:FF) 0n Mar. 17 announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2013. Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $444.9 million as compared to revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $351.8 million, an increase of 26%. The company reported net income of $74.0 million, or $1.71 per diluted share, for 2013, compared with net income of $34.3 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, in 2012. Adjusted EBITDA for the 2013 totaled $96.7 million, up from $52.5 million in 2012. FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE:FF) shares after opening at $21.03 moved to $21.24 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $20.65. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 2.27 and price to cash ratio as 4.45. FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE:FF) showed a positive weekly performance of 19.99%.
Clarence W. Schawk and his company Schawk, Inc. (NYSE:SGK), have both come a long way since those “humble beginnings” in 1953. The company provides branding solutions to clients in a range of different industries. The company is spread across 155 locations in 25 countries spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. After about 60 years of being in business, Schawk has been acquired by Pittsburgh-based Matthews International Corp (NASDAQ:MATW). Schawk, Inc. (NYSE:SGK) shares advanced 0.55% in last trading session and ended the day on $20.05. SGK return on equity ratio is recorded as -7.00% and its return on assets is -3.90%. Schawk, Inc. (NYSE:SGK) yearly performance is 86.34%.
Signet Jewelers (NYSE:SIG)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Nomura in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, Analyst RN reports. They currently have a $115.00 price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of $85.00. Nomura’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 21.90% from the company’s current price. Signet Jewelers Ltd. (NYSE:SIG) shares moved up 1.03% in last trading session and was closed at $101.85, while trading in range of $100.75-$102.44. Signet Jewelers Ltd. (NYSE:SIG) year to date performance is 29.66%.
Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) has been upgraded by TheStreet Ratings from hold to buy. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, impressive record of earnings per share growth, compelling growth in net income and expanding profit margins. Although the company may harbor some minor weaknesses, we feel they are unlikely to have a significant impact on results.Douglas Dynamics Inc (NYSE:PLOW) weekly performance is 9.59%. On last trading day company shares ended up $18.28. Douglas Dynamics Inc (NYSE:PLOW) distance from 50-day simple moving average is 14.61%. Analysts mean target price for the company is $17.67.