Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 (1QFY14; March 29, 2014) after markets closed yesterday. The largest e-retailer in the US reported revenues of $19.74 billion for the quarter, a 23% increase from the same period last year and 1.6% better than the consensus estimate. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares after opening at $316.25 moved to $316.49 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $303.83. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 1.88 and price to cash ratio as 11.23. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) showed a negative weekly performance of -6.49%.
Masco Corp. (NYSE:MAS) posted net sales of $2 billion for the first quarter of 2014, up 5 percent over 2013 figures. The cabinet and building products giant attributed poor weather conditions and a still recovering housing market for slower than expected sales in North America, which overall grew 3 percent, compared to 12 percent for international. Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) shares fell -7.44% in last trading session and ended the day on $20.78. MAS return on equity ratio is recorded as 64.80% and its return on assets is 3.80%. Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) yearly performance is 3.59%.
USG Corporation (NYSE:USG) a leading building products company, reported its strongest first quarter results since 2007. First quarter 2014 net sales of $850 million are up 4 percent from first quarter 2013 net sales of $814 million. USG Corporation (NYSE:USG) shares moved down -4.65% in last trading session and was closed at $29.55, while trading in range of $29.12 – $30.30. USG Corporation (NYSE:USG) year to date (YTD) performance is 4.12%.
Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ:CERN) healthcare tech company said it expects adjusted earnings for its June-ending second quarter between 39 cents and 40 cents a share. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters had estimated 40 cents a share. Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ:CERN) weekly performance is -8.31%. On last trading day company shares ended up $49.51. Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ:CERN) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -14.32%. Analysts mean target price for the company is $62.24.