New Research: Key Drivers of Growth for Harmonic, Astec Industries, Marlin Business Services, Arsanis, SunOpta, and Rhythm Pharmaceuticals — Factors of Influence, Major Initiatives and Sustained Production

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIT), Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE), Marlin Business Services Corp. (NASDAQ:MRLN), Arsanis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASNS), SunOpta, Inc. (NASDAQ:STKL), and Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:RYTM), including updated fundamental summaries, consolidated fiscal reporting, and fully-qualified certified analyst research.

Complimentary Access: Research Reports

Full copies of recently published reports are available to readers at the links below.

HLIT DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HLIT
ASTE DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ASTE
MRLN DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MRLN
ASNS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ASNS
STKL DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=STKL
RYTM DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=RYTM

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIT), Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE), Marlin Business Services Corp. (NASDAQ:MRLN), Arsanis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASNS), SunOpta, Inc. (NASDAQ:STKL), and Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:RYTM) on a fundamental level and outlines the overall demand for their products and services in addition to an in-depth review of the business strategy, management discussion, and overall direction going forward. Several excerpts from the recently released reports are available to today's readers below.

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Important Notice: the following excerpts are not designed to be standalone summaries and as such, important information may be missing from these samples. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all relevant material information. All information in this release was accessed August 16th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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Harmonic Inc. (HLIT) REPORT OVERVIEW

Harmonic's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Harmonic reported revenue of $99.16MM vs $82.32MM (up 20.46%) and basic earnings per share -$0.03 vs -$0.39. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Harmonic reported revenue of $358.25MM vs $405.91MM (down 11.74%) and basic earnings per share -$1.02 vs -$0.93. Harmonic is expected to report earnings on October 29th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.02. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$0.08 and is expected to report on February 27th, 2019.

To read the full Harmonic Inc. (HLIT) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HLIT

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Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) REPORT OVERVIEW

Astec Industries' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Astec Industries reported revenue of $272.53MM vs $301.91MM (down 9.73%) and basic earnings per share -$1.76 vs $0.63. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Astec Industries reported revenue of $1,184.74MM vs $1,147.43MM (up 3.25%) and basic earnings per share $1.64 vs $2.40 (down 31.67%). Astec Industries is expected to report earnings on October 23rd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.12. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.73 and is expected to report on February 19th, 2019.

To read the full Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ASTE

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Marlin Business Services Corp. (MRLN) REPORT OVERVIEW

Marlin Business Services' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, Marlin Business Services reported interest income of $27.84MM vs $25.31MM (up 9.99%) and basic earnings per share $0.52 vs $0.36 (up 44.44%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Marlin Business Services reported interest income of $102.32MM vs $90.25MM (up 13.37%) and basic earnings per share $2.02 vs $1.38 (up 46.38%). Marlin Business Services is expected to report earnings on October 25th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.31. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.25 and is expected to report on February 7th, 2019.

To read the full Marlin Business Services Corp. (MRLN) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MRLN

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Arsanis, Inc. (ASNS) REPORT OVERVIEW

Arsanis' Recent Financial Performance

Arsanis is expected to report earnings on November 12th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$2.54 and is expected to report on March 8th, 2019.

To read the full Arsanis, Inc. (ASNS) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ASNS

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SunOpta, Inc. (STKL) REPORT OVERVIEW

SunOpta's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2018 vs June 30th, 2017, SunOpta reported revenue of $319.31MM vs $336.45MM (down 5.10%) and basic earnings per share -$0.06 vs -$0.03. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, SunOpta reported revenue of $1,279.59MM vs $1,346.73MM (down 4.99%) and basic earnings per share -$1.66 vs -$0.62. SunOpta is expected to report earnings on November 14th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.02. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $0.03 and is expected to report on February 26th, 2019.

To read the full SunOpta, Inc. (STKL) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=STKL

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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RYTM) REPORT OVERVIEW

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' Recent Financial Performance

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is expected to report earnings on November 13th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending September 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$1.78. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$1.89 and is expected to report on March 11th, 2019.

To read the full Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RYTM) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=RYTM

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