Analysis: Positioning to Benefit within LPL Financial, The Andersons, Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, United Fire Group, Reata Pharmaceuticals, and Federal Agricultural Mortgage — Research Highlights Growth, Revenue, and Consolidated Results

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NEW YORK,, Feb. 05, 2019 (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 LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA, Financial), The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE, Financial), Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. (DFRG, Financial), United Fire Group, Inc (UFCS, Financial), Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RETA, Financial), and Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (:AGM), 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.

LPLA DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=LPLA
ANDE DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ANDE
DFRG DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=DFRG
UFCS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=UFCS
RETA DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=RETA
AGM DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AGM

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA, Financial), The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE, Financial), Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. (DFRG, Financial), United Fire Group, Inc (UFCS, Financial), Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RETA, Financial), and Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (:AGM) 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 February 1st, 2019. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC. (LPLA, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

LPL Financial's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, LPL Financial reported revenue of $1,331.00MM vs $1,064.11MM (up 25.08%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $1.22 vs $0.65 (up 87.69%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, LPL Financial reported revenue of $4,281.48MM vs $4,049.38MM (up 5.73%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $2.65 vs $2.15 (up 23.26%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on May 2nd, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2019. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.01. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $6.71 and is expected to report on January 30th, 2020.

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

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THE ANDERSONS, INC. (ANDE, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

The Andersons' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, The Andersons reported revenue of $685.58MM vs $836.60MM (down 18.05%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$0.07 vs $0.09. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, The Andersons reported revenue of $3,686.35MM vs $3,924.79MM (down 6.08%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $1.51 vs $0.41 (up 268.29%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on February 13th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.62.

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

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DEL FRISCO'S RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. (DFRG, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

Del Frisco's Restaurant Group's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Del Frisco's Restaurant Group reported revenue of $105.30MM vs $60.62MM (up 73.72%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$2.43 vs -$0.08. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Del Frisco's Restaurant Group reported revenue of $361.43MM vs $351.68MM (up 2.77%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$0.53 vs $0.76. Analysts expect earnings to be released on March 14th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. Reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.39. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$0.16 and is expected to report on March 14th, 2019.

To read the full Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. (DFRG, Financial) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=DFRG

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UNITED FIRE GROUP, INC (UFCS, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

United Fire Group's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, United Fire Group reported revenue of $291.91MM vs $269.62MM (up 8.27%) and basic earnings per share $0.44 vs -$0.72. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, United Fire Group reported revenue of $1,052.74MM vs $996.36MM (up 5.66%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $2.03 vs $1.97 (up 3.05%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on February 20th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018.

To read the full United Fire Group, Inc (UFCS, Financial) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=UFCS

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REATA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (RETA, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

Reata Pharmaceuticals' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Reata Pharmaceuticals reported revenue of $5.18MM vs $12.56MM (down 58.79%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$1.07 vs -$0.50. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Reata Pharmaceuticals reported revenue of $48.06MM vs $49.86MM (down 3.61%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share -$1.99 vs -$0.31. Analysts expect earnings to be released on March 1st, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.64. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$4.39 and is expected to report on March 1st, 2019.

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

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FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION (AGM, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

Federal Agricultural Mortgage's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2018 vs September 30th, 2017, Federal Agricultural Mortgage reported interest income of $142.62MM vs $104.50MM (up 36.48%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $2.48 vs $1.74 (up 42.53%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Federal Agricultural Mortgage reported interest income of $400.53MM vs $311.90MM (up 28.42%) and analysts estimated basic earnings per share $6.73 vs $6.12 (up 9.97%). Analysts expect earnings to be released on March 14th, 2019. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2018.

To read the full Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM, Financial) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AGM

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