The Valspar CorporationVAL has been recognized as 'Partner-level supplier' for 2015 under the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest recognition for the company's commitment toward providing quality products and services.
On Dec 15, 2015, the recognition was formally awarded to Valspar during a ceremony in Moline, IL. Valspar is a leading supplier of superior industrial coatings to John Deere's operations around the world.
Valspar's adjusted earnings for fourth-quarter fiscal 2015 (ended Oct 30, 2015) surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while revenues lagged the same. Valspar anticipates adjusted earnings per share for fiscal 2016 in the range of $4.80-$5.00, reflecting growth of 8%-13% in constant currency.
Valspar has a broad product portfolio and significant opportunities for share gains in both its Paints and Coatings segments. Moreover, new business wins, productivity actions, investments in growth initiatives and geographic expansion should benefit the company.
Winning new businesses is a company-wide focus that will position Valspar well for the future. New business wins have contributed around 4% annually to its growth over the last several years and are expected to continue to be a major driver in 2016.
The company is also managing its expenses well apart from maintaining a cost structure that is suitable for the current external environment.
Valspar currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Better-ranked companies in the basic materials sector include Koninklijke DSM N.V. RDSMY , Stepan Company SCL and The Sherwin-Williams Company SHW . While Koninklijke and Stepan sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Sherwin-Williams carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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