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Orbital Sciences Corporation Q4 2008 Earnings Call TranscriptThu, Feb 19, 2009
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Orbital Sciences Corporation Q3 2008 Earnings Call TranscriptThu, Oct 16, 2008
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Orbital Sciences Corporation Q2 2008 Earnings Call TranscriptThu, Jul 17, 2008
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Orbital Sciences Corporation Q1 2008 Earnings Call TranscriptMon, Apr 21, 2008
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Orbital Sciences Corp. Q4 2007 Earnings Call TranscriptMon, Mar 31, 2008
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Orbital Sciences Q3 2007 Earnings Call TranscriptThu, Oct 18, 2007
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We develop and manufacture small- and medium-class rockets and space systems for commercial, military and civil government customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”) and other U.S. Government agencies.
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- Thursday, February 14, 6:25 AM Orbital Sciences (ORB): Q4 EPS of $0.29 beats by $0.08. Revenue of $354.6M (+6% Y/Y) misses by $5.13M. (PR) Comment! [Earnings, Breaking News]
- Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 8:15 AM The Pentagon continues its drive to keeps costs under control by opening up the rocket launches of government satellites to competition. While the Air Force has received approval to acquire up to 36 launches from a Boeing (BA) and Lockheed Martin (LMT) JV, 14 other launches will be open to bidding. The cost of the program is forecast at $70B through 2030. 1 Comment
- Thursday, October 18, 2012, 7:32 AM Orbital Sciences (ORB): Q3 EPS of $0.33 beats by $0.08. Revenue of $372.9M (+9% Y/Y) beats by $11M. (PR) Comment! [Earnings]
- Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 12:09 PM Textron (TXT +5%) gets a lift after its subsidiary AAI Test & Training wins a contract from Orbital Sciences Corporation (ORB +2.7%) to provide several factory line test systems for its satellite production lines. The testers will be used to screen sections of multiple satellites as they are built, as well as the fully assembled satellites in both ambient and thermal testing conditions. Terms of the contract weren't disclosed. Comment! [On the Move]
- Thursday, July 19, 2012, 8:47 AM Orbital Sciences (ORB): Q2 EPS of $0.25 beats by $0.01. Revenue of $371.3M (+5.9% Y/Y). (PR) Comment! [Earnings]
- Friday, June 15, 2012, 2:00 PM The weight on Orbital Sciences (ORB +3%) has been removed with end of the SEC probe, says FBR Capital. The firm says the SEC's review of ORB's filings was somewhat routine, but the conclusion of the probe with no changes needed to the company's reporting removes an overhang on the stock. It maintains an Outperform on the stock, citing valuation and the company's free cash flow outlook. Comment! [On the Move]
- Thursday, June 14, 2012, 10:43 AM Aerospace firm Orbital Sciences (ORB -0.25%) won't have to restate its 2010 and Q3 2011 reports following talks with the SEC, which had requested information related to a NASA contract. Comment! [Earnings]
- Friday, April 20, 2012, 6:23 AM Orbital Sciences (ORB): Q1 EPS of $0.22 misses by $0.01. Revenue of $338M (+6.4% Y/Y) misses by $6M. (PR) Comment! [Earnings]
- Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:45 AM Orbital Sciences (ORB): Q4 EPS of $0.29 beats by $0.09. Revenue of $335.5M (-3.1% Y/Y) misses by $22M. (PR) Comment! [Earnings]
- Monday, December 5, 2011, 12:07 PM Solar panel manufacturer EMCORE (EMKR +4.2%) moves higher after being selected by ATK (ATK +1.5%) for a manufacturing contract, using its ZTJ solar cells in ATK's Ultraflex solar arrays. The solar panels will then be used to power cargo delivery spacecraft for Orbital Sciences' (ORB +2.5%) commercial resupply services missions to the International Space Station. Comment! [Tech, On the Move]
- Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 2:05 PM Alliant Techsystems (ATK +3.8%) trades higher after being awarded a $20M contract by Orbital Sciences Corporation (ORB +6.5%) to provide its UltraFlex solar arrays to power its enhanced Cygnus cargo logistics space vehicle, which is being utilized by NASA. Comment! [Tech, On the Move]
- Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 8:43 AM Orbital Sciences (ORB) nabs a $1.1B contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, edging out Lockheed Martin (LMT). Lockheed is providing the current contract but analysts say the MDA has been less than satisfied with Lockheed's performance. 1 Comment
- Thursday, July 17, 2008, 9:00 AM Orbital Sciences (ORB): Q2 EPS of $0.35 beats by $0.12. Revenue of $301M vs. consensus of $294M. Shares +5.3%. [PR] Comment!
- Thursday, July 17, 2008, 2:38 AM Notable earnings before Thursday's open: AOS, AMFI, BK, BAX, BBT, BLK, CHB, CIT, CCE, CMA, CAL, DHR, EDU, FCF, FFCH, GSBC, HOG, HNI, HOMB, HBAN, IGT, KNL, MMR, MEG, MEI, MTG, NAFC, NVS, ORB, PPG, PBKS, RS, SWY, SHW, SFNC, SOAP, SON, KO, UMPQ, UTX, VCP. Comment!
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neobliviscar: Don't make fun of dyslexics. Our doGs are mighty ones and will etims you down. Ps. we really shouldn't be trusted setting up Claymore mines. -
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9/17/12 4:19A ET: On 8/15/12, I highlighted ORB in a stock talk when shares were trading at $13.26. Last $15.03 - View all 17 replies
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nibor: Justin, it has been a pleasure working with you over the past 3 1/2 years. You do excellent analysis and it is greatly appreciated.
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Justin M. Hall
8/15/12 11:07A ET: [Pay Attention!] ORB is looking to break above its 200-day MA (resistance). Multiple touches at 200 MA. Last $13.46 - View all 1 replies
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Justin M. Hall: ORB is setting up nicely. Near-term shares could revisit highs at / near $16+. Long-term, ORB likely heading to $20. Keep an eye on it.
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REIT: sold all my shipping early last year losing game no growth sector, waiting for oil companies go lower so can pick few for coming winter :) -
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Justin M. Hall
4/10/12 6:05A ET: { ORB } Technically, shares of ORB, my newest long-term bet, have also likely bottomed out. You might take a look at it. - View all 2 replies
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Justin M. Hall: Thanks TN. I honestly think both of plays will perform well. Keep me posted, i.e. let me know what you end up doing.
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Justin M. Hall
4/5/12 12:40P ET: { Heads Up } I picked up a position in Orbital Science (ORB) this afternoon. Last $12.83. I like this play thru 9/21/12. - View all 0 replies
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neobliviscar: Don't make fun of dyslexics. Our doGs are mighty ones and will etims you down. Ps. we really shouldn't be trusted setting up Claymore mines.
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Justin M. Hall
9/17/12 4:19A ET: On 8/15/12, I highlighted ORB in a stock talk when shares were trading at $13.26. Last $15.03 - View all 17 replies
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nibor: Justin, it has been a pleasure working with you over the past 3 1/2 years. You do excellent analysis and it is greatly appreciated.
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Justin M. Hall
8/15/12 11:07A ET: [Pay Attention!] ORB is looking to break above its 200-day MA (resistance). Multiple touches at 200 MA. Last $13.46 - View all 1 replies
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Justin M. Hall: ORB is setting up nicely. Near-term shares could revisit highs at / near $16+. Long-term, ORB likely heading to $20. Keep an eye on it.
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REIT: sold all my shipping early last year losing game no growth sector, waiting for oil companies go lower so can pick few for coming winter :)
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Justin M. Hall
4/10/12 6:05A ET: { ORB } Technically, shares of ORB, my newest long-term bet, have also likely bottomed out. You might take a look at it. - View all 2 replies
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Justin M. Hall: Thanks TN. I honestly think both of plays will perform well. Keep me posted, i.e. let me know what you end up doing.