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Asit Sharma

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Asit Sharma, CPA, is a senior investment analyst and lead advisor at The Motley Fool. Prior to his current position, Sharma was a contributing writer and editor for Fool.com, CFO of a middle-market manufacturer, and a finance consultant. He holds a B.A. in English Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill and a M.A. in English Literature from New York University.

Recent Articles by Asit Sharma

Prow of Cruise Ship in Open Waters

Jun 28, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Key Points Carnival Corporation's Management Wants Shareholders to Know

Above all, management wants shareholders to bring some nuance to their reading of its full-year earnings outlook and related revisions.

Modern Office Interior

Jun 28, 2018 by Asit Sharma

What to Watch in Herman Miller's Upcoming Earnings Report

Order flow, consumer sales, European furnishings acquisitions, and of course, the effect of steel and aluminum tariffs should all be focal points for shareholders when Herman Miller next issues quarterly earnings.

Human Resources Building Blocks Concept

Jun 28, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Paychex's Timely Acquisitions Bolster Revenue Growth

The payroll giant nearly hits double-digit top-line growth during the last quarter of its fiscal year, as recent purchase transactions add to sales.

Bow View of Cargo Ship Sailing on Ocean

Jun 27, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Is Ship Finance International's Dividend at Risk?

The shipping conglomerate's dividend payout ratio has spiked in recent months.

Guidelines Concept on Metal Cog Gear

Jun 26, 2018 by Asit Sharma

A New, Must-Know Metric Provides Insight Into Splunk's Business

A new accounting standard gives shareholders deeper insight into the company's revenue.

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Jun 21, 2018 by Asit Sharma

What Navistar Management Wants Shareholders to Know

Management discussed industry conditions, an outperforming joint venture, and higher profitability during the company's recent earnings conference call.

Overhead Shot of Young People Working in Modern Office

Jun 21, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Steelcase's Revenue Remains Soft While Orders Pick Up

New orders indicate revenue potential in the following quarters, but the company will also have to manage its gross profit and overhead costs.

RV Seen From Behind at Dusk

Jun 21, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Winnebago Soars on "Towable" Segment Sales

The company's quarterly earnings kindled investor enthusiasm over its near-term prospects.

Vehicle Mechanic Checking Semi Truck in Garage

Jun 20, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Will Landstar Earnings Continue to Rise in the Back Half of 2018?

The company has one significant tailwind assisting earnings. Maximizing this opportunity will be crucial in maintaining current-year momentum.

Woman in Winter Parka Standing at Frozen Lake

Jun 19, 2018 by Asit Sharma

3 Key Ways in Which Canada Goose Is Excelling

The retailer's business model and its sought-after outerwear are both contributing to impressive results.

Rental Car Transaction

Jun 18, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Hertz's Surprising Boost From Used-Car Pricing

Shifts in the market for used cars can impact the share price of multinational auto-rental giants.

Roll of Manufactured Corrugated Carboard

Jun 14, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Packaging Corp of America Takes the Line of Least Resistance

It seems obvious, but selling into demand is easier than chasing declining markets.

Hamburger and French Fries

Jun 15, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Why Arcos Dorados Stock Has Taken a 30% Haircut in the First Half of 2018

Risk in the company's biggest market is constraining investor enthusiasm.

Woman Eating Healthy Salad

Jun 14, 2018 by Asit Sharma

What Shareholders Missed in United Natural Foods' Earnings

Important narrative threads investors should follow were lost in the confusion over a recent change in its accounting estimate.

RVs Parked at Pacific Beach

Jun 13, 2018 by Asit Sharma

What Thor Industries Wants Shareholders to Know

Five key points that provide useful context around current earnings.

Close Up of Railway Train Wheels

Jun 13, 2018 by Asit Sharma

CSX Is Shedding Assets Even as Union Pacific Does the Opposite

The two rail giants employ different approaches to increasing operating efficiency.

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Jun 12, 2018 by Asit Sharma

El Pollo Loco Shares May Soon Recover More Ground

A new CEO and minimized losses out of Texas may add more momentum to a mild share price recovery year to date.

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Jun 11, 2018 by Asit Sharma

McDonald's Culls Its Corporate Workforce

Impending layoffs point to more than a projected dollar savings in overhead.

Close Up View of Energy Drink Can Pull Tab

Jun 8, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Why Investors Have Turned Cautious on Monster Beverage Shares

Ambiguity on a closely watched metric in the beverage industry has raised some concern among shareholders.

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Jun 7, 2018 by Asit Sharma

J.M. Smucker Continues to Struggle With Industry Headwinds

It's not an easy time to compete in the consumer packaged goods business. Smucker is still searching for the means to jump-start growth.

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