Earnings Releases, Investment Plans, Senior Level Promotions, and Upcoming Event Schedules - Analyst Notes on Pepco, Xcel, Expeditors, AutoZone and Northrop Grumman

NEW YORK, May 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POM), Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE: XEL), Expeditors International of Washington Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPD), AutoZone Inc. (NYSE: AZO) and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/2743-100free.

Pepco Holdings, Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 7, 2014, Pepco Holdings, Inc. (Pepco) reported a profit in Q1 2014 compared to a loss in the year-ago period, helped by higher electric distribution revenue, lower operation and maintenance expense and higher weather related sales in the Company's service territories. Pepco posted a net income from continuing operations of $75 million, or $0.30 per share, compared to a net loss of $111 million, or $0.47 per share, in Q1 2013. On an adjusted basis, the Company's net income from continuing operations stood at $0.30 per share versus $0.24 per share in the year-ago period. Analysts polled by Reuters expected the Company to report EPS of $0.24. For Q1 2014, Pepco announced operating revenues of $1.3 billion, up 12.7% YoY. The Company reiterated its EPS guidance range for full year 2014 of between $1.12 and $1.27. The full analyst notes on Pepco are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2743-POM-21May2014.pdf

Xcel Energy Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 13, 2014, Xcel Energy Inc. (Xcel) announced that it will invest approximately $557 million in new high-voltage transmission lines and substations over the next six years to supply power for the growing New Mexico and Texas economies for decades to come. According to Xcel, the high priority projects were approved by the Southwest Power Pool on April 29, 2014, and involve construction of 400 miles of new high-voltage transmission lines and 12 new substations, primarily in eastern New Mexico and West Texas. David Hudson, President and CEO of Southwestern Public Service Company, an Xcel Energy Company, said, "As a partner in this region's economic success, we're committing a huge amount of capital to sustain this growth well into the future." The full analyst notes on Xcel are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2743-XEL-21May2014.pdf

Expeditors International of Washington Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 13, 2014, Expeditors International of Washington Inc. (Expeditors) announced the promotion of Philip M. Coughlin to the role of President of Global Geographies and Operations, with immediate effect. The announcement came a day after the Company announced the appointment of Robert R. Wright as the Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. The Company also informed that Wright's appointment was preceded by the resignation of Peter J. Rose from the role of both a member of and the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The full analyst notes on Expeditors are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2743-EXPD-21May2014.pdf

AutoZone Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 15, 2014, AutoZone, Inc. (AutoZone) announced its participation at various upcoming investor conferences. The Company informed that it will participate in the Citi 2014 Global Consumer Conference to be held on May 29, 2014. This will be followed by the Stifel 2014 Consumer Conference and the 7th Annual BB&T Automotive Aftermarket Conference, both scheduled for June 3, 2014. AutoZone stated that it will also participate in Stephens Spring Investment Conference on June 4, 2014. The full analyst notes on AutoZone are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2743-AZO-21May2014.pdf

Northrop Grumman Corporation Analyst Notes
On May 16, 2014, Northrop Grumman Corporation (Northrop Grumman) announced that it will conduct its annual shareholders meeting on May 21, 2014. The Company informed that the meeting will be webcast beginning at 8 a.m. ET and will include a presentation by Wes Bush, Chairman, CEO and President, Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman is a global security Company which provides systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers across the globe. The full analyst notes on Northrop Grumman are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2743-NOC-21May2014.pdf

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