Market Activity, Upcoming Events, and Quarterly Results - Research Reports on Altria, Mondelez, Sealed Air, International Paper and Hershey

NEW YORK, November 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO), Mondelez International, Inc. (NYSE: MDLZ), Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE), International Paper Company (NYSE: IP) and The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/7633-100free.

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Altria Group Inc. Research Reports
On October 29, 2014, shares in Altria Group Inc. (Altria) moved 0.08% higher to end the day's trading session at $47.57 compared to its previous day's close of $47.53. During the session, the stock opened at $47.66 and fluctuated between $47.31 and $47.90 with 7.25 million shares changing hands. Over the same period, the S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary (Sector) index closed the session 0.33% lower at 531.19. Altria's shares closed above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $44.86 and $39.98, respectively, and the two week RSI of the stock was 47.57. The full research reports on Altria are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Nov-03-2014/MO/report.pdf

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Mondelez International, Inc. Research Reports
As per the Events and Presentations section of Mondelez International, Inc.'s (Mondelez), website, the Company is scheduled to release its Q3 2014 results on November 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. ET. As per analysts polled by Bloomberg Businessweek, the Company is expected to report an EPS (Pre-Exceptional) of $0.40 on revenues of $8.5 billion for Q3 2014. The full research reports on Mondelez are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Nov-03-2014/MDLZ/report.pdf

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Sealed Air Corporation Research Reports
On October 29, 2014, Sealed Air Corporation (Sealed Air) announced its Q3 2014 financial results. Net sales came in at $2.0 billion, up 3.3% YoY, and the net earnings were $59.3 million, up 57.7% YoY, with diluted EPS of $0.28. Adjusted earnings were 52 cents, ahead of the Zack's forecast of 46 cents. In terms of segment sales, the Food Care division recorded net sales of $983.4 million, up 3.4% YoY, primarily driven by favorable mix of 4.0% on volumes, which remain unchanged as compared to Q3 2013. On a region-wise basis, the Company reported constant dollar sales growth in all regions with 8.0% growth in Latin America, 7.3% in Asia, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, 4.7% in Japan, Australia and New Zealand, 3.2% in North America, and 1.0% in Europe. For the full year 2014, the Company expects net sales to reach c.$7.7 billion. Adjusted EBITDA for 2014 is anticipated to be approximately $1.110 billion, an increase from the previously provided forecast of $1.085 billion to $1.095 billion. The Company also increased its 2014 outlook for adjusted EPS and free cash flow. The full research reports on Sealed Air are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Nov-03-2014/SEE/report.pdf

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International Paper Company Research Reports
On October 21, 2014, International Paper Company (International Paper) reported that Mark S. Sutton, CEO Elect, will address the Vertical Research Partners Annual Paper and Packaging Conference on November 19, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. EST in New York City. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. The full research reports on International Paper are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Nov-03-2014/IP/report.pdf

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The Hershey Company Research Reports
On October 29, 2014, The Hershey Company (Hershey) announced results for Q3 FY 2014 (period ended September 28, 2014). The consolidated net sales were $2.0 billion, up 5.8% YoY led mainly by the volume, with international sales increasing 18.4% YoY. Excluding special items, net income was $234.20 million or $1.05 per share, compared to $236.62 million or $1.04 per share in the year-ago period. On average, 14 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the Company to post earnings of $1.08 per share for Q3 FY 2014. In terms of region, the North America net sales, led by strong Halloween seasonal growth and new products, increased 4.2% YoY. Looking ahead for FY 2014, Hershey trimmed adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $4.01 to $4.03 from the prior forecast of $4.05 to $4.13. Further, net sales are now expected to increase around 4.75%, compared to the prior projection for net sales growth at the low end of long-term target of 5% to 7%. The full research reports on Hershey are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/Nov-03-2014/HSY/report.pdf

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