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WALTER ENERGY INC (WLT)

Overview
Price 73.45
Price Change Today -$0.12 (-0.16%)
P&P rating Rating: 3
Zacks Rank 5 - STRONG SELL
Open Price $74.16
Previous Close $73.57
Daily Range $72.82 - $74.47
52-Week Range $53.41 - $143.76
Volume 1,916,733
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Walter Energy, based in Tampa, Fla., formerly Walter Industries, Inc., is a leading U.S. producer and exporter of premium metallurgical coal for the global steel industry and also produces steam coal and industrial coal, metallurgical coke and coal bed methane gas. It also produces steam coal and industrial coal, metallurgical coke and coal bed methane gas. The Company, through its operating segments, offers products and services, including coal and natural gas, metallurgical coke, mortgage financing and home construction. Its segments include Natural Resources, Sloss, Financing, Homebuilding and Other. The Natural Resources segment consists primarily of Jim Walter Resources, Inc., Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc., Taft Coal Sales & Associates and United Land Corporation. The Financing segment includes Walter Mortgage Company, services non-conforming installment notes and loans that are secured by mortgages and liens. The Homebuilding segment includes Jim Walter Homes, Inc., which is an on-your-lot homebuilder.
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Commentary
Zacks Blog: CONSOL Elaborates on FY12 View
January 18, 2012
Zacks Blog: China News Tops Earnings Results
January 17, 2012
Zacks Blog: Walter Energy Snips Guidance
January 16, 2012
Zacks Blog: Coal Worries Railroads Again
January 16, 2012
Zacks Blog: Walter Energy Posts Strong Results
November 3, 2011
Walter Energy, based in Tampa, Fla., formerly Walter Industries, Inc., is a leading U.S. producer and exporter of premium metallurgical coal for the global steel industry and also produces steam coal and industrial coal, metallurgical coke and coal bed methane gas. It also produces steam coal and industrial coal, metallurgical coke and coal bed methane gas. The Company, through its operating segments, offers products and services, including coal and natural gas, metallurgical coke, mortgage financing and home construction. Its segments include Natural Resources, Sloss, Financing, Homebuilding and Other. The Natural Resources segment consists primarily of Jim Walter Resources, Inc., Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc., Taft Coal Sales & Associates and United Land Corporation. The Financing segment includes Walter Mortgage Company, services non-conforming installment notes and loans that are secured by mortgages and liens. The Homebuilding segment includes Jim Walter Homes, Inc., which is an on-your-lot homebuilder.
 
Brokerage Analyst Recommendations
16 Brokerage Firms Covering WLT
 
   
Strong Buy
6
Buy
2
Hold
8
Sell
0
Strong Sell
0
Average Broker Recommendation (ABR): 2.13
 
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Free Options Trader Guide
Top Buy Analysis
BUY: WLT Rating: 3
Company: WALTER INDS INC
Points: -39.98
Start Price: $119.23
Start Date: 02/11/2011 9:49 PM
COBeeMan
COBeeMan
P&P Score: 99.43
Recs:
A coal play that has dipped recently. Coal is essential to the recovery.

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Top Sell Analysis
SELL: WLT Rating: 3
Company: WALTER INDS INC
Points: -0.26
Start Price: $56.74
Start Date: 09/25/2009 1:06 AM
BetterThanYou
BetterThanYou
P&P Score: 1.10
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0.00 01/18/12 CONSOL Elaborates on FY12 View - Analyst Blog 0
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0.00 01/17/12 China News Tops Earnings Results - Analyst Blog 0
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0.00 01/16/12 Walter Energy Snips Guidance - Analyst Blog 0
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0.00 01/16/12 Coal Worries Railroads Again - Analyst Blog 0
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0.00 11/03/11 Walter Energy Posts Strong Results - Analyst Blog 0
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0.00 10/17/11 Earnings Preview: CSX Corporation - Analyst Blog 0
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0.00 09/23/11 CONSOL Guides for a Stronger Finish - Analyst Blog 0
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Commentary
BUY: WALTER INDS INC (WLT) Rating: 3
Start Price: $110.48
Points: -40.65
Created: 08/03/2011
A gamble here that they'll beat these huge earnings estimates and move higher. Also catching a falling knife hoping the energy sell off is about done. They have huge margins, very low forward estimated PE, and are rumored to be undervalued and therefore take over target.

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BUY: WALTER INDS INC (WLT) Rating: 3
Start Price: $119.23
Points: -39.98
Created: 02/11/2011
A coal play that has dipped recently. Coal is essential to the recovery.

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BUY: WALTER INDS INC (WLT) Rating: 3
Start Price: $130.27
Points: -48.61
Created: 01/31/2011
Turning up from consolidation

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BUY: WALTER INDS INC (WLT) Rating: 3
Start Price: $128.95
Points: -48.23
Created: 01/13/2011
Great trend, 52 week high and strong projected EPS growth

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BUY: WALTER INDS INC (WLT) Rating: 3
Start Price: $29.45
Points: +97.69
Created: 05/21/2009
I personally know this gentlemand and he is a very honest as well as smart man who as you can see ventured from simply land developement into the current trends our economy is now facing. L/T HOLD Walter Energy, based in Tampa, Fla., formerly Walter Industries, Inc., is a leading U.S. producer and exporter of premium metallurgical coal for the global steel industry and also produces steam coal and industrial coal, metallurgical coke and coal bed methane gas. It also produces steam coal and industrial coal, metallurgical coke and coal bed methane gas. The Company, through its operating segments, offers products and services, including coal and natural gas, metallurgical coke, mortgage financing and home construction. Its segments include Natural Resources, Sloss, Financing, Homebuilding and Other. The Natural Resources segment consists primarily of Jim Walter Resources, Inc., Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc., Taft Coal Sales & Associates and United Land Corporation. The Financing segment includes Walter Mortgage Company, services non-conforming installment notes and loans that are secured by mortgages and liens. The Homebuilding segment includes Jim Walter Homes, Inc., which is an on-your-lot homebuilder.

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BUY: WALTER INDS INC (WLT) Rating: 3
Start Price: $23.04
Points: +163.97
Created: 02/09/2009
Outperform.

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BUY: WALTER INDS INC (WLT) Rating: 3
Start Price: $12.65
Points: +421.74
Created: 12/04/2008
Oversold

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BUY: WALTER INDS INC (WLT) Rating: 3
Start Price: $84.14
Points: -17.37
Created: 08/12/2008
7 week consolidation at 80 with strong support. Tripled earnings in 3rd qtr due to higher coal prices. Targeting 110 with near term move out of consolidation for a gain of 37%

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BUY: WALTER INDS INC (WLT) Rating: 3
Start Price: $69.13
Points: +3.44
Created: 01/31/2012

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vip vip
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BUY: WALTER INDS INC (WLT) Rating: 3
Start Price: $124.53
Points: -42.46
Created: 05/30/2011

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dmb dmb
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Picks
Username P&P Score Call Time Frame Start Date Start Price Today (change) Stock Gain S&P Gain Points Analysis
vip 99.98 BUY One to Three Months 01/31/2012 $69.13 $73.58
(-0.58%)
+6.44% +2.99% +3.44
leadon 22.66 BUY Six Months to a Year 08/03/2011 $110.48 $73.58
(-0.58%)
-33.40% +7.25% -40.65 view
dmb 0.25 BUY Three to Six Months 05/30/2011 $124.53 $73.58
(-0.58%)
-40.91% +1.55% -42.46
COBeeMan 99.43 BUY Three to Six Months 02/11/2011 $119.23 $73.58
(-0.58%)
-38.29% +1.70% -39.98 view
wallstreeter 0.23 BUY Three to Six Months 01/31/2011 $130.27 $73.58
(-0.58%)
-43.52% +5.10% -48.61 view
3rdgixxer 42.34 BUY One to Three Months 01/13/2011 $128.95 $73.58
(-0.58%)
-42.94% +5.29% -48.23 view
Growthprosper 0.67 BUY Six Months to a Year 01/12/2011 $136.67 $73.58
(-0.58%)
-46.16% +5.11% -51.27
jeremybear 2.13 BUY Week or Less 12/06/2010 $115.12 $73.58
(-0.58%)
-36.08% +10.51% -46.59
harish63 0.54 BUY Three Plus Years 05/11/2010 $72.87 $73.58
(-0.58%)
+0.97% +16.95% -15.97
BetterThanYou 1.10 SELL One to Three Months 09/25/2009 $56.74 $73.58
(-0.58%)
+29.68% +29.42% -0.26
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