Humana EXPECTS 2013 Margin Increase and 4 Stock Analyses Not to Miss

Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is Bernstein’s favorite deep value pick among U.S. managed care companies. The firm predicts that Humana’s margins and free cash flow will grow during 2013, and it sees a number of catalysts for the stock next year.

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Education Management Corporation (NASDAQ:EDMC) provided lower than expected EPS guidance for FY13, causing Barrington to believe that the stock’s valuation discounts the current environment. The firm believes that the stock will move forward over time from what it views as current trough levels, and it keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.

Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD) reported lower than expected EPS for Q2 and lower than expected revenue guidance for Q3, influencing Benchmark to lower its target on the stock. The firm continues to expect the company to see benefits from share gains along with operating leverage / improving margins. It keeps a Buy rating on the stock.

Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE:CSC) price target was raised by BMO Capital after the company reported stronger results than expected. The firm keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares while it waits for the company to show improved profitability before becoming more constructive.

Monsanto Co. (NYSE:MON) estimates were increased by Morgan Stanley because of expectations for high seed prices in 2013 as smaller seed companies will probably have less seed availability and will probably discount. Shares have an Overweight rating.

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