Research Reports Initiation on Services Stocks -- SeaWorld Entertainment, Planet Fitness, ClubCorp, and Hibbett Sports

NEW YORK, February 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

In today's pre-market research, Stock-Callers.com follows SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), Planet Fitness Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), ClubCorp Holdings Inc. (NYSE: MYCC), and Hibbett Sports Inc. (NASDAQ: HIBB). According to a report by World Economics, the global Services sector remained as the main driver of global growth at the start of 2017, and continued to grow at a modest pace this month. However, the recent falls in India, as a result of the cash ban, has likely impacted the sector slightly in the short-term. Learn more about these stocks by downloading their free report at:

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SeaWorld Entertainment

Orlando, Florida headquartered SeaWorld Entertainment Inc.'s stock finished Monday's session 0.86% higher at $18.78. A total volume of 1.88 million shares was traded, which was above their three months average volume of 1.07 million shares. The Company's shares have advanced 7.19% over the previous three months. The stock is trading above its 200-day moving average by 18.10%. Furthermore, shares of SeaWorld Entertainment, which operates as a theme park and entertainment company in the US, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 46.19.

On February 21^st, 2017, under its full year 2016 preliminary results SeaWorld announced that total revenues are expected to be $1.344 billion. Total attendance was approximately 22.0 million guests in 2016. The Company previously announced that it will release its Q4 and year-end 2016 financial results before the market opens on February 28^th, 2017. The free research report on SEAS is available at:

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Planet Fitness

Shares in Newington, New Hampshire headquartered Planet Fitness Inc. ended at $21.57, up 0.65% from the last trading session. The stock recorded a trading volume of 864,922 shares, which was higher than its three months average volume of 733,560 shares. The Company's shares have gained 2.42% in the last one month, 0.98% in the previous three months, and 7.31% since the start of this year. The stock is trading 4.09% above its 50-day moving average and 16.00% above its 200-day moving average. Moreover, shares of Planet Fitness, which through its subsidiaries, franchises and operates fitness centers, have an RSI of 58.47.

On February 02^nd, 2017, research firm Imperial Capital reiterated its 'Outperform' rating on the Company's stock with a decrease of the target price from $26 a share to $24 a share.

On February 22^nd, 2017, Planet Fitness announced that the Company will report results for its Q4 2016, after the market closes on March 01^st, 2017. The Company will discuss its financial results on a conference call scheduled at 4:30 p.m. ET on March 01^st, 2017. The complimentary report on PLNT can be downloaded at:

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ClubCorp

Dallas, Texas-based ClubCorp Holdings Inc.'s stock ended yesterday's session 1.18% higher at $17.10. A total volume of 1.04 million shares was traded, which was above their three months average volume of 576,320 shares. The Company's shares have advanced 3.64% in the past month, 31.70% over the previous three months, and 20.23% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading 7.35% and 22.55% above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively. Additionally, shares of ClubCorp Holdings, which owns and operates private golf, country, business, sports, and alumni clubs in North America, have an RSI of 60.11.

On February 22^nd, 2017, ClubCorp announced that for Q4 2016 revenue increased 4.1% on a y-o-y basis to $345.3 million. The Company's net income increased $11.7 million to $5.4 million in Q4 2016. ClubCorp's Q4 2016 Same Store Combined Clubs revenue increased $6.7 million to $321.4 million, up 2.1%, driven by increases in all three major revenue streams, dues up 2.4%, food & beverage up 3.2%, and golf operations up 0.3%. Visit us today and download our complete research report on MYCC for free at:

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Hibbett Sports

At the close of trading on Monday, shares in Birmingham, Alabama-based Hibbett Sports Inc. recorded a trading volume of 333,605 shares. The stock finished 1.51% higher at $30.35. The Company's shares are trading below their 50-day moving average by 11.85%. Furthermore, shares of Hibbett Sports, which together with its subsidiaries, operates athletic specialty stores in small and mid-sized markets primarily in the South, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic, and the Midwest regions of the US, have an RSI of 39.53.

On February 14^th, 2017, Hibbett Sports announced that it is partnering with full-service marketing agency Baesman Insights & Marketing to redefine its customer loyalty efforts. As Lead Loyalty Agency for the brand, Baesman Insights & Marketing will oversee customer data analysis and loyalty strategy, as well as direct and email marketing strategy and execution. This new partnership is effective immediately.

On February 14^th, 2017, research firm Susquehanna downgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Positive' to 'Neutral'. Get free access to your technical report on HIBB at:

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