Friday's Winners & Losers: WMS Industries

WMS Industries(WMS Quote - Cramer on WMS - Stock Picks) was among the NYSE's winners Friday, as shares jumped 14% after the maker of gaming machines posted solid gains in third-quarter earnings and revenue and issued in-line fourth-quarter revenue guidance.

For the period ended March 31, the company earned $12.9 million, or 34 cents a share, on revenue of $136.6 million. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial expected earnings of 34 cents a share on revenue of $139.4 million. During the year-earlier quarter, the company earned $9.2 million, or 26 cents a share, on revenue of $110.7 million.

Looking ahead, WMS sees fourth-quarter revenue of $150 million to $157 million. Analysts project revenue of $153.4 million. Shares were trading up $5.44 to $44.13.

Baldor Electric(BEZ Quote - Cramer on BEZ - Stock Picks) climbed 10% after the electric motors manufacturer posted better-than-expected first-quarter results. The company earned $20.9 million, or 50 cents a share, on revenue of $395.7 million. Analysts expected earnings of 37 cents a share on revenue of $388.5 million. During the year-earlier quarter, the company earned $11.4 million, or 34 cents a share, on revenue of $192.3 million. Shares were trading up $4.09 to $43.88.

Shares of Assured Guaranty(AGO Quote - Cramer on AGO - Stock Picks) rose 7.4% after it posted first-quarter earnings that were better than expected. The insurance holding company earned $39 million, or 57 cents a share, on revenue of $85.4 million. Analysts expected earnings of 55 cents a share on revenue of $84.7 million. During the year-earlier quarter, the company earned $34.9 million, or 47 cents a share, on revenue of $74.3 million. Shares were trading up $2.09 to $30.33.

Aon(AOC Quote - Cramer on AOC - Stock Picks) rose 4.6% after the insurance broker posted better-than-expected first-quarter results. The company earned $213 million, or 66 cents a share, on revenue of $2.38 billion. Excluding items, the company earned 70 cents a share. Analysts expected earnings of 66 cents a share on revenue of $2.26 billion. During the year-earlier period, the company earned $198 million, or 57 cents a share, on revenue of $2.17 billion. Excluding items, the company earned 51 cents a share during the year-earlier quarter. Shares were trading up $1.83 to $41.85.

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