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Showing posts with label Analyst. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Analyst Research Roundup: Equity Residential (EQR), Washington Prime Group Inc. (WPG)

Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) tinted gains of +0.76% (+0.48 points) to US$ 63.26. The volume of 1.46 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 2.19 Million shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is 11.64. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 75.49 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 58.28. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 23.14 Billion.

Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR)’s earnings per share has been growing at a 108.7 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 9.7 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at 40.4 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was 4.5 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 97.8 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 0 percent and possesses 66.8 percent gross margin.

FT reports, The 19 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Equity Residential have a median target of 65.00, with a high estimate of 70.00 and a low estimate of 56.00. The median estimate represents a 2.75% increase from the last price of 63.26.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 4 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 1 analysts call it Sell, while 20 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 3. 0 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 0 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

Washington Prime Group Inc. (NYSE:WPG) is worth US$ 1.74 Billion and has recently risen 0.22% to US$ 9.3. The latest exchange of 1.46 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 1.6 Million shares. The day began at US$ 9.26 but the price moved to US$ 9.17 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 9.36. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 14.15 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 10.9.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 31, a price to book ratio of 1.89, and a price to sales ratio of 2.07. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown 8.1%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown -22.1%. With an institutional ownership near 94.3%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of 0.3.

According to Financial Times, The 18 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Worldpay Group PLC have a median target of 326.00, with a high estimate of 400.00 and a low estimate of 278.00. The median estimate represents a 19.72% increase from the last price of 272.30.

Inside Look At Analysts Reviews

Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 0 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 2 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 0 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 0 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 3.

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Analyst Research Roundup: Equity Residential (EQR), Washington Prime Group Inc. (WPG)

Friday, February 17, 2017

Analyzing Analyst Recommendations: Hess Corporation (HES), NGL Energy Partners LP (NGL)

Hess Corporation (NYSE:HES) tinted gains of +0.49% (+0.25 points) to US$ 51.3. The volume of 4.13 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 4.25 Million shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is -19.78. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 65.56 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 45.37. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 16.18 Billion.

Hess Corporation (NYSE:HES)’s earnings per share has been growing at a -44.7 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as -25.8 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at -32.9 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was -26.9 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 86.3 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 0 percent and possesses 76 percent gross margin.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 11 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 0 analysts call it Sell, while 14 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 2.4. 2 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 0 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

NGL Energy Partners LP (NYSE:NGL) is worth US$ 2.62 Billion and has recently fallen -3.73% to US$ 23.25. The latest exchange of 4.1 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 558.90K shares. The day began at US$ 23.15 but the price moved to US$ 22.85 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 23.45. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 25.8 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 23.13.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 0, a price to book ratio of 1.27, and a price to sales ratio of 0.23. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown 65.7%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown -35.3%. With an institutional ownership near 70%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of -0.89.

Inside Look At Analysts Reviews

Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 5 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 1 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 0 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 1 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 1.7.

Analyzing Analyst Recommendations: Hess Corporation (HES), NGL Energy Partners LP (NGL)

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Analyst Stock Recommendations For Brixmor Property Group Inc. (BRX), Ellie Mae, Inc. (ELLI)

Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE:BRX) tinted gains of +0.29% (+0.07 points) to US$ 24.4. The volume of 1.69 Million shares climbed up over an trading activity of 1.64 Million shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is 0.79. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 29.14 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 22.53. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 7.42 Billion.

Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE:BRX)’s earnings per share has been growing at a 20 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 2.3 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at 8.3 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was 0 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 0 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 18.6 percent and possesses 75.6 percent gross margin.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 8 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 0 analysts call it Sell, while 6 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 2.3. 0 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 0 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

Ellie Mae, Inc. (NYSE:ELLI) is worth US$ 3.26 Billion and has recently risen 8.99% to US$ 98.29. The latest exchange of 1.69 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 721.76K shares. The day began at US$ 93.64 but the price moved to US$ 92.74 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 98.47. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 109.99 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 112.1.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 99.58, a price to book ratio of 4.98, and a price to sales ratio of 9.92. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown 42.5%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown 80.1%. With an institutional ownership near 0%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of 0.99.

Inside Look At Analysts Reviews

Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 6 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 5 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 0 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 0 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 2.6.

Analyst Stock Recommendations For Brixmor Property Group Inc. (BRX), Ellie Mae, Inc. (ELLI)

Analyst Stock Ratings: MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA), Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)

MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) tinted gains of +0.62% (+0.05 points) to US$ 8.06. The volume of 1.69 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 2.49 Million shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is 0.8. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 8.09 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 6.4. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 2.98 Billion.

MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA)’s earnings per share has been growing at a -3 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 5 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at 10.2 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was 2.5 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 87.4 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 53.7 percent and possesses 66.2 percent gross margin.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 2 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 1 analysts call it Sell, while 4 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 3. 0 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 0 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) is worth US$ 9.45 Billion and has recently risen 1.61% to US$ 76.28. The latest exchange of 1.69 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 1.71 Million shares. The day began at US$ 75.33 but the price moved to US$ 75.32 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 76.76. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 79.43 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 76.78.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 22.14, a price to book ratio of 5.07, and a price to sales ratio of 1.35. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown -1.6%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown -4%. With an institutional ownership near 90.4%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of 3.45.

Inside Look At Analysts Reviews

Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 9 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 16 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 1 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 1 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 2.6.

Analyst Stock Ratings: MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA), Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)

Analyst Research and Recommendations: Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH), World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE)

Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:CAH) tinted loss of -0.06% (-0.05 points) to US$ 77.4. The volume of 1.69 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 2.71 Million shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is 4.12. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 87.85 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 62.7. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 24.77 Billion.

Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:CAH)’s earnings per share has been growing at a 9.6 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 3.4 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at 20.4 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was 13.3 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 88.5 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 1.1 percent and possesses 5.2 percent gross margin.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 5 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 0 analysts call it Sell, while 15 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 2.6. 0 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 0 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) is worth US$ 1.66 Billion and has recently risen 4.82% to US$ 21.97. The latest exchange of 1.69 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 494.67K shares. The day began at US$ 21.01 but the price moved to US$ 20.92 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 22.11. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 22.11 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 21.54.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 68.87, a price to book ratio of 7.63, and a price to sales ratio of 2.37. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown 6.6%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown -14.9%. With an institutional ownership near 90.6%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of 0.32.

Inside Look At Analysts Reviews

Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 5 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 4 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 0 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 0 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 2.3.

Analyst Research and Recommendations: Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH), World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE)

Analyst Opinion Summary: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL), Teradyne, Inc. (TER)

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) tinted loss of -0.08% (-0.07 points) to US$ 82.59. The volume of 1.68 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 2.12 Million shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is 2.89. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 97.48 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 75.3. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 29.89 Billion.

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL)’s earnings per share has been growing at a 11.2 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 5 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at 29.2 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was 20.2 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 94.1 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 9.5 percent and possesses 80.2 percent gross margin.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 14 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 1 analysts call it Sell, while 8 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 2.3. 3 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 1 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER) is worth US$ 5.8 Billion and has recently risen 0.56% to US$ 28.9. The latest exchange of 1.68 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 2.26 Million shares. The day began at US$ 28.91 but the price moved to US$ 28.55 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 28.99. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 29.03 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 29.47.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 0, a price to book ratio of 3.17, and a price to sales ratio of 3.31. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown 4.2%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown -16.4%. With an institutional ownership near 95%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of -0.22.

Inside Look At Analysts Reviews

Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 8 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 8 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 0 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 0 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 2.4.

Analyst Opinion Summary: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL), Teradyne, Inc. (TER)

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Analyst Stock Ratings: Vantiv, Inc. (VNTV), PDC Energy, Inc. (PDCE)

Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE:VNTV) tinted loss of -0.77% (-0.49 points) to US$ 63.25. The volume of 0.99 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 1.11 Million shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is 1.13. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 64.48 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 47.92. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 12.17 Billion.

Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE:VNTV)’s earnings per share has been growing at a 50.6 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 17.1 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at 17.3 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was 8.8 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 97.5 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 6 percent and possesses 53.2 percent gross margin.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 17 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 0 analysts call it Sell, while 11 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 2.2. 3 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 0 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

PDC Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDCE) is worth US$ 4.04 Billion and has recently risen 2.16% to US$ 73.45. The latest exchange of 0.99 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 835.94K shares. The day began at US$ 72.59 but the price moved to US$ 72.47 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 73.79. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 84.88 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 85.15.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 0, a price to book ratio of 1.81, and a price to sales ratio of 9.12. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown 11.7%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown -49.5%. With an institutional ownership near 0%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of -4.16.

Inside Look At Analysts Reviews

Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 17 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 9 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 0 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 1 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 2.1.

Analyst Stock Ratings: Vantiv, Inc. (VNTV), PDC Energy, Inc. (PDCE)

Analyst Stock Recommendations For Smart Sand Inc. (SND), Seritage Growth Properties (SRG)

Smart Sand Inc. (NASDAQ:SND) tinted loss of -0.89% (-0.16 points) to US$ 17.8. The volume of 1 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 522.59K shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is 0. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 60.6 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 10.3. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 698.29 Million.

Smart Sand Inc. (NASDAQ:SND)’s earnings per share has been growing at a 0 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 0 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at 0 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was 17.8 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 53.3 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 0 percent and possesses 51.8 percent gross margin.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 3 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 0 analysts call it Sell, while 1 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 1.9. 1 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 0 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE:SRG) is worth US$ 1.42 Billion and has recently risen 4.73% to US$ 44.49. The latest exchange of 0.99 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 338.12K shares. The day began at US$ 43 but the price moved to US$ 42.98 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 44.71. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 57.31 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 43.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 0, a price to book ratio of 1.69, and a price to sales ratio of 5.87. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown 0%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown 0%. With an institutional ownership near 81.7%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of -1.29.

Analyst Stock Recommendations For Smart Sand Inc. (SND), Seritage Growth Properties (SRG)

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Analyst Stock Ratings: Halliburton Company (HAL), eBay Inc. (EBAY)

Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) tinted loss of -2.17% (-1.22 points) to US$ 54.88. The volume of 8.39 Million shares climbed up over an trading activity of 8.32 Million shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is -6.7. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 58.78 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 27.96. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 47.47 Billion.

Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL)’s earnings per share has been growing at a -32.3 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as -8.5 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at -55.1 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was -22.6 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 81.3 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of -36.3 percent and possesses 28.8 percent gross margin.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 32 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 1 analysts call it Sell, while 4 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 1.8. 3 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 2 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) is worth US$ 36.14 Billion and has recently risen 1.25% to US$ 32.43. The latest exchange of 8.14 Million shares is above its average trading activity of 10.41 Million shares. The day began at US$ 31.95 but the price moved to US$ 31.8 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 32.47. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 33.19 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 34.15.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 5.01, a price to book ratio of 3.4, and a price to sales ratio of 4.03. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown -5.1%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown 21%. With an institutional ownership near 86.9%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of 6.48.

Inside Look At Analysts Reviews

Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 11 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 24 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 1 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 1 analysts call it Underweight, while 2 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 2.5.

Analyst Stock Ratings: Halliburton Company (HAL), eBay Inc. (EBAY)

Monday, February 6, 2017

Analyst Stock Recommendations For Federated Investors, Inc. (FII), Agenus Inc. (AGEN)

Federated Investors, Inc. (NYSE:FII) tinted gains of +1.07% (+0.28 points) to US$ 26.5. The volume of 1 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 1.03 Million shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is 1.93. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 33.13 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 22.76. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 2.71 Billion.

Federated Investors, Inc. (NYSE:FII)’s earnings per share has been growing at a 3.62 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 5 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at 31.2 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was 28.4 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 79.7 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 17.7 percent and possesses 97.6 percent gross margin.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 1 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 1 analysts call it Sell, while 5 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 3. 1 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 1 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ:AGEN) is worth US$ 358.44 Million and has recently risen 5.1% to US$ 4.12. The latest exchange of 0.99 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 1.12 Million shares. The day began at US$ 3.96 but the price moved to US$ 3.875 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 4.13. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 7.49 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 7.95.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 0, a price to book ratio of 0, and a price to sales ratio of 14.57. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown 49.2%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown 4.4%. With an institutional ownership near 46.2%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of -1.35.

Inside Look At Analysts Reviews

Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 4 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 1 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 0 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 0 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 1.8.

Analyst Stock Recommendations For Federated Investors, Inc. (FII), Agenus Inc. (AGEN)

Analyst Stock Ratings: Brinker International, Inc. (EAT), CSRA Inc. (CSRA)

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) tinted gains of +0.57% (+0.25 points) to US$ 43.93. The volume of 0.99 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 1.54 Million shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is 3.22. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 55.84 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 43.3. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 2.18 Billion.

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT)’s earnings per share has been growing at a 17.5 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 3.4 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at -46.2 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was 25.6 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 0 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 5.5 percent and possesses 18.4 percent gross margin.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 3 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 2 analysts call it Sell, while 15 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 3. 0 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 1 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

CSRA Inc. (NYSE:CSRA) is worth US$ 5.29 Billion and has recently risen 1.73% to US$ 32.36. The latest exchange of 0.99 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 1.35 Million shares. The day began at US$ 31.89 but the price moved to US$ 31.765 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 32.4299. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 33.54 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 35.6.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 46.76, a price to book ratio of 30.24, and a price to sales ratio of 1.09. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown 0%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown 0%. With an institutional ownership near 93.3%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of 0.69.

Inside Look At Analysts Reviews

Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 5 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 1 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 0 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 2 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 1.8.

Analyst Stock Ratings: Brinker International, Inc. (EAT), CSRA Inc. (CSRA)

Sunday, February 5, 2017

Analyst Research and Recommendations: Ferroglobe PLC (GSM), Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN)

Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ:GSM) tinted loss of -0.16% (-0.02 points) to US$ 12.3. The volume of 0.99 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 799.82K shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is -0.76. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 12.53 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 6.9. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 2.11 Billion.

Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ:GSM)’s earnings per share has been growing at a -17.6 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as -2.9 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at 0 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was -3.9 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 44.7 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 0 percent and possesses 0 percent gross margin.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 4 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 0 analysts call it Sell, while 1 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 1.6. 0 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 0 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ:BECN) is worth US$ 2.74 Billion and has recently risen 2.93% to US$ 45.65. The latest exchange of 0.99 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 533.06K shares. The day began at US$ 45.01 but the price moved to US$ 44.9257 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 46.72. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 49.32 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 50.64.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 30.84, a price to book ratio of 2.06, and a price to sales ratio of 0.66. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown 17.8%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown 3.3%. With an institutional ownership near 0%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of 1.48.

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Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 8 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 6 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 0 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 2 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 2.1.

Analyst Research and Recommendations: Ferroglobe PLC (GSM), Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN)

Saturday, February 4, 2017

Analyst Opinion Summary: Stryker Corporation (SYK), Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (CRZO)

Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) tinted loss of -0.02% (-0.03 points) to US$ 123.36. The volume of 0.99 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 1.62 Million shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is 4.35. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 127.23 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 94.31. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 46.19 Billion.

Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK)’s earnings per share has been growing at a 4.7 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 6.4 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at 17.9 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was 11.7 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 75.6 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 14.5 percent and possesses 66.6 percent gross margin.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 16 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 2 analysts call it Sell, while 8 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 2.1. 0 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 1 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRZO) is worth US$ 2.31 Billion and has recently risen 1.84% to US$ 35.43. The latest exchange of 0.98 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 1.23 Million shares. The day began at US$ 35.02 but the price moved to US$ 34.5 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 35.68. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 43.96 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 47.08.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 0, a price to book ratio of 0, and a price to sales ratio of 5.78. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown 25.5%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown -9.09%. With an institutional ownership near 88.3%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of -18.24.

Inside Look At Analysts Reviews

Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 19 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 5 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 0 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 2 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 1.8.

Analyst Opinion Summary: Stryker Corporation (SYK), Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (CRZO)

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Analyst EPS Estimates Coverage: Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF)

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) was up +0.35% ($ 0.12) to $ 34.17 and showed a volume of 1.6 mln shares. It has ranged in price between $ 33.885-$ 34.27 after having started the session at $ 34.08 as compared to the previous trading day’s close of $ 34.05. The GAP was therefore 0.09%. Over the 52-week time span, the stock notched a high price of $ 38.5 and its minimum price was $ 28.24. The firm’s stock has a market capitalization of $ 10.19 bln.

The analysts offering 12 month price targets for Fidelity National Financial, Inc. have a median target of $ 41, with a high estimate of $ 48 and a low estimate of $ 38. The median estimate represents a 19.99% increase from the last price.

According to Zacks brokerage recommendations, Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF)’s Buy count is 0 and Strong Buy is 3 while the number of analysts recommending Sell and Strong Sell are 0 and 1, respectively. Also, the Hold rating count is 0, as of 24 Jan 2017. The analyst recommendations from a month ago are 0 Buy, 4 Strong Buy, 0 Sell, 0 Hold and 1. Strong Sell. Investors might also notice that two months ago the Buy recommendations (0) were less than Sell recommendations (0). The count of Hold ratings in that period was 0. Chicago-based equity research firm Zacks Investment Research has assigned this stock ABR (Average Brokerage Recommendation) of 1.5, indicating analysts in general look favorably on the company’s future prospects.

Now, the FactSet Research estimate calls for Q4 2016 earnings of US$ 0.62. A month ago, analyst EPS consensus estimated earnings of US$ 0.62 per share. They were forecasting US$ 0.65 per share three months ago. The Q1 2017 consensus earnings estimates for the company have stabilized at US$ 0.38 per share. A month ago, they told us to expect earnings of US$ 0.38 per share while three months ago their EPS consensus estimate was US$ 0.39.

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) soared 0.62% year-to-date. The shares have slowed down in recent weeks, with their price down about -6.08% in the past three months. FNF rose 0.92%, plunged -1.19% and sank -9.4% in the week, one month and six months, respectively. The most recent short interest data show 1.83% of the company’s stock are short sold. It would take about 2.53 days to cover all short positions. In terms of volatility, it has a beta coefficient of 0.7 and technical analysis volatility indicator called Average True Range or ATR around 0.48.

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) closed -1.87% below its 200-day moving average and is 2.03% above another chart threshold, its 50-day moving average. The stock stands nearly -10.09% off versus the 52-week high and 24.14% away from the 52-week low. The number of shares currently owned by investors are 298.07 mln.

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Analyst EPS Estimates Coverage: Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF)

Monday, January 16, 2017

Analyst Opinion Summary: Public Storage (NYSE:PSA), Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT)

Public Storage (NYSE:PSA) tinted loss of -1.46% (-3.18 points) to US$ 214.12. The volume of 0.99 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 932.56K shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is 6.52. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 277.6 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 200.65. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 37.01 Billion.

Public Storage (NYSE:PSA)’s earnings per share has been growing at a 9.2 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 7.9 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at 22.4 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was 22.7 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 78.4 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 45 percent and possesses 73.7 percent gross margin.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 1 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 1 analysts call it Sell, while 18 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 2.9. 0 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 0 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) is worth US$ 8.42 Billion and has recently risen 2.1% to US$ 101.94. The latest exchange of 0.99 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 544.41K shares. The day began at US$ 100.29 but the price moved to US$ 100.02 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 102.18. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 105.45 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 103.78.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 44.3, a price to book ratio of 0, and a price to sales ratio of 3.53. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown 10.9%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown 16.4%. With an institutional ownership near 92.3%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of 2.3.

Inside Look At Analysts Reviews

Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 6 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 4 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 0 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 1 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 2.4.

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Analyst Opinion Summary: Public Storage (NYSE:PSA), Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT)

Monday, January 9, 2017

Analyzing Analyst Recommendations: CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), QVC Group (NASDAQ:QVCA)

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) tinted loss of -1.92% (-0.61 points) to US$ 31.2. The volume of 2.06 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 2.59 Million shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is 1.45. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 33.21 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 22.74. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 10.41 Billion.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG)’s earnings per share has been growing at a 22.1 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 16.2 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at 17.2 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was 7.2 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 96.9 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 3.8 percent and possesses 30.1 percent gross margin.

FT reports, The 12 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Close Brothers Group plc have a median target of 1,415.00, with a high estimate of 1,650.00 and a low estimate of 1,270.00. The median estimate represents a -3.28% decrease from the last price of 1,463.00.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 7 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 0 analysts call it Sell, while 3 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 1.8. 0 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 0 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

QVC Group (NASDAQ:QVCA) is worth US$ 12.94 Billion and has recently fallen -0.41% to US$ 19.65. The latest exchange of 2.03 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 3.13 Million shares. The day began at US$ 19.75 but the price moved to US$ 19.57 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 20.3002. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 27.25 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 30.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 18.95, a price to book ratio of 1.87, and a price to sales ratio of 1.25. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown 0.5%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown -1.6%. With an institutional ownership near 91.6%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of 1.04.

According to Financial Times, The 9 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Liberty Interactive Group have a median target of 30.00, with a high estimate of 36.00 and a low estimate of 25.00. The median estimate represents a 52.67% increase from the last price of 19.65.

Inside Look At Analysts Reviews

Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 9 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 0 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 0 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 0 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 1.7.

Analyzing Analyst Recommendations: CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), QVC Group (NASDAQ:QVCA)

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Analyst Research and Recommendations: Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST), The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR)

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) tinted loss of -0.58% (-0.38 points) to US$ 65.31. The volume of 2.18 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 2.85 Million shares. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is 2.72. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$ 69.81 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$ 50.42. The corporation has a market cap of US$ 26.04 Billion.

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST)’s earnings per share has been growing at a 16.8 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 8.7 percent. The return on equity ratio or ROE stands at 42.1 percent while most common profitability ratio return on investment (ROI) was 36 percent. The company’s institutional ownership is monitored at 91.1 percent. The company’s net profit margin has achieved the current level of 8.6 percent and possesses 28.4 percent gross margin.

FT reports, The 24 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Ross Stores, Inc. have a median target of 70.00, with a high estimate of 85.00 and a low estimate of 59.00. The median estimate represents a 7.18% increase from the last price of 65.31.

Daily Analyst Recommendations

A number of key analysts, polled by FactSet, shared their views about the current stock momentum. The forecast of 16 surveyed investment analysts covering the stock advises investors to Buy stake in the company. At present, 0 analysts call it Sell, while 10 think it is Hold. Recently, analysts have updated the overall rating to 2.1. 1 analysts recommended Overweight these shares while 0 recommended Underweight, according to FactSet data.

The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) is worth US$ 20.93 Billion and has recently risen 0.53% to US$ 36.03. The latest exchange of 2.15 Million shares is below its average trading activity of 2.96 Million shares. The day began at US$ 35.8 but the price moved to US$ 35.765 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$ 36.18. The stock tapped a 52-week high of US$ 36.18 while the mean 12-month price target for the shares is US$ 33.36.

Currently, the stock carries a price to earnings ratio of 21.57, a price to book ratio of 2.59, and a price to sales ratio of 0.92. For the past 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown 6.5%, while the company’s earnings per share has grown 6%. With an institutional ownership near 77.7%, it carries an earnings per share ratio of 1.67.

According to Financial Times, The 14 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Progressive Corp have a median target of 33.50, with a high estimate of 40.00 and a low estimate of 28.00. The median estimate represents a -7.02% decrease from the last price of 36.03.

Inside Look At Analysts Reviews

Latest analyst recommendations could offer little help to investors. The stock is a Buy among 5 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. At present, 12 analysts recommended Holding these shares while 4 recommended sell, according to FactSet data. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 1 think it is Overweight. Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 2.9.

Analyst Research and Recommendations: Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST), The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR)