Investment Analysts’ updated eps estimates for Friday, August 11th:
Aldermore Group PLC (LON:ALD) was upgraded by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd to an add rating. They currently have GBX 262 ($3.41) target price on the stock, up from their previous target price of GBX 233 ($3.03).
Amec Foster Wheeler PLC (LON:AMFW) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd. Numis Securities Ltd currently has a GBX 615 ($8.01) price target on the stock.
Derwent London Plc (LON:DLN) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd. Numis Securities Ltd currently has a GBX 3,457 ($45.02) price target on the stock.
Domino's Pizza Group PLC. (LON:DOM) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd. The firm currently has a GBX 392 ($5.10) price target on the stock.
Domino's Pizza Group PLC. (LON:DOM) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Peel Hunt. Peel Hunt currently has a GBX 400 ($5.21) target price on the stock.
Domino's Pizza Group PLC. (LON:DOM) had its sell rating reissued by analysts at Liberum Capital. Liberum Capital currently has a GBX 250 ($3.26) target price on the stock.
Greene King plc (LON:GNK) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Liberum Capital. They currently have a GBX 780 ($10.16) target price on the stock.
Givaudan Sa (NASDAQ:GVDNY) had its sell rating reissued by analysts at Barclays PLC.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc (LON:HIK) had its add rating reaffirmed by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd. They currently have a GBX 1,560 ($20.32) target price on the stock.
Hill & Smith Holdings PLC (LON:HILS) had its add rating reissued by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd. Numis Securities Ltd currently has a GBX 1,450 ($18.88) target price on the stock.
Ibstock plc (LON:IBST) had its add rating reaffirmed by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd. The firm currently has a GBX 270 ($3.52) target price on the stock.
Liontrust Asset Management PLC (LON:LIO) had its add rating reaffirmed by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd. Numis Securities Ltd currently has a GBX 520 ($6.77) target price on the stock.
Old Mutual plc (LON:OML) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Shore Capital.
Pagegroup PLC (LON:PAGE) had its add rating reaffirmed by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd. Numis Securities Ltd currently has a GBX 540 ($7.03) target price on the stock.
Restaurant Group PLC (LON:RTN) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Shore Capital.
Restaurant Group PLC (LON:RTN) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Liberum Capital. The firm currently has a GBX 430 ($5.60) target price on the stock.
Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Snderson Farms Inc. is a fully-integrated poultry processing company engaged in the production, processing, marketing and distribution of fresh and frozen chicken products. The company sells ice pack, chill pack and frozen chicken, in whole, cut-up and boneless form, primarily under the Sanderson Farms7 brand name to retailers, distributors, and fast food operators principally in the southeastern, southwestern and western United States. “
Salem Media Group (NASDAQ:SALM) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a sell rating. According to Zacks, “Salem Media Group, Inc. is a radio broadcaster, Internet content provider and magazine and book publisher specializing in Christian and Conservative content. Its operating segment consists of Broadcast, Digital Media and Publishing. Broadcasting segment is engaged in the ownership and operation of radio stations in metropolitan markets. Digital Media segment focuses on Web-based platform designed. Publishing segment consists of Regnery Publishing, Xulon Press and Salem Publishing. Salem Media Group, Inc., formerly known as Salem Communications Corporation, is headquartered in Camarillo, California. “
Societe Generale SA (NASDAQ:SCGLY) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “SOCIETE GENL FR Group is the sixth largest bank in the euro zone. Its business mix is structured around three core businesses: Retail Banking, Asset Management and Private Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking. The Group is implementing a sustainable growth policy based on the selective development of its products and services, a client-focused culture of innovation in its different markets, and sustained organic growth coupled with acquisitions. “
Smart (NYSE:SFS) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Smart & Final Stores, Inc. is a value-oriented food and everyday staples retailer that serves household and business customers. It operates grocery and foodservice stores under the Smart & Final, Smart & Final Extra! and Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice banners in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho. The Company’s stores offer various products, including basic grocery, produce, dairy, meat, beverage, foodservice, packaging, and janitorial items. Smart & Final Stores, Inc. is headquartered in Los Angeles. “
SiteOne Landscape Supply (NYSE:SITE) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a sell rating. According to Zacks, “SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. is a wholesale distributor of landscape supplies primarily in the United States. It provides irrigation supplies; fertilizer and control products such as herbicides; landscape accessories; turf protection products; grass seed; turf care equipment and golf course maintenance supplies and nursery goods as well as hardscapes, including pavers, natural stones, and blocks; outdoor lighting and ice melt products, as well as related value-added consultative services. SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. is headquartered in Roswell, Georgia. “
Select Bancorp (NASDAQ:SLCT) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Select Bancorp Inc. is a bank holding company. It engages in providing personal and business banking products through its branches and the Internet. The Bank offers a range of banking services, including checking and savings accounts, commercial, consumer, mortgage and personal loans, and other associated financial services. Select Bancorp, Inc., formerly known as New Century Bancorp, Inc., is based in United States. “
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Super Micro Computer, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells energy-efficient, application optimized server solutions based on the x86 architecture. The Company’s solutions include a range of rack mount and blade server systems, as well as components. Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and uncompromising quality control to produce industry-leading serverboards, chassis and server systems. These Server Building Block Solutions provide benefits across many environments, including data center deployment, high-performance computing, high-end workstations, storage networks and standalone server installations. Super Micro Computer sells its server systems and components primarily through distributors, which include value-added resellers and system integrators, and to a lesser extent, to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Super Micro Computer, Inc. is headquartered in San Jose, California. “
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (NYSE:SMI) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a sell rating. According to Zacks, “SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION is one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in Mainland China, providing integrated circuit manufacturing service at 0.35 micron to 65 nanometer and finer line technologies. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has a 300-millimeter wafer fabrication facility (fab) and three 200 mm wafer fabs in its Shanghai mega-fab, two 300 mm wafer fabs in its Beijing mega-fab, a 200 mm wafer fab in Tianjin, and an in-house assembly and testing facility in Chengdu. SMIC also has customer service and marketing offices in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, and a representative office in Hong Kong. In addition, SMIC manages and operates a 200 mm wafer fab in Chengdu owned by Cension Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation and a 300 mm wafer fab under construction in Wuhan owned by Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation. “
Sun Hydraulics Corporation (NASDAQ:SNHY) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating. They currently have $54.00 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “Sun Hydraulics is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds which control force, speed and motion as integral components in fluid power systems. The Company sells its products globally through independent distributors. “
Spark Energy (NASDAQ:SPKE) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Spark Energy, Inc. is an independent retail energy services company. It provides residential and commercial customers across the United States with an alternative choice for their natural gas and electricity. The company is involved in the retail distribution of natural gas and electricity. It also offers renewable and carbon neutral products. Spark Energy, Inc. is headquartered in Houston, Texas. “
SPIRAX-SARCO ENG (NASDAQ:SPXSF) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. Zacks Investment Research currently has $81.00 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc is a multi-national engineering group. The company’s business segment consists of Spirax Sarco for steam specialties and Watson-Marlow for niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies. Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc is headquartered in Cheltenham, the United Kingdom. “
Silver Standard Resources (NASDAQ:SSRM) (TSE:SSO) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “SSR Mining Inc. is a mining company. It focused on the operation, development, exploration and acquisition of precious metal projects. The company primarily explores for gold, silver, and mineral properties. It principally serves electronics, coin fabrication, dentistry, jewelry, other industrial, technology, pharmaceuticals and solar energy markets. SSR Mining Inc, formerly known as Silver Standard Resources Inc, is based in Vancouver, Canada. “
TT Electronics plc (LON:TTG) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Liberum Capital. Liberum Capital currently has a GBX 225 ($2.93) price target on the stock.
TT Electronics plc (LON:TTG) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd. The firm currently has a GBX 260 ($3.39) target price on the stock.
Vitec Group plc (LON:VTC) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Peel Hunt. They currently have a GBX 1,185 ($15.43) target price on the stock.
