Research Analysts’ Updated EPS Estimates for August, 14th (AA, ALD, ALS, AM3D, BDEV, BLT, CKN, DC, FORT, GPOR)

Research Analysts’ updated eps estimates for Monday, August 14th:

AA PLC (LON:AA) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Liberum Capital. Liberum Capital currently has a GBX 300 ($3.91) target price on the stock.

Aldermore Group PLC (LON:ALD) had its outperform rating reiterated by analysts at Macquarie. Macquarie currently has a GBX 277 ($3.61) price target on the stock.

Beaufort Securities began coverage on shares of Altus Strategies Plc (LON:ALS). Beaufort Securities issued a speculative buy rating on the stock.

SLM Solutions Group AG (ETR:AM3D) was given a €31.00 ($36.47) price target by analysts at HSBC Holdings plc. The firm currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

Barratt Developments Plc (LON:BDEV) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG.

BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG. The firm currently has a GBX 1,600 ($20.84) target price on the stock.

Clarkson PLC (LON:CKN) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Liberum Capital. Liberum Capital currently has a GBX 3,300 ($42.97) price target on the stock.

Dixons Carphone PLC (LON:DC) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG. They currently have a GBX 400 ($5.21) target price on the stock.

Forterra PLC (LON:FORT) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG.

Great Portland Estates Plc (LON:GPOR) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Citigroup Inc.. Citigroup Inc. currently has a GBX 691 ($9.00) target price on the stock.

Ibstock plc (LON:IBST) had its target price increased by Jefferies Group LLC from GBX 290 ($3.78) to GBX 300 ($3.91). The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.

KAZ Minerals PLC (LON:KAZ) was downgraded by analysts at Macquarie to a neutral rating.

McCarthy & Stone PLC (LON:MCS) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG.

Mondi Plc (LON:MNDI) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG. They currently have a GBX 2,300 ($29.95) target price on the stock.

John Menzies plc (LON:MNZS) had its add rating reaffirmed by analysts at Peel Hunt. They currently have a GBX 758 ($9.87) target price on the stock.

Pagegroup PLC (LON:MPI) was downgraded by analysts at Liberum Capital to a hold rating. They currently have GBX 505 ($6.58) price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of GBX 455 ($5.93).

Newriver Reit PLC (LON:NRR) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Liberum Capital. Liberum Capital currently has a GBX 370 ($4.82) price target on the stock.

Old Mutual plc (LON:OML) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG. Deutsche Bank AG currently has a GBX 230 ($3.00) target price on the stock.

Pagegroup PLC (LON:PAGE) was downgraded by analysts at Liberum Capital to a hold rating. The firm currently has GBX 505 ($6.58) price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of GBX 455 ($5.93).

Koninklijke Philips NV (AMS:PHIA) was given a €39.00 ($45.88) price target by analysts at Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The). The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.

PHSC Plc (LON:PHSC) was upgraded by analysts at Beaufort Securities to a speculative buy rating.

Polypipe Group PLC (LON:PLP) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG.

Smurfit Kappa Group Plc (LON:SKG) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG. Deutsche Bank AG currently has a GBX 2,650 ($34.51) target price on the stock.

Standard Life Plc (LON:SL) had its price target boosted by Macquarie from GBX 425 ($5.53) to GBX 459 ($5.98). Macquarie currently has an outperform rating on the stock.

Standard Life Plc (LON:SL) had its price target boosted by Royal Bank Of Canada from GBX 500 ($6.51) to GBX 520 ($6.77). The firm currently has an outperform rating on the stock.

WH Smith Plc (LON:SMWH) had its outperform rating reiterated by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada.

Taylor Wimpey plc (LON:TW) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG.

Udg Healthcare PLC (LON:UDG) was downgraded by analysts at Liberum Capital to a hold rating. Liberum Capital currently has GBX 884 ($11.51) price target on the stock, down from their previous price target of GBX 930 ($12.11).

Zurich Insurance Group AG (VTX:ZURN) was given a CHF 335 price target by analysts at Credit Suisse Group. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.