Equities Research Analysts’ updated eps estimates for Friday, August 25th:
Adamas Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ADMS) had its outperform rating reaffirmed by analysts at JMP Securities.
Broadcom Limited (NASDAQ:AVGO) had its outperform rating reissued by analysts at Robert W. Baird. They currently have a $290.00 target price on the stock, up from their previous target price of $260.00.
Henry Boot plc (LON:BOOT) had its hold rating reaffirmed by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd. The firm currently has a GBX 295 ($3.83) target price on the stock.
DBV Technologies (NASDAQ:DBVT) had its price target increased by Leerink Swann from $54.00 to $60.00.
Bank of America Corporation began coverage on shares of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG). The firm issued a buy rating on the stock.
Bank of America Corporation began coverage on shares of Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR). The firm issued a buy rating and a $78.50 price target on the stock.
Deutsche Post AG (FRA:DPW) was given a €32.23 ($37.92) target price by analysts at Credit Suisse Group. The firm currently has a sell rating on the stock.
Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU). They issued an overweight rating on the stock.
Intercept Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ICPT) had its outperform rating reissued by analysts at Wedbush. The firm currently has a $253.00 target price on the stock.
IntriCon Corporation (NASDAQ:IIN) had its neutral rating reaffirmed by analysts at Longbow Research.
Aratana Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PETX) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Lake Street Capital. The firm currently has a $10.00 price target on the stock, down from their previous price target of $15.00.
Splunk (NASDAQ:SPLK) was given a $75.00 target price by analysts at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.
Splunk (NASDAQ:SPLK) was upgraded by analysts at Susquehanna Bancshares Inc from a neutral rating to a positive rating. They currently have $68.00 target price on the stock.
Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of TAL Education Group (NYSE:TAL). The firm issued an overweight rating and a $37.00 target price on the stock.
Trinity Industries (NYSE:TRN) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. Zacks Investment Research currently has $32.00 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “Trinity Industries, Inc. is engaged in the manufacture, marketing, and leasing of a wide variety of products consisting of the following business segments or groups: Railcar Group, Inland Barge Group, Parts and Services Group, Highway Construction Product Group, Concrete & Aggregate Group, Industrial Group, and others. Others includes transportation services, the company’s captive insurance company, and other peripheral businesses. “
Trevena (NASDAQ:TRVN) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Trevena, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on discovering and developing therapeutics for G protein coupled receptors. The Company’s product pipeline includes TRV027, TRV130, TRV734 and Delta opioid biased ligand which are in different clinical phases. Trevena, Inc. is based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. “
Tata Motors (NYSE:TTM) was upgraded by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus from a hold rating to a buy rating.
Ubisoft Entertain (NASDAQ:UBSFY) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Ubisoft Entertainment operates in parts of Europe, Canada and the United States and its primary activities are the production, publishing and distribution of interactive entertainment products. Products include video games, educational and cultural software, cartoons, literary, multimedia, audio-visual products, cinematographic and television works. Some of its brands are Driver, Anno, Endwar and Tom Clancy. “
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) had its outperform rating reaffirmed by analysts at Robert W. Baird. They currently have a $295.00 target price on the stock, down from their previous target price of $335.00. They noted that the move was a valuation call. The analysts noted that the move was a valuation call.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) was given a $336.00 price target by analysts at Cowen and Company. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.
VASCO Data Security International (NASDAQ:VDSI) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Vasco Data Security International Inc. design, develop, market and support security products and services which manage and secure access to computer systems of corporate and government customers. Additionally, the company enables secure financial transactions made over private enterprise networks and public networks, such as the Internet. The company’s software and hardware products provide organizations with strong, flexible and effective Internet and enterprise security solutions and they compete favorably against those of the competitors. “
Vmware (NYSE:VMW) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Drexel Hamilton. Drexel Hamilton currently has a $120.00 price target on the stock.
Vistra Energy Corp. (NYSE:VST) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Vistra Energy Corp. is an energy company. It offers electricity and power generation, distribution and transmission solutions. Vistra Energy Corp. is based in Dallas, United States. “
Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Vuzix Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells display devices that are worn like eyeglasses and feature built-in video screens that enable the user to view video and digital content, such as movies, computer data, the Internet or video games. It produces both monocular and binocular Video Eyewear devices. The Company focuses on consumer markets for gaming and mobile video and on rugged mobile displays for defence and industrial applications. Vuzix Corporation is based in Rochester, New York. “
Vectren Corporation (NYSE:VVC) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Vectren Corp., through its regulated subsidiaries Indiana Gas and SIGECO, offers gas and/or electricity to customers in adjoining service areas that cover nearly two-thirds of Indiana. Vectren’s non-regulated subsidiaries currently offer energy-related products and services, including energy marketing, fiber-optic based communication services, and utility related services including materials management, debt collections, locating, meter reading and trenching services to customers throughout the surrounding region. (PRESS RELEASE) “
WebMD Health Corp (NASDAQ:WBMD) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. The firm currently has $74.00 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “WebMD announced today that is has signed an agreement to acquire Conceptis Technologies Inc., a Montreal-based provider of online and offline medical education and promotion aimed at physicians and other healthcare professionals. Conceptis has been successful in developing a strong online presence in the cardiology community and is highly respected for the depth and breadth of content contained on its flagship. With the combination of two of the leading cardiology channels on the Internet, Medscape Cardiology and www.theheart.org, WebMD is well positioned to further its lead and penetration in this high value segment of medical marketing. “
WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. Zacks Investment Research currently has $119.00 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “WD-40 Company sells a petroleum-based product, known as WD-40. WD-40 is a multi-purpose product which acts as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, cleaner and moisture displacer. They also sell the 3-IN-ONE Oil. 3-IN-ONE Oil is a lower cost general purpose lubricant that is useful when precise applications of a lubricant are needed. “
Raymond James Financial, Inc. initiated coverage on shares of WEX (NYSE:WEX). The firm issued an outperform rating and a $115.00 target price on the stock.
Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ:WIRE) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Encore Wire Corporation is a low-cost manufacturer of copper electrical building wire and cable. The Company is a significant supplier of both residential wire for interior electrical wiring in homes, apartments and manufactured housing, as well as building wire for electrical distribution in commercial and industrial buildings. “
VCA (NASDAQ:WOOF) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. The firm currently has $104.00 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “VCA Inc. is a national animal healthcare company operating primarily in the United States and Canada. It owns, operates and manages veterinary hospitals and veterinary-exclusive clinical laboratories in the country, supplies diagnostic imaging equipment and other medical technology products and related services to the veterinary industry, and provides various communication, professional education and marketing solutions to the veterinary community. VCA Inc., formerly known as VCA Antech, Inc., is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. “
