Stock Analysts’ updated eps estimates for Friday, August 25th:
Covestro AG (ETR:1COV) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG.
Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) had its overweight rating reaffirmed by analysts at J P Morgan Chase & Co. They currently have a GBX 1,600 ($20.77) target price on the stock.
Air Partner plc (LON:AIP) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Liberum Capital. The firm currently has a GBX 140 ($1.82) price target on the stock.
American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Angie’s List (NASDAQ:ANGI) was upgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a hold rating.
Basf Se (ETR:BAS) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG.
Brocade Communications Systems (NASDAQ:BRCD) had its hold rating reiterated by analysts at Robert W. Baird.
Centrica PLC (LON:CNA) had its sell rating reaffirmed by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG. The firm currently has a GBX 160 ($2.08) target price on the stock.
Edenville Energy PLC (LON:EDL) had its corporate rating reaffirmed by analysts at Northland Securities.
Hunting plc (LON:HTG) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The). The firm currently has a GBX 701.40 ($9.11) target price on the stock.
Kornit Digital (NASDAQ:KRNT) was upgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a strong sell rating to a sell rating.
National Grid plc (LON:NG) had its sell rating reissued by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG. They currently have a GBX 900 ($11.68) price target on the stock.
Pan African Resources plc (LON:PAF) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd. They currently have a GBX 28 ($0.36) price target on the stock.
Phoenix Group Holdings (LON:PHNX) had its overweight rating reissued by analysts at J P Morgan Chase & Co. J P Morgan Chase & Co currently has a GBX 837 ($10.87) target price on the stock.
Pennon Group plc (LON:PNN) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG. Deutsche Bank AG currently has a GBX 870 ($11.29) target price on the stock.
Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Rambus, Inc. designs, develops, licenses and markets high-speed chip-to-chip interface technology to enhance the performance and cost-effectiveness of computers, consumer electronics and other electronic systems. The company licenses semiconductor companies to manufacture and sell memory and logic integrated circuits incorporating Rambus interface technology and markets its solution to systems companies to encourage them to design Rambus interface technology into their products. “
Revance Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RVNC) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Revance is a Silicon Valley-based biotechnology company. The company is developing a portfolio of products for aesthetic medicine and underserved therapeutic specialties, including dermatology and neurology. Revance’s science is based upon a proprietary TransMTS® peptide technology, which when combined with active drug molecules, may help address current unmet needs. Revance’s initial focus is on developing daxibotulinumtoxinA, the company’s highly purified botulinum toxin, for a broad spectrum of aesthetic and therapeutic indications, including facial wrinkles and muscle movement disorders. The company’s lead drug candidate, DaxibotulinumtoxinA for Injection (RT002), is currently in development for the treatment of glabellar lines and cervical dystonia and has the potential to be the first long-acting neurotoxin. The company holds worldwide rights for all indications of RT002 injectable and RT001 topical and the pharmaceutical uses of the TransMTS technology platform. “
STRAUMANN HLDG CHF0.10 (NASDAQ:SAUHF) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating. They currently have $646.00 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “The Straumann Group is a global leader in implant and restorative dentistry and oral tissue regeneration. In collaboration with leading clinics, research institutes and universities, Straumann researches, develops and manufactures dental implants, instruments, prosthetics and tissue regeneration products for use in tooth replacement and restoration solutions or to prevent tooth loss. Straumann currently employs approximately on thousand seven hundred ninety people worldwide and its products and services are available in more than sixty countries through its broad network of distribution subsidiaries and partners. “
SINO BIOPHARMACEUT HKD0.025 (NASDAQ:SBMFF) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited researches, develops, produces and sells biopharmaceutical products for the medical treatment of ophthalmia, as well as modernized Chinese medicine and chemical medicine for the treatment of hepatitis. Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited is headquartered in Wanchai, Hong Kong. “
Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. The firm currently has $40.00 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “Service Corp. is the largest provider of funeral and cemetery services in the world. The funeral and cemetery operations consist of the Company’s funeral service locations, cemeteries and related businesses. The financial services operations represent a combination of the Company’s insurance operations primarily related to the funding of prearranged funeral contracts and a lending subsidiary, which previously provided capital financing for independent funeral home and cemetery operations. “
ServisFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFBS) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a buy rating. The firm currently has $38.00 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “ServisFirst Bancshares Inc. is a bank holding company. Through its subsidiary, ServisFirst Bank, it provides business and personal financial services. It offers various deposit products; commercial lending products; commercial real estate loans, construction and development loans, and residential real estate loans; and consumer loans. ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. “
Safestore Hldgs (NASDAQ:SFSHF) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a sell rating. According to Zacks, “Safestore Holdings plc is a real estate investment trust. The company provides self-storage facilities for personal and business customers primarily in the United Kingdom and France. Safestore Holdings plc is headquartered in Borehamwood, the United Kingdom. “
Steven Madden (NASDAQ:SHOO) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. Zacks Investment Research currently has $45.00 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “Steven Madden, Ltd. designs, sources, markets and sells fashion-forward footwear brands for women, men and children. They distribute products through their retail stores, their e-commerce websites, catalogs and department and specialty store “
Selective Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SIGI) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Selective Insurance Group, Inc. is a regional insurance holding company which, through its insurance subsidiaries, offers a broad range of property and casualty insurance products. Selective’s commercial insurance products are directed to small- to medium-sized service-oriented businesses, governmental entities and selected classes of light industry. They also offer personal insurance products to individuals and families. “
Select Income REIT (NASDAQ:SIR) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a sell rating. According to Zacks, “Select Income REIT is a real estate company formed to primarily own and invest in net leased, single tenant properties. It has properties in Oahu, Hawaii and the mainland United States. Select Income REIT is headquartered in Newton, MA. “
AB SKF (OTCMKTS:SKFRY) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “SKF AB engages in the manufacturing of ball and roller bearings, seals, tools for mounting/dismounting bearings, lubricants and measuring/monitoring instruments. It also produces roller bearing steel and other special steels. The Company operates in three divisions: Industrial Division, Service Division and Automotive Division. It also offers products and knowledge-based services comprising hardware and software, consulting, mechanical services, predictive and preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, decision-support systems and performance-based contracts. SKF AB is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. “
Sky Solar Holdings (NASDAQ:SKYS) was upgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a strong sell rating to a sell rating.
Standard Life Plc (LON:SL) was upgraded by analysts at Citigroup Inc. to a buy rating. They currently have GBX 490 ($6.36) price target on the stock.
Silicon Laboratories (NASDAQ:SLAB) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Silicon Laboratories Inc. design and develop proprietary, analog-intensive, mixed-signal integrated circuits for the rapidly growing communications industry. Mixed-signal integrated circuits are electronic components that convert real-world analog signals, such as sound and radio waves, into digital signals that electronic products can process. Mixed-signal integrated circuits are critical components of numerous communications products, including cellular telephones, cable and satellite set-top boxes, modems and fax machines. “
Sse Plc (LON:SSE) had its sell rating reiterated by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG. They currently have a GBX 1,300 ($16.88) price target on the stock.
Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) had its neutral rating reiterated by analysts at Bryan, Garnier & Co. They currently have a GBX 4,300 ($55.82) price target on the stock.
Vmware (NYSE:VMW) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Robert W. Baird.
