Investment Analysts’ updated eps estimates for Wednesday, August 30th:
Aceto Corporation (NASDAQ:ACET) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a strong sell rating. According to Zacks, “Aceto Corporation markets, sells and distributes finished dosage form generics, nutraceutical products, pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients, agricultural protection products and specialty chemicals. The company’s operating segment consists of Human Health, Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Performance Chemicals. Human Health segment supplies raw materials used in the production of nutritional and packaged dietary supplements. It markets and distributes its generic prescription and over the counter pharmaceutical products. Pharmaceutical Ingredients segment offers active pharmaceutical ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates. Performance Chemicals segment provides specialty chemicals. It serves chemical, agricultural, human health and pharmaceutical industries. The company operates primarily in United States, Europe, and Asia. Aceto Corporation and is headquartered in Port Washington, New York. “
Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada. Royal Bank Of Canada currently has a $1,100.00 price target on the stock.
Bank Of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) (TSE:BMO) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Scotiabank. They currently have a $101.00 price target on the stock.
Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (NYSE:BNS) (TSE:BNS) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Scotiabank. The firm currently has a $88.00 target price on the stock.
Coca-Cola Amatil (OTCMKTS:CCLAY) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Coca-Cola Amatil limited’s principal activity is the manufacture, distribution and marketing of non-alcoholic ready to drink beverages which include carbonated and non carbonated drinks which include mineral and bottled waters, ready-to-drink coffee and tea, juices/nectar, sport drinks, fruit still drinks, energy drinks, other ready-to-drink beverages and flavoured milk drinks. Major brands include Coca-Cola, diet Coke, Coca-Cola Light, Fanta, Sprite, Lift, Lift Plus, POWERaDE, Mount Franklin, Fruitopia, pump, L&P, Deep Spring, Schweppes, Qoo, Kin Cider, and Nescafe. “
CryoPort (NASDAQ:CYRX) had its target price boosted by Needham & Company LLC from $8.50 to $10.00. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.
ProShares UltraShort Oil & Gas (NYSE:DUG) was downgraded by analysts at Canaccord Genuity to a hold rating.
Dycom Industries (NYSE:DY) had its price target boosted by FBR & Co from $98.00 to $112.00. FBR & Co currently has a buy rating on the stock.
Ferguson Plc (LON:FERG) had its overweight rating reaffirmed by analysts at J P Morgan Chase & Co. They currently have a GBX 5,600 ($72.43) target price on the stock.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (NASDAQ:JAZZ) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus. Stifel Nicolaus currently has a $190.00 price target on the stock.
Just Eat PLC (LON:JE) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Citigroup Inc.. Citigroup Inc. currently has a GBX 780 ($10.09) target price on the stock.
Johnson Matthey PLC (LON:JMAT) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Citigroup Inc.. Citigroup Inc. currently has a GBX 3,800 ($49.15) target price on the stock.
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) started coverage on shares of Momo (NASDAQ:MOMO). They issued a buy rating on the stock.
Mazor Robotics (NASDAQ:MZOR) had its hold rating reiterated by analysts at Needham & Company LLC. The analysts wrote, “MZOR is entering the second phase of its partnership with MDT which consists of an additional equity investment by MDT of $40M and MDT assuming global distribution of the Mazor X. We think the agreement is positive for MZOR and MDT and negative for NUVA.””
Petrofac Limited (LON:PFC) had its underperform rating reiterated by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada. They currently have a GBX 420 ($5.43) target price on the stock.
Roth Capital initiated coverage on shares of Paringa Resources (NASDAQ:PNGZF). They issued a buy rating on the stock.
Mizuho started coverage on shares of Safetyome & Growth (NASDAQ:SAFE). They issued a neutral rating on the stock.
Wedbush began coverage on shares of Snap (NYSE:SNAP). Wedbush issued a neutral rating on the stock.
Spectrum Brands Holdings (NYSE:SPB) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc.. Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. currently has a $167.00 price target on the stock.
Vermillion (NASDAQ:VRML) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Canaccord Genuity. The firm currently has a $1.75 price target on the stock, down from their previous price target of $2.50.
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) initiated coverage on shares of YY (NASDAQ:YY). Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) issued a buy rating on the stock.
Zto Express (NYSE:ZTO) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a sell rating. According to Zacks, “ZTO Express Inc. is an express delivery company. It provides express delivery service through its nationwide network as well as other value-added logistics services. The Company offers route planning and optimization, waybill tracking system and transportation management system. ZTO Express Inc. is based in Shanghai, China. “
