Investment Analysts’ Updated EPS Estimates for September, 5th (AAL, AAT, AAWW, AKAM, AMIGY, AOBC, AQN, ARDM, AVXS, COL)

Investment Analysts’ updated eps estimates for Tuesday, September 5th:

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Cowen and Company. The firm currently has a $57.00 price target on the stock.

American Assets Trust (NYSE:AAT) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “American Assets, Inc. is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, that owns, operates, acquires and develops retail and office properties primarily in Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii. The trusts assets include retail properties, office properties, Waikiki Beach Walk property and multifamily properties. American Assets, Inc. is based in San Diego, California. “

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (NASDAQ:AAWW) had its hold rating reaffirmed by analysts at Cowen and Company. They currently have a $70.00 price target on the stock.

Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) had its neutral rating reaffirmed by analysts at Instinet. They currently have a $47.00 price target on the stock, down from their previous price target of $48.00.

Admiral Group (OTC:AMIGY) was downgraded by analysts at Berenberg Bank from a hold rating to a sell rating.

American Outdoor Brands Corporation (NASDAQ:AOBC) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a sell rating. According to Zacks, “American Outdoor Brands Corporation is a manufacturer and seller of firearms and accessory products for the shooting, hunting and outdoor enthusiast. The company’s product comprises pistols, revolvers, rifles, guns, handcuffs and firearm-related products and accessories. It sells its products under the brand name Smith & Wesson, M&P, Thompson/Centre and Performance Centre. American Outdoor Brands Corporation, formerly known as Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, is based in Springfield, Massachusetts. “

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (NYSE:AQN) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. The firm currently has $12.00 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a renewable energy and regulated utility company engaged in the ownership of power generation facilities, and water and energy utilities primarily in North America. The Corporation invests in hydroelectric, wind and solar power facilities, and sustainable utility distribution businesses (water, electricity and natural gas) through its subsidiaries. Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is headquartered in Oakville, Canada. “

Aradigm Corporation (NASDAQ:ARDM) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. The firm currently has $1.50 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “Aradigm Corp. is a leading developer of advanced pulmonary drug delivery systems for the treatment of systemic conditions as well as lung diseases. Their hand-held AERx platform is being designed for the rapid and reproducible delivery of a wide range of pharmaceutical drugs and biotech compounds via the lung. “

AveXis (NASDAQ:AVXS) had its outperform rating reissued by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company. They currently have a $134.00 price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of $89.00.

Rockwell Collins (NYSE:COL) was downgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG from a buy rating to a hold rating.

Conn’s (NASDAQ:CONN) had its overweight rating reiterated by analysts at KeyCorp. KeyCorp currently has a $22.00 target price on the stock.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Cowen and Company. They currently have a $60.00 price target on the stock.

Dynagas LNG Partners (NYSE:DLNG) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Maxim Group. The firm currently has a $18.00 price target on the stock. The analysts wrote, “Dynagas reported 2Q17 results this morning, with adjusted earnings per unit of $0.07, lower than our estimate of $0.23, and consensus estimates of $0.18. The company reported top-line revenues of $32 million, lower than our expectations of $35 million, and consensus estimates of $34.7 million.””

Diamond Offshore Drilling (NYSE:DO) had its hold rating reiterated by analysts at Cowen and Company. The firm currently has a $11.00 price target on the stock.

HudBay Minerals (NYSE:HBM) (TSE:HBM) was upgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a neutral rating to an overweight rating.

Sidoti initiated coverage on shares of inTEST (NYSEMKT:INTT). They issued a buy rating on the stock.

Evercore ISI initiated coverage on shares of Key Energy Services (NYSE:KEG). Evercore ISI issued a line rating on the stock.

MiMedx Group (NASDAQ:MDXG) had its target price increased by Needham & Company LLC from $20.00 to $21.00. They currently have a strong-buy rating on the stock.

Noble Corporation (NYSE:NE) had its hold rating reissued by analysts at Cowen and Company. The firm currently has a $3.00 price target on the stock.

GMK Noril'skiy nikel' PAO (OTC:NILSY) was downgraded by analysts at Societe Generale from a buy rating to a hold rating.

Rmp Energy (OTC:OEXFF) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James Financial, Inc. from an underperform rating to a market perform rating.

PAVmed (NASDAQ:PAVM) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Dawson James. They currently have a $10.10 price target on the stock.

Primero Mining Corp (OTC:PPPMF) was downgraded by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from a sector perform rating to an underperform rating.

Randstad Hldgs Nv (OTC:RANJY) was upgraded by analysts at Credit Suisse Group from an underperform rating to a neutral rating.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Bank of America Corporation. The firm currently has a $89.00 target price on the stock, up from their previous target price of $88.00.

Sangamo Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SGMO) had its outperform rating reiterated by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company. Wells Fargo & Company currently has a $30.00 price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of $20.00.

Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Bank of America Corporation. Bank of America Corporation currently has a $44.00 price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of $42.00.

Telit Communicatio (OTC:TTCNF) was downgraded by analysts at Berenberg Bank from a buy rating to a hold rating.