Vinci Compass Investments (NASDAQ:VINP) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.02 EPS

Vinci Compass Investments (NASDAQ:VINP) issued its earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $0.19 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.21 by ($0.02), Zacks reports. Vinci Compass Investments had a return on equity of 13.73% and a net margin of 26.75%.The firm had revenue of $54.05 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $56.12 million.

Vinci Compass Investments Trading Down 2.7%

Shares of VINP traded down $0.27 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $9.63. 59,739 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 68,642. Vinci Compass Investments has a 12 month low of $9.22 and a 12 month high of $13.61. The company has a quick ratio of 5.08, a current ratio of 5.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $9.80 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $10.70. The company has a market capitalization of $630.01 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.01 and a beta of 0.30.

Vinci Compass Investments Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be given a $0.17 dividend. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 25th. Vinci Compass Investments’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 91.89%.

More Vinci Compass Investments News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vinci Compass Investments this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Acquisition expands real estate platform: Vinci Compass announced an agreement to acquire Navi Capital’s real estate platform. The deal could broaden the company’s alternative-investment capabilities and assets under management, although financial terms and integration risks remain important for investors to assess. Vinci Compass second-quarter earnings and Navi platform acquisition
• Positive Sentiment: Attractive dividend announced: Vinci Compass declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, payable September 9 to shareholders of record August 25. The stated annualized yield is approximately 7.2%, which may appeal to income-focused investors. The August 25 ex-dividend date could also result in a mechanical share-price adjustment. Vinci Compass dividend announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Financial position remains solid: The company reported a 26.75% net margin and 13.73% return on equity, while its current and quick ratios were both 5.08 and debt-to-equity was 0.46. These figures indicate substantial liquidity and moderate leverage, though they did not offset the quarterly earnings miss.
• Negative Sentiment: Q2 results missed expectations: Earnings were $0.19 per share versus the consensus estimate of $0.21, or $0.23 according to Zacks, and declined from $0.22 a year earlier. Revenue of $54.05 million also fell short of the $56.12 million consensus forecast. The combination of weaker earnings and revenue likely explains the recent decline in VINP and keeps attention on whether the Navi acquisition can improve future growth. Vinci Compass misses second-quarter earnings and revenue estimates

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Zacks Research raised shares of Vinci Compass Investments to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Vinci Compass Investments from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 16th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $14.00.

Insider Buying and Selling at Vinci Compass Investments

In related news, insider Fernando Lovisotto sold 11,818 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $10.33, for a total value of $122,079.94. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 989,231 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,218,756.23. This trade represents a 1.18% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Bruno Augusto Sacchi Zaremba sold 3,496 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $10.54, for a total value of $36,847.84. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 1,062,179 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,195,366.66. This trade represents a 0.33% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders have sold 175,722 shares of company stock worth $1,757,330. Insiders own 49.31% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vinci Compass Investments

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Marshall Wace LLP increased its position in shares of Vinci Compass Investments by 48.4% in the fourth quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 79,760 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,040,000 after buying an additional 26,013 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC acquired a new stake in Vinci Compass Investments in the 4th quarter valued at $445,000. Renaissance Technologies LLC grew its stake in Vinci Compass Investments by 4.9% in the 4th quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 75,636 shares of the company’s stock valued at $986,000 after acquiring an additional 3,504 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Vinci Compass Investments by 6.7% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 30,116 shares of the company’s stock worth $393,000 after acquiring an additional 1,896 shares in the last quarter. Finally, National Bank of Canada FI raised its position in Vinci Compass Investments by 46.3% during the third quarter. National Bank of Canada FI now owns 35,559 shares of the company’s stock worth $382,000 after acquiring an additional 11,261 shares during the period. 34.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Vinci Compass Investments Company Profile

Vinci Partners Investments Ltd. operates as an asset management firm in Brazil. The company focuses on private markets, liquid strategies, investment products and solutions, and retirement services. It offers private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, special situations, equities, hedge funds, and investment products and solutions comprising portfolio and management services. In addition, the company financial and strategic advisory services, focusing on IPO advisory and mergers and acquisition transactions to entrepreneurs, corporate senior management teams, and boards of directors.