Research Analysts’ updated eps estimates for Tuesday, August 29th:
BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) had its underweight rating reaffirmed by analysts at Barclays PLC. They currently have a GBX 460 ($5.95) target price on the stock.
Barratt Developments Plc (LON:BDEV) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG. They currently have a GBX 717 ($9.27) price target on the stock.
BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT) had its outperform rating reissued by analysts at Macquarie. Macquarie currently has a GBX 1,570 ($20.31) target price on the stock.
Computacenter plc (LON:CCC) had its overweight rating reissued by analysts at Barclays PLC. Barclays PLC currently has a GBX 1,030 ($13.32) price target on the stock.
Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG) was downgraded by analysts at Vetr from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating. Vetr currently has $146.88 price target on the stock.
Cairn Energy PLC (LON:CNE) had its outperform rating reiterated by analysts at Macquarie. Macquarie currently has a GBX 242 ($3.13) target price on the stock.
Man Group Plc (LON:EMG) had its neutral rating reaffirmed by analysts at Macquarie. The firm currently has a GBX 163 ($2.11) price target on the stock.
Enquest Plc (LON:ENQ) had its underperform rating reiterated by analysts at Macquarie. The firm currently has a GBX 10 ($0.13) price target on the stock.
GKN plc (LON:GKN) had its target price boosted by Peel Hunt from GBX 475 ($6.14) to GBX 535 ($6.92). They currently have a buy rating on the stock.
Hotel Chocolat Group PLC (LON:HOTC) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Liberum Capital. They currently have a GBX 365 ($4.72) price target on the stock.
Hansteen Holdings plc (LON:HSTN) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Liberum Capital. Liberum Capital currently has a GBX 135 ($1.75) price target on the stock.
Hummingbird Resources (LON:HUM) had its speculative buy rating reiterated by analysts at Beaufort Securities.
Horizonte Minerals Plc (LON:HZM) had its corporate rating reaffirmed by analysts at FinnCap. The firm currently has a GBX 8 ($0.10) target price on the stock.
Imagination Technologies Group plc (LON:IMG) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Liberum Capital. Liberum Capital currently has a GBX 193 ($2.50) target price on the stock.
Interserve plc (LON:IRV) had its target price cut by Berenberg Bank from GBX 260 ($3.36) to GBX 200 ($2.59). The firm currently has a hold rating on the stock.
J D Wetherspoon PLC (NASDAQ:JDWPY) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “JD Wetherspoon Plc owns and operates pubs. The principal activity of the company is development and management of public houses. It operates primarily in United Kingdom. JD Wetherspoon Plc is headquartered in Watford, the United Kingdom. “
Jack Henry & Associates (NASDAQ:JKHY) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a sell rating. According to Zacks, “Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated technology solutions and data processing services for financial institutions. Jack Henry markets and supports its systems throughout the United States. A technology provider for the financial industry. That’s the simplest way to describe what they do. But it hardly describes what Jack Henry & Associates is really about. Jack Henry & Associates are about solutions and support. They’re about building relationships and making things work. The Company are about doing the right things for our customers, no matter what. It began as a vision, and it’s become our tradition. “
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (ETR:LHA) was given a €22.00 ($26.19) target price by analysts at Morgan Stanley. The firm currently has a neutral rating on the stock.
Limbach Holdings (NYSE:LMB) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a sell rating. According to Zacks, “Limbach Holdings, Inc. provides building systems. The Company engineers, constructs and services the mechanical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating, building automation, electrical and control systems. Limbach Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “
LSL Property Services PLC (NASDAQ:LSLPF) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “LSL Property Services PLC provides residential property services. The company’s principal segments consist of Estate Agency and Related Services and Surveying and Valuation Services. It services consists of residential sales, lettings, surveying, conveyancing, advice on mortgages ,non-investment insurance products, valuations and panel management services, asset management and property management services. LSL Property Services PLC is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. “
Marks and Spencer Group Plc (NASDAQ:MAKSY) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “MARKS & SPENCER is one of the UK’s leading retailers, offering high quality, great value clothing, as well as home products and outstanding quality food. M&S employs over 75,000 people and has over 600 stores in the UK and over 275 stores in 39 territories around the world. “
M.P. Evans Group PLC (LON:MPE) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Peel Hunt. The firm currently has a GBX 880 ($11.38) target price on the stock.
WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC (LON:MRW) had its target price increased by Deutsche Bank AG from GBX 225 ($2.91) to GBX 235 ($3.04). Deutsche Bank AG currently has a hold rating on the stock.
Premier Oil PLC (LON:PMO) had its target price lowered by Macquarie from GBX 41 ($0.53) to GBX 40 ($0.52). They currently have an underperform rating on the stock.
Polymetal International PLC (LON:POLY) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Panmure Gordon.
Prosiebensat 1 Media SE (ETR:PSM) was given a €35.50 ($42.26) target price by analysts at Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The). The firm currently has a neutral rating on the stock.
Rational Ag (FRA:RAA) was given a €610.00 ($726.19) price target by analysts at Berenberg Bank. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.
Restaurant Group PLC (LON:RTN) was downgraded by analysts at Peel Hunt to a reduce rating. Peel Hunt currently has GBX 300 ($3.88) target price on the stock, down from their previous target price of GBX 350 ($4.53).
Softcat PLC (LON:SCT) was downgraded by analysts at Berenberg Bank to a hold rating. They currently have GBX 425 ($5.50) target price on the stock.
Secure Trust Bank Plc (LON:STB) had its price target trimmed by Macquarie from GBX 2,323 ($30.04) to GBX 1,720 ($22.25). The firm currently has a neutral rating on the stock.
