Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Barracuda Networks (CUDA) Stock Price Declined While S Squared Technology Has Upped Its Position; As United Finl Bancorp New (UBNK) Market Valuation Declined, Shareholder Clover Partners LP Cut Position

Clover Partners Lp decreased its stake in United Finl Bancorp Inc New (UBNK) by 21.25% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Clover Partners Lp sold 141,200 shares as the company’s stock declined 10.76% while stock markets rallied. The hedge fund held 523,156 shares of the finance company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $9.57M, down from 664,356 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Clover Partners Lp who had been investing in United Finl Bancorp Inc New for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $792.59 million market cap company. The stock decreased 1.25% or $0.2 during the last trading session, reaching $15.76. About 104,478 shares traded. United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBNK) has risen 27.96% since February 28, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 11.26% the S&P500.

S Squared Technology Llc increased its stake in Barracuda Networks Inc. (CUDA) by 82.3% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. S Squared Technology Llc bought 66,500 shares as the company’s stock declined 6.54% while stock markets rallied. The hedge fund held 147,300 shares of the technology company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $3.57M, up from 80,800 at the end of the previous reported quarter. S Squared Technology Llc who had been investing in Barracuda Networks Inc. for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $ market cap company. The stock decreased 100.00% or $27.54 during the last trading session, reaching $0. About 6.17 million shares traded or Infinity% up from the average. Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE:CUDA) has risen 38.20% since February 28, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 21.50% the S&P500.

Among 5 analysts covering United Financial (NASDAQ:UBNK), 2 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Therefore 40% are positive. United Financial had 16 analyst reports since November 16, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets with “Hold” on Thursday, September 7. The firm has “Hold” rating given on Thursday, July 13 by Piper Jaffray. The stock of United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBNK) has “Hold” rating given on Wednesday, July 19 by Piper Jaffray. As per Thursday, January 25, the company rating was maintained by Hovde Group. The company was maintained on Wednesday, January 24 by RBC Capital Markets. As per Tuesday, January 19, the company rating was upgraded by Piper Jaffray. The company was maintained on Tuesday, October 3 by Keefe Bruyette & Woods. RBC Capital Markets maintained it with “Hold” rating and $1900 target in Wednesday, July 19 report. The stock of United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBNK) has “Outperform” rating given on Monday, November 16 by Hovde Group. The stock of United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBNK) earned “Market Perform” rating by Hovde Group on Thursday, October 20.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.54 in 2017 Q3. Its up 0.04, from 1.5 in 2017Q2. It increased, as 8 investors sold UBNK shares while 33 reduced holdings. 18 funds opened positions while 45 raised stakes. 32.31 million shares or 0.31% less from 32.41 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Boston Prtnrs stated it has 870,660 shares or 0.02% of all its holdings. Punch Mgmt has invested 0.61% in United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBNK). Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Mngmt Limited holds 0% or 11,775 shares. 74,641 were accumulated by First Republic. Panagora Asset Mngmt invested in 10,648 shares. California State Teachers Retirement System, a California-based fund reported 80,688 shares. Vanguard Grp holds 2.20M shares or 0% of its portfolio. Allsquare Wealth Mngmt Ltd Co reported 0% of its portfolio in United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBNK). Coastline Trust has invested 0.04% in United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBNK). Creative Planning accumulated 32,175 shares or 0% of the stock. 33,111 are held by Metropolitan Life. Fincl Bank Of Mellon has 0% invested in United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBNK) for 361,753 shares. Shell Asset Mgmt reported 1 shares. Qs Investors Limited Company invested 0% of its portfolio in United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBNK). Prudential reported 0.01% of its portfolio in United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBNK).

Analysts await United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBNK) to report earnings on April, 17. They expect $0.28 earnings per share, up 3.70% or $0.01 from last year’s $0.27 per share. UBNK’s profit will be $14.08M for 14.07 P/E if the $0.28 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.24 actual earnings per share reported by United Financial Bancorp, Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 16.67% EPS growth.

Clover Partners Lp, which manages about $166.98M and $249.12M US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Banc Of California Inc (NYSE:BANC) by 175,000 shares to 700,000 shares, valued at $14.53M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. It also increased its holding in Coastway Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ:CWAY) by 29,953 shares in the quarter, for a total of 430,100 shares, and has risen its stake in 1St Constitution Bancorp (NASDAQ:FCCY).

Investors sentiment increased to 1.8 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.69, from 1.11 in 2017Q2. It is positive, as 21 investors sold CUDA shares while 33 reduced holdings. 38 funds opened positions while 59 raised stakes. 38.28 million shares or 17.31% more from 32.63 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Herald Investment Mgmt Limited accumulated 1.8% or 230,000 shares. Piermont Capital Mgmt invested in 18,130 shares or 0.15% of the stock. S Squared Ltd has 3.02% invested in Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE:CUDA). Jacobs Levy Equity Mngmt Inc has invested 0.01% in Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE:CUDA). Arizona State Retirement Sys invested in 0.01% or 20,850 shares. Hershey Comm invested in 0.01% or 36,482 shares. Bnp Paribas Arbitrage Sa reported 0% stake. Balyasny Asset Management Ltd Com reported 0% stake. Nordea holds 0.01% of its portfolio in Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE:CUDA) for 86,838 shares. Aqr Mngmt Ltd Com has invested 0.01% in Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE:CUDA). Principal accumulated 0.01% or 333,588 shares. Ls Ltd accumulated 1,375 shares. Arrowmark Colorado Ltd Limited Liability Company has invested 0.7% of its portfolio in Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE:CUDA). Guggenheim Ltd invested in 0% or 23,330 shares. Pinebridge Invs Ltd Partnership stated it has 4,996 shares.

Since August 31, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 12 insider sales for $61.32 million activity. Hughes Michael D sold $45,539 worth of stock. 16,500 shares valued at $396,330 were sold by Jenkins William D Jr on Friday, September 1. The insider Driggs Dustin sold 1,250 shares worth $30,034.

Among 23 analysts covering Barracuda Networks (NYSE:CUDA), 6 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 17 Hold. Therefore 26% are positive. Barracuda Networks had 75 analyst reports since August 18, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm has “Buy” rating by Robert W. Baird given on Wednesday, April 19. On Tuesday, October 4 the stock rating was downgraded by Imperial Capital to “Underperform”. The rating was maintained by Robert W. Baird with “Buy” on Tuesday, July 11. Northland Capital maintained the stock with “Buy” rating in Thursday, June 29 report. The stock has “Hold” rating by Stifel Nicolaus on Monday, November 27. Stifel Nicolaus maintained Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE:CUDA) on Monday, July 17 with “Buy” rating. The stock of Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE:CUDA) earned “Buy” rating by KeyBanc Capital Markets on Thursday, August 31. DA Davidson downgraded the shares of CUDA in report on Friday, August 12 to “Underperform” rating. The stock of Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE:CUDA) has “Buy” rating given on Sunday, September 10 by Stifel Nicolaus. Needham initiated Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE:CUDA) rating on Monday, February 6. Needham has “Buy” rating and $28 target.

S Squared Technology Llc, which manages about $136.14 million and $118.36 million US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Boingo Wireless Inc (NASDAQ:WIFI) by 40,000 shares to 262,933 shares, valued at $5.62 million in 2017Q3, according to the filing. It also reduced its holding in Avid Technology (NASDAQ:AVID) by 190,432 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 49,568 shares, and cut its stake in Chegg Inc. (NYSE:CHGG).

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