Connecticut Wtr Svc (CTWS) Stock Price Rose While Water Asset Management Has Trimmed Position; Henry Schein (HSIC) Holder Jlb & Associates Has Cut Stake by $411,378

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Water Asset Management Llc decreased its stake in Connecticut Wtr Svc Inc (CTWS) by 7.34% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Water Asset Management Llc sold 20,657 shares as the company’s stock rose 6.28% while stock markets declined. The hedge fund held 260,794 shares of the public utilities company at the end of 2017Q4, valued at $14.97M, down from 281,451 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Water Asset Management Llc who had been investing in Connecticut Wtr Svc Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $717.96 million market cap company. The stock decreased 0.12% or $0.07 during the last trading session, reaching $60.53. About 73,155 shares traded or 0.52% up from the average. Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTWS) has risen 16.14% since March 31, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 4.59% the S&P500.

Jlb & Associates Inc decreased its stake in Henry Schein (HSIC) by 11.46% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Jlb & Associates Inc sold 5,962 shares as the company’s stock declined 8.35% with the market. The institutional investor held 46,084 shares of the health care company at the end of 2017Q4, valued at $3.22M, down from 52,046 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Jlb & Associates Inc who had been investing in Henry Schein for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $10.33 billion market cap company. The stock increased 1.42% or $0.94 during the last trading session, reaching $67.21. About 1.34M shares traded. Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) has declined 24.00% since March 31, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 35.55% the S&P500.

Analysts await Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) to report earnings on May, 8. They expect $0.92 earnings per share, up 4.55% or $0.04 from last year’s $0.88 per share. HSIC’s profit will be $141.40 million for 18.26 P/E if the $0.92 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.97 actual earnings per share reported by Henry Schein, Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -5.15% negative EPS growth.

Jlb & Associates Inc, which manages about $350.10 million and $460.00M US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Lear by 2,245 shares to 17,562 shares, valued at $3.10M in 2017Q4, according to the filing. It also increased its holding in Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) by 7,663 shares in the quarter, for a total of 119,676 shares, and has risen its stake in Mc Cormick (NYSE:MKC).

Among 22 analysts covering Henry Schein Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC), 10 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 11 Hold. Therefore 45% are positive. Henry Schein Inc. had 49 analyst reports since July 31, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. As per Wednesday, September 27, the company rating was maintained by Jefferies. The company was maintained on Thursday, October 19 by Robert W. Baird. The firm has “Outperform” rating given on Wednesday, February 22 by Barrington Research. On Thursday, February 15 the stock rating was initiated by J.P. Morgan with “Hold”. The rating was upgraded by Craig Hallum to “Buy” on Tuesday, November 7. Deutsche Bank initiated it with “Buy” rating and $79.0 target in Friday, December 8 report. The stock of Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) earned “Buy” rating by Gabelli on Tuesday, January 10. Stifel Nicolaus maintained the shares of HSIC in report on Tuesday, November 7 with “Hold” rating. The stock of Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) earned “Buy” rating by Piper Jaffray on Thursday, October 26. The rating was upgraded by Goldman Sachs on Tuesday, October 11 to “Buy”.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.83 in Q4 2017. Its down 6.32, from 7.15 in 2017Q3. It dropped, as 72 investors sold HSIC shares while 170 reduced holdings. 62 funds opened positions while 139 raised stakes. 146.17 million shares or 47.74% less from 279.70 million shares in 2017Q3 were reported. Parkside Bankshares And Tru has 0.01% invested in Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC). Hartford Invest Mgmt Com has invested 0.07% in Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC). Princeton Strategies Ltd Liability Corporation has 0.39% invested in Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) for 20,526 shares. Hudson Bay Cap Management Limited Partnership owns 0.06% invested in Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) for 42,400 shares. Jane Street Group Limited invested in 0.01% or 44,893 shares. Stephens Investment Mgmt Grp Ltd Liability stated it has 0.09% of its portfolio in Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC). City holds 58 shares. Addenda Capital stated it has 0.03% of its portfolio in Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC). Great West Life Assurance Can holds 0.15% or 895,557 shares. Qs Investors Ltd Liability Com invested 0.01% of its portfolio in Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC). Moreover, Baker Avenue Asset Management Lp has 0.09% invested in Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC). Eaton Vance Management invested in 0.02% or 124,725 shares. Federated Inc Pa has 3,441 shares for 0% of their portfolio. Strs Ohio reported 0% of its portfolio in Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC). Ftb Advisors Inc, a Tennessee-based fund reported 1,894 shares.

Water Asset Management Llc, which manages about $352.48M and $208.23 million US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Masco Corp (NYSE:MAS) by 99,190 shares to 297,570 shares, valued at $13.08 million in 2017Q4, according to the filing.

Among 2 analysts covering Connecticut Water Service Inc (NASDAQ:CTWS), 0 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 2 Hold. Therefore 0 are positive. Connecticut Water Service Inc had 3 analyst reports since September 6, 2016 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm has “Equal-Weight” rating by Barclays Capital given on Friday, September 22. The stock has “Equal-Weight” rating by Barclays Capital on Tuesday, September 6.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.53 in Q4 2017. Its up 0.25, from 1.28 in 2017Q3. It increased, as 9 investors sold CTWS shares while 29 reduced holdings. 16 funds opened positions while 42 raised stakes. 5.56 million shares or 2.52% more from 5.42 million shares in 2017Q3 were reported. Aqr Mgmt Llc accumulated 14,482 shares or 0% of the stock. Webster Bancorp N A holds 0% or 140 shares in its portfolio. Jackson Wealth Llc holds 0.14% or 10,209 shares in its portfolio. Kbc Grp Nv holds 0.02% of its portfolio in Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTWS) for 43,034 shares. Invesco Ltd has 0% invested in Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTWS) for 61,753 shares. First Tru Advsr Limited Partnership, Illinois-based fund reported 61,768 shares. Water Asset Llc has 260,794 shares. Gamco Invsts Et Al reported 0% of its portfolio in Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTWS). National Inv Serv Wi, Wisconsin-based fund reported 5,109 shares. Raymond James Associate, Florida-based fund reported 5,144 shares. Qs Ltd Llc owns 0% invested in Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTWS) for 2,000 shares. Victory Management reported 15,606 shares. North Star Investment Corporation has 0.11% invested in Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTWS) for 16,300 shares. State Of Wisconsin Board holds 0.02% or 113,061 shares in its portfolio. Tower Cap Limited Liability (Trc) accumulated 0% or 576 shares.

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