Brown Capital Management Has Upped Realpage (RP) Position; Newpark Res (NR) Shareholder Heartland Advisors Has Raised Holding

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Brown Capital Management Llc increased its stake in Realpage Inc (RP) by 63.59% based on its latest 2018Q1 regulatory filing with the SEC. Brown Capital Management Llc bought 6,857 shares as the company’s stock rose 16.19% while stock markets declined. The institutional investor held 17,640 shares of the technology company at the end of 2018Q1, valued at $908,000, up from 10,783 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Brown Capital Management Llc who had been investing in Realpage Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $5.38 billion market cap company. The stock decreased 0.68% or $0.4 during the last trading session, reaching $58.8. About 822,184 shares traded or 54.21% up from the average. RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP) has risen 70.85% since May 31, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 58.28% the S&P500.

Heartland Advisors Inc increased its stake in Newpark Res Inc (NR) by 98.02% based on its latest 2018Q1 regulatory filing with the SEC. Heartland Advisors Inc bought 792,855 shares as the company’s stock rose 22.54% while stock markets declined. The institutional investor held 1.60M shares of the energy company at the end of 2018Q1, valued at $12.97 million, up from 808,880 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Heartland Advisors Inc who had been investing in Newpark Res Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $969.02 million market cap company. The stock increased 2.84% or $0.3 during the last trading session, reaching $10.85. About 712,355 shares traded or 21.00% up from the average. Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE:NR) has risen 40.40% since May 31, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 27.83% the S&P500.

Heartland Advisors Inc, which manages about $6.06 billion and $1.49 billion US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Dynamic Matls Corp by 354,190 shares to 636,115 shares, valued at $17.02 million in 2018Q1, according to the filing. It also reduced its holding in Equity Commonwealth (NYSE:EQC) by 123,915 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 288,211 shares, and cut its stake in Schnitzer Stl Inds (NASDAQ:SCHN).

More news for Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE:NR) were recently published by: Streetinsider.com, which released: “Newpark Resources (NR) Names Anthony J. Best as Chairman” on May 21, 2018. Globenewswire.com‘s article titled: “Recent Analysis Shows Liberty Broadband, Primerica, Adtalem Global Education, Newpark Resources, Varian Medical …” and published on May 15, 2018 is yet another important article.

Since February 21, 2018, it had 0 insider buys, and 8 sales for $4.64 million activity. The insider LANIGAN MATTHEW sold $198,959. Smith Bruce Campbell sold $459,253 worth of stock or 43,750 shares. Another trade for 51,490 shares valued at $540,908 was made by Piontek Gregg on Wednesday, May 2. Shares for $1.32 million were sold by AIROLA MARK J on Tuesday, May 1. The insider Anderson David C sold 20,000 shares worth $205,280.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.42 in 2018 Q1. Its up 0.34, from 1.08 in 2017Q4. It is positive, as 9 investors sold NR shares while 53 reduced holdings. 30 funds opened positions while 58 raised stakes. 82.87 million shares or 4.21% less from 86.52 million shares in 2017Q4 were reported. Prelude Cap Ltd Liability Co owns 1,000 shares. Nj State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan reported 100,000 shares. Tieton Cap Ltd stated it has 3.94% in Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE:NR). Great West Life Assurance Company Can accumulated 0% or 119,927 shares. Sg Americas Securities Ltd owns 11,583 shares or 0% of their US portfolio. Pinebridge Invests LP accumulated 164,756 shares or 0.03% of the stock. California State Teachers Retirement Sys accumulated 127,849 shares or 0% of the stock. Miles Cap reported 0.12% in Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE:NR). One Association reported 49,202 shares. Citadel Limited Liability holds 116,141 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Los Angeles Mngmt Equity Research Incorporated invested in 30,494 shares. Gsa Prtn Llp owns 0.02% invested in Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE:NR) for 49,422 shares. State Board Of Administration Of Florida Retirement System has 0% invested in Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE:NR). American Intl Gru reported 53,829 shares or 0% of all its holdings. 713,473 are held by Bank & Trust Of America De.

Among 7 analysts covering Newpark Resources (NYSE:NR), 6 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 86% are positive. Newpark Resources had 14 analyst reports since September 4, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. As per Friday, October 6, the company rating was maintained by Cowen & Co. The stock has “Hold” rating by Cowen & Co on Friday, July 7. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Thursday, January 11 by Cowen & Co. Credit Suisse upgraded Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE:NR) on Wednesday, June 1 to “Outperform” rating. Johnson Rice upgraded the shares of NR in report on Monday, March 5 to “Buy” rating. The stock of Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE:NR) has “Overweight” rating given on Wednesday, June 15 by Capital One. As per Thursday, January 5, the company rating was upgraded by Loop Capital. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Thursday, November 2 by SunTrust. The stock of Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE:NR) earned “Market Perform” rating by Cowen & Co on Thursday, January 19. The stock of Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE:NR) has “Buy” rating given on Monday, May 2 by Tudor Pickering.

Since December 8, 2017, it had 0 buys, and 25 selling transactions for $143.58 million activity. Monk David G had sold 8,000 shares worth $428,800 on Friday, March 9. Another trade for 4,000 shares valued at $211,440 was sold by BERKELEY ALFRED R III. Chaney William P sold 5,000 shares worth $265,250. Seren Capital – Ltd. sold $16.90M worth of stock. The insider Glover Ashley Chaffin sold $443,000. 8,000 RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP) shares with value of $375,200 were sold by HILL W BRYAN.

Among 7 analysts covering RealPage (NASDAQ:RP), 6 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 86% are positive. RealPage had 22 analyst reports since June 8, 2016 according to SRatingsIntel. Stephens maintained RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP) on Thursday, August 3 with “Buy” rating. As per Wednesday, January 17, the company rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets. The stock of RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP) has “Buy” rating given on Wednesday, February 28 by Stephens. The firm has “Buy” rating by Benchmark given on Monday, November 14. The stock of RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP) has “Buy” rating given on Tuesday, December 19 by KeyBanc Capital Markets. Stephens maintained the shares of RP in report on Friday, December 29 with “Buy” rating. On Monday, February 5 the stock rating was maintained by KeyBanc Capital Markets with “Buy”. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Thursday, August 3 by Deutsche Bank. As per Thursday, November 2, the company rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to “Overweight” rating in Tuesday, January 30 report.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.08 in Q1 2018. Its up 0.28, from 0.8 in 2017Q4. It improved, as 18 investors sold RP shares while 72 reduced holdings. 42 funds opened positions while 55 raised stakes. 62.63 million shares or 3.29% more from 60.64 million shares in 2017Q4 were reported. Federated Invsts Pa stated it has 0.13% in RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP). Numerixs Investment Techs owns 1,600 shares. Disciplined Growth Mn has invested 1.79% in RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP). Frontier Cap Mngmt Lc accumulated 211,216 shares or 0.08% of the stock. State Common Retirement Fund stated it has 0% in RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP). Guggenheim Llc holds 0% of its portfolio in RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP) for 8,464 shares. Calamos Advsr Ltd Com stated it has 0.08% of its portfolio in RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP). Bank & Trust Of America De reported 643,158 shares. Eagle Asset Incorporated has 2.42M shares for 0.68% of their portfolio. Principal Financial reported 0% stake. First Manhattan holds 1,900 shares. Northern reported 797,406 shares. Ionic Cap Mgmt Ltd Liability Com invested in 0.28% or 86,699 shares. Fil Limited reported 193,553 shares. Citigroup owns 370 shares for 0% of their portfolio.

Brown Capital Management Llc, which manages about $7.02B and $8.81B US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Veeva Sys Inc (NYSE:VEEV) by 100,766 shares to 5.70 million shares, valued at $416.51 million in 2018Q1, according to the filing. It also reduced its holding in Orbotech Ltd (NASDAQ:ORBK) by 13,756 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 82,986 shares, and cut its stake in Abiomed Inc (NASDAQ:ABMD).

More recent RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP) news were published by: Streetinsider.com which released: “RealPage (RP) Tops Q1 EPS by 3c; Guides Above Views” on May 03, 2018. Also Streetinsider.com published the news titled: “RealPage (RP) Announces Proposed 6.5M Share Follow-on Public Offering of Common Stock” on May 21, 2018. Streetinsider.com‘s news article titled: “RealPage (RP) Prices 7M Common Stock Offering at $57/Share” with publication date: May 24, 2018 was also an interesting one.

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