Heritage Finl (HFWA) Share Value Rose While Thomson Horstmann & Bryant Decreased Stake by $627,750; Johnson Investment Counsel Decreased Its Eog Resources (EOG) Holding by $2.72 Million

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Thomson Horstmann & Bryant Inc decreased its stake in Heritage Finl (HFWA) by 4.48% based on its latest 2018Q1 regulatory filing with the SEC. Thomson Horstmann & Bryant Inc sold 20,925 shares as the company’s stock rose 3.83% while stock markets declined. The institutional investor held 445,635 shares of the banks company at the end of 2018Q1, valued at $13.64M, down from 466,560 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Thomson Horstmann & Bryant Inc who had been investing in Heritage Finl for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $1.11B market cap company. The stock increased 1.87% or $0.6 during the last trading session, reaching $32.6. About 110,635 shares traded. Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:HFWA) has risen 35.85% since May 31, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 23.28% the S&P500.

Johnson Investment Counsel Inc decreased its stake in Eog Resources Inc. (EOG) by 24.5% based on its latest 2018Q1 regulatory filing with the SEC. Johnson Investment Counsel Inc sold 25,917 shares as the company’s stock rose 7.55% while stock markets declined. The institutional investor held 79,885 shares of the energy company at the end of 2018Q1, valued at $8.41M, down from 105,802 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Johnson Investment Counsel Inc who had been investing in Eog Resources Inc. for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $69.32B market cap company. The stock increased 3.05% or $3.55 during the last trading session, reaching $119.76. About 2.89 million shares traded. EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) has risen 29.38% since May 31, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 16.81% the S&P500.

Analysts await EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) to report earnings on August, 7. They expect $1.13 EPS, up 1,312.50% or $1.05 from last year’s $0.08 per share. EOG’s profit will be $654.11M for 26.50 P/E if the $1.13 EPS becomes a reality. After $1.19 actual EPS reported by EOG Resources, Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -5.04% negative EPS growth.

Johnson Investment Counsel Inc, which manages about $8.19B and $3.91B US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE:SLB) by 15,731 shares to 426,068 shares, valued at $27.60M in 2018Q1, according to the filing. It also increased its holding in Schwab Us Broad Market Etf (SCHB) by 9,262 shares in the quarter, for a total of 23,102 shares, and has risen its stake in Hubbell Incorporated.

Among 39 analysts covering EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG), 29 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 10 Hold. Therefore 74% are positive. EOG Resources has $14900 highest and $61 lowest target. $110.67’s average target is -7.59% below currents $119.76 stock price. EOG Resources had 135 analyst reports since July 22, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. As per Wednesday, October 18, the company rating was maintained by Morgan Stanley. Bank of America upgraded the shares of EOG in report on Thursday, May 10 to “Buy” rating. On Thursday, January 4 the stock rating was downgraded by Bank of America to “Neutral”. The stock of EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) has “Buy” rating given on Tuesday, January 5 by Citigroup. On Thursday, March 1 the stock rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets with “Hold”. The firm has “Sector Perform” rating by RBC Capital Markets given on Friday, March 18. On Wednesday, January 24 the stock rating was maintained by Morgan Stanley with “Overweight”. The firm has “Outperform” rating given on Monday, August 10 by Credit Agricole. Stifel Nicolaus maintained EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) rating on Thursday, July 13. Stifel Nicolaus has “Buy” rating and $11100 target. BMO Capital Markets maintained EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) on Monday, November 6 with “Buy” rating.

Since January 10, 2018, it had 0 insider buys, and 8 selling transactions for $15.34 million activity. Another trade for 40,000 shares valued at $4.52 million was sold by THOMAS GARY L. The insider Trice David W sold $646,120. Another trade for 15,322 shares valued at $1.75 million was made by Donaldson Michael P on Thursday, January 11. $568,150 worth of EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) shares were sold by Janssen Ann D.. WISNER FRANK G had sold 890 shares worth $103,071 on Monday, May 7.

More notable recent EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) news were published by: Bizjournals.com which released: “Houston energy co. ranks lowest in study on profits returned to employees vs. shareholders” on May 23, 2018, also Forbes.com with their article: “What To Expect From EOG Resources’ First Quarter Results” published on May 02, 2018, Seekingalpha.com published: “EOG Resources: A Journey Through Success” on May 09, 2018. More interesting news about EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) were released by: Fool.com and their article: “2 Reasons ConocoPhillips Is a Better Growth Stock Than Investors Realize” published on May 30, 2018 as well as Investorplace.com‘s news article titled: “10 Small-Cap Oil & Gas Stocks to Watch” with publication date: May 17, 2018.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.88 in Q1 2018. Its down 0.09, from 0.97 in 2017Q4. It turned negative, as 62 investors sold EOG shares while 345 reduced holdings. 96 funds opened positions while 261 raised stakes. 478.95 million shares or 0.35% more from 477.30 million shares in 2017Q4 were reported. 230 were accumulated by Botty Limited Liability. Artemis Investment Mngmt Llp reported 13,496 shares. Point72 Asset Management LP holds 0.24% or 539,290 shares. Vantage Investment Advisors owns 417 shares or 0.01% of their US portfolio. Smithfield Trust accumulated 0.01% or 1,009 shares. Pennsylvania Trust holds 11,098 shares. Menora Mivtachim Limited holds 1.13% or 337,595 shares in its portfolio. 4,828 were accumulated by Fdx. Legal And General Gp Public Limited Com accumulated 2.66 million shares. Moreover, Koshinski Asset Management Incorporated has 0.08% invested in EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG). 98,630 are owned by Natixis L P. Bridges Investment Management Incorporated holds 54,837 shares. Badgley Phelps And Bell Incorporated holds 0.7% in EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) or 99,231 shares. Ruggie Capital Grp holds 0.03% or 500 shares in its portfolio. Fenimore Asset Mgmt has 2.85% invested in EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) for 700,182 shares.

Analysts await Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:HFWA) to report earnings on July, 25. They expect $0.44 EPS, up 12.82% or $0.05 from last year’s $0.39 per share. HFWA’s profit will be $14.93 million for 18.52 P/E if the $0.44 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.41 actual EPS reported by Heritage Financial Corporation for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 7.32% EPS growth.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.26 in 2018 Q1. Its up 0.01, from 1.25 in 2017Q4. It improved, as 14 investors sold HFWA shares while 43 reduced holdings. 28 funds opened positions while 44 raised stakes. 25.64 million shares or 8.91% more from 23.54 million shares in 2017Q4 were reported. Citadel Advsrs Limited Liability Company reported 39,687 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Moreover, Citigroup Inc has 0% invested in Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:HFWA). Counselors Of Maryland Limited Liability Com has 660,920 shares. Qs Ltd Limited Liability Company reported 12,386 shares. Eagle Asset Mngmt accumulated 0.08% or 462,845 shares. Principal Gru, Iowa-based fund reported 19,486 shares. Parametric Port Associate Limited Liability has invested 0% in Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:HFWA). Barclays Public Limited reported 6,107 shares. Goldman Sachs Grp invested in 980,656 shares. Susquehanna Limited Liability Partnership holds 0% or 36,711 shares in its portfolio. Renaissance Technology Limited Liability Corporation accumulated 136,989 shares or 0% of the stock. Ameritas Invest Ptnrs accumulated 2,334 shares. Macquarie Limited holds 0% in Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:HFWA) or 18,900 shares. Alphaone Invest Ltd Company stated it has 1.49% of its portfolio in Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:HFWA). Sei Investments holds 0% or 3,046 shares.

Among 7 analysts covering Heritage Financial (NASDAQ:HFWA), 5 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 2 Hold. Therefore 71% are positive. Heritage Financial had 14 analyst reports since September 28, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was initiated by Piper Jaffray on Monday, September 28 with “Neutral”. As per Thursday, October 5, the company rating was maintained by Piper Jaffray. Keefe Bruyette & Woods upgraded the stock to “Buy” rating in Monday, March 12 report. The stock of Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:HFWA) has “Outperform” rating given on Monday, March 12 by Wood. On Monday, July 10 the stock rating was maintained by Piper Jaffray with “Hold”. The stock of Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:HFWA) has “Hold” rating given on Thursday, December 21 by Keefe Bruyette & Woods. The company was maintained on Monday, August 14 by Piper Jaffray. The firm earned “Mkt Perform” rating on Monday, October 5 by Raymond James. The stock of Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:HFWA) earned “Overweight” rating by PiperJaffray on Wednesday, May 2. Sandler O’Neill maintained it with “Buy” rating and $35.5 target in Thursday, January 18 report.

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