General Dynamics (GD) Market Value Declined While Earnest Partners Has Trimmed Its Stake by $818,620; As Seacoast Bank (SBCF) Share Value Rose, Cutler Capital Management Lowered Its Stake

General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Logo

Earnest Partners Llc decreased its stake in General Dynamics (GD) by 2.18% based on its latest 2018Q1 regulatory filing with the SEC. Earnest Partners Llc sold 3,721 shares as the company’s stock declined 8.23% with the market. The institutional investor held 166,998 shares of the marine transportation company at the end of 2018Q1, valued at $36.89 million, down from 170,719 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Earnest Partners Llc who had been investing in General Dynamics for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $55.80B market cap company. The stock increased 0.23% or $0.43 during the last trading session, reaching $187.87. About 457,242 shares traded. General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) has risen 3.50% since June 29, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 9.07% the S&P500. Some Historical GD News: 25/04/2018 – GENERAL DYNAMICS `A BIT AHEAD’ OF GUIDANCE OPERATING PLAN: CEO; 08/05/2018 – Moody’s Assigns A2 Rating To General Dynamics’ New Unsecured Notes; 24/04/2018 – General Dynamics Gulfstream Unit to Invest About $55M in Facility; 25/04/2018 – GENERAL DYNAMICS EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL BEGINS; 03/04/2018 – Triumph, Gulfstream to reallocate assembly work at plants; 29/05/2018 – Gulfstream lnteriors And Seats Earn Design Awards; 20/03/2018 – General Dynamics Boosts CSRA Offer Price to $41.25/Share From $40.75; 29/05/2018 – Gulfstream Selects TAG Farnborough Airport For Site Of New London-Area Service Center; 20/03/2018 – General Dynamics Sweetens Cash Portion of CSRA Offer by 1.2%; 25/04/2018 – GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP – THERE WAS ORDER ACTIVITY ACROSS GULFSTREAM PRODUCT PORTFOLIO AND STRONG DEMAND FOR DEFENSE PRODUCTS IN QTR

Cutler Capital Management Llc decreased its stake in Seacoast Bank (SBCF) by 59.26% based on its latest 2018Q1 regulatory filing with the SEC. Cutler Capital Management Llc sold 42,113 shares as the company’s stock rose 16.44% while stock markets declined. The institutional investor held 28,956 shares of the major banks company at the end of 2018Q1, valued at $766,000, down from 71,069 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Cutler Capital Management Llc who had been investing in Seacoast Bank for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $1.50B market cap company. The stock increased 0.14% or $0.045 during the last trading session, reaching $31.975. About 77,809 shares traded. Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF) has risen 39.16% since June 29, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 26.59% the S&P500. Some Historical SBCF News: 04/05/2018 – DJ Seacoast Commerce Banc Holdings, Inst Holders, 1Q 2018 (SCBH); 04/05/2018 – Report: Exploring Fundamental Drivers Behind Preformed Line Products, Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida, NMI, TravelCente; 21/04/2018 – DJ Seacoast Banking Corporation of Flo, Inst Holders, 1Q 2018 (SBCF); 01/05/2018 – Seacoast Banking Presenting at Conference May 22; 05/04/2018 – Sen. Hassan: Senator Hassan Visits Seacoast Science Center, Emphasizes Importance of Combating Climate Change and Protecting Ne; 08/05/2018 – SmartBiz Loans® Adds Seacoast Bank to Technology Ecosystem; 26/04/2018 – Seacoast Banking of FL 1Q EPS 38c; 21/05/2018 – Seacoast Banking Presenting at Conference Tomorrow; 16/04/2018 – Sen. Hassan: Seacoast Online: Hassan Gives Smuttynose a Boost; 04/04/2018 – Seacoast Banking Closes Above 50-Day Moving Average: Technicals

Since February 14, 2018, it had 0 insider buys, and 8 selling transactions for $8.28 million activity. $814,050 worth of stock was sold by Roualet Mark C. on Tuesday, February 27. 3,522 shares valued at $754,828 were sold by Johnson S. Daniel on Wednesday, February 14. CASEY JOHN PATRICK sold $2.00 million worth of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) on Wednesday, February 14. 5,977 shares were sold by Whited Gary L, worth $1.34 million. $1.15M worth of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) was sold by LYLES LESTER L.

Among 22 analysts covering General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD), 14 have Buy rating, 2 Sell and 6 Hold. Therefore 64% are positive. General Dynamics Corporation had 80 analyst reports since July 31, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock has “Underweight” rating by Morgan Stanley on Friday, February 23. The firm earned “Outperform” rating on Thursday, April 28 by RBC Capital Markets. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets with “Buy” on Friday, July 7. RBC Capital Markets maintained General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) rating on Friday, September 15. RBC Capital Markets has “Buy” rating and $220.0 target. Drexel Hamilton upgraded General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) on Monday, December 21 to “Buy” rating. The rating was maintained by Credit Suisse on Tuesday, May 22 with “Buy”. On Thursday, January 12 the stock rating was initiated by RBC Capital Markets with “Outperform”. The stock of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) has “Buy” rating given on Friday, August 11 by RBC Capital Markets. The firm earned “Underweight” rating on Friday, June 22 by Morgan Stanley. The stock has “Outperform” rating by RBC Capital Markets on Thursday, April 27.

Analysts await General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) to report earnings on July, 25. They expect $2.56 EPS, up 4.49% or $0.11 from last year’s $2.45 per share. GD’s profit will be $760.41M for 18.35 P/E if the $2.56 EPS becomes a reality. After $2.65 actual EPS reported by General Dynamics Corporation for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -3.40% negative EPS growth.

Earnest Partners Llc, which manages about $24.92 billion and $10.57 billion US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Sealed Air Corp (NYSE:SEE) by 17,955 shares to 1.19 million shares, valued at $51.01 million in 2018Q1, according to the filing. It also increased its holding in Oil States Intl (NYSE:OIS) by 48,569 shares in the quarter, for a total of 2.08 million shares, and has risen its stake in Synopsys Inc (NASDAQ:SNPS).

More notable recent General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) news were published by: Bizjournals.com which released: “Former CSRA chief exec joins Carlyle Group” on June 28, 2018, also Fool.com with their article: “Is General Dynamics Corporation (GD) a Buy?” published on June 01, 2018, Streetinsider.com published: “General Dynamics (GD) Receives Contract to Upgrade US Army Strykers to A1 Configuration” on June 26, 2018. More interesting news about General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) were released by: Fool.com and their article: “Better Buy: Raytheon Company (RTN) vs. Northrop Grumman (NOC)” published on June 25, 2018 as well as Benzinga.com‘s news article titled: “Stifel Downgrades AeroVironment, But Continues To Have ‘Positive Bias’ On Stock” with publication date: June 28, 2018.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.88 in 2018 Q1. Its down 0.19, from 1.07 in 2017Q4. It turned negative, as 52 investors sold GD shares while 361 reduced holdings. 100 funds opened positions while 263 raised stakes. 230.81 million shares or 0.50% more from 229.66 million shares in 2017Q4 were reported. L S Advisors owns 0.12% invested in General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) for 2,901 shares. D E Shaw Incorporated holds 0% or 1,986 shares. Roundview Ltd Liability holds 0.07% of its portfolio in General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) for 1,047 shares. London Com Of Virginia has 2.10 million shares for 3.71% of their portfolio. California Employees Retirement Systems accumulated 0.21% or 664,503 shares. Holderness owns 0.38% invested in General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) for 3,460 shares. Macquarie Grp Inc Limited reported 14,407 shares. Smithbridge Asset De reported 1.62% of its portfolio in General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD). Virginia-based Bb&T Secs Limited Co has invested 0.27% in General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD). Mark Sheptoff Finance Planning Lc, Connecticut-based fund reported 7,509 shares. Transamerica Fincl Advsrs reported 5 shares stake. Haverford Trust reported 1,833 shares or 0.01% of all its holdings. Smithfield Trust stated it has 330 shares or 0.01% of all its holdings. Moreover, Johnson Fincl Incorporated has 0.04% invested in General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD). Goldman Sachs Gp has 0.13% invested in General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) for 2.23 million shares.

More important recent Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF) news were published by: Benzinga.com which released: “Benzinga’s Top Upgrades, Downgrades For May 31, 2018” on May 31, 2018, also Nasdaq.com published article titled: “Seacoast to Acquire First Green Bancorp, Inc., Expanding Its Presence in the Attractive Orlando and Fort Lauderdale …”, Bizjournals.com published: “Merger details: Here’s what’s ahead for First Green Bank’s downtown Orlando office” on June 18, 2018. More interesting news about Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF) was released by: Bizjournals.com and their article: “7 things to know today and this app tells you the best time to drink coffee” with publication date: June 12, 2018.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.45 in 2018 Q1. Its down 0.03, from 1.48 in 2017Q4. It fall, as 14 investors sold SBCF shares while 41 reduced holdings. 35 funds opened positions while 45 raised stakes. 37.65 million shares or 9.72% more from 34.32 million shares in 2017Q4 were reported. Principal Financial Group Inc accumulated 359,610 shares or 0.01% of the stock. Fifth Third Bank & Trust invested in 3,000 shares or 0% of the stock. Opus Capital Grp Inc Ltd Liability Corporation reported 0.53% stake. Aqr Cap Mgmt Ltd Liability Corporation reported 14,939 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Stratos Wealth Prns Limited accumulated 0% or 2,000 shares. California Pub Employees Retirement has invested 0% of its portfolio in Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF). Sector Pension Invest Board holds 29,800 shares. Parallax Volatility Advisers Ltd Partnership stated it has 59 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Deutsche Bancshares Ag accumulated 0% or 76,062 shares. Invesco, Georgia-based fund reported 87,989 shares. Wells Fargo And Commerce Mn invested in 0% or 75,184 shares. Moreover, Cortina Asset Mngmt Limited Liability Co has 0.31% invested in Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF) for 235,978 shares. State Street has invested 0% in Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF). Quantitative Systematic Strategies Ltd Limited Liability Company accumulated 24,913 shares or 0.14% of the stock. Moreover, Congress Asset Management Ma has 0.03% invested in Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF).

Analysts await Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF) to report earnings on July, 26. They expect $0.43 earnings per share, up 48.28% or $0.14 from last year’s $0.29 per share. SBCF’s profit will be $20.20M for 18.59 P/E if the $0.43 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.40 actual earnings per share reported by Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 7.50% EPS growth.

Since March 7, 2018, it had 0 insider buys, and 6 selling transactions for $604,111 activity. CROSS CHARLES K JR. sold $51,740 worth of stock. 1,571 Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF) shares with value of $43,250 were sold by Shaffer Charles M.

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF) Institutional Positions Chart