$0.13 EPS Expected for Guyana Goldfields Inc. (GUY); W.W. Grainger (GWW) Shorts Lowered By 1.22%

January 18, 2018 - By Marie Mckinney

W.W. Grainger Incorporated (NYSE:GWW) had a decrease of 1.22% in short interest. GWW’s SI was 8.60 million shares in January as released by FINRA. Its down 1.22% from 8.70M shares previously. With 718,200 avg volume, 12 days are for W.W. Grainger Incorporated (NYSE:GWW)’s short sellers to cover GWW’s short positions. The stock increased 0.92% or $2.07 during the last trading session, reaching $227.3. About 802,262 shares traded. W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) has declined 21.15% since January 18, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 37.85% the S&P500.

Analysts expect Guyana Goldfields Inc. (TSE:GUY) to report $0.13 EPS on February, 22.They anticipate $0.04 EPS change or 44.44% from last quarter’s $0.09 EPS. T_GUY’s profit would be $22.50 million giving it 9.50 P/E if the $0.13 EPS is correct. After having $0.05 EPS previously, Guyana Goldfields Inc.’s analysts see 160.00% EPS growth. The stock decreased 1.98% or $0.1 during the last trading session, reaching $4.94. About 193,248 shares traded. Guyana Goldfields Inc. (TSE:GUY) has 0.00% since January 18, 2017 and is . It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500.

Among 18 analysts covering W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW), 2 have Buy rating, 5 Sell and 11 Hold. Therefore 11% are positive. W.W. Grainger had 92 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets on Monday, November 6 with “Sell”. The firm has “Sector Weight” rating given on Monday, August 21 by KeyBanc Capital Markets. The rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus with “Buy” on Monday, October 19. RBC Capital Markets maintained the stock with “Sell” rating in Monday, July 10 report. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Wednesday, July 19 by BMO Capital Markets. Barclays Capital maintained it with “Equal Weight” rating and $176 target in Monday, October 19 report. Atlantic Securities downgraded the stock to “” rating in Tuesday, November 17 report. The stock of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) earned “Hold” rating by BMO Capital Markets on Tuesday, July 11. Barclays Capital maintained the stock with “Equal-Weight” rating in Monday, October 5 report. The stock has “Underperform” rating by RBC Capital Markets on Monday, May 15.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.98 in 2017 Q3. Its up 0.18, from 0.8 in 2017Q2. It increased, as 62 investors sold W.W. Grainger, Inc. shares while 157 reduced holdings. 62 funds opened positions while 153 raised stakes. 47.96 million shares or 3.15% more from 46.50 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Hedeker Wealth Lc holds 1,900 shares. Commercial Bank Of America De has 800,643 shares. Oppenheimer Asset Mngmt accumulated 988 shares. Neuberger Berman Grp Lc invested 0.2% of its portfolio in W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW). Bradley Foster Sargent Ct holds 2,047 shares or 0.01% of its portfolio. Bahl And Gaynor owns 12,739 shares. Eads Heald Counsel owns 9,484 shares. Utd Fin Advisers Lc stated it has 35,255 shares or 0.05% of all its holdings. Mason Street Advisors Ltd Co invested in 0.03% or 7,288 shares. Schroder Mngmt Group Inc Inc holds 0.06% or 190,552 shares in its portfolio. 235 were accumulated by Shine Advisory Services Inc. Veritable Ltd Partnership has invested 0.02% in W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW). Sigma Planning has 0.05% invested in W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) for 3,646 shares. Bragg Advsrs accumulated 0.15% or 5,498 shares. 3,101 are held by Novare Management Ltd Liability.

Since October 20, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 3 sales for $2.24 million activity. Robbins Paige K had sold 346 shares worth $70,000 on Thursday, October 26. Shares for $39,569 were sold by Tapia Eric R. Brown Laura D also sold $2.13M worth of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) shares.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating supplies; and other related services and products that are used by businesses and institutions in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The company has market cap of $12.95 billion. It operates through two divisions, U.S. and Canada. It has a 27.13 P/E ratio. The firm offers material handling equipment, safety and security supplies, lighting and electrical products, power and hand tools, pumps and plumbing supplies, cleaning and maintenance supplies, building and home inspection supplies, vehicle and fleet components, and various other products.

Guyana Goldfields Inc. engages in the investment, acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of gold properties in Guyana, South America. The company has market cap of $854.90 million. It primarily owns a 100% interest in the Aurora gold project located in Guyana. It has a 60.24 P/E ratio. The firm also holds a contiguous 216,995 acre land package located in the Aranka district of Guyana.

Among 4 analysts covering Guyana Goldfields Inc. (TSE:GUY), 4 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 0 Hold. Therefore 100% are positive. Guyana Goldfields Inc. had 24 analyst reports since September 1, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. On Wednesday, November 25 the stock rating was upgraded by TD Securities to “”. BMO Capital Markets upgraded the stock to “Outperform” rating in Tuesday, January 19 report. On Wednesday, April 12 the stock rating was maintained by Scotia Capital with “Outperform”. The firm earned “Outperform” rating on Friday, February 3 by Scotia Capital. Scotia Capital maintained the shares of GUY in report on Thursday, December 22 with “Focus Stock” rating. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets on Thursday, November 17 with “Outperform”. Scotia Capital maintained it with “Outperform” rating and $9 target in Friday, February 24 report. RBC Capital Markets maintained the shares of GUY in report on Tuesday, January 19 with “Outperform” rating.