$0.22 EPS Expected for National Research (NRCIA); SHIMA SEIKI MANUFACTURING LTD OR (SHSMF) Shorts Down By 11.4%

January 28, 2018 - By Winifred Garcia

Analysts expect National Research Corporation (NASDAQ:NRCIA) to report $0.22 EPS on February, 13.They anticipate $0.01 EPS change or 4.35% from last quarter’s $0.23 EPS. NRCIA’s profit would be $5.77 million giving it 43.35 P/E if the $0.22 EPS is correct. After having $0.09 EPS previously, National Research Corporation’s analysts see 144.44% EPS growth. The stock decreased 0.78% or $0.3 during the last trading session, reaching $38.15. About 12,320 shares traded. National Research Corporation (NASDAQ:NRCIA) has 0.00% since January 28, 2017 and is . It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500.

SHIMA SEIKI MANUFACTURING LTD OR (OTCMKTS:SHSMF) had a decrease of 11.4% in short interest. SHSMF’s SI was 164,800 shares in January as released by FINRA. Its down 11.4% from 186,000 shares previously. With 100 avg volume, 1648 days are for SHIMA SEIKI MANUFACTURING LTD OR (OTCMKTS:SHSMF)’s short sellers to cover SHSMF’s short positions. The stock increased 0.00% or $67 during the last trading session, reaching $67. It is down 0.00% since January 28, 2017 and is . It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.82 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.13, from 1.95 in 2017Q2. It dived, as 5 investors sold National Research Corporation shares while 17 reduced holdings. 13 funds opened positions while 27 raised stakes. 6.04 million shares or 1.01% more from 5.98 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Bnp Paribas Arbitrage Sa owns 755 shares for 0% of their portfolio. Tiaa Cref Investment Management Ltd Limited Liability Company reported 24,687 shares. Wedge Capital Mgmt L Limited Partnership Nc stated it has 0% of its portfolio in National Research Corporation (NASDAQ:NRCIA). The Ontario – Canada-based Royal Commercial Bank Of Canada has invested 0% in National Research Corporation (NASDAQ:NRCIA). California Pub Employees Retirement, California-based fund reported 41,929 shares. Morgan Stanley holds 0% in National Research Corporation (NASDAQ:NRCIA) or 42,873 shares. Paradigm Asset Com Lc reported 900 shares stake. Rice Hall James & Lc has 0.03% invested in National Research Corporation (NASDAQ:NRCIA) for 15,041 shares. Bessemer Group holds 44,751 shares or 0.01% of its portfolio. State Street holds 0% or 160,756 shares in its portfolio. Intll Group Inc Inc stated it has 0% in National Research Corporation (NASDAQ:NRCIA). Spitfire Capital Limited Liability holds 4.88% in National Research Corporation (NASDAQ:NRCIA) or 310,455 shares. Nationwide Fund Advsrs holds 4,980 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Dimensional Fund Advsr Limited Partnership holds 0.01% of its portfolio in National Research Corporation (NASDAQ:NRCIA) for 605,856 shares. The Massachusetts-based Rhumbline Advisers has invested 0% in National Research Corporation (NASDAQ:NRCIA).

National Research Corporation provides analytics and insights for the patient and employee experience in serving the healthcare providers, payers, and other healthcare organizations in the United States and Canada. The company has market cap of $1.00 billion. The Company’s portfolio of subscription solutions offer information and analysis services in a range of elements, including patient experience and satisfaction, community population health risks, workforce engagement, community perceptions, and physician engagement. It has a 43.45 P/E ratio. The firm offers Market Insights solutions that allow the tracking of awareness, perception, and consistency of healthcare brands; assessment of competitive differentiators; and enhanced segmentation tools to evaluate the needs, wants, and behaviors of communities through real-time competitive assessments and enhanced segmentation tools.

Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd. develops, manufactures, sells, and services knitting and cutting machines, and design systems in Japan, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and internationally. The company has market cap of $2.64 billion. It operates through four divisions: Flat Knitting Machine, Design System, Glove and Sock Knitting Machine, and Other Business. It has a 21.3 P/E ratio. The Flat Knitting Machine segment makes and sells computerized flat knitting machines and WHOLEGARMENT flat knitting machines.