$0.23 EPS Expected for Southern National Banc. of Virginia, (SONA); HOOPER HOLMES (HPHW) Shorts Increased By 271.43%

October 12, 2017 - By Henry Gaston

HOOPER HOLMES INCORPORATED (OTCMKTS:HPHW) had an increase of 271.43% in short interest. HPHW’s SI was 2,600 shares in October as released by FINRA. Its up 271.43% from 700 shares previously. The stock decreased 0.95% or $0.005 on October 11, reaching $0.52. About 41,550 shares traded or 293.69% up from the average. Hooper Holmes, Inc. (OTCMKTS:HPHW) has 0.00% since October 12, 2016 and is . It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500.

Analysts expect Southern National Banc. of Virginia, Inc (NASDAQ:SONA) to report $0.23 EPS on October, 19.They anticipate $0.01 EPS change or 4.55% from last quarter’s $0.22 EPS. SONA’s profit would be $5.50M giving it 18.41 P/E if the $0.23 EPS is correct. After having $0.24 EPS previously, Southern National Banc. of Virginia, Inc’s analysts see -4.17% EPS growth. The stock decreased 0.18% or $0.03 during the last trading session, reaching $16.94. About shares traded. Southern National Banc. of Virginia, Inc (NASDAQ:SONA) has risen 36.92% since October 12, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 20.22% the S&P500.

Southern National Bancorp of Virginia, Inc. is the bank holding firm for Sonabank (Sonabank). The company has market cap of $405.04 million. The Company’s principal business is the acquisition of deposits from the general public through its branch offices and deposit intermediaries, as well as the use of these deposits to fund its loan and investment portfolios. It has a 48.98 P/E ratio. Sonabank is a Virginia state chartered bank.

Since May 16, 2017, it had 1 buying transaction, and 0 insider sales for $54,976 activity. FORCH JOHN J bought $54,976 worth of stock.

Investors sentiment increased to 2.84 in Q2 2017. Its up 1.67, from 1.17 in 2017Q1. It increased, as 1 investors sold Southern National Banc. of Virginia, Inc shares while 18 reduced holdings. 25 funds opened positions while 29 raised stakes. 12.31 million shares or 48.02% more from 8.32 million shares in 2017Q1 were reported. Bartlett Ltd Liability Com stated it has 692 shares. Boston Family Office Ltd reported 23,900 shares or 0.05% of all its holdings. Foundry Prns Llc reported 143,475 shares stake. Fsi Gru Limited Liability Company owns 109,574 shares for 1.04% of their portfolio. Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management Limited Com has 89,108 shares for 0.14% of their portfolio. California Pub Employees Retirement accumulated 40,398 shares. 15,345 are owned by Nationwide Fund Advisors. The Maryland-based Sandy Spring Bancshares has invested 0% in Southern National Banc. of Virginia, Inc (NASDAQ:SONA). Wells Fargo & Mn holds 0% or 25,177 shares in its portfolio. Barr E S has invested 1.23% in Southern National Banc. of Virginia, Inc (NASDAQ:SONA). 202,092 were reported by Bridgeway Cap Management Inc. Millennium Mngmt Limited Liability Corp holds 0% or 21,756 shares in its portfolio. Mendon has invested 0.45% of its portfolio in Southern National Banc. of Virginia, Inc (NASDAQ:SONA). Kennedy reported 0.05% in Southern National Banc. of Virginia, Inc (NASDAQ:SONA). Mariner Wealth Advisors Ltd Liability Com has 0.02% invested in Southern National Banc. of Virginia, Inc (NASDAQ:SONA).

Hooper Holmes, Inc. is a provider of on-site screenings, laboratory testing, risk assessment and sample collection services to individuals as part of Health and Wellness programs offered through corporate and government employers, as well as to clinical research organizations. The company has market cap of $13.44 million. The Company, through its subsidiary Accountable Health Solutions, Inc., has various capabilities, including telephonic health coaching, wellness portals, data analytics and reporting services. It currently has negative earnings. The Firm is engaged by organizations sponsoring such programs, including corporate and government employers, health plans, hospital systems, brokers and consultants, disease management organizations, third party administrators, clinical research organizations and academic institutions.