$0.30 EPS Expected for US Ecology, Inc. (ECOL); Ringcentral Class A (RNG) Shorts Decreased By 18.5%

March 30, 2018 - By wolcottdaily

Ringcentral Inc Class A (NYSE:RNG) had a decrease of 18.5% in short interest. RNG’s SI was 754,600 shares in March as released by FINRA. Its down 18.5% from 925,900 shares previously. With 403,300 avg volume, 2 days are for Ringcentral Inc Class A (NYSE:RNG)’s short sellers to cover RNG’s short positions. The SI to Ringcentral Inc Class A’s float is 1.21%. The stock increased 2.50% or $1.55 during the last trading session, reaching $63.5. About 785,304 shares traded or 20.88% up from the average. RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE:RNG) has risen 143.04% since March 30, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 131.49% the S&P500.

Analysts expect US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOL) to report $0.30 EPS on April, 26.They anticipate $0.07 EPS change or 30.43% from last quarter’s $0.23 EPS. ECOL’s profit would be $6.55 million giving it 44.42 P/E if the $0.30 EPS is correct. After having $0.73 EPS previously, US Ecology, Inc.’s analysts see -58.90% EPS growth. The stock increased 0.95% or $0.5 during the last trading session, reaching $53.3. About 66,375 shares traded. US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOL) has risen 12.61% since March 30, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 1.06% the S&P500.

RingCentral, Inc. provides software-as-a-service solutions for business communications in the United States and internationally. The company has market cap of $5.00 billion. The companyÂ’s products include RingCentral Office, a multi-tenant, multi-location, enterprise-grade communications solution that enables employees to communicate through voice, text, team messaging and collaboration, and HD video and Web conferencing, including smartphones, tablets, PCs, and desk phones for businesses that require a communications solution; RingCentral Professional, an inbound call routing subscription with text and fax capabilities primarily for smaller businesses; and RingCentral Fax solution that provides Internet fax capabilities, which allow businesses to send and receive fax documents without the need for a fax machine. It currently has negative earnings. The Company’s products also comprise RingCentral Contact Center, which provides a cloud based contact center solution that delivers multi-channel capabilities; and RingCentral Glip, a team messaging and collaboration solution that allows a range of teams to stay connected through various modes of communication through an integration with RingCentral Office.

Among 18 analysts covering RingCentral (NYSE:RNG), 15 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Therefore 83% are positive. RingCentral had 61 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock of RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE:RNG) has “Outperform” rating given on Friday, July 31 by Oppenheimer. The company was maintained on Monday, October 23 by William Blair. Jefferies maintained the shares of RNG in report on Monday, February 12 with “Buy” rating. The rating was maintained by Jefferies on Tuesday, September 5 with “Buy”. Oppenheimer maintained it with “Outperform” rating and $50 target in Thursday, November 9 report. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Thursday, July 13 by Oppenheimer. The firm has “Buy” rating by Craig Hallum given on Thursday, August 3. The firm has “Outperform” rating given on Tuesday, May 23 by William Blair. The rating was maintained by Jefferies on Thursday, November 9 with “Buy”. Jefferies maintained it with “Buy” rating and $3800 target in Friday, June 30 report.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.97 in 2017 Q4. Its down 0.02, from 0.99 in 2017Q3. It dived, as 10 investors sold RingCentral, Inc. shares while 76 reduced holdings. 35 funds opened positions while 48 raised stakes. 56.14 million shares or 1.08% more from 55.54 million shares in 2017Q3 were reported. Neuberger Berman Gp Limited Liability Corporation owns 0% invested in RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE:RNG) for 23,300 shares. Wellington Mngmt Group Llp holds 219,202 shares. Cap Impact Advisors Ltd Liability invested in 35,131 shares. 1492 Cap Management Ltd Liability holds 4.3% or 113,915 shares. Principal Financial Grp holds 0% or 42,771 shares. Eam Investors Limited Liability reported 63,828 shares stake. Benjamin F Edwards & holds 0% of its portfolio in RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE:RNG) for 200 shares. Citigroup has invested 0% in RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE:RNG). Macquarie Group holds 0.01% or 167,703 shares. G2 Inv Ptnrs Management Ltd Liability Company owns 230,111 shares. Congress Asset Ma stated it has 38,508 shares. Chicago Equity Prns Ltd Com reported 120,860 shares or 0.18% of all its holdings. Moreover, First Republic Inv Mgmt has 0% invested in RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE:RNG). Royal National Bank & Trust Of Canada reported 0% stake. 20,155 are owned by Coe Cap Mngmt Ltd Limited Liability Company.

Since October 2, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 21 insider sales for $14.38 million activity. 10,000 shares were sold by Shah Praful, worth $643,420 on Tuesday, February 20. Sipes David sold $66,000 worth of stock. $131,160 worth of RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE:RNG) was sold by Dhruv Mitesh. 24,056 shares were sold by Shmunis Vladimir, worth $1.60 million. Marlow John H had sold 12,639 shares worth $803,642 on Thursday, February 22.

US Ecology, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides environmental services to commercial and government entities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company has market cap of $1.16 billion. It operates in two divisions, Environmental Services; and Field & Industrial Services. It has a 23.69 P/E ratio. The Environmental Services segment offers hazardous material management services, including transportation, recycling, treatment, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at its landfill, wastewater, and other treatment facilities.

Since February 21, 2018, it had 0 insider purchases, and 4 selling transactions for $1.97 million activity. $1.36M worth of US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOL) shares were sold by Feeler Jeffrey R. On Friday, March 9 the insider WELLING STEVEN D sold $208,242. The insider ROMANO STEPHEN A sold 3,000 shares worth $176,850. Bell Simon G also sold $222,800 worth of US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOL) on Friday, March 9.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.63 in Q4 2017. Its down 0.06, from 1.69 in 2017Q3. It dropped, as 11 investors sold US Ecology, Inc. shares while 32 reduced holdings. 14 funds opened positions while 56 raised stakes. 17.78 million shares or 1.99% less from 18.15 million shares in 2017Q3 were reported. Qs Invsts Llc owns 7 shares or 0% of their US portfolio. Manufacturers Life Ins The owns 16,694 shares. Comerica Bankshares holds 22,567 shares. State Board Of Administration Of Florida Retirement Sys stated it has 0% of its portfolio in US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOL). 2,478 are owned by Glenmede Tru Na. 2,037 were reported by Citigroup Inc. Voya Inv Ltd Limited Liability Company accumulated 10,661 shares. Ls Investment Ltd Co owns 0% invested in US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOL) for 633 shares. Aperio Gru Limited Liability Company invested in 5,106 shares. Blackrock Inc has invested 0.01% in US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOL). Tower Capital Limited Company (Trc), New York-based fund reported 305 shares. Redmond Asset Mgmt Lc accumulated 0.49% or 22,251 shares. Texas Permanent School Fund accumulated 14,769 shares. Dimensional Fund Advsrs L P holds 847,982 shares or 0.02% of its portfolio. Clearbridge Lc holds 0.05% in US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOL) or 991,480 shares.

Among 8 analysts covering US Ecology (NASDAQ:ECOL), 3 have Buy rating, 2 Sell and 3 Hold. Therefore 38% are positive. US Ecology had 27 analyst reports since November 2, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. As per Friday, July 28, the company rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus. The rating was maintained by Imperial Capital on Tuesday, May 3 with “In-Line”. On Monday, October 30 the stock rating was maintained by Canaccord Genuity with “Buy”. The company was maintained on Tuesday, February 20 by BMO Capital Markets. Stifel Nicolaus maintained it with “Buy” rating and $60.0 target in Thursday, October 5 report. The rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus with “Buy” on Wednesday, July 19. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Friday, July 28 by Canaccord Genuity. BMO Capital Markets maintained it with “Hold” rating and $52.0 target in Monday, January 22 report. The firm has “In-Line” rating given on Tuesday, November 3 by Imperial Capital. The firm has “Equal-Weight” rating given on Wednesday, May 18 by Barclays Capital.