$0.82 EPS Expected for Universal Display (OLED); Shorts at Microbot Medical (MBOT) Lowered By 2.76%

February 10, 2018 - By Darrin Black

Analysts expect Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED) to report $0.82 EPS on February, 22.They anticipate $0.27 EPS change or 49.09% from last quarter’s $0.55 EPS. OLED’s profit would be $38.57 million giving it 43.70 P/E if the $0.82 EPS is correct. After having $0.28 EPS previously, Universal Display Corporation’s analysts see 192.86% EPS growth. The stock increased 2.54% or $3.55 during the last trading session, reaching $143.35. About 2.08 million shares traded or 72.69% up from the average. Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED) has risen 114.77% since February 10, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 98.07% the S&P500.

Microbot Medical Incorporated (NASDAQ:MBOT) had a decrease of 2.76% in short interest. MBOT’s SI was 2.53M shares in February as released by FINRA. Its down 2.76% from 2.60M shares previously. With 891,500 avg volume, 3 days are for Microbot Medical Incorporated (NASDAQ:MBOT)’s short sellers to cover MBOT’s short positions. The SI to Microbot Medical Incorporated’s float is 58.55%. The stock decreased 3.63% or $0.029 during the last trading session, reaching $0.771. About 755,238 shares traded. Microbot Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:MBOT) has declined 86.60% since February 10, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 103.30% the S&P500.

Microbot Medical Inc., a pre-clinical medical device company, researches, designs, and develops next generation micro-robotics assisted medical technologies targeting the minimally invasive surgery space. The company has market cap of $35.89 million. The companyÂ’s product candidates include Self Cleaning Shunt for the treatment of hydrocephalus and normal pressure hydrocephalus; and TipCAT, a semi-disposable, flexible, and self-propelled endoscope for use in colonoscopy procedures, as well as ViRob, a revolutionary autonomous crawling micro-robot technology, which can be controlled remotely or within the body. It currently has negative earnings.

Universal Display Corporation engages in the research, development, and commercialization of organic light emitting diode technologies and materials for use in flat panel displays and solid-state lighting applications. The company has market cap of $6.74 billion. It owns, exclusively licenses, or has the sole right to sublicense approximately 4,200 patents issued and pending worldwide. It has a 69.89 P/E ratio. The firm licenses and supplies its proprietary UniversalPHOLED materials to display manufacturers and others.

Among 11 analysts covering Universal Display (NASDAQ:OLED), 5 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 6 Hold. Therefore 45% are positive. Universal Display had 27 analyst reports since August 11, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Susquehanna maintained the stock with “Buy” rating in Friday, January 5 report. Goldman Sachs maintained the stock with “Buy” rating in Friday, November 3 report. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Thursday, September 7 by Cowen & Co. As per Monday, May 23, the company rating was upgraded by Goldman Sachs. Gabelli downgraded the shares of OLED in report on Friday, May 6 to “Hold” rating. The rating was initiated by Summit Research on Monday, September 28 with “Hold”. The firm has “Buy” rating by Gabelli given on Friday, November 4. The stock of Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED) has “Hold” rating given on Friday, November 3 by Needham. The stock of Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED) earned “Hold” rating by Canaccord Genuity on Friday, November 4. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Friday, November 3 by Gabelli.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.27 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.07, from 1.2 in 2017Q2. It is positive, as 31 investors sold Universal Display Corporation shares while 84 reduced holdings. 67 funds opened positions while 79 raised stakes. 29.47 million shares or 1.93% more from 28.92 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Federated Pa holds 74,125 shares. Massachusetts-based Geode Ltd Limited Liability Company has invested 0.02% in Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED). Cambridge Incorporated holds 0.12% in Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED) or 2,435 shares. Legal & General Grp Inc Public Ltd Com invested in 0% or 18,197 shares. Point72 Asia (Hong Kong) Ltd accumulated 0.07% or 766 shares. Illinois-based Westwood Mngmt Il has invested 0.33% in Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED). Twin Tree Mgmt L P owns 0.01% invested in Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED) for 11,139 shares. Moreover, Frontier Capital Mgmt Company Limited Liability has 0.68% invested in Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED). Alliancebernstein L P owns 23,778 shares. Synovus Fincl has invested 0% in Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED). Fernwood Inv Mgmt Ltd Liability accumulated 8,370 shares or 0.67% of the stock. Oppenheimer And Company has 47,643 shares for 0.16% of their portfolio. Moreover, Parkside Bancshares Tru has 0.02% invested in Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED). Goldman Sachs Group Inc Incorporated holds 0.02% or 489,145 shares. Pub Employees Retirement Of Ohio invested in 18,017 shares.