$0.89 EPS Expected for West Marine, Inc. (WMAR), Janus Capital Group (JNS) Shorts Up By 8.3%

June 22, 2017 - By Nellie Frank

Analysts expect West Marine, Inc. (NASDAQ:WMAR) to report $0.89 EPS on July, 27.They anticipate $0.03 EPS change or 3.49% from last quarter’s $0.86 EPS. WMAR’s profit would be $22.42 million giving it 2.69 P/E if the $0.89 EPS is correct. After having $-0.29 EPS previously, West Marine, Inc.’s analysts see -406.90% EPS growth. About 3,864 shares traded. West Marine, Inc. (NASDAQ:WMAR) has risen 7.46% since June 22, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 9.24% the S&P500.

Janus Capital Group Incorporated (NYSE:JNS) had an increase of 8.3% in short interest. JNS’s SI was 9.44M shares in June as released by FINRA. Its up 8.3% from 8.72M shares previously. With 3.01M avg volume, 3 days are for Janus Capital Group Incorporated (NYSE:JNS)’s short sellers to cover JNS’s short positions. The SI to Janus Capital Group Incorporated’s float is 7.02%. It is 0.00% or $0 reaching $0 per share. It is down 2.20% since June 22, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 14.50% the S&P500.

West Marine, Inc. is a waterlife outfitter for cruisers, sailors, anglers and paddlesports enthusiasts. The company has market cap of $241.36 million. The Firm offers a selection of core boating and water recreation products, primarily serving the needs of boat owners and professionals providing services to them. It has a 28.46 P/E ratio. It services its clients through physical stores and two e-commerce Websites.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.93 in 2016 Q4. Its up 0.21, from 1.72 in 2016Q3. It is positive, as 10 investors sold West Marine, Inc. shares while 18 reduced holdings. 17 funds opened positions while 37 raised stakes. 14.75 million shares or 2.28% less from 15.09 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Northern invested 0% of its portfolio in West Marine, Inc. (NASDAQ:WMAR). Moreover, Barclays Public Lc has 0% invested in West Marine, Inc. (NASDAQ:WMAR) for 249 shares. 14,024 were accumulated by Manufacturers Life Com The. 552,753 were reported by Vanguard Group Inc Inc. Blackrock Gru has 0% invested in West Marine, Inc. (NASDAQ:WMAR) for 47,002 shares. National Bank Of Ny Mellon reported 133,763 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Cornerstone Mgmt Hldgs Lc has 0% invested in West Marine, Inc. (NASDAQ:WMAR). Tfs Capital Lc invested in 0.07% or 23,382 shares. Eagle Advsr Lc, Texas-based fund reported 62,249 shares. Prelude Capital Mngmt Ltd Llc owns 16,424 shares for 0.02% of their portfolio. Wedge Capital Mngmt L L P Nc has 0.01% invested in West Marine, Inc. (NASDAQ:WMAR) for 61,000 shares. California State Teachers Retirement Systems holds 37,947 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Moreover, State Street has 0% invested in West Marine, Inc. (NASDAQ:WMAR) for 278,616 shares. Credit Suisse Ag stated it has 11,487 shares. Grace & White New York owns 40,666 shares for 0.09% of their portfolio.

Among 6 analysts covering Janus Capital Group (NYSE:JNS), 0 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 6 Hold. Therefore 0 are positive. Janus Capital Group had 18 analyst reports since September 3, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was maintained by Wood on Thursday, September 3 with “Market Perform”. Citigroup maintained Janus Capital Group Inc (NYSE:JNS) on Wednesday, October 5 with “Neutral” rating. Jefferies maintained Janus Capital Group Inc (NYSE:JNS) on Friday, October 23 with “Buy” rating. The firm has “Neutral” rating by Citigroup given on Wednesday, July 27. The stock of Janus Capital Group Inc (NYSE:JNS) earned “Market Perform” rating by Wells Fargo on Thursday, May 12. The firm has “Hold” rating given on Tuesday, October 4 by Jefferies. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Wednesday, October 7 by Jefferies. On Friday, October 14 the stock rating was maintained by Wood with “Market Perform”. As per Wednesday, January 13, the company rating was downgraded by JP Morgan. The rating was downgraded by Morgan Stanley on Monday, September 21 to “Underweight”.

Since May 19, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 1 sale for $30,114 activity. Shares for $30,114 were sold by Hughes Brennan A..

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.91 in Q4 2016. Its down 0.23, from 1.14 in 2016Q3. It worsened, as 32 investors sold Janus Capital Group Inc shares while 76 reduced holdings. 35 funds opened positions while 63 raised stakes. 160.50 million shares or 5.80% less from 170.38 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Glenmede Tru Na has invested 0% in Janus Capital Group Inc (NYSE:JNS). Dimensional Fund Advsrs Lp has invested 0.06% in Janus Capital Group Inc (NYSE:JNS). Great West Life Assurance Can holds 0% or 80,872 shares. California-based Blackrock Institutional Na has invested 0.01% in Janus Capital Group Inc (NYSE:JNS). Amer Century Cos Inc invested in 152,718 shares or 0% of the stock. First Personal Svcs reported 369 shares. First Manhattan holds 0% or 7,500 shares. Japan-based Nomura Hldgs has invested 0.01% in Janus Capital Group Inc (NYSE:JNS). Lucus Advsrs Limited Co reported 11,939 shares or 0.37% of all its holdings. Alliancebernstein Ltd Partnership holds 0% or 237,680 shares. Texas Permanent School Fund stated it has 103,888 shares or 0.02% of all its holdings. Alpha Windward Llc stated it has 0.02% in Janus Capital Group Inc (NYSE:JNS). Airain Limited owns 34,419 shares for 0.04% of their portfolio. Zurcher Kantonalbank (Zurich Cantonalbank) reported 0% stake. Nationwide Fund Advsr reported 353,341 shares.

Janus Capital Group Inc. provides investment management, administration, distribution and related services to financial advisors, individuals and institutional clients through mutual funds, separate accounts, other pooled investment vehicles, exchange-traded products and subadvised relationships (collectively referred to as investment products) in both domestic and international markets. The company has market cap of $2.61 billion. The Firm operates through investment management business segment. It currently has negative earnings. The Firm provides investment management solutions across a range of disciplines, including fundamental the United States and global equities (growth and value), mathematical equities, fixed income and alternatives.