$1.62 EPS Expected for McDonald’s (MCD), Mattersight (MATR) SI Increased By 0.26%

July 17, 2017 - By Dolores Ford

Analysts expect McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) to report $1.62 EPS on July, 25 before the open.They anticipate $0.17 EPS change or 11.72% from last quarter’s $1.45 EPS. MCD’s profit would be $1.32B giving it 23.96 P/E if the $1.62 EPS is correct. After having $1.47 EPS previously, McDonald’s Corporation’s analysts see 10.20% EPS growth. The stock increased 0.15% or $0.24 during the last trading session, reaching $155.28. About 10 shares traded. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has risen 18.25% since July 17, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 1.55% the S&P500.

Mattersight Corporation (NASDAQ:MATR) had an increase of 0.26% in short interest. MATR’s SI was 1.09M shares in July as released by FINRA. Its up 0.26% from 1.09 million shares previously. With 101,100 avg volume, 11 days are for Mattersight Corporation (NASDAQ:MATR)’s short sellers to cover MATR’s short positions. The SI to Mattersight Corporation’s float is 4.97%. The stock increased 3.00% or $0.08 on July 14, reaching $2.58. About shares traded. Mattersight Corp (NASDAQ:MATR) has declined 29.56% since July 17, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 46.26% the S&P500.

Since March 3, 2017, it had 1 buying transaction, and 1 insider sale for $1,779 activity. Hoovel Catherine A. sold $204,528 worth of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) on Friday, March 3. Mulligan John J bought 1,600 shares worth $206,307.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.88 in Q4 2016. Its up 0.03, from 0.85 in 2016Q3. It improved, as 52 investors sold McDonald’s Corporation shares while 574 reduced holdings. 112 funds opened positions while 441 raised stakes. 538.67 million shares or 0.04% more from 538.45 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Welch Group Inc Lc, Alabama-based fund reported 122,734 shares. Edge Wealth Management Limited Co invested in 0% or 35 shares. Parkwood Limited reported 0.04% stake. Stearns Financial Ser Grp holds 6,950 shares or 0.22% of its portfolio. Bkd Wealth Advisors Ltd Co holds 0.08% or 5,205 shares. Gam Hldgs Ag holds 0.32% of its portfolio in McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) for 149,701 shares. Zacks Mgmt has 0.18% invested in McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) for 51,882 shares. Cleararc Capital Incorporated has 26,378 shares. 4,220 are owned by Hartford Finance Management. 5,810 are owned by Court Place Advsr Ltd Liability. Obermeyer Wood Counsel Lllp has 406,033 shares for 4.73% of their portfolio. Prudential Financial Inc has invested 0.53% in McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD). 4,622 are owned by Oakworth Cap. Telemus Cap Ltd Company holds 4,942 shares. Rothschild Corp Il holds 0.56% of its portfolio in McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) for 37,958 shares.

McDonald’s Corporation operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants. The company has market cap of $126.76 billion. The Company’s restaurants serve a locally relevant menu of food and drinks sold at various price points in over 100 countries. It has a 27.39 P/E ratio. The Company’s divisions include U.S., International Lead Markets, High Growth Markets, and Foundational Markets and Corporate.

Among 28 analysts covering McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD), 20 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 7 Hold. Therefore 71% are positive. McDonald’s Corporation had 76 analyst reports since September 29, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm has “Outperform” rating by Credit Suisse given on Monday, June 27. Longbow initiated the stock with “Neutral” rating in Friday, March 18 report. As per Wednesday, June 29, the company rating was maintained by Robert W. Baird. Credit Suisse maintained McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) on Wednesday, July 27 with “Outperform” rating. The firm has “Outperform” rating given on Friday, April 21 by Telsey Advisory Group. The firm has “Outperform” rating by Credit Suisse given on Wednesday, November 11. As per Thursday, December 1, the company rating was downgraded by Guggenheim. The firm earned “Market Perform” rating on Tuesday, January 26 by Cowen & Co. The firm has “Buy” rating by RBC Capital Markets given on Friday, June 2. The firm has “Outperform” rating given on Wednesday, November 11 by RBC Capital Markets.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.75 in Q4 2016. Its up 0.90, from 0.85 in 2016Q3. It is positive, as 3 investors sold Mattersight Corp shares while 5 reduced holdings. 4 funds opened positions while 10 raised stakes. 8.69 million shares or 4.83% more from 8.29 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Howe & Rusling holds 0% of its portfolio in Mattersight Corp (NASDAQ:MATR) for 400 shares. California Pub Employees Retirement holds 35,227 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Tower Research Cap Limited Com (Trc) invested in 0% or 1,575 shares. Penn Cap Mgmt Co Inc accumulated 1.08 million shares or 0.25% of the stock. Vanguard Gp Inc, Pennsylvania-based fund reported 774,437 shares. Boston Prns has 0% invested in Mattersight Corp (NASDAQ:MATR). 35,936 are held by Northern Corp. Earnest Prtnrs Limited Liability Com invested in 0% or 1,700 shares. Blackrock Institutional Tru Na invested in 279,233 shares or 0% of the stock. Investor has invested 0.73% in Mattersight Corp (NASDAQ:MATR). Geode Cap Limited Liability Company invested in 68,793 shares or 0% of the stock. New York-based Renaissance Technology Llc has invested 0% in Mattersight Corp (NASDAQ:MATR). 1,574 are owned by Barclays Public Ltd. Deutsche Savings Bank Ag has invested 0% in Mattersight Corp (NASDAQ:MATR). Ironwood Investment Mngmt Ltd Liability Co holds 0.33% in Mattersight Corp (NASDAQ:MATR) or 121,887 shares.

Mattersight Corporation offers behavioral analytics and provides personality software products. The company has market cap of $84.17 million. The Firm uses various applications, including predictive behavioral routing, performance management, quality assurance and predictive analytics to analyze and predict customer behavior based on the language exchanged between agents and clients during brand interactions. It currently has negative earnings. The Firm operates through the Behavioral Analytics segment.

Among 2 analysts covering Mattersight (NASDAQ:MATR), 2 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 0 Hold. Therefore 100% are positive. Mattersight had 3 analyst reports since November 5, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm has “Mkt Outperform” rating given on Tuesday, December 15 by JMP Securities. Lake Street maintained Mattersight Corp (NASDAQ:MATR) rating on Thursday, November 5. Lake Street has “Buy” rating and $10 target.