$3.45 EPS Expected for Coherent, Inc. (COHR); Bofi Holding (BOFI) Shorts Lowered By 0.54%

July 31, 2017 - By marketbeat

Bofi Holding Incorporated (NASDAQ:BOFI) had a decrease of 0.54% in short interest. BOFI’s SI was 25.34 million shares in July as released by FINRA. Its down 0.54% from 25.48M shares previously. With 630,100 avg volume, 40 days are for Bofi Holding Incorporated (NASDAQ:BOFI)’s short sellers to cover BOFI’s short positions. The SI to Bofi Holding Incorporated’s float is 45.44%. The stock increased 7.31% or $1.82 on July 28, reaching $26.71. About shares traded. BofI Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ:BOFI) has risen 28.16% since July 31, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 11.46% the S&P500.

Analysts expect Coherent, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHR) to report $3.45 EPS on August, 1 after the close.They anticipate $2.55 EPS change or 283.33% from last quarter’s $0.9 EPS. COHR’s profit would be $84.90M giving it 19.26 P/E if the $3.45 EPS is correct. After having $2.71 EPS previously, Coherent, Inc.’s analysts see 27.31% EPS growth. The stock decreased 1.45% or $3.92 on July 28, reaching $265.75. About shares traded. Coherent, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHR) has risen 187.82% since July 31, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 171.12% the S&P500.

Coherent, Inc. is a photonics manufacturer. The company has market cap of $6.54 billion. The Firm is engaged in designing, manufacturing, servicing and marketing of lasers and related accessories for a range of scientific, commercial and industrial applications. It has a 53.54 P/E ratio. It operates through two divisions: Specialty Lasers and Systems and Commercial Lasers and Components (CLC).

Among 6 analysts covering Coherent (NASDAQ:COHR), 5 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 83% are positive. Coherent had 17 analyst reports since August 3, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. As per Monday, March 7, the company rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus. Stifel Nicolaus maintained Coherent, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHR) rating on Friday, January 29. Stifel Nicolaus has “Buy” rating and $82 target. The stock has “Buy” rating by Longbow on Wednesday, June 28. Stifel Nicolaus maintained the shares of COHR in report on Monday, January 9 with “Buy” rating. Needham maintained the stock with “Buy” rating in Thursday, November 3 report. The company was maintained on Thursday, July 20 by Benchmark. As per Friday, January 29, the company rating was maintained by Needham. Susquehanna initiated the stock with “Neutral” rating in Wednesday, February 15 report. The company was maintained on Monday, June 12 by Benchmark. The rating was maintained by Longbow with “Buy” on Monday, June 12.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.05 in Q4 2016. Its down 0.03, from 1.08 in 2016Q3. It worsened, as 21 investors sold Coherent, Inc. shares while 96 reduced holdings. 58 funds opened positions while 65 raised stakes. 22.39 million shares or 0.42% less from 22.48 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Greenwood Capital Limited Com holds 0.06% or 1,621 shares in its portfolio. Nuveen Asset Management Ltd, Illinois-based fund reported 1,516 shares. Geode Cap Ltd Com accumulated 218,930 shares. Ny State Common Retirement Fund invested 0.04% in Coherent, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHR). Franklin Res Inc invested in 0% or 5,100 shares. National Asset Mgmt Incorporated holds 2,601 shares or 0.07% of its portfolio. Zacks Inv Mgmt holds 0.03% or 8,767 shares in its portfolio. Fifth Third Comml Bank owns 0.01% invested in Coherent, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHR) for 6,136 shares. Profund Advisors Limited Liability Corporation invested in 4,404 shares or 0.03% of the stock. Dana Invest Advsrs Inc holds 0.12% or 19,072 shares. Sei Invests stated it has 0.01% in Coherent, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHR). Glenmede Trust Na stated it has 0.23% of its portfolio in Coherent, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHR). 209,871 were reported by Lord Abbett Communication Ltd Liability Co. 9,400 are owned by Virginia Retirement Et Al. Alliancebernstein L P holds 36,599 shares.

Since February 1, 2017, it had 0 buys, and 14 selling transactions for $21.32 million activity. SKAGGS STEPHEN A sold 500 shares worth $124,740. $437,494 worth of Coherent, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHR) was sold by DiMarco Bret. $671,732 worth of stock was sold by JAMES SUSAN M. on Friday, February 17. Shares for $794,406 were sold by Sechrist Paul F on Wednesday, February 1. On Friday, February 17 the insider SPINELLI LUIS sold $100,520. 5,000 shares valued at $909,850 were sold by ROGERSON GARRY W on Wednesday, February 8. $5.24 million worth of Coherent, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHR) was sold by AMBROSEO JOHN on Monday, February 13.

Since February 24, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 1 sale for $106,992 activity. 3,500 shares were sold by Nick Mosich, worth $106,992.

Among 6 analysts covering Bofl Holding Inc (NASDAQ:BOFI), 6 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 0 Hold. Therefore 100% are positive. Bofl Holding Inc had 11 analyst reports since August 5, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The company was maintained on Friday, July 31 by FBR Capital. The firm has “Neutral” rating by DA Davidson given on Thursday, August 6. FBR Capital maintained the stock with “Outperform” rating in Monday, November 23 report. The firm has “Buy” rating by DA Davidson given on Thursday, October 15. The firm earned “Strong Buy” rating on Friday, September 4 by Raymond James. The firm earned “Buy” rating on Thursday, October 15 by Sandler O’Neill.