US Ecology, Inc. (ECOL) Analysts See $0.62 EPS; Martin Midstream Partners LP (MMLP) Sentiment Is 0.71

February 4, 2018 - By Ellis Scott

Martin Midstream Partners L.P. collects, transports, stores, and markets petroleum products and by-products in the United States Gulf Coast region. The company has market cap of $617.07 million. The companyÂ’s Terminalling and Storage segment owns or operates 26 marine shore terminal facilities and 14 specialty terminal facilities that provide storage, refining, blending, packaging, and handling services for producers and suppliers of petroleum products and by-products. It has a 37.94 P/E ratio. This segment also offers land rental services to gas and oil companies, as well as storage and handling services for lubricants and fuels.

Analysts expect US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOL) to report $0.62 EPS on February, 15.They anticipate $0.26 EPS change or 72.22% from last quarter’s $0.36 EPS. ECOL’s profit would be $13.54 million giving it 20.24 P/E if the $0.62 EPS is correct. After having $0.37 EPS previously, US Ecology, Inc.’s analysts see 67.57% EPS growth. The stock decreased 2.52% or $1.3 during the last trading session, reaching $50.2. About 54,997 shares traded. US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOL) has risen 15.99% since February 4, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 0.71% the S&P500.

Hite Hedge Asset Management Llc holds 0.78% of its portfolio in Martin Midstream Partners L.P. for 194,525 shares. Center Coast Capital Advisors Lp owns 1.96 million shares or 0.76% of their US portfolio. Moreover, Adams Asset Advisors Llc has 0.63% invested in the company for 294,961 shares. The Texas-based Trust Asset Management Llc has invested 0.34% in the stock. Advisors Capital Management Llc, a New Jersey-based fund reported 182,231 shares.

The stock decreased 1.83% or $0.3 during the last trading session, reaching $16.05. About 127,722 shares traded. Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (MMLP) has declined 14.95% since February 4, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 31.65% the S&P500.

Analysts await Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ:MMLP) to report earnings on February, 21. They expect $0.36 EPS, down 26.53% or $0.13 from last year’s $0.49 per share. MMLP’s profit will be $13.84M for 11.15 P/E if the $0.36 EPS becomes a reality. After $-0.18 actual EPS reported by Martin Midstream Partners L.P. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -300.00% EPS growth.

Since January 1, 0001, it had 2 buys, and 0 selling transactions for $22,877 activity.

Among 7 analysts covering US Ecology (NASDAQ:ECOL), 3 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 3 Hold. Therefore 43% are positive. US Ecology had 23 analyst reports since November 2, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. As per Monday, October 30, the company rating was maintained by BMO Capital Markets. The firm earned “Buy” rating on Thursday, October 26 by KeyBanc Capital Markets. Canaccord Genuity maintained it with “Buy” rating and $6000 target in Friday, July 28 report. The rating was maintained by Canaccord Genuity on Monday, October 30 with “Buy”. The firm earned “Buy” rating on Thursday, September 7 by Canaccord Genuity. As per Tuesday, January 26, the company rating was downgraded by Raymond James. The firm has “Buy” rating by Stifel Nicolaus given on Friday, July 28. BMO Capital Markets maintained the shares of ECOL in report on Monday, January 22 with “Hold” rating. Stifel Nicolaus maintained US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOL) on Thursday, October 5 with “Buy” rating. As per Tuesday, November 3, the company rating was maintained by Imperial Capital.

Since August 24, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 1 sale for $933,103 activity. The insider Gerratt Eric L sold $933,103.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.69 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.67, from 1.02 in 2017Q2. It improved, as 6 investors sold US Ecology, Inc. shares while 30 reduced holdings. 11 funds opened positions while 50 raised stakes. 18.15 million shares or 2.42% less from 18.60 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Communications has 301 shares for 0% of their portfolio. Alliancebernstein Lp stated it has 31,408 shares. Pub Employees Retirement Association Of Colorado reported 0.08% in US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOL). Next Financial Grp Inc Inc reported 3,210 shares. Van Eck Assoc holds 11,577 shares. Silvercrest Asset Mgmt Ltd Liability has invested 0.85% in US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOL). Oppenheimer Asset Mgmt Inc invested in 0% or 918 shares. Moreover, Qs Limited Liability Corporation has 0% invested in US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECOL) for 7 shares. Riverhead Cap Mgmt Limited Liability invested in 2,068 shares or 0.01% of the stock. 8,800 are owned by Louisiana State Employees Retirement. Victory Cap Mngmt reported 4,002 shares. Legal & General Group Public Ltd Company holds 42,583 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Parametric Port Assocs Ltd reported 19,006 shares. Barclays Pcl reported 3,961 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Manufacturers Life Insur The accumulated 16,598 shares or 0% of the stock.