Adams Asset Advisors Has Increased Its Express (EXPR) Holding; Last Week Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) Analysts

May 31, 2017 - By Vivian Park

Among 20 analysts covering Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), 12 have Buy rating, 2 Sell and 6 Hold. Therefore 60% are positive. Autodesk Inc. had 67 analyst reports since August 4, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm earned “Neutral” rating on Monday, November 9 by UBS. The stock of Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) has “Outperform” rating given on Friday, May 19 by RBC Capital Markets. On Friday, August 26 the stock rating was maintained by Cowen & Co with “Outperform”. The company was maintained on Wednesday, December 7 by Barclays Capital. The rating was maintained by Canaccord Genuity on Friday, May 20 with “Hold”. The firm earned “Sell” rating on Tuesday, August 30 by Rosenblatt. As per Tuesday, November 10, the company rating was downgraded by Canaccord Genuity. RBC Capital Markets maintained it with “Sector Perform” rating and $60 target in Friday, February 26 report. On Tuesday, November 10 the stock rating was downgraded by Rosenblatt to “Neutral”. The company was maintained on Friday, February 26 by Credit Suisse. See Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) latest ratings:

24/05/2017 Broker: Bernstein Rating: Outperform Initiates Coverage On
19/05/2017 Broker: Bank of America Old Rating: Underperform New Rating: Neutral Upgrade
19/05/2017 Broker: RBC Capital Markets Old Rating: Sector Perform New Rating: Outperform Upgrade
11/01/2017 Broker: Wells Fargo Rating: Outperform Initiate
09/12/2016 Broker: Canaccord Genuity Old Rating: Hold New Rating: Buy Old Target: $7.00 New Target: $9.00 Upgrade
08/12/2016 Broker: Rosenblatt Old Rating: Sell New Rating: Neutral Upgrade
07/12/2016 Broker: Barclays Capital Rating: Overweight Old Target: $81 New Target: $100 Maintain
07/12/2016 Broker: RBC Capital Markets Rating: Outperform Old Target: $71 New Target: $75 Maintain

Adams Asset Advisors Llc increased Express Inc (EXPR) stake by 122.63% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Adams Asset Advisors Llc acquired 62,709 shares as Express Inc (EXPR)’s stock declined 33.22%. The Adams Asset Advisors Llc holds 113,845 shares with $1.23M value, up from 51,136 last quarter. Express Inc now has $631.62M valuation. The stock increased 2.17% or $0.17 during the last trading session, reaching $8.02. About shares traded. Express, Inc. (NYSE:EXPR) has declined 53.00% since May 31, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 69.70% the S&P500.

The stock increased 0.12% or $0.13 during the last trading session, reaching $113.16. About shares traded. Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) has risen 91.08% since May 31, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 74.38% the S&P500.

Since December 1, 2016, it had 0 insider purchases, and 20 insider sales for $43.08 million activity. 3,150 shares valued at $270,900 were sold by Herren Richard Scott on Friday, March 24. $574,651 worth of Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) shares were sold by BECKER JAN. On Wednesday, March 29 the insider Anagnost Andrew sold $337,146. Shares for $1.76 million were sold by MCDOWELL MARY T. The insider Di Fronzo Pascal W sold 6,702 shares worth $571,457. Shares for $832,149 were sold by Blum Steven M. $3.02 million worth of Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) was sold by Hanspal Amarpreet.

Autodesk, Inc. is a design software and services company, offering clients productive business solutions through technology services and products. The company has market cap of $24.75 billion. The Company’s divisions include Architecture, Engineering and Construction , Platform Solutions and Emerging Business (PSEB), Manufacturing (MFG), and Media and Entertainment (M&E). It currently has negative earnings. The Firm serves clients in the architecture, engineering and construction; product design and manufacturing; and digital media and entertainment industries.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.89 in 2016 Q4. Its up 0.03, from 0.86 in 2016Q3. It improved, as 45 investors sold Autodesk, Inc. shares while 169 reduced holdings. 58 funds opened positions while 132 raised stakes. 212.48 million shares or 1.15% more from 210.06 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Oak Assocs Oh owns 0.03% invested in Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) for 4,200 shares. Da Davidson has 126,581 shares. Howard Hughes Institute holds 0.1% in Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) or 5,770 shares. Mycio Wealth Prns Limited Co stated it has 3,163 shares or 0.03% of all its holdings. Ascend Capital Lc stated it has 131,000 shares. Marshwinds Advisory Comm holds 22,600 shares or 0.8% of its portfolio. Parkside Fin Bank & Trust reported 0.01% of its portfolio in Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK). Howe And Rusling Inc accumulated 88 shares or 0% of the stock. State Board Of Administration Of Florida Retirement Systems stated it has 0.07% of its portfolio in Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK). Patten Gp stated it has 0.21% of its portfolio in Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK). 6,593 were accumulated by Massmutual Company Fsb Adv. Verition Fund Mngmt Ltd Liability Corporation invested in 4,999 shares or 0.03% of the stock. Canada Pension Plan Invest Board holds 0.03% of its portfolio in Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) for 98,772 shares. Point72 Asset Mngmt Ltd Partnership invested in 0.35% or 667,600 shares. Moreover, Comerica Natl Bank has 0.03% invested in Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) for 50,291 shares.

Adams Asset Advisors Llc decreased Unisys Corp (NYSE:UIS) stake by 34,965 shares to 64,010 valued at $957,000 in 2016Q4. It also reduced Alliance Res Partners Lp (NASDAQ:ARLP) stake by 38,888 shares and now owns 239,747 shares. Suncoke Energy Lp (NYSE:SXCP) was reduced too.

Among 18 analysts covering Express Inc. (NYSE:EXPR), 5 have Buy rating, 2 Sell and 11 Hold. Therefore 28% are positive. Express Inc. had 30 analyst reports since August 5, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock has “Hold” rating by Deutsche Bank on Wednesday, August 24. The stock has “Neutral” rating by M Partners on Wednesday, April 19. As per Wednesday, August 24, the company rating was downgraded by CL King. The firm has “Mkt Perform” rating by FBR Capital given on Friday, December 2. The firm earned “Neutral” rating on Wednesday, August 24 by Piper Jaffray. The firm earned “Outperform” rating on Tuesday, August 18 by Wolfe Research. Nomura maintained it with “Buy” rating and $14 target in Thursday, August 25 report. The firm has “Buy” rating by Brean Capital given on Thursday, August 27. BlueFin Research upgraded Express, Inc. (NYSE:EXPR) on Wednesday, August 5 to “Outperform” rating. The stock of Express, Inc. (NYSE:EXPR) has “Buy” rating given on Friday, December 2 by Mizuho.