Agilent Technologies (A) Stock Value Rose While Sensato Investors Lifted Its Holding; Kynikos Associates LP Has Trimmed Its Holding in Crown Holdings (CCK) by $1.76 Million

December 25, 2017 - By Dolores Ford

Sensato Investors Llc increased its stake in Agilent Technologies Inc (A) by 5031.15% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Sensato Investors Llc bought 306,900 shares as the company’s stock rose 8.72% with the market. The institutional investor held 313,000 shares of the capital goods company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $20.10M, up from 6,100 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Sensato Investors Llc who had been investing in Agilent Technologies Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $21.68B market cap company. The stock decreased 0.25% or $0.17 during the last trading session, reaching $67.35. About 1.22 million shares traded. Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) has risen 25.96% since December 25, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 9.26% the S&P500.

Jim Chanos decreased its stake in Crown Holdings Inc (CCK) by 31.39% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Kynikos Associates Lp sold 20,427 shares as the company’s stock rose 6.12% with the market. The hedge fund run by Jim Chanos held 44,644 shares of the consumer durables company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $3.88 million, down from 65,071 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Kynikos Associates Lp who had been investing in Crown Holdings Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $7.54B market cap company. The stock decreased 0.18% or $0.1 during the last trading session, reaching $56.15. About 1.26M shares traded or 34.65% up from the average. Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) has risen 7.50% since December 25, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 9.20% the S&P500.

Sensato Investors Llc, which manages about $3.62 billion and $505.60M US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Harmony Gold Mng Ltd (NYSE:HMY) by 870,469 shares to 1.14 million shares, valued at $2.08 million in 2017Q3, according to the filing. It also reduced its holding in Trinseo S A (NYSE:TSE) by 12,100 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 132,800 shares, and cut its stake in P T Telekomunikasi Indonesia (NYSE:TLK).

Since August 16, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 9 selling transactions for $9.44 million activity. $806,434 worth of Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) shares were sold by Grau Dominique. Kaltenbach Patrick sold $326,300 worth of stock or 5,000 shares. Another trade for 15,567 shares valued at $1.06 million was sold by Doak Mark. KOH BOON HWEE had sold 4,500 shares worth $286,335 on Wednesday, August 30.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.4 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.18, from 1.22 in 2017Q2. It increased, as 26 investors sold A shares while 166 reduced holdings. 74 funds opened positions while 194 raised stakes. 267.56 million shares or 0.84% less from 269.83 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Missouri-based Benjamin F Edwards Com Incorporated has invested 0.01% in Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A). Apg Asset Management Nv reported 481,454 shares stake. Fjarde Ap stated it has 0.09% of its portfolio in Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A). Jfs Wealth Ltd Co stated it has 100 shares. Birmingham Management Inc Al accumulated 16,660 shares. Edge Wealth Mngmt Ltd Liability Com invested in 739 shares. Pathstone Family Office Limited Co holds 389 shares or 0.02% of its portfolio. The Michigan-based Bluestein R H Commerce has invested 0.03% in Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A). 969,719 were accumulated by Canada Pension Plan Board. Moreover, First Manhattan Co has 0.02% invested in Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A). The Washington-based Cornerstone Advisors has invested 0.03% in Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A). Zeke Advsrs Ltd Liability accumulated 0.05% or 5,899 shares. Gamco Et Al accumulated 0.05% or 117,400 shares. Quantitative Investment Ltd has 78,600 shares for 0.06% of their portfolio. Cadence Capital Mngmt Ltd Co accumulated 37,155 shares or 0.15% of the stock.

Among 14 analysts covering Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A), 10 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 4 Hold. Therefore 71% are positive. Agilent Technologies had 51 analyst reports since August 14, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Morgan Stanley maintained the stock with “Overweight” rating in Friday, October 6 report. The rating was upgraded by Goldman Sachs on Tuesday, December 8 to “Buy”. The rating was maintained by Bank of America with “Buy” on Tuesday, August 15. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Wednesday, August 16 by Jefferies. The firm earned “Outperform” rating on Thursday, January 7 by Cowen & Co. Cowen & Co maintained Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) on Monday, November 20 with “Hold” rating. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Wednesday, December 20 by Cowen & Co. Deutsche Bank maintained the shares of A in report on Thursday, June 22 with “Buy” rating. The stock has “Hold” rating by Goldman Sachs on Tuesday, September 26. Bank of America maintained Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) rating on Monday, October 9. Bank of America has “Buy” rating and $72 target.

Analysts await Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) to report earnings on February, 1. They expect $0.79 earnings per share, up 11.27% or $0.08 from last year’s $0.71 per share. CCK’s profit will be $106.07M for 17.77 P/E if the $0.79 EPS becomes a reality. After $1.41 actual earnings per share reported by Crown Holdings, Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -43.97% negative EPS growth.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.16 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.31, from 0.85 in 2017Q2. It is positive, as 23 investors sold CCK shares while 96 reduced holdings. 43 funds opened positions while 95 raised stakes. 119.77 million shares or 0.32% less from 120.15 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. City Hldgs Communications accumulated 0.08% or 3,800 shares. Mutual Of America Ltd holds 47,995 shares. Connor Clark Lunn Inv Mgmt Limited invested in 6,400 shares. The Michigan-based Plante Moran Fin Advsr Ltd Liability has invested 0% in Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK). 67,088 were accumulated by Qs Investors Limited Liability Company. Wedge Capital Mgmt L Lp Nc reported 138,146 shares. Cornerstone accumulated 0% or 124 shares. 5,600 are held by Skylands Capital Ltd. Minnesota-based Walleye Trading Limited Liability Corp has invested 0% in Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK). Schroder Investment Mgmt Gp has 0% invested in Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK). Swiss Bank holds 0.03% or 504,433 shares in its portfolio. Pension Ser has 0% invested in Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) for 312 shares. Eaton Vance Mgmt has invested 0.04% in Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK). C M Bidwell Assocs holds 0.02% of its portfolio in Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) for 180 shares. Envestnet Asset Mgmt holds 0.01% in Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) or 48,987 shares.

Kynikos Associates Lp, which manages about $4.02B and $339.98 million US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 2,924 shares to 22,033 shares, valued at $2.75 million in 2017Q3, according to the filing. It also increased its holding in Ishares Tr (Call) (IWM) by 37,700 shares in the quarter, for a total of 93,900 shares, and has risen its stake in Spdr S&P 500 Etf Tr (Call) (SPY).

Among 15 analysts covering Crown Holdings (NYSE:CCK), 9 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 6 Hold. Therefore 60% are positive. Crown Holdings had 43 analyst reports since July 22, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm has “Outperform” rating given on Friday, February 5 by Macquarie Research. Wells Fargo downgraded Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) on Thursday, November 12 to “Market Perform” rating. TheStreet upgraded Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) on Wednesday, July 22 to “Buy” rating. RBC Capital Markets maintained the shares of CCK in report on Monday, June 5 with “Buy” rating. Credit Suisse maintained Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) on Tuesday, April 19 with “Neutral” rating. The firm earned “Buy” rating on Thursday, April 13 by Jefferies. Barclays Capital maintained Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) on Monday, July 24 with “Overweight” rating. Goldman Sachs initiated it with “Neutral” rating and $60 target in Thursday, May 12 report. RBC Capital Markets maintained the stock with “Buy” rating in Tuesday, August 22 report. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Tuesday, October 17 by RBC Capital Markets.