Analysts See $0.00 EPS for National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ), Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Lowered By $1.91 Million Its 3M Co. (MMM) Stake

June 8, 2017 - By Marie Mckinney

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company decreased 3M Co. (MMM) stake by 3.19% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company sold 10,708 shares as 3M Co. (MMM)’s stock rose 7.02%. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company holds 325,016 shares with $58.04M value, down from 335,724 last quarter. 3M Co. now has $121.96B valuation. The stock decreased 0.19% or $0.4 during the last trading session, reaching $205.01. About shares traded. 3M Co (NYSE:MMM) has risen 18.59% since June 8, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 1.89% the S&P500.

Analysts expect National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ) to report $0.00 EPS on July, 13. The stock increased 1.10% or $1.03 during the last trading session, reaching $94.49. About shares traded. National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ) has risen 75.22% since June 8, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 58.52% the S&P500.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.14 in Q4 2016. Its down 0.29, from 1.43 in 2016Q3. It dropped, as 23 investors sold National Beverage Corp. shares while 43 reduced holdings. 31 funds opened positions while 44 raised stakes. 9.00 million shares or 7.94% less from 9.78 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Blackrock invested in 1,558 shares. Thompson Davis & Company reported 0.12% of its portfolio in National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ). Renaissance Grp Inc Limited reported 0.01% of its portfolio in National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ). Alliancebernstein Lp reported 16,650 shares. Bancshares Of Ny Mellon owns 94,958 shares. Victory Cap Management has 0% invested in National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ). 237,392 are held by Hap Trading Ltd Liability Corporation. Huntington Bank & Trust holds 0% or 95 shares in its portfolio. Hanseatic Mgmt Service has invested 0% in National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ). Peak6 Invs Limited Partnership reported 79,593 shares stake. Bokf Na has 7,426 shares. Blackrock Japan Ltd invested 0% of its portfolio in National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ). The Delaware-based Blackrock Advisors Ltd Liability Company has invested 0% in National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ). Renaissance Lc holds 0.05% or 673,400 shares in its portfolio. First Republic Investment Management invested in 0% or 4,197 shares.

National Beverage Corp. is a holding company. The company has market cap of $4.34 billion. The Firm develops, produces, markets and sells a diverse portfolio of flavored beverage products primarily in North America. It has a 46.36 P/E ratio. The Company’s brands consist of beverages geared to the active and health-conscious consumer , including sparkling waters, energy drinks and juices, and carbonated soft drinks in a range of flavors, including regular, sugar-free and reduced calorie options.

Analysts await 3M Co (NYSE:MMM) to report earnings on July, 25. They expect $2.44 EPS, up 17.31% or $0.36 from last year’s $2.08 per share. MMM’s profit will be $1.45 billion for 21.01 P/E if the $2.44 EPS becomes a reality. After $2.16 actual EPS reported by 3M Co for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 12.96% EPS growth.

Since December 13, 2016, it had 0 insider buys, and 15 sales for $31.62 million activity. THULIN INGE G sold 14,680 shares worth $2.60M. $207,406 worth of 3M Co (NYSE:MMM) was sold by Delgado Joaquin on Tuesday, February 14. Another trade for 10,440 shares valued at $1.90M was made by Vale Michael G. on Tuesday, February 14. On Wednesday, May 3 the insider Lindekugel Jon T sold $256,388. Shares for $1.53 million were sold by Keel Paul A. On Wednesday, February 8 the insider Shin Hak Cheol sold $8.41 million. $523,613 worth of 3M Co (NYSE:MMM) was sold by Gangestad Nicholas C on Monday, February 13.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company increased Us Silica Holdings Inc (NYSE:SLCA) stake by 6,735 shares to 50,980 valued at $2.89 million in 2016Q4. It also upped Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. (NYSE:DO) stake by 26,863 shares and now owns 60,233 shares. Weatherford International Ltd Berm was raised too.

Among 11 analysts covering 3M (NYSE:MMM), 5 have Buy rating, 2 Sell and 4 Hold. Therefore 45% are positive. 3M had 42 analyst reports since July 24, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock of 3M Co (NYSE:MMM) earned “Buy” rating by UBS on Wednesday, December 16. Citigroup initiated 3M Co (NYSE:MMM) on Thursday, January 21 with “Buy” rating. The stock of 3M Co (NYSE:MMM) earned “Hold” rating by Stifel Nicolaus on Wednesday, January 25. The firm has “Hold” rating by Stifel Nicolaus given on Wednesday, December 14. As per Friday, September 25, the company rating was upgraded by Credit Suisse. On Friday, July 24 the stock rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets with “Underperform”. The stock of 3M Co (NYSE:MMM) earned “Outperform” rating by Credit Suisse on Tuesday, March 15. Jefferies maintained 3M Co (NYSE:MMM) on Thursday, June 1 with “Buy” rating. The company was maintained on Friday, October 23 by RBC Capital Markets. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Tuesday, April 19 by Citigroup.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.86 in 2016 Q4. Its up 0.08, from 0.78 in 2016Q3. It improved, as 67 investors sold MMM shares while 592 reduced holdings. 100 funds opened positions while 464 raised stakes. 383.70 million shares or 2.52% more from 374.26 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Nichols & Pratt Advisers Llp Ma reported 58,157 shares. Peninsula Asset Mgmt accumulated 16,959 shares. Ironwood Ltd Com reported 0.01% of its portfolio in 3M Co (NYSE:MMM). Amg Natl Trust Comml Bank invested in 2,881 shares or 0.04% of the stock. Asset One Limited invested in 0.49% or 1.11 million shares. Weatherly Asset Mgmt Ltd Partnership has invested 0.87% in 3M Co (NYSE:MMM). The Massachusetts-based Boston Family Office Limited Liability Company has invested 0.89% in 3M Co (NYSE:MMM). First Eagle Mngmt Lc has invested 1.93% in 3M Co (NYSE:MMM). Fukoku Mutual Life Insur accumulated 3,200 shares. Cue Group Inc reported 3,906 shares. 202,454 are held by Los Angeles Mgmt Equity Research Inc. Gm Advisory reported 0.12% of its portfolio in 3M Co (NYSE:MMM). Eqis Mngmt Incorporated reported 0.12% stake. Strs Ohio has invested 0.28% of its portfolio in 3M Co (NYSE:MMM). Covington Advisors holds 0.81% in 3M Co (NYSE:MMM) or 10,700 shares.