Analysts See $0.00 EPS for Renren (RENN); Lifepoint Health (LPNT) Shorts Raised By 11.85%

June 9, 2017 - By Vivian Currie

Analysts expect Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN) to report $0.00 EPS on June, 14. The stock decreased 1.14% or $0.08 on June 8, reaching $6.95. About shares traded. Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN) has declined 19.34% since June 9, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 36.04% the S&P500.

Lifepoint Health Incorporated (NASDAQ:LPNT) had an increase of 11.85% in short interest. LPNT’s SI was 3.36 million shares in June as released by FINRA. Its up 11.85% from 3.00 million shares previously. With 346,200 avg volume, 10 days are for Lifepoint Health Incorporated (NASDAQ:LPNT)’s short sellers to cover LPNT’s short positions. The SI to Lifepoint Health Incorporated’s float is 8.62%. The stock increased 0.32% or $0.2 during the last trading session, reaching $63.05. About shares traded. LifePoint Health Inc (NASDAQ:LPNT) has declined 5.01% since June 9, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 21.71% the S&P500.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.85 in Q4 2016. Its up 0.09, from 0.76 in 2016Q3. It improved, as 35 investors sold LifePoint Health Inc shares while 82 reduced holdings. 36 funds opened positions while 63 raised stakes. 39.50 million shares or 0.94% less from 39.88 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Geode Cap Ltd Liability Company invested in 314,820 shares. Ahl Prtn Limited Liability Partnership invested in 5,945 shares. 130 are held by Northwestern Mutual Wealth Mngmt. Advantus Cap has 4,908 shares for 0.01% of their portfolio. California State Teachers Retirement System has 79,708 shares for 0.01% of their portfolio. Sterling Capital Ltd Liability holds 0.01% or 10,620 shares in its portfolio. Havens Advsrs Ltd Liability Corporation holds 0.12% or 3,070 shares. Moreover, Smith Graham & Advsr Limited Partnership has 0.8% invested in LifePoint Health Inc (NASDAQ:LPNT). Moreover, Blackrock Mgmt Ltd Liability Corp has 0.01% invested in LifePoint Health Inc (NASDAQ:LPNT). Mutual Of America Management Ltd reported 0.03% in LifePoint Health Inc (NASDAQ:LPNT). First Advsr L P owns 399,506 shares or 0.07% of their US portfolio. Boston Ptnrs invested in 0.04% or 518,765 shares. Central National Bank & Trust & Co holds 0.02% or 1,600 shares in its portfolio. Etrade Cap Mgmt Ltd Limited Liability Company has invested 0.01% in LifePoint Health Inc (NASDAQ:LPNT). Sg Americas Secs Limited Liability Company holds 6,260 shares.

Among 17 analysts covering Lifepoint Hospitals (NASDAQ:LPNT), 4 have Buy rating, 2 Sell and 11 Hold. Therefore 24% are positive. Lifepoint Hospitals has $107 highest and $57 lowest target. $73.53’s average target is 16.62% above currents $63.05 stock price. Lifepoint Hospitals had 36 analyst reports since August 4, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Bank of America downgraded the shares of LPNT in report on Wednesday, November 9 to “Underperform” rating. The stock of LifePoint Health Inc (NASDAQ:LPNT) has “Neutral” rating given on Tuesday, February 21 by Mizuho. The firm earned “Outperform” rating on Wednesday, December 16 by Credit Suisse. The firm earned “Outperform” rating on Tuesday, August 2 by Raymond James. The stock of LifePoint Health Inc (NASDAQ:LPNT) earned “Outperform” rating by Leerink Swann on Wednesday, June 7. The stock of LifePoint Health Inc (NASDAQ:LPNT) earned “Buy” rating by RBC Capital Markets on Tuesday, May 30. Mizuho maintained the stock with “Neutral” rating in Tuesday, February 16 report. RBC Capital Markets maintained the shares of LPNT in report on Tuesday, November 3 with “Outperform” rating. RBC Capital Markets maintained the shares of LPNT in report on Tuesday, February 16 with “Outperform” rating. The company was maintained on Monday, August 3 by Mizuho.

LifePoint Health, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates community hospitals, regional health systems, physician practices, outpatient centers and post-acute facilities. The company has market cap of $2.60 billion. As of December 31, 2016, the Company operated 72 hospital campuses in 22 states, having a total of 9,424 licensed beds. It has a 16.51 P/E ratio. It offers a range of general and specialized healthcare services to patients through a network of hospitals and outpatient facilities.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.28 in Q4 2016. Its down 1.07, from 1.35 in 2016Q3. It turned negative, as 13 investors sold Renren Inc shares while 19 reduced holdings. 2 funds opened positions while 7 raised stakes. 6.17 million shares or 16.52% less from 7.39 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Wells Fargo Co Mn has invested 0% in Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN). Blackrock Fund holds 0% or 620,519 shares. Oberweis Asset Mgmt reported 0.07% of its portfolio in Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN). Global X Mngmt Limited Liability Company has invested 0.01% of its portfolio in Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN). Gp One Trading Lp holds 272,562 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Top Ace Asset Management Limited holds 0.89% or 500,000 shares in its portfolio. Northern Trust Corporation has 0% invested in Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN) for 104,628 shares. New York-based Tiaa Cref Invest Mgmt Lc has invested 0% in Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN). Aperio Gp Ltd Liability Corporation, California-based fund reported 26,398 shares. Fmr Llc holds 0% or 1.29 million shares in its portfolio. California Public Employees Retirement Sys invested 0% in Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN). Susquehanna Gru Incorporated Ltd Liability Partnership reported 0% stake. Ipg Inv Ltd Liability Co has invested 0% in Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN). Citadel Advsrs Lc has invested 0% of its portfolio in Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN). Natl Bank Of Montreal Can holds 0% in Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN) or 260 shares.