Analysts See $-0.01 EPS for Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (REGI); Renaissance Technologies Has Upped Its Xplore Technologies (XPLR) Position

February 10, 2018 - By Marguerite Chambers

Analysts expect Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI) to report $-0.01 EPS on March, 6.They anticipate $0.80 EPS change or 101.27% from last quarter’s $0.79 EPS. After having $-0.29 EPS previously, Renewable Energy Group, Inc.’s analysts see -96.55% EPS growth. The stock increased 6.80% or $0.7 during the last trading session, reaching $11. About 1.08 million shares traded or 177.09% up from the average. Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI) has risen 22.06% since February 10, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 5.36% the S&P500.

Renaissance Technologies Llc increased Xplore Technologies Corp (XPLR) stake by 99.92% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Renaissance Technologies Llc acquired 119,400 shares as Xplore Technologies Corp (XPLR)’s stock declined 12.90%. The Renaissance Technologies Llc holds 238,900 shares with $841,000 value, up from 119,500 last quarter. Xplore Technologies Corp now has $32.84 million valuation. The stock decreased 0.33% or $0.01 during the last trading session, reaching $2.98. About 54,189 shares traded or 35.08% up from the average. Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:XPLR) has declined 39.81% since February 10, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 56.51% the S&P500.

Renaissance Technologies Llc decreased Amkor Technology Inc (NASDAQ:AMKR) stake by 584,200 shares to 2.29M valued at $24.21 million in 2017Q3. It also reduced Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd stake by 36,200 shares and now owns 144,630 shares. Barnes & Noble Inc (NYSE:BKS) was reduced too.

Among 2 analysts covering Xplore Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:XPLR), 2 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 0 Hold. Therefore 100% are positive. Xplore Technologies Corp had 9 analyst reports since July 13, 2016 according to SRatingsIntel. Maxim Group maintained the stock with “Buy” rating in Thursday, June 1 report. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Tuesday, August 8 by Roth Capital. The firm earned “Buy” rating on Thursday, August 10 by Roth Capital. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Tuesday, September 13 by Maxim Group. The rating was maintained by Maxim Group with “Buy” on Friday, January 19. On Wednesday, February 7 the stock rating was maintained by Maxim Group with “Buy”. The firm has “Hold” rating given on Tuesday, May 30 by Roth Capital. The firm has “Neutral” rating by Roth Capital given on Wednesday, July 13. Maxim Group maintained the shares of XPLR in report on Friday, November 10 with “Buy” rating.

Among 4 analysts covering Renewable Energy (NASDAQ:REGI), 2 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 2 Hold. Therefore 50% are positive. Renewable Energy had 19 analyst reports since August 5, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Roth Capital maintained Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI) on Thursday, September 28 with “Buy” rating. The rating was maintained by Piper Jaffray with “Hold” on Friday, July 21. The firm has “Hold” rating by Piper Jaffray given on Friday, November 3. As per Friday, May 5, the company rating was upgraded by Canaccord Genuity. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Tuesday, June 13 by Roth Capital. The company was maintained on Wednesday, August 5 by Canaccord Genuity. Roth Capital maintained it with “Buy” rating and $17.0 target in Wednesday, August 23 report. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Wednesday, September 27 by Canaccord Genuity. Canaccord Genuity maintained the shares of REGI in report on Thursday, July 27 with “Buy” rating. The firm earned “Neutral” rating on Thursday, November 3 by Piper Jaffray.

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. produces and sells biofuels and renewable chemicals in the United States. The company has market cap of $427.16 million. It operates through Biomass-Based Diesel, Services, Renewable Chemicals, and Corporate and Other divisions. It currently has negative earnings. The Biomass-Based Diesel segment acquires feedstock; manages, constructs, and operates biomass diesel production facilities; and markets, sells, and distributes biomass diesel and its co-products.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.39 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.01, from 1.38 in 2017Q2. It is positive, as 14 investors sold Renewable Energy Group, Inc. shares while 40 reduced holdings. 29 funds opened positions while 46 raised stakes. 38.53 million shares or 2.49% more from 37.60 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Zebra Cap Mgmt Limited Liability Com holds 0.05% or 11,439 shares in its portfolio. Moreover, Smith Moore & has 0.08% invested in Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI). American International Grp has 25,528 shares. Los Angeles Cap Equity stated it has 0.01% of its portfolio in Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI). Price T Rowe Assoc Inc Md invested 0% in Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI). Bowling Mngmt Ltd reported 0.2% stake. Focused Wealth Mgmt accumulated 0% or 24 shares. Credit Suisse Ag accumulated 48,646 shares or 0% of the stock. Moreover, Axa has 0% invested in Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI). D E Shaw & reported 133,306 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Blackrock invested in 0% or 3.48M shares. Dimensional Fund Advsrs Lp stated it has 0.02% in Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI). Commercial Bank Of Montreal Can reported 130,243 shares. 3,373 were reported by Bnp Paribas Arbitrage Sa. 2,050 are held by Northwestern Mutual Wealth.