Analysts See $-0.14 EPS for Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG); Gam Holding Ag Decreased Pepsico (PEP) Position By $22.21 Million

February 21, 2018 - By Marguerite Chambers

Analysts expect Pure Storage, Inc. (NYSE:PSTG) to report $-0.14 EPS on March, 1 after the close.They anticipate $0.07 EPS change or 33.33% from last quarter’s $-0.21 EPS. After having $-0.20 EPS previously, Pure Storage, Inc.’s analysts see -30.00% EPS growth. The stock decreased 0.83% or $0.18 during the last trading session, reaching $21.44. About 2.52 million shares traded or 8.02% up from the average. Pure Storage, Inc. (NYSE:PSTG) has declined 30.05% since February 21, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 46.75% the S&P500.

Gam Holding Ag decreased Pepsico Inc (PEP) stake by 67.92% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Gam Holding Ag sold 200,116 shares as Pepsico Inc (PEP)’s stock rose 5.12%. The Gam Holding Ag holds 94,519 shares with $10.53M value, down from 294,635 last quarter. Pepsico Inc now has $155.45 billion valuation. The stock decreased 1.42% or $1.58 during the last trading session, reaching $109.48. About 3.84M shares traded. PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE:PEP) has risen 12.20% since February 21, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 4.50% the S&P500.

Gam Holding Ag increased Ishares Inc (IEMG) stake by 63,000 shares to 88,000 valued at $4.75 million in 2017Q3. It also upped Rice Energy Inc (NYSE:RICE) stake by 12,815 shares and now owns 366,290 shares. Ishares Inc was raised too.

Among 22 analysts covering PepsiCo (NYSE:PEP), 8 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 14 Hold. Therefore 36% are positive. PepsiCo had 67 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Goldman Sachs maintained PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) rating on Tuesday, April 19. Goldman Sachs has “Neutral” rating and $105 target. As per Thursday, August 10, the company rating was maintained by Cowen & Co. Jefferies downgraded the stock to “Hold” rating in Monday, October 2 report. UBS maintained the stock with “Buy” rating in Friday, July 8 report. The stock of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) earned “Buy” rating by UBS on Wednesday, October 7. The rating was upgraded by Societe Generale to “Buy” on Monday, December 12. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Thursday, April 14 by Stifel Nicolaus. The stock has “Buy” rating by Jefferies on Monday, September 18. The company was maintained on Friday, November 10 by RBC Capital Markets. The firm earned “Market Perform” rating on Wednesday, June 7 by BMO Capital Markets.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.94 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.19, from 0.75 in 2017Q2. It improved, as 51 investors sold PEP shares while 689 reduced holdings. 106 funds opened positions while 593 raised stakes. 964.87 million shares or 1.00% less from 974.57 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Moreover, Compton Cap Inc Ri has 1.53% invested in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) for 30,522 shares. Country Club Co Na holds 15,884 shares. Mitchell Mcleod Pugh And Williams invested in 12,652 shares or 1.04% of the stock. Mai Cap reported 106,015 shares. Reliance Trust Commerce Of Delaware reported 0.45% in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP). Agf holds 0.16% or 129,041 shares. Inv Ser Of America invested in 5,000 shares. Meritage Portfolio Mgmt reported 0.06% of its portfolio in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP). Covington Investment accumulated 7,620 shares. Schnieders holds 2.03% of its portfolio in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) for 41,687 shares. S&T National Bank Pa owns 71,857 shares for 1.43% of their portfolio. Moreover, Union National Bank & Trust has 1.35% invested in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP). Northern Trust holds 0.6% or 20.81 million shares. Live Your Vision Llc stated it has 0% in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP). Fincl & Management Group Limited holds 6,194 shares or 0.23% of its portfolio.

Analysts await PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) to report earnings on April, 25. They expect $0.94 earnings per share, 0.00% or $0.00 from last year’s $0.94 per share. PEP’s profit will be $1.33 billion for 29.12 P/E if the $0.94 EPS becomes a reality. After $1.31 actual earnings per share reported by PepsiCo, Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -28.24% negative EPS growth.

Since October 10, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 1 sale for $2.37 million activity. 21,449 shares valued at $2.37 million were sold by Laguarta Ramon on Tuesday, October 10.

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