Analysts See $0.18 EPS for Platform Specialty Products (PAH), Lilis Energy INC.COMMON Stock (NYSEMKT:LLEX) Shorts Increased By 137.37%

July 20, 2017 - By marketbeat

Lilis Energy INC.COMMON Stock (NYSEMKT:LLEX) had an increase of 137.37% in short interest. LLEX’s SI was 817,500 shares in July as released by FINRA. Its up 137.37% from 344,400 shares previously. With 327,600 avg volume, 3 days are for Lilis Energy INC.COMMON Stock (NYSEMKT:LLEX)’s short sellers to cover LLEX’s short positions. About 8,565 shares traded. Lilis Energy Inc (NYSEMKT:LLEX) has risen 226.06% since July 20, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 209.36% the S&P500.

Analysts expect Platform Specialty Products Corp (NYSE:PAH) to report $0.18 EPS on August, 14.They anticipate $0.02 EPS change or 12.50% from last quarter’s $0.16 EPS. PAH’s profit would be $52.17 million giving it 17.78 P/E if the $0.18 EPS is correct. After having $0.16 EPS previously, Platform Specialty Products Corp’s analysts see 12.50% EPS growth. About 50,459 shares traded. Platform Specialty Products Corp (NYSE:PAH) has risen 48.23% since July 20, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 31.53% the S&P500.

Lilis Energy, Inc. is an upstream independent gas and oil company. The company has market cap of $243.53 million. The Firm is engaged in the acquisition, drilling and production of oil and natural gas properties and prospects. It currently has negative earnings. The Firm drills for, operates and produces oil and natural gas wells through its land holdings located in Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.09 in Q4 2016. Its down 1.48, from 2.57 in 2016Q3. It is negative, as 37 investors sold Platform Specialty Products Corp shares while 41 reduced holdings. 22 funds opened positions while 63 raised stakes. 235.89 million shares or 2.83% more from 229.41 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Moreover, Ibm Retirement Fund has 0.01% invested in Platform Specialty Products Corp (NYSE:PAH). Tiaa Cref Inv Management Lc has 0% invested in Platform Specialty Products Corp (NYSE:PAH) for 579,955 shares. Schwab Charles Mngmt Incorporated, California-based fund reported 607,251 shares. Pecaut & holds 53,100 shares or 0.5% of its portfolio. 47,700 are held by Palisade Capital Ltd Co Nj. Lapides Asset Limited Liability Corp has invested 0.56% of its portfolio in Platform Specialty Products Corp (NYSE:PAH). Vanguard Gru Inc reported 0.01% of its portfolio in Platform Specialty Products Corp (NYSE:PAH). Blackrock Inv Limited Liability Corporation owns 114,538 shares. Reik And Ltd Liability Corp stated it has 10,000 shares. California Pub Employees Retirement owns 76,400 shares or 0% of their US portfolio. Profund Advisors Ltd Liability Corporation holds 0.01% of its portfolio in Platform Specialty Products Corp (NYSE:PAH) for 17,083 shares. Glenview Cap Management Llc stated it has 13.85 million shares. 19,007 are owned by Amer Century. Blackrock Inc invested in 0% or 51,427 shares. Jpmorgan Chase Co reported 5,689 shares stake.

Among 9 analysts covering Platform Specialty Products Corporation (NYSE:PAH), 6 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Therefore 67% are positive. Platform Specialty Products Corporation had 20 analyst reports since August 17, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Nomura maintained the stock with “Buy” rating in Tuesday, June 13 report. The stock has “Buy” rating by Nomura on Monday, November 7. The firm earned “Equal Weight” rating on Wednesday, October 5 by Barclays Capital. The rating was initiated by Bank of America on Wednesday, March 9 with “Buy”. Roth Capital initiated the stock with “Buy” rating in Monday, August 22 report. As per Tuesday, September 13, the company rating was maintained by Nomura. TH Capital initiated the shares of PAH in report on Monday, August 22 with “Buy” rating. Barclays Capital maintained Platform Specialty Products Corp (NYSE:PAH) rating on Tuesday, August 16. Barclays Capital has “Equal-Weight” rating and $11 target. Goldman Sachs initiated Platform Specialty Products Corp (NYSE:PAH) on Monday, February 6 with “Buy” rating. UBS maintained the stock with “Buy” rating in Thursday, September 29 report.