Analysts See $0.21 EPS for Penn National Gaming, (PENN); Johnson Controls (JCI) Has 0.5 Sentiment

October 25, 2017 - By Richard Conner

Analysts expect Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN) to report $0.21 EPS on October, 26.They anticipate $0.30 EPS change or 58.82% from last quarter’s $0.51 EPS. PENN’s profit would be $19.19M giving it 29.96 P/E if the $0.21 EPS is correct. After having $0.18 EPS previously, Penn National Gaming, Inc’s analysts see 16.67% EPS growth. The stock increased 0.64% or $0.16 during the last trading session, reaching $25.17. About shares traded. Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN) has risen 33.06% since October 25, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 16.36% the S&P500.

The stock increased 0.84% or $0.35 during the last trading session, reaching $41.96. About shares traded. Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (JCI) has risen 13.24% since October 25, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 3.46% the S&P500.

Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc holds 1.88% of its portfolio in Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share for 676,053 shares. Axiom International Investors Llc De owns 703,470 shares or 0.73% of their US portfolio. Moreover, Cullinan Associates Inc has 0.45% invested in the company for 131,900 shares. The Massachusetts-based Cutler Capital Management Llc has invested 0.38% in the stock. Aspen Investment Management Inc, a Michigan-based fund reported 11,165 shares.

Analysts await Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (NYSE:JCI) to report earnings on November, 14. They expect $0.87 earnings per share, down 28.10% or $0.34 from last year’s $1.21 per share. JCI’s profit will be $804.48 million for 12.06 P/E if the $0.87 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.71 actual earnings per share reported by Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 22.54% EPS growth.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.26 in Q2 2017. Its down 0.06, from 1.32 in 2017Q1. It turned negative, as 24 investors sold Penn National Gaming, Inc shares while 58 reduced holdings. 39 funds opened positions while 64 raised stakes. 84.67 million shares or 4.03% more from 81.39 million shares in 2017Q1 were reported. Jpmorgan Chase invested 0.01% of its portfolio in Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN). Wells Fargo Mn invested 0% in Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN). 2.39 million are held by Bankshares Of Mellon Corporation. Nationwide Fund Advsrs owns 43,662 shares. Federated Invsts Pa holds 237,887 shares. Bb&T Securities Ltd Liability Company holds 13,782 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Raymond James & Associate owns 59,445 shares or 0% of their US portfolio. Pnc Fincl Svcs Gru holds 0% or 2,674 shares. Moreover, Manufacturers Life Ins The has 0% invested in Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN). State Of Tennessee Treasury Department has 0.01% invested in Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN). Sg Americas Limited Company has invested 0% in Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN). Amalgamated Bancorporation owns 0.01% invested in Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN) for 10,962 shares. Geode Ltd accumulated 766,307 shares. California State Teachers Retirement Systems accumulated 150,218 shares. Vantage Inv Advsrs Ltd invested 0% of its portfolio in Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN).