Analysts See $0.31 EPS for Spark Energy, Inc. (SPKE); 7 Analysts Bullish The Carlyle Group L.P. (CG)

February 10, 2018 - By Peter Erickson

Among 13 analysts covering Carlyle (NASDAQ:CG), 7 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 6 Hold. Therefore 54% are positive. Carlyle had 61 analyst reports since July 30, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. As per Tuesday, August 2, the company rating was maintained by Jefferies. On Thursday, October 13 the stock rating was maintained by Barclays Capital with “Equal-Weight”. As per Thursday, August 3, the company rating was maintained by Jefferies. The firm earned “Equal-Weight” rating on Tuesday, August 9 by Barclays Capital. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Thursday, June 16 by Deutsche Bank. The rating was upgraded by Credit Suisse to “Outperform” on Thursday, May 11. As per Wednesday, January 10, the company rating was maintained by Keefe Bruyette & Woods. Morgan Stanley maintained the stock with “Overweight” rating in Tuesday, August 8 report. As per Thursday, June 8, the company rating was upgraded by Bank of America. On Thursday, June 22 the stock rating was maintained by Keefe Bruyette & Woods with “Buy”. See The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) latest ratings:

08/02/2018 Broker: Credit Suisse Old Rating: Outperform New Rating: Outperform Old Target: $27 New Target: $28 Maintain
11/01/2018 Broker: Jefferies Rating: Hold New Target: $23.0 Maintain
10/01/2018 Broker: Keefe Bruyette & Woods Rating: Buy New Target: $30.0 Maintain
04/12/2017 Broker: Morgan Stanley Rating: Buy New Target: $28.0
02/11/2017 Broker: Credit Suisse Rating: Outperform Old Target: $26 New Target: $25 Maintain
01/11/2017 Broker: JP Morgan Rating: Overweight Old Target: $28 New Target: $26 Maintain
10/10/2017 Broker: Citigroup Rating: Hold New Target: $25.5 Downgrade
05/10/2017 Broker: Morgan Stanley Rating: Overweight Old Target: $25 New Target: $27 Maintain
28/09/2017 Broker: Keefe Bruyette & Woods Rating: Buy New Target: $25.0 Maintain
19/09/2017 Broker: Credit Suisse Rating: Buy New Target: $26.0 Maintain

Analysts expect Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE) to report $0.31 EPS on March, 1.They anticipate $0.21 EPS change or 40.38% from last quarter’s $0.52 EPS. SPKE’s profit would be $10.74M giving it 7.82 P/E if the $0.31 EPS is correct. After having $0.11 EPS previously, Spark Energy, Inc.’s analysts see 181.82% EPS growth. The stock increased 1.04% or $0.1 during the last trading session, reaching $9.7. About 310,355 shares traded or 39.95% up from the average. Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE) has risen 28.31% since February 10, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 11.61% the S&P500.

Among 7 analysts covering Spark Energy (NASDAQ:SPKE), 3 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 4 Hold. Therefore 43% are positive. Spark Energy had 20 analyst reports since August 18, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Ladenburg Thalmann initiated the stock with “Neutral” rating in Friday, August 19 report. B. Riley & Co downgraded Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE) on Tuesday, November 7 to “Neutral” rating. The stock of Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE) earned “Buy” rating by Guggenheim on Friday, July 7. Robert W. Baird downgraded the stock to “Neutral” rating in Wednesday, February 3 report. The stock has “Buy” rating by FBR Capital on Thursday, June 1. Wunderlich downgraded it to “Hold” rating and $20 target in Thursday, December 24 report. The rating was initiated by FBR Capital with “Outperform” on Tuesday, April 26. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Thursday, January 25 by Guggenheim. The stock of Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE) earned “Buy” rating by Wunderlich on Friday, August 12. Janney Capital initiated the shares of SPKE in report on Thursday, September 24 with “Buy” rating.

Since September 12, 2017, it had 7 insider buys, and 1 insider sale for $1.76 million activity. On Friday, December 15 Maxwell W Keith III bought $104,576 worth of Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE) or 8,600 shares. Jones James G II also bought $18,054 worth of Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE) on Friday, December 15. On Thursday, September 21 Melman Gil sold $63,565 worth of Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE) or 4,000 shares.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.16 in 2017 Q3. Its down 3.31, from 4.47 in 2017Q2. It worsened, as 17 investors sold Spark Energy, Inc. shares while 28 reduced holdings. 22 funds opened positions while 30 raised stakes. 11.25 million shares or 52.85% less from 23.87 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Ameritas Prtn Inc, Nebraska-based fund reported 1,012 shares. Morgan Stanley accumulated 73,381 shares. Crow Point Partners Ltd Liability Com holds 2.46% of its portfolio in Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE) for 1.02 million shares. Tiaa Cref Inv Mgmt Ltd Co has 0% invested in Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE). Deutsche Bancshares Ag invested in 0% or 64,680 shares. Perigon Wealth Lc holds 0.01% of its portfolio in Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE) for 2,391 shares. Lucus Advsr Ltd holds 0.49% of its portfolio in Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE) for 23,033 shares. Legal & General Grp Public Lc, a United Kingdom-based fund reported 2,659 shares. Bessemer Group stated it has 0% of its portfolio in Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE). Meeder Asset Mgmt Inc has 0% invested in Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE) for 214 shares. Hutchin Hill Capital Lp owns 40,300 shares. Rhumbline Advisers reported 13,105 shares. 282,107 are owned by Aqr Mgmt Lc. Bowling Portfolio Management Limited Co accumulated 68,972 shares. Credit Suisse Ag owns 0% invested in Spark Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPKE) for 25,358 shares.

Spark Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an independent retail energy services firm in the United States. The company has market cap of $335.92 million. It operates through two divisions, Retail Natural Gas and Retail Electricity. It has a 11.59 P/E ratio. The firm is involved in the retail distribution of natural gas and electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.71 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.07, from 1.78 in 2017Q2. It dived, as 17 investors sold The Carlyle Group L.P. shares while 28 reduced holdings. 34 funds opened positions while 43 raised stakes. 33.48 million shares or 3.19% more from 32.44 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Credit Suisse Ag invested 0% of its portfolio in The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG). Suntrust Banks has invested 0% in The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG). Burt Wealth Advisors owns 245 shares for 0% of their portfolio. Hawkins Capital Ltd Partnership has invested 4.12% in The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG). Wealthtrust holds 0.01% or 700 shares in its portfolio. E&G Ltd Partnership has invested 0.19% in The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG). Wells Fargo And Mn holds 0.01% or 873,412 shares. Manufacturers Life Co The owns 0% invested in The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) for 2,612 shares. Artemis Invest Management Limited Liability Partnership has invested 1.37% in The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG). Advisory Svcs Limited Com holds 0.01% or 2,124 shares. Pinnacle Assoc holds 0.02% or 35,225 shares. Benjamin F Edwards & has invested 0% in The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG). Markel holds 0.37% in The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) or 797,000 shares. Stephens Inc Ar invested in 8,827 shares. Commonwealth Equity invested 0% in The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG).

The stock decreased 0.43% or $0.1 during the last trading session, reaching $22.9. About 1.06 million shares traded or 25.50% up from the average. The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ:CG) has risen 10.76% since February 10, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 5.94% the S&P500.