Analysts See $0.32 EPS for KEMET (KEM); Ominto (OMNT) Shorts Raised By 0.42%

January 4, 2018 - By Adrian Mccoy

Analysts expect KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) to report $0.32 EPS on February, 1.They anticipate $0.22 EPS change or 220.00% from last quarter’s $0.1 EPS. KEM’s profit would be $18.04 million giving it 12.32 P/E if the $0.32 EPS is correct. After having $0.43 EPS previously, KEMET Corporation’s analysts see -25.58% EPS growth. The stock increased 0.51% or $0.08 during the last trading session, reaching $15.77. About 1.09 million shares traded. KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) has risen 468.67% since January 4, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 451.97% the S&P500.

Ominto Incorporated (NASDAQ:OMNT) had an increase of 0.42% in short interest. OMNT’s SI was 1.23 million shares in January as released by FINRA. Its up 0.42% from 1.23 million shares previously. With 166,400 avg volume, 7 days are for Ominto Incorporated (NASDAQ:OMNT)’s short sellers to cover OMNT’s short positions. The SI to Ominto Incorporated’s float is 12.15%. The stock decreased 3.97% or $0.14 during the last trading session, reaching $3.39. About 29,240 shares traded. Ominto, Inc. (NASDAQ:OMNT) has risen 254.18% since January 4, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 237.48% the S&P500.

Since August 4, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 8 sales for $1.97 million activity. $301,021 worth of stock was sold by BRANDENBERG FRANK G on Monday, August 14. 1,000 shares valued at $22,307 were sold by Borruso Joseph Vincent on Thursday, September 7. Assaf Ronald James also sold $165,494 worth of KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) on Friday, August 4. $566,656 worth of stock was sold by Meeks Charles C. JR on Monday, August 7. Backes Wilfried sold $409,308 worth of stock or 20,000 shares. 9,000 shares valued at $168,301 were sold by Vetralla Stefano on Wednesday, August 9.

Among 2 analysts covering Kemet (NYSE:KEM), 1 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 50% are positive. Kemet has $27.5 highest and $15.5000 lowest target. $23.75’s average target is 50.60% above currents $15.77 stock price. Kemet had 5 analyst reports since May 23, 2016 according to SRatingsIntel. Stifel Nicolaus maintained KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) rating on Wednesday, October 4. Stifel Nicolaus has “Hold” rating and $20.0 target. The stock of KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) earned “Buy” rating by B. Riley & Co on Monday, May 23. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Sunday, August 6 by Stifel Nicolaus. The stock of KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) earned “Hold” rating by Stifel Nicolaus on Sunday, September 10.

KEMET Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, makes and sells passive electronic components under the KEMET brand worldwide. The company has market cap of $889.14 million. The firm operates through two divisions, Solid Capacitors, and Film and Electrolytic. It has a 3.23 P/E ratio. The Company’s products include tantalum, multilayer ceramic, film, electrolytic, paper, and solid aluminum capacitors, as well as EMI filters.

Investors sentiment increased to 3.05 in 2017 Q3. Its up 0.76, from 2.29 in 2017Q2. It is positive, as 17 investors sold KEMET Corporation shares while 22 reduced holdings. 57 funds opened positions while 62 raised stakes. 76.11 million shares or 148.27% more from 30.66 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Commercial Bank Of Ny Mellon invested in 0% or 626,776 shares. Ny State Common Retirement Fund holds 48,800 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Texas Permanent School Fund owns 35,718 shares or 0.01% of their US portfolio. Moreover, Great West Life Assurance Company Can has 0% invested in KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) for 4,200 shares. Nj State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan has invested 0.15% in KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM). Bridgeway Cap Management reported 0.05% stake. Goldman Sachs Inc reported 296,221 shares stake. Wellington Group Limited Liability Partnership holds 121,938 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Hwg Limited Partnership holds 1,100 shares. 82,900 were reported by Swiss National Bank & Trust. Blackrock Incorporated has 6.72 million shares. Manufacturers Life The owns 0% invested in KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) for 35,636 shares. Vanguard has invested 0% in KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM). Hsbc Public Limited Company holds 0% or 19,494 shares in its portfolio. Systematic Financial Management Limited Partnership reported 28,985 shares.