Analysts See $0.55 EPS for Uni Select (UNS); Energizer Holdings (ENR) Shorts Increased By 5.69%

October 3, 2017 - By Michael Collier

Energizer Holdings Incorporated (NYSE:ENR) had an increase of 5.69% in short interest. ENR’s SI was 8.12M shares in October as released by FINRA. Its up 5.69% from 7.68M shares previously. With 1.06 million avg volume, 8 days are for Energizer Holdings Incorporated (NYSE:ENR)’s short sellers to cover ENR’s short positions. The stock decreased 0.04% or $0.02 on October 2, reaching $46.54. About shares traded. Energizer Holdings Inc (NYSE:ENR) has risen 21.70% since October 3, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 5.00% the S&P500.

Analysts expect Uni Select Inc (TSE:UNS) to report $0.55 EPS on October, 25.They anticipate $0.02 EPS change or 3.77% from last quarter’s $0.53 EPS. T_UNS’s profit would be $23.18 million giving it 12.51 P/E if the $0.55 EPS is correct. After having $0.53 EPS previously, Uni Select Inc’s analysts see 3.77% EPS growth. It closed at $27.52 lastly. It is down 0.00% since October 3, 2016 and is . It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500.

Energizer Holdings, Inc. is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of household batteries, specialty batteries and lighting products. The company has market cap of $2.88 billion. The Firm is a designer and marketer of automotive fragrance and appearance products. It has a 15.47 P/E ratio. It operates through four geographic divisions: North America, which consists of the United States and Canada; Latin America, which includes its markets in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa , and Asia Pacific, which consists of its markets in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1 in Q2 2017. Its down Infinity, from Infinity in 2017Q1. It dropped, as 1 investors sold Energizer Holdings Inc shares while 0 reduced holdings. 0 funds opened positions while 1 raised stakes. 40,024 shares or 64.13% less from 111,572 shares in 2017Q1 were reported. Gemmer Asset Mgmt Ltd Liability Co reported 169 shares. Eqis Cap accumulated 0.07% or 24,303 shares. Leavell Inv Management Incorporated has invested 0.05% of its portfolio in Energizer Holdings Inc (NYSE:ENR). Vantage Inv Advsrs Ltd Liability Com holds 0% or 101 shares. Paradigm Fincl Advsr Lc owns 7,076 shares.

Among 10 analysts covering Edgewell Personal Care Company (ENR) (NYSE:ENR), 7 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Therefore 70% are positive. Edgewell Personal Care Company (ENR) had 33 analyst reports since July 29, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Wednesday, August 2 by Jefferies. RBC Capital Markets maintained the shares of ENR in report on Friday, May 5 with “Outperform” rating. Goldman Sachs upgraded Energizer Holdings Inc (NYSE:ENR) on Monday, April 4 to “Buy” rating. On Monday, July 24 the stock rating was maintained by Jefferies with “Hold”. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Tuesday, September 5 by Jefferies. Morgan Stanley initiated the stock with “Equal-Weight” rating in Wednesday, July 22 report. The stock of Energizer Holdings Inc (NYSE:ENR) has “Buy” rating given on Thursday, August 3 by Deutsche Bank. The rating was reinitiated by Citigroup with “Buy” on Tuesday, June 14. Morgan Stanley downgraded Energizer Holdings Inc (NYSE:ENR) rating on Wednesday, April 19. Morgan Stanley has “Equal-Weight” rating and $61 target. On Thursday, August 4 the stock rating was maintained by UBS with “Neutral”.

Uni-Select Inc. is a Canada-based distributor of automotive products, and paint and related products for motor vehicles. The company has market cap of $1.16 billion. The Firm operates through three divisions: Paint and Related Products , Automotive Products (Canada), and Corporate Office and Others. It has a 17.07 P/E ratio. The Paint and Related Products (US) segment is engaged in the distribution of automotive refinish and industrial paint and related products representing its subsidiary, FinishMaster, Inc.