Analysts See $1.91 EPS for Littelfuse, Inc. (LFUS), Axt (AXTI)’s Sentiment Is 1.9

July 17, 2017 - By Nellie Frank

AXT, Inc. is a developer and producer of compound and single element semiconductor substrates, also known as wafers. The company has market cap of $271.12 million. The dominant substrates used in producing semiconductor chips and other electronic circuits are made from silicon. It has a 39.2 P/E ratio. The Firm is engaged in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of compound semiconductor substrates and sale of materials.

Analysts expect Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) to report $1.91 EPS on August, 2 before the open.They anticipate $0.47 EPS change or 32.64% from last quarter’s $1.44 EPS. LFUS’s profit would be $43.53M giving it 22.52 P/E if the $1.91 EPS is correct. After having $1.69 EPS previously, Littelfuse, Inc.’s analysts see 13.02% EPS growth. About 32,624 shares traded. Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) has risen 46.71% since July 17, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 30.01% the S&P500.

Among 6 analysts covering Littelfuse (NASDAQ:LFUS), 3 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Therefore 50% are positive. Littelfuse had 7 analyst reports since September 7, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock of Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) has “Outperform” rating given on Tuesday, September 13 by Oppenheimer. The stock has “Neutral” rating by Longbow on Tuesday, December 13. The firm earned “Neutral” rating on Monday, November 21 by Sidoti. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Thursday, December 1 by CL King. As per Wednesday, February 3, the company rating was maintained by Oppenheimer. Robert W. Baird maintained the shares of LFUS in report on Friday, August 26 with “Outperform” rating. Zacks upgraded Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) on Monday, September 7 to “Hold” rating.

Since February 6, 2017, it had 0 buys, and 14 selling transactions for $7.78 million activity. Cole Matthew also sold $25,385 worth of Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) on Friday, June 9. HUNTER GORDON had sold 5,000 shares worth $815,892. The insider Nayar Deepak sold 1,329 shares worth $217,571. Another trade for 1,220 shares valued at $198,860 was sold by SCHUBEL RONALD L. Shares for $343,896 were sold by CHUNG T J on Thursday, February 9. $1.38 million worth of Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) was sold by Roeder Dieter on Tuesday, May 30. Another trade for 596 shares valued at $98,942 was sold by Quille John T.

Littelfuse, Inc. is a supplier of circuit protection products for the electronics, automotive and industrial markets. The company has market cap of $3.92 billion. The Firm operates through three divisions. It has a 31.65 P/E ratio. The Electronics segment provides circuit protection components for overcurrent and overvoltage protection, as well as sensor components and modules to manufacturers of a range of electronic products.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.38 in 2016 Q4. Its up 0.43, from 0.95 in 2016Q3. It improved, as 13 investors sold Littelfuse, Inc. shares while 75 reduced holdings. 47 funds opened positions while 74 raised stakes. 21.48 million shares or 3.03% less from 22.15 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Suntrust Banks holds 0% or 2,457 shares in its portfolio. Dean Assoc Limited Liability Co invested in 4,539 shares or 0.12% of the stock. Ww Asset Mgmt holds 0.01% or 1,361 shares. The Washington-based Fisher Asset Management Lc has invested 0.13% in Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS). Blackrock Ltd holds 0% of its portfolio in Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) for 18,254 shares. Gemmer Asset Management has 39 shares. Adirondack Tru holds 0.01% of its portfolio in Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) for 50 shares. Blackrock Advsrs Limited Co invested in 11,860 shares. The Illinois-based Blair William And Com Il has invested 0.02% in Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS). Thompson Davis And Com Inc has 281 shares for 0.07% of their portfolio. Northern Tru invested in 0.02% or 362,694 shares. Tiverton Asset Ltd Liability Corporation has 0.45% invested in Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) for 49,489 shares. Moreover, Earnest Ptnrs Ltd Llc has 1% invested in Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) for 600,773 shares. First Savings Bank Of Omaha reported 24,123 shares stake. Amer Intll Group Inc invested in 55,547 shares or 0.03% of the stock.

Ratings analysis reveals 100% of AXT’s analysts are positive. Out of 3 Wall Street analysts rating AXT, 3 give it “Buy”, 0 “Sell” rating, while 0 recommend “Hold”. The lowest target is $6.5 while the high is $10.0. The stock’s average target of $8.17 is 14.75% above today’s ($7.12) share price. AXTI was included in 3 notes of analysts from October 27, 2016. Needham maintained AXT Inc (NASDAQ:AXTI) on Thursday, October 27 with “Buy” rating. As per Monday, February 13, the company rating was initiated by Dougherty & Company. The rating was initiated by BWS Financial on Tuesday, April 11 with “Buy”.

Perritt Capital Management Inc holds 2.11% of its portfolio in AXT Inc for 1.81 million shares. Princeton Capital Management Inc owns 393,058 shares or 1.26% of their US portfolio. Moreover, Pacific Ridge Capital Partners Llc has 1% invested in the company for 578,860 shares. The California-based Eam Investors Llc has invested 0.42% in the stock. Timpani Capital Management Llc, a Wisconsin-based fund reported 212,135 shares.

Analysts await AXT Inc (NASDAQ:AXTI) to report earnings on July, 26 after the close. They expect $0.05 EPS, up 66.67% or $0.02 from last year’s $0.03 per share. AXTI’s profit will be $1.90 million for 35.60 P/E if the $0.05 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.02 actual EPS reported by AXT Inc for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 150.00% EPS growth.

Since January 1, 0001, it had 0 buys, and 2 sales for $88,325 activity.