Anixter International Inc. (AXE) Analysts See $1.37 EPS; 2 Analysts Covering Camtek LTD. (CAMT)

July 13, 2017 - By Darrin Black

Analysts expect Anixter International Inc. (NYSE:AXE) to report $1.37 EPS on July, 25.They anticipate $0.05 EPS change or 3.79% from last quarter’s $1.32 EPS. AXE’s profit would be $44.56 million giving it 14.25 P/E if the $1.37 EPS is correct. After having $1.09 EPS previously, Anixter International Inc.’s analysts see 25.69% EPS growth. The stock increased 0.71% or $0.55 during the last trading session, reaching $78.1. About shares traded. Anixter International Inc. (NYSE:AXE) has risen 37.61% since July 13, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 20.91% the S&P500.

Among 3 analysts covering Camtek Ltd (NASDAQ:CAMT), 2 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 67% are positive. Camtek Ltd had 7 analyst reports since July 27, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm has “Buy” rating by Needham given on Friday, February 12. The stock of Camtek LTD. (NASDAQ:CAMT) earned “Buy” rating by Zacks on Friday, September 4. The firm has “Buy” rating by Needham given on Monday, July 27. The firm has “Hold” rating by Needham given on Tuesday, June 27. The rating was maintained by Chardan Capital Markets with “Buy” on Thursday, July 30. Zacks upgraded Camtek LTD. (NASDAQ:CAMT) on Thursday, August 6 to “Hold” rating. As per Friday, July 22, the company rating was maintained by Needham. See Camtek LTD. (NASDAQ:CAMT) latest ratings:

27/06/2017 Broker: Needham Rating: Hold Downgrade

Camtek Ltd. provides automated and technological solutions for production processes and products yield, enabling and supporting customers’ technologies in the semiconductor fabrication and printed circuit board industries. The company has market cap of $193.71 million. The Firm designs, develops, makes and markets products mainly based on two core technologies: automated optical inspection (AOI) and functional ink technology (FIT). It has a 23.97 P/E ratio. The Company’s AOI systems are computerized systems that optically inspect various types of electronic product components for defects caused during the manufacturing process.

The stock increased 1.69% or $0.09 on July 12, reaching $5.42. About shares traded. Camtek LTD. (NASDAQ:CAMT) has risen 166.84% since July 13, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 150.14% the S&P500.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.34 in 2016 Q4. Its up 0.40, from 0.94 in 2016Q3. It is positive, as 20 investors sold Anixter International Inc. shares while 53 reduced holdings. 36 funds opened positions while 62 raised stakes. 26.81 million shares or 2.17% less from 27.41 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Strs Ohio invested in 0.01% or 16,000 shares. Victory Capital holds 1.15 million shares or 0.24% of its portfolio. 214,758 are owned by Principal. Fiduciary Wi reported 0.56% stake. Texas Permanent School Fund holds 0.02% or 20,734 shares in its portfolio. Ameritas Partners stated it has 2,505 shares. Employees Retirement Association Of Colorado owns 5,286 shares or 0% of their US portfolio. Jpmorgan Chase Company accumulated 114,913 shares. Mraz Amerine And Assoc holds 4,000 shares or 0.1% of its portfolio. Ariel Investments Limited Liability Company holds 1.87% in Anixter International Inc. (NYSE:AXE) or 1.95M shares. Euclidean Tech Mngmt stated it has 33,017 shares or 2.46% of all its holdings. Metropolitan Life Insurance New York has 0.01% invested in Anixter International Inc. (NYSE:AXE) for 20,009 shares. Trexquant Limited Partnership accumulated 3,612 shares. Morgan Dempsey Capital Management Llc has 0.02% invested in Anixter International Inc. (NYSE:AXE). Voya Invest Management Lc, a Georgia-based fund reported 11,128 shares.

Since January 17, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 9 sales for $2.70 million activity. Another trade for 1,000 shares valued at $84,335 was sold by Standish William. 17,862 shares valued at $1.49M were sold by GRUBBS ROBERT W on Wednesday, February 1. The insider Eck Robert J. sold 4,995 shares worth $400,499.

Anixter International Inc. is engaged in the distribution of enterprise cabling and security solutions, electrical and electronic wire and cable products and utility power solutions. The company has market cap of $2.54 billion. The Firm operates through three divisions: Network & Security Solutions , Electrical & Electronic Solutions (EES), and Utility Power Solutions (UPS). It has a 20.42 P/E ratio. The NSS segment’s product portfolio includes access control, power, cable management, wireless, professional audio/video, voice and networking switches, and other ancillary products.