As Microsoft Com (MSFT) Stock Rose, Fdx Advisors Has Upped Stake; T Mobile Us (TMUS) Shareholder Palestra Capital Management Has Cut Position by $14.79 Million

December 23, 2017 - By Marie Mckinney

Andrew Immerman decreased its stake in T Mobile Us Inc (TMUS) by 20.01% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Palestra Capital Management Llc sold 242,416 shares as the company’s stock rose 3.83% with the market. The hedge fund run by Andrew Immerman held 968,884 shares of the public utilities company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $59.74M, down from 1.21M at the end of the previous reported quarter. Palestra Capital Management Llc who had been investing in T Mobile Us Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $52.93 billion market cap company. The stock increased 0.16% or $0.1 during the last trading session, reaching $63.62. About 2.31M shares traded. T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE:TMUS) has risen 62.63% since December 23, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 45.93% the S&P500.

Fdx Advisors Inc increased its stake in Microsoft Corp Com (MSFT) by 12.11% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Fdx Advisors Inc bought 27,657 shares as the company’s stock rose 4.75% with the market. The institutional investor held 256,093 shares of the prepackaged software company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $19.08 million, up from 228,436 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Fdx Advisors Inc who had been investing in Microsoft Corp Com for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $659.68 billion market cap company. The stock increased 0.01% or $0.01 during the last trading session, reaching $85.51. About 14.15M shares traded. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has risen 34.52% since December 23, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 17.82% the S&P500.

Among 35 analysts covering Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), 29 have Buy rating, 2 Sell and 4 Hold. Therefore 83% are positive. Microsoft Corporation had 140 analyst reports since July 22, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Vetr upgraded it to “Hold” rating and $47.66 target in Friday, August 21 report. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Monday, July 3 by Stifel Nicolaus. Piper Jaffray initiated Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) on Thursday, December 22 with “Overweight” rating. The stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) earned “Buy” rating by Piper Jaffray on Friday, July 21. The rating was maintained by Barclays Capital with “Buy” on Friday, October 27. Deutsche Bank maintained Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) on Wednesday, December 16 with “Buy” rating. Cowen & Co maintained Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) on Sunday, September 17 with “Buy” rating. On Monday, July 17 the stock rating was maintained by Credit Suisse with “Outperform”. Bank of America maintained Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) on Wednesday, June 14 with “Buy” rating. Pacific Crest maintained Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) rating on Tuesday, September 22. Pacific Crest has “Overweight” rating and $55 target.

Fdx Advisors Inc, which manages about $3.11 billion and $3.64B US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Ishares Tr Msci Emg Mkt Etf (EEM) by 45,782 shares to 705,125 shares, valued at $31.60 million in 2017Q3, according to the filing. It also reduced its holding in Ishares Inc Core Msci Emkt (IEMG) by 29,404 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 477,928 shares, and cut its stake in Lincoln Natl Corp Ind Com (NYSE:LNC).

Investors sentiment increased to 0.83 in 2017 Q3. Its up 0.01, from 0.82 in 2017Q2. It increased, as 40 investors sold MSFT shares while 952 reduced holdings. 114 funds opened positions while 708 raised stakes. 5.51 billion shares or 0.32% less from 5.53 billion shares in 2017Q2 were reported. United States Steel & Carnegie Pension Fund owns 1.03M shares for 3.51% of their portfolio. Outfitter Advisors has invested 0.31% of its portfolio in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). Gemmer Asset Mngmt Ltd Liability Co has 7,226 shares. Taurus Asset Mgmt Limited Liability Corporation has 3.1% invested in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). Kingfisher Limited Liability Co invested in 32,639 shares or 1.61% of the stock. Patten & Patten Tn has invested 1.84% in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). Great West Life Assurance Communications Can owns 1.49% invested in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) for 8.11 million shares. The United Kingdom-based Mondrian Ptnrs has invested 2.37% in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). Rwc Asset Mgmt Ltd Liability Partnership accumulated 3.37% or 744,446 shares. Marble Harbor Investment Counsel Limited holds 3.16% or 207,734 shares. Pension, Korea-based fund reported 5.67 million shares. Inv House Limited Liability Co invested in 3.23% or 332,017 shares. Asset Mgmt Advsr Limited Liability Company accumulated 36,685 shares. Capital Int Invsts holds 2.85% or 31.94M shares. Peoples Financial Corp has invested 1.9% of its portfolio in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT).

Since August 4, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 3 selling transactions for $513.86 million activity. 26,763 shares were sold by COURTOIS JEAN PHILIPPE, worth $1.98M. Hood Amy had sold 55,000 shares worth $4.00 million.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.06 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.30, from 1.36 in 2017Q2. It worsened, as 62 investors sold TMUS shares while 161 reduced holdings. 67 funds opened positions while 169 raised stakes. 279.18 million shares or 0.29% more from 278.36 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Jaffetilchin Invest Partners Limited Liability holds 0.21% or 14,376 shares. Mu Invs accumulated 450 shares or 0.02% of the stock. Chemical Financial Bank holds 0.03% of its portfolio in T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) for 5,105 shares. Pentwater Mgmt LP holds 550,000 shares or 0.29% of its portfolio. Guardian Capital LP reported 0.01% in T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS). Btc Inc holds 4,291 shares. Bloom Tree Partners Lc accumulated 624,491 shares or 3.87% of the stock. Hitchwood Capital Mgmt LP reported 2.63% in T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS). Trust Of Vermont accumulated 562 shares or 0% of the stock. Voya Inv Management Ltd has 34,200 shares for 0% of their portfolio. Bowling Port Management Limited Liability Company has 28,245 shares. Kings Point Capital Management holds 0.01% of its portfolio in T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) for 525 shares. Doheny Asset Management Ca has 0.22% invested in T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS). Parametric Portfolio Associate Ltd Company holds 0.04% or 586,917 shares in its portfolio. Paradigm Asset Mgmt Lc has 400 shares.

Palestra Capital Management Llc, which manages about $755.46 million and $1.61B US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Restaurant Brands Intl Inc by 450,600 shares to 1.45 million shares, valued at $92.62 million in 2017Q3, according to the filing. It also increased its holding in Ptc Inc (NASDAQ:PTC) by 191,200 shares in the quarter, for a total of 1.54 million shares, and has risen its stake in Univar Inc.

Among 32 analysts covering T-Mobile US (NYSE:TMUS), 26 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 5 Hold. Therefore 81% are positive. T-Mobile US had 71 analyst reports since August 3, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock of T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) has “Buy” rating given on Monday, November 6 by RBC Capital Markets. The firm has “Outperform” rating given on Monday, August 29 by Wells Fargo. RBC Capital Markets maintained the shares of TMUS in report on Friday, July 31 with “Outperform” rating. As per Monday, November 6, the company rating was maintained by Robert W. Baird. The stock has “Buy” rating by HSBC on Tuesday, November 21. The firm earned “Neutral” rating on Friday, June 24 by Nomura. The stock has “Buy” rating by William Blair on Friday, July 21. FBR Capital maintained it with “Outperform” rating and $55 target in Wednesday, January 11 report. The firm has “Hold” rating by Deutsche Bank given on Tuesday, October 10. Citigroup maintained it with “Buy” rating and $51 target in Monday, June 13 report.

Analysts await T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) to report earnings on February, 13. They expect $0.33 EPS, down 26.67% or $0.12 from last year’s $0.45 per share. TMUS’s profit will be $274.55M for 48.20 P/E if the $0.33 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.63 actual EPS reported by T-Mobile US, Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -47.62% negative EPS growth.