Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) Reaches $55.35 Formed H&S, Raffles Associates LP Trimmed Southern Mo Bancorp (SMBC) Holding

June 12, 2017 - By Vivian Park

Raffles Associates Lp decreased Southern Mo Bancorp Inc (SMBC) stake by 3.56% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Raffles Associates Lp sold 10,000 shares as Southern Mo Bancorp Inc (SMBC)’s stock declined 12.56%. The Raffles Associates Lp holds 270,958 shares with $9.59 million value, down from 280,958 last quarter. Southern Mo Bancorp Inc now has $255.80M valuation. The stock increased 2.16% or $0.71 on June 9, reaching $33.61. About shares traded. Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBC) has risen 30.81% since June 12, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 14.11% the S&P500.

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) formed H&S with $53.14 target or 4.00% below today’s $55.35 share price. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) has $1.19B valuation. The stock increased 2.22% or $1.2 on June 9, reaching $55.35. About shares traded. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG) has risen 7.55% since June 12, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 9.15% the S&P500.

Among 7 analysts covering Asbury Automotive (NYSE:ABG), 2 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 4 Hold. Therefore 29% are positive. Asbury Automotive had 14 analyst reports since July 22, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was downgraded by Craig Hallum to “Hold” on Tuesday, January 12. The rating was upgraded by Bank of America to “Buy” on Thursday, October 22. The rating was downgraded by Bank of America on Wednesday, July 22 to “Underperform”. The company was downgraded on Wednesday, November 16 by KeyBanc Capital Markets. Jefferies initiated the stock with “Hold” rating in Monday, April 11 report. The firm has “Hold” rating by Jefferies given on Friday, June 2. The stock of Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG) earned “Buy” rating by Craig Hallum on Tuesday, September 8. Buckingham Research upgraded the stock to “Buy” rating in Tuesday, February 23 report. KeyBanc Capital Markets maintained Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG) on Friday, August 28 with “Buy” rating. The stock of Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG) has “Neutral” rating given on Monday, August 31 by Buckingham Research.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.77 in 2016 Q4. Its down 0.12, from 0.89 in 2016Q3. It is negative, as 26 investors sold Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. shares while 60 reduced holdings. 27 funds opened positions while 39 raised stakes. 21.06 million shares or 4.38% less from 22.03 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. State Street holds 547,577 shares. 280,118 were accumulated by Northern Tru. The Maryland-based Price T Rowe Associate Md has invested 0% in Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG). 1.85 million were reported by Eminence Cap Ltd Partnership. Pnc Finance Services Group invested in 1,299 shares or 0% of the stock. Ls Advsrs Limited Liability Corp accumulated 740 shares or 0% of the stock. 33,657 were accumulated by Blackrock Advisors Ltd Co. United Kingdom-based Blackrock Gp has invested 0% in Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG). Glg Prns Limited Partnership owns 22,042 shares for 0.05% of their portfolio. Moreover, Citadel Advsr Lc has 0.02% invested in Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG) for 324,884 shares. Susquehanna Grp Inc Llp has 10,030 shares. Bogle Invest Management Limited Partnership De owns 19,380 shares or 0.08% of their US portfolio. Bnp Paribas Arbitrage Sa owns 4,778 shares or 0% of their US portfolio. Barclays Public Ltd Com, a United Kingdom-based fund reported 5,043 shares. Mason Street Advisors Ltd Llc reported 0.01% in Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG).

Since December 13, 2016, it had 0 insider buys, and 5 insider sales for $1.96 million activity. DELOACH THOMAS C JR had sold 1,676 shares worth $99,219 on Monday, May 8. On Tuesday, February 21 the insider Karolis George sold $191,365. 10,000 Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG) shares with value of $665,000 were sold by Style Keith. The insider MONAGHAN CRAIG T sold $1.49M. 13,004 Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG) shares with value of $846,690 were sold by Villasana George A.

Analysts await Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG) to report earnings on July, 25. They expect $1.67 earnings per share, up 1.21% or $0.02 from last year’s $1.65 per share. ABG’s profit will be $35.90 million for 8.29 P/E if the $1.67 EPS becomes a reality. After $1.58 actual earnings per share reported by Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 5.70% EPS growth.

Since February 16, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 2 sales for $112,397 activity. Robison Dennis C had sold 1,106 shares worth $39,208.

Investors sentiment increased to 2.38 in Q4 2016. Its up 0.46, from 1.92 in 2016Q3. It improved, as 0 investors sold SMBC shares while 13 reduced holdings. 12 funds opened positions while 19 raised stakes. 2.94 million shares or 5.09% more from 2.80 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Raffles Associate LP holds 7.95% in Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBC) or 270,958 shares. State Street reported 0% stake. Blackrock Advsr Limited Liability Corporation holds 0% in Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBC) or 2,097 shares. 51,500 were accumulated by Bridgeway Cap Mngmt. Martingale Asset Limited Partnership has 0.01% invested in Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBC). Vanguard Gru, Pennsylvania-based fund reported 189,558 shares. Rbf Llc has 6,000 shares. Barclays Public Ltd Co holds 0% of its portfolio in Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBC) for 68 shares. Pnc Financial Grp owns 12,340 shares or 0% of their US portfolio. Delphi Mgmt Inc Ma has invested 0.4% in Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBC). Nationwide Fund Advsrs holds 4,155 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Manufacturers Life Ins Commerce The owns 314,256 shares or 0.02% of their US portfolio. Fj Capital Mgmt Lc owns 445,300 shares. First Advsrs LP has invested 0% of its portfolio in Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBC). California State Teachers Retirement Systems owns 12,058 shares or 0% of their US portfolio.

Analysts await Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBC) to report earnings on July, 24.