Assetmark Raised Its Omnicom Group Com (OMC) Position; Lululemon Athletica (LULU)’s Sentiment Is 0.96

December 3, 2017 - By Peter Erickson

lululemon athletica inc., an athletic apparel company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, distributes, and retails athletic apparel and accessories for women, men, and female youth. The company has market cap of $9.10 billion. It operates through two divisions, Company-Operated Stores and Direct to Consumer. It has a 32.44 P/E ratio. The firm offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for healthy lifestyle and athletic activities, such as yoga and running; other sweaty pursuits; and athletic wear for female youth.

Assetmark Inc increased Omnicom Group Inc Com (OMC) stake by 10.76% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. Assetmark Inc acquired 25,614 shares as Omnicom Group Inc Com (OMC)’s stock declined 2.32%. The Assetmark Inc holds 263,747 shares with $21.86 million value, up from 238,133 last quarter. Omnicom Group Inc Com now has $16.92 billion valuation. The stock increased 2.72% or $1.94 during the last trading session, reaching $73.38. About 2.64M shares traded or 12.21% up from the average. Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) has risen 1.15% since December 3, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 15.55% the S&P500.

The stock increased 0.39% or $0.26 during the last trading session, reaching $67.22. About 1.80M shares traded. Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) has declined 19.33% since December 3, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 36.03% the S&P500.

Advent International Corp Ma holds 22.57% of its portfolio in Lululemon Athletica Inc. for 20.11 million shares. Sib Llc owns 132,728 shares or 6.13% of their US portfolio. Moreover, Hs Management Partners Llc has 5.44% invested in the company for 2.78 million shares. The New Jersey-based Hhr Asset Management Llc has invested 4.94% in the stock. Bender Robert & Associates, a California-based fund reported 84,141 shares.

Ratings analysis reveals 23% of lululemon athletica’s analysts are positive. Out of 13 Wall Street analysts rating lululemon athletica, 3 give it “Buy”, 1 “Sell” rating, while 9 recommend “Hold”. The lowest target is $55.0 while the high is $78.0. The stock’s average target of $65 is -3.30% below today’s ($67.22) share price. LULU was included in 13 notes of analysts from September 2, 2016. CLSA initiated Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) on Thursday, January 19 with “Underperform” rating. Buckingham Research initiated it with “Neutral” rating and $55.0 target in Tuesday, November 29 report. The stock has “Positive” rating by Susquehanna on Friday, September 16. On Wednesday, November 16 the stock rating was downgraded by Credit Suisse to “Neutral”. The stock of Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) has “Buy” rating given on Thursday, December 8 by Mizuho. On Friday, February 3 the stock rating was downgraded by KeyBanc Capital Markets to “Sector Weight”. As per Thursday, September 8, the company rating was downgraded by Jefferies. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Wednesday, April 12 by Stifel Nicolaus. The firm has “Neutral” rating by Bank of America given on Thursday, December 8. Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to “Neutral” rating in Thursday, February 2 report.

Analysts await Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) to report earnings on December, 6. They expect $0.52 earnings per share, up 10.64% or $0.05 from last year’s $0.47 per share. LULU’s profit will be $70.40M for 32.32 P/E if the $0.52 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.39 actual earnings per share reported by Lululemon Athletica Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 33.33% EPS growth.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.89 in Q2 2017. Its down 0.05, from 0.94 in 2017Q1. It is negative, as 53 investors sold OMC shares while 237 reduced holdings. 57 funds opened positions while 200 raised stakes. 225.35 million shares or 2.06% more from 220.79 million shares in 2017Q1 were reported. Fil has invested 0.45% in Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC). Cetera Advisor Netwr has 5,266 shares. Jensen Mgmt holds 3.50 million shares or 3.97% of its portfolio. Td Asset Mgmt accumulated 396,635 shares. Employees Retirement Systems Of Texas invested 0.1% in Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC). State Street owns 9.67M shares for 0.07% of their portfolio. Gradient Invests Ltd Liability reported 45 shares. Tru Com Of Vermont invested in 0.03% or 3,864 shares. Bontempo Ohly Capital Llc holds 1.52% in Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) or 22,684 shares. Caprock Grp holds 0.08% of its portfolio in Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) for 4,140 shares. Cooke Bieler LP holds 2.14% or 1.34M shares. Ngam Advisors Lp has invested 0.08% of its portfolio in Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC). Amica Mutual Insurance owns 13,197 shares or 0.1% of their US portfolio. Glenmede Co Na owns 1.50 million shares for 0.62% of their portfolio. Wfg Advisors Ltd Partnership invested in 360 shares or 0.01% of the stock.