AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Reaches $593.31 After 3.00% Up Move, 3 Analysts Are Bullish Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Last Week

May 24, 2017 - By Ellis Scott

Among 21 analysts covering Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL), 3 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 18 Hold. Therefore 14% are positive. Colgate-Palmolive had 37 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm has “Neutral” rating by UBS given on Friday, July 31. Goldman Sachs upgraded it to “Neutral” rating and $75 target in Monday, May 2 report. The rating was downgraded by Zacks to “Hold” on Wednesday, August 5. The firm earned “Sector Weight” rating on Friday, September 9 by KeyBanc Capital Markets. The rating was maintained by S&P Research with “Hold” on Monday, November 2. The firm earned “Overweight” rating on Wednesday, January 6 by Atlantic Securities. As per Friday, October 28, the company rating was maintained by B. Riley & Co. Sterne Agee CRT downgraded the stock to “Neutral” rating in Friday, February 26 report. Deutsche Bank maintained the stock with “Hold” rating in Monday, November 2 report. BNP Paribas downgraded the stock to “Neutral” rating in Friday, July 29 report. See Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) latest ratings:

19/04/2017 Broker: Jefferies Rating: Hold New Target: $78.00 Maintain
24/03/2017 Broker: RBC Capital Markets Rating: Hold New Target: $74.00 Maintain
21/03/2017 Broker: JP Morgan Rating: Neutral New Target: $77.00 Initiates Coverage On
21/02/2017 Broker: BNP Paribas Old Rating: Neutral New Rating: Outperform Upgrade
30/01/2017 Broker: Citigroup Old Rating: Buy New Rating: Neutral Downgrade
30/01/2017 Broker: Stifel Nicolaus Rating: Hold Old Target: $75 New Target: $70 Maintain
25/01/2017 Broker: Berenberg Rating: Hold Initiates Coverage On

The stock of AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) is a huge mover today! About 594,197 shares traded or 31.42% up from the average. AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) has declined 10.95% since May 24, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 27.65% the S&P500.The move comes after 6 months positive chart setup for the $14.86 billion company. It was reported on May, 24 by Barchart.com. We have $611.11 PT which if reached, will make NYSE:AZO worth $445.80 million more.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.88 in Q4 2016. Its up 0.06, from 0.82 in 2016Q3. It increased, as 37 investors sold AutoZone, Inc. shares while 209 reduced holdings. 71 funds opened positions while 145 raised stakes. 26.74 million shares or 0.01% more from 26.74 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Glenmede Na holds 0.01% in AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) or 2,373 shares. Andra Ap holds 0.56% or 25,700 shares in its portfolio. Bridgeway Cap Management Inc stated it has 0.07% in AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO). Schroder Management Grp accumulated 1,893 shares or 0% of the stock. Gemmer Asset Mgmt Ltd Liability reported 0.01% of its portfolio in AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO). Commonwealth Retail Bank Of holds 0% or 155 shares in its portfolio. Community Financial Grp Inc holds 0.19% of its portfolio in AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) for 500 shares. Everpoint Asset owns 100 shares. Lsv Asset Management accumulated 0.01% or 4,200 shares. Cam Group Holdings A S reported 0.02% stake. Waddell And Reed Financial accumulated 113,279 shares or 0.2% of the stock. Marathon Asset Management Llp holds 0.66% in AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) or 38,858 shares. Bank Of Nova Scotia holds 11,997 shares. Lombard Odier Asset Management (Europe) Ltd invested in 0.13% or 463 shares. Cibc World Mkts Corporation accumulated 2,011 shares.

Among 16 analysts covering Autozone Inc. (NYSE:AZO), 8 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 8 Hold. Therefore 50% are positive. Autozone Inc. had 32 analyst reports since August 24, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Oppenheimer maintained AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) on Friday, February 12 with “Outperform” rating. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets with “Sector Perform” on Wednesday, September 23. The firm has “Sector Perform” rating given on Wednesday, December 7 by RBC Capital Markets. The rating was upgraded by Wedbush on Tuesday, February 16 to “Outperform”. Deutsche Bank maintained AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) on Wednesday, December 7 with “Hold” rating. The firm earned “Buy” rating on Friday, April 15 by Gabelli. As per Friday, October 21, the company rating was maintained by Credit Suisse. As per Wednesday, December 9, the company rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets. UBS upgraded it to “Buy” rating and $825 target in Monday, September 12 report. The stock of AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) has “Sector Perform” rating given on Friday, September 23 by RBC Capital Markets.

Autozone, Inc. is a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. The company has market cap of $14.86 billion. The Firm operates through the Auto Parts Locations segment. It has a 13.92 P/E ratio. The Auto Parts Locations segment is a retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories.

Since December 7, 2016, it had 0 buys, and 6 insider sales for $50.34 million activity. $521,264 worth of stock was sold by Griffith James C. on Wednesday, January 11. PLEAS CHARLES III sold $4.53M worth of stock. The insider GRAVES EARL G JR sold 1,000 shares worth $714,955. 12,000 shares were sold by Graves William W, worth $8.84M. Another trade for 14,300 shares valued at $10.36 million was sold by Halsell Rodney C.. Shares for $25.38M were sold by RHODES WILLIAM C III on Wednesday, December 7.

Since December 13, 2016, it had 0 insider purchases, and 22 selling transactions for $16.71 million activity. Verduin Patricia also sold $282,070 worth of Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) shares. On Tuesday, February 21 the insider HUSTON JOHN J sold $130,664. 7,240 shares valued at $529,678 were sold by HICKEY DENNIS J on Tuesday, February 21. $533,556 worth of Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) was sold by Marsili Daniel B. On Friday, February 3 the insider SADOVE STEPHEN I sold $527,971. The insider Daniels Jennifer sold 868 shares worth $57,827. Another trade for 34,000 shares valued at $2.44 million was sold by Dolan Victoria L.

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a consumer products company. The company has market cap of $65.04 billion. The Firm operates in two product divisions: Oral, Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. It has a 26.79 P/E ratio. The Oral, Personal and Home Care product segment is operated through five geographic divisions, which include North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa/Eurasia.

About 535,543 shares traded. Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) has risen 6.23% since May 24, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 10.47% the S&P500.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.86 in 2016 Q4. Its down 0.03, from 0.89 in 2016Q3. It is negative, as 53 investors sold Colgate-Palmolive Company shares while 472 reduced holdings. 91 funds opened positions while 363 raised stakes. 616.46 million shares or 0.02% less from 616.56 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. 480,924 are held by Connor Clark & Lunn Inv Mgmt Ltd. Rothschild Asset Mngmt Inc reported 8,846 shares stake. Wealthtrust stated it has 4 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Etrade Cap Mgmt Ltd Liability Co holds 24,594 shares. Strategic Incorporated, New York-based fund reported 48,855 shares. Norinchukin Bank The holds 0.64% or 419,574 shares in its portfolio. Mirae Asset Invests Limited invested in 19,011 shares. Ls Limited Liability Company owns 70,326 shares. 204,858 are held by Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft Fi. Mitchell Sinkler Starr Pa owns 10,815 shares. Weatherly Asset Management Limited Partnership has 0.8% invested in Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) for 38,432 shares. Oarsman Capital has 0.54% invested in Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) for 12,827 shares. Amf Pensionsforsakring Ab accumulated 910,424 shares or 0.69% of the stock. Duncker Streett And owns 0.58% invested in Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) for 26,865 shares. Nordea Invest Mgmt holds 96,137 shares.