Big 5 Sporting Goods (BGFV) EPS Estimated At $0.18; Rio Tinto Plc (RIO) Shorts Down By 8.94%

June 27, 2017 - By Linda Rogers

Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:RIO) had a decrease of 8.94% in short interest. RIO’s SI was 8.32 million shares in June as released by FINRA. Its down 8.94% from 9.14 million shares previously. With 2.73 million avg volume, 3 days are for Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:RIO)’s short sellers to cover RIO’s short positions. The SI to Rio Tinto Plc’s float is 0.52%. About 2.52 million shares traded. Rio Tinto plc (ADR) (NYSE:RIO) has risen 43.73% since June 27, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 27.03% the S&P500.

Analysts expect Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV) to report $0.18 EPS on August, 1.They anticipate $0.07 EPS change or 63.64% from last quarter’s $0.11 EPS. BGFV’s profit would be $3.99 million giving it 18.19 P/E if the $0.18 EPS is correct. After having $0.24 EPS previously, Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation’s analysts see -25.00% EPS growth. About 114,639 shares traded. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV) has risen 57.96% since June 27, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 41.26% the S&P500.

Among 3 analysts covering Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp (NASDAQ:BGFV), 2 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 67% are positive. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp had 7 analyst reports since July 30, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock of Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV) has “Hold” rating given on Thursday, May 25 by Forward View Consulting. Stifel Nicolaus upgraded Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV) rating on Monday, February 8. Stifel Nicolaus has “Buy” rating and $14.50 target. The firm has “Hold” rating by Deutsche Bank given on Wednesday, October 28. The stock of Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV) has “Buy” rating given on Wednesday, November 2 by Deutsche Bank. Deutsche Bank upgraded it to “Buy” rating and $16.50 target in Thursday, October 6 report.

Investors sentiment increased to 2.2 in Q4 2016. Its up 0.46, from 1.74 in 2016Q3. It improved, as 13 investors sold Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation shares while 32 reduced holdings. 48 funds opened positions while 51 raised stakes. 22.32 million shares or 28.10% more from 17.43 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Parallax Volatility Advisers Limited Partnership owns 96 shares. Acadian Asset Mngmt Ltd Liability Corporation holds 0.06% of its portfolio in Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV) for 736,980 shares. Massachusetts-based Rhumbline Advisers has invested 0% in Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV). Renaissance Techs Ltd Liability reported 740,662 shares or 0.02% of all its holdings. Public Sector Pension Inv Board has 0% invested in Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV) for 12,918 shares. Morgan Stanley has invested 0% in Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV). Eagle Advsrs Ltd Liability Company stated it has 0.01% of its portfolio in Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV). State Board Of Administration Of Florida Retirement Systems reported 84,530 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Millennium Mgmt Ltd Liability, New York-based fund reported 670,090 shares. Deutsche Retail Bank Ag reported 159,177 shares stake. Aqr Mngmt Ltd Liability stated it has 312,261 shares or 0.01% of all its holdings. Tiaa Cref Management Limited has 0% invested in Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV). Airain stated it has 0.04% in Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV). Wells Fargo Commerce Mn stated it has 0% in Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV). Comml Bank Of America Corp De reported 58,953 shares.

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation is a sporting goods retailer in the western United States. The company has market cap of $290.22 million. The Firm offers a range of products in a sporting goods store format. It has a 12.26 P/E ratio. The Firm also offers products online through its e-commerce platform.

Since March 10, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 7 sales for $1.11 million activity. On Friday, March 10 HONEYCUTT VAN B sold $105,146 worth of Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV) or 7,000 shares. Starr Shane O sold $21,001 worth of stock or 1,579 shares. DUNBAR JENNIFER HOLDEN sold $44,430 worth of stock. On Tuesday, May 9 MEADE GARY S sold $27,173 worth of Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV) or 1,865 shares. The insider FRALEY JEFFREY L sold 1,516 shares worth $21,012.

Rio Tinto plc is a mining and metals company. The company has market cap of $75.10 billion. The Company’s business is finding, mining and processing mineral resources. It has a 15.86 P/E ratio. The Company’s divisions include Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper & Diamonds, Energy & Minerals and Other Operations.