Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Analysts See $0.69 EPS; CVR Energy (CVI)’s Sentiment Is 1.11

December 8, 2017 - By wolcottdaily

Analysts expect Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) to report $0.69 EPS on December, 19.They anticipate $0.05 EPS change or 7.81% from last quarter’s $0.64 EPS. DRI’s profit would be $85.34 million giving it 30.90 P/E if the $0.69 EPS is correct. After having $0.99 EPS previously, Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s analysts see -30.30% EPS growth. The stock decreased 0.29% or $0.25 during the last trading session, reaching $85.28. About 1.60 million shares traded. Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) has risen 31.96% since December 8, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 15.26% the S&P500.

CVR Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing activities in the United States. The company has market cap of $2.89 billion. The firm operates in two divisions, Petroleum and Nitrogen Fertilizer. It has a 71.15 P/E ratio. The Petroleum segment refines and markets transportation fuels, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, pet coke, natural gas liquids, slurry, sulfur, gas oil, asphalt, jet fuel, and other products.

The stock increased 1.93% or $0.63 during the last trading session, reaching $33.3. About 384,216 shares traded. CVR Energy, Inc. (CVI) has risen 4.20% since December 8, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 12.50% the S&P500.

Icahn Carl C holds 7.92% of its portfolio in CVR Energy, Inc. for 71.20 million shares. Groesbeck Investment Management Corp Nj owns 51,000 shares or 0.82% of their US portfolio. Moreover, Advisors Asset Management Inc. has 0.51% invested in the company for 1.39 million shares. The New York-based Private Capital Advisors Inc. has invested 0.33% in the stock. Spark Investment Management Llc, a New York-based fund reported 245,900 shares.

Among 26 analysts covering Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI), 11 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 15 Hold. Therefore 42% are positive. Darden Restaurants had 74 analyst reports since August 25, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. On Tuesday, June 27 the stock rating was maintained by Maxim Group with “Hold”. The rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus on Monday, October 3 with “Sell”. The company was initiated on Thursday, October 8 by Suntrust Robinson. The stock has “Sell” rating by Stifel Nicolaus on Tuesday, July 26. The stock has “Hold” rating by Jefferies on Tuesday, June 13. The stock of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) has “Neutral” rating given on Wednesday, September 27 by Credit Suisse. SunTrust initiated the shares of DRI in report on Thursday, October 8 with “Neutral” rating. The stock of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) has “Buy” rating given on Wednesday, September 20 by Oppenheimer. The stock of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) has “Strong-Buy” rating given on Tuesday, August 25 by Zacks. On Tuesday, June 27 the stock rating was maintained by Jefferies with “Hold”.

Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada. The company has market cap of $10.55 billion. As of June 27, 2017, it owned and operated approximately 1,700 restaurants under the Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze, and Eddie V's brands. It has a 22.08 P/E ratio.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.95 in 2017 Q2. Its down 0.19, from 1.14 in 2017Q1. It dived, as 46 investors sold Darden Restaurants, Inc. shares while 190 reduced holdings. 78 funds opened positions while 147 raised stakes. 106.87 million shares or 5.23% less from 112.77 million shares in 2017Q1 were reported. Raymond James And Associate owns 33,502 shares. Maverick Cap Ltd has 16,260 shares. Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania School Empls Retrmt holds 9,238 shares or 0.01% of its portfolio. California State Teachers Retirement System accumulated 226,692 shares. Wellington Mngmt Gp Llp owns 328,132 shares. Cornerstone Cap Hldgs Ltd Co reported 410,332 shares. Natixis Asset Management reported 700 shares. Morgan Dempsey Cap Mngmt Ltd Llc holds 1.99% or 60,475 shares in its portfolio. Lyons Wealth Mgmt Ltd Limited Liability Company holds 9,741 shares. Cantab Cap Prtnrs Llp holds 0% or 34,467 shares in its portfolio. Westpac has invested 0% of its portfolio in Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI). Raymond James Trust Na holds 0.05% or 7,224 shares in its portfolio. Fred Alger Management Inc holds 14,875 shares. Public Employees Retirement Association Of Colorado reported 24,003 shares. Rampart Inv Mngmt Com Limited Liability Company stated it has 1,593 shares.