L Brands Incorporated (NYSE:LB) had an increase of 22.12% in short interest. LB’s SI was 9.22M shares in April as released by FINRA. Its up 22.12% from 7.55 million shares previously. With 3.60M avg volume, 3 days are for L Brands Incorporated (NYSE:LB)’s short sellers to cover LB’s short positions. The SI to L Brands Incorporated’s float is 3.81%. The stock increased 1.53% or $0.73 during the last trading session, reaching $48.5. About 2.77 million shares traded. L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB) has declined 34.52% since September 12, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 43.00% the S&P500.
The company have set TP of $50.00 on Metro Inc (TSE:MRU) shares. This is 19.79% from the current stock price. In an analyst note issued to clients on Wednesday, 19 April, Raymond James reiterated their Outperform rating on shares of MRU.
Among 8 analysts covering Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU), 5 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 2 Hold. Therefore 63% are positive. Metro Inc. has $52 highest and $2 lowest target. $45.18’s average target is 8.37% above currents $41.69 stock price. Metro Inc. had 36 analyst reports since July 24, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The company was maintained on Monday, January 23 by TD Securities. The company was maintained on Thursday, September 22 by Dundee Securities. The stock has “Outperform” rating by Scotia Capital on Thursday, November 17. The stock of Metro, Inc. (TSE:MRU) earned “Sector Outperformer” rating by IBC on Thursday, August 13. The stock of Metro, Inc. (TSE:MRU) earned “Outperform” rating by RBC Capital Markets on Thursday, November 17. The stock of Metro, Inc. (TSE:MRU) has “Outperform” rating given on Wednesday, January 25 by Raymond James. Scotia Capital maintained Metro, Inc. (TSE:MRU) rating on Wednesday, January 25. Scotia Capital has “Outperform” rating and $52 target. TD Securities maintained Metro, Inc. (TSE:MRU) rating on Thursday, August 11. TD Securities has “Hold” rating and $44 target. TD Securities maintained the shares of MRU in report on Thursday, November 17 with “Hold” rating. The firm has “Outperform” rating by Raymond James given on Thursday, January 19.
The stock decreased 0.12% or $0.05 on April 19, reaching $41.69. About 353,116 shares traded. Metro, Inc. (TSE:MRU) has declined 2.77% since September 12, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 11.25% the S&P500.
METRO INC. is engaged in food and pharmaceutical distribution. The company has market cap of $9.47 billion. The Firm operates under various grocery banners in the supermarket and discount divisions. It has a 17.38 P/E ratio. The Firm operates or supplies a network of over 940 food stores under various banners, including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis and Premiere Moisson, as well as approximately 260 drugstores under the Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Drug Basics banners.
L Brands, Inc. operates specialty retail business. The company has market cap of $13.80 billion. The Firm is focused on women’s intimate and other apparel, personal care, beauty and home fragrance categories. It has a 12.19 P/E ratio. The Company’s divisions include Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, and Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works International.
Investors sentiment increased to 1.06 in 2016 Q4. Its up 0.10, from 0.96 in 2016Q3. It increased, as 61 investors sold L Brands Inc shares while 145 reduced holdings. 59 funds opened positions while 159 raised stakes. 210.77 million shares or 1.15% more from 208.38 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale holds 0.14% in L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB) or 204,787 shares. Ridgeworth Capital Lc reported 79,849 shares stake. Royal National Bank Of Canada invested in 0.02% or 427,717 shares. First Fincl In holds 0.02% in L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB) or 475 shares. Cwm Ltd Llc reported 34 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Susquehanna Grp Incorporated Llp owns 30,764 shares. Financial Bank Of New York Mellon Corporation stated it has 0.04% in L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB). Avalon Global Asset Mgmt Ltd Liability Com holds 1.35% of its portfolio in L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB) for 25,000 shares. Dnb Asset Mgmt As reported 0% of its portfolio in L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB). State Of Tennessee Treasury Department stated it has 104,451 shares or 0.04% of all its holdings. Ing Groep Nv accumulated 0.02% or 13,891 shares. Lincoln Natl Corp holds 0.08% or 23,367 shares in its portfolio. 5.19 million were reported by Jpmorgan Chase & Co. The California-based Whittier has invested 0% in L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB). American Century invested in 0% or 31,150 shares.
Among 28 analysts covering L Brands (NYSE:LB), 9 have Buy rating, 3 Sell and 16 Hold. Therefore 32% are positive. L Brands had 102 analyst reports since August 7, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Citigroup initiated L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB) rating on Wednesday, October 7. Citigroup has “Neutral” rating and $89 target. The stock of L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB) earned “Underperform” rating by Bank of America on Tuesday, June 28. The stock of L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB) has “Neutral” rating given on Thursday, May 19 by M Partners. RBC Capital Markets maintained L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB) rating on Wednesday, November 2. RBC Capital Markets has “Sector Perform” rating and $70 target. Telsey Advisory Group maintained the shares of LB in report on Friday, October 9 with “Outperform” rating. FBR Capital maintained the stock with “Mkt Perform” rating in Friday, May 20 report. UBS maintained L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB) on Thursday, February 23 with “Neutral” rating. Cantor Fitzgerald maintained the shares of LB in report on Friday, December 4 with “Hold” rating. Cantor Fitzgerald maintained L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB) on Friday, August 7 with “Hold” rating. The firm earned “Mkt Perform” rating on Thursday, February 25 by FBR Capital.
