Van Den Berg Management I Boosted Atwood Oceanics (ATW) Stake By $3.55 Million; Tor Minerals International (TORM) SI Decreased By 67.44%

June 7, 2017 - By Marguerite Chambers

Tor Minerals International Incorporated (NASDAQ:TORM) had a decrease of 67.44% in short interest. TORM’s SI was 1,400 shares in June as released by FINRA. Its down 67.44% from 4,300 shares previously. With 3,300 avg volume, 0 days are for Tor Minerals International Incorporated (NASDAQ:TORM)’s short sellers to cover TORM’s short positions. The SI to Tor Minerals International Incorporated’s float is 0.07%. It is 0.00% or $0 reaching $7.85 per share. It is down 100.51% since June 7, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 83.81% the S&P500.

Van Den Berg Management I Inc increased Atwood Oceanics Inc (ATW) stake by 11.53% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Van Den Berg Management I Inc acquired 272,901 shares as Atwood Oceanics Inc (ATW)’s stock declined 13.00%. The Van Den Berg Management I Inc holds 2.64M shares with $34.67 million value, up from 2.37M last quarter. Atwood Oceanics Inc now has $799.57M valuation. The stock rose 0.05% or $0.01 reaching $9.96 per share. About 207,491 shares traded. Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE:ATW) has declined 21.05% since June 7, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 37.75% the S&P500.

Van Den Berg Management I Inc decreased Cloud Peak Energy Inc (NYSE:CLD) stake by 102,215 shares to 231,490 valued at $1.30M in 2016Q4. It also reduced Superior Inds Intl Inc (NYSE:SUP) stake by 51,000 shares and now owns 21,010 shares. Pico Hldgs Inc (NASDAQ:PICO) was reduced too.

Among 27 analysts covering Atwood Oceanics (NYSE:ATW), 5 have Buy rating, 3 Sell and 19 Hold. Therefore 19% are positive. Atwood Oceanics had 67 analyst reports since August 3, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. On Thursday, September 22 the stock rating was upgraded by Clarkson Capital to “Neutral”. The stock of Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE:ATW) has “Neutral” rating given on Friday, October 2 by Macquarie Research. The company was downgraded on Wednesday, September 14 by Raymond James. The rating was upgraded by KLR Group to “Accumulate” on Thursday, February 4. The firm has “Neutral” rating given on Thursday, September 22 by Clarksons Platou. The stock has “Hold” rating by KLR on Monday, December 14. The rating was downgraded by Vetr to “Buy” on Tuesday, September 1. Citigroup downgraded the stock to “Sell” rating in Thursday, November 17 report. The firm has “Sector Perform” rating given on Tuesday, March 22 by RBC Capital Markets. RBC Capital Markets initiated Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE:ATW) on Tuesday, October 20 with “Sector Perform” rating.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.05 in Q4 2016. Its down 0.05, from 1.1 in 2016Q3. It dropped, as 35 investors sold ATW shares while 57 reduced holdings. 39 funds opened positions while 58 raised stakes. 65.75 million shares or 3.36% less from 68.03 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Blackrock has invested 0% in Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE:ATW). Cwm Lc stated it has 1,200 shares. Allianz Asset Mngmt Ag stated it has 0% of its portfolio in Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE:ATW). Tci Wealth Advisors reported 193 shares stake. Parkside State Bank And accumulated 0% or 35 shares. Tortoise Cap Advsrs Ltd Liability Corporation has invested 0% in Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE:ATW). The Belgium-based Kbc Grp Inc Nv has invested 0.02% in Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE:ATW). Glg Partners Ltd Partnership accumulated 77,700 shares. Louisiana State Employees Retirement Sys holds 0.02% or 24,200 shares. 12,960 are held by Us Commercial Bank De. Comerica Bancorporation reported 0.01% stake. 21,145 were reported by Mraz Amerine And Associates. Vertex One Asset Management owns 47,400 shares. State Board Of Administration Of Florida Retirement holds 0% or 45,998 shares. Bnp Paribas Inv Ptnrs Sa invested in 0.03% or 222,100 shares.

TOR Minerals International, Inc. is a maker and seller of mineral products for use as pigments and extenders, primarily in the manufacture of paints, industrial coatings plastics, and solid surface applications. The company has market cap of $27.45 million. The Company’s specialty mineral products, which include flame retardant and smoke suppressant fillers, engineered fillers, and titanium dioxide -color hybrid pigments, are designed for use in plastics, coatings, paints and catalysts applications, as well as a range of other industrial applications. It has a 399.08 P/E ratio. The Firm and its subsidiaries operate in the business of pigment manufacturing and related products in three geographic divisions, namely, United States, European and Asian.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.67 in Q4 2016. Its up 0.17, from 0.5 in 2016Q3. It is positive, as 3 investors sold TOR Minerals International Inc shares while 0 reduced holdings. 0 funds opened positions while 2 raised stakes. 278,598 shares or 13.72% less from 322,889 shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Renaissance Technology Ltd Liability has 17,100 shares. First Wilshire Mgmt accumulated 103,913 shares. Acadian Asset Mngmt Limited Com reported 68 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Blackrock Fund Advsrs invested in 263 shares. Vanguard Grp Inc holds 0% of its portfolio in TOR Minerals International Inc (NASDAQ:TORM) for 46,192 shares. Grt Cap Ltd Company holds 31,077 shares or 0.05% of its portfolio. Blackrock Institutional Trust Na holds 78,876 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Manufacturers Life Com The has invested 0% in TOR Minerals International Inc (NASDAQ:TORM). Moreover, Blackrock Advsr Ltd Co has 0% invested in TOR Minerals International Inc (NASDAQ:TORM) for 1,000 shares.