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Fly News Breaks for April 5, 2016
PBCT, LPLA, HRL, COF, BRKR
Apr 5, 2016 | 10:17 EDT
Catch up on today's top five analyst downgrades with this list compiled by The Fly: 1. Bruker (BRKR) downgraded to Underperform and Market Perform at BofA/Merrill and Leerink, respectively. Leerink analyst Dan Leonard cited the recent rally in the shares and his belief that margin expansion in 2017 and beyond could be more challenging than implied in the current stock price. BofA/Merrill cited valuation and lack of upside to FY!6 organic revenue growth targets. 2. Capital One (COF) downgraded to Underperform at Oppenheimer by analyst Ben Chittenden, who said the company's borrower base is facing headwinds. He notes that 25% of Capital One's loan book is made up of exposure to consumers with FICO scores under 660, energy, or taxi cab medallion companies. 3. Hormel Foods (HRL) downgraded to Underweight at BB&T due to the company's growth to slow in Q4 before dropping off significantly in 2017. BB&T predicts that Hormel's premium multiple will contract if its growth does slow, and it predicts that the stock will deliver a negative return. 4. LPL Financial (LPLA) downgraded to Sell at Goldman by analyst Conor Fitzgerald, who cited relative valuation, slower revenue growth, lack of buyback capacity, and execution risk on the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule. 5. People's United (PBCT) downgraded to Underweight at Morgan Stanley citing valuation, below peer profitability, and weaker loan and earnings growth. This list is just a portion of The Fly's full analyst coverage. To see The Fly's full Street Research coverage, click here.
News For BRKR;COF;HRL;LPLA;PBCT From the Last 2 Days
COF
Mar 28, 2024 | 06:11 EDT
In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, Discover (DFS) announced that its board accepted the resignation of Michael G. Rhodes from his positions as CEO and President of the company, a member of the board and a director and officer of Discover Bank, each effective April 1. Rhodes, who was not expected to have a long-term role at the combined company after completion of the company's merger with Capital One (COF), informed the board that he has accepted a job offer at another financial institution. Also on Wednesday, Ally Financial (ALLY) announced that Rhodes will be its new CEO, starting at the company on April 29.