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Fly News Breaks for August 1, 2017
PDCO, XRAY
Aug 1, 2017 | 09:43 EDT
Northcoast analyst Ed Snyder's checks indicate Patterson Companies (PDCO) sales of high technology dental equipment is weaker than expected caused by industry competition. Snyder said it appears Patterson's CEREC sales growth is down about 40-50%, despite promotional activity. As a result, he reduced Dentsply Sirona's (XRAY) second half internal growth estimate to 1.4% from 2.3% and earnings FY17 earnings estimate to $2.80 from $2.82. Snyder retains a Buy rating on Dentsply and a $76 price target.