Investment Analysts’ ratings reiterations for Monday, March 4th:
Praxair (NYSE: PX) had its neutral rating reissued by analysts at Goldman Sachs.
Travis Perkins (LON: TPK) had its equal weight rating reiterated by analysts at Barclays Capital. They currently have a $20.29 price target on the stock.
Tecnicas Reunidas SA (MCE: TRE) had its accumulate rating reiterated by analysts at Bankia Bolsa. Bankia Bolsa currently has a $57.14 target price on the stock.
The Travelers Companies (NYSE: TRV) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Travelers Companies (TRV) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A- . The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, attractive valuation levels and good cash flow from operations. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”
TESCO (LON: TSCO) had its sell rating reiterated by analysts at Espirito Santo Execution. They currently have a $4.13 target price on the stock.
Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. (NYSE: TSM) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A+ . The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, solid stock price performance, impressive record of earnings per share growth and compelling growth in net income. Although the company may harbor some minor weaknesses, we feel they are unlikely to have a significant impact on results.”
Tesoro (NYSE: TSO) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Tesoro Corporation (TSO) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A . The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, solid stock price performance, impressive record of earnings per share growth, compelling growth in net income and reasonable valuation levels. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows low profit margins.”
Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Time Warner Cable (TWC) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+ . The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, notable return on equity, reasonable valuation levels, good cash flow from operations and increase in stock price during the past year. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Texas Instruments (TXN) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+ . The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its good cash flow from operations, expanding profit margins, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, reasonable valuation levels and increase in stock price during the past year. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”
UBM (LON: UBM) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Deutsche Bank. They currently have a $12.63 target price on the stock.
UBM (LON: UBM) had its outperform rating reissued by analysts at BNP Paribas. The firm currently has a $12.63 price target on the stock.
Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) had its market perform rating reissued by analysts at BMO Capital Markets. BMO Capital Markets currently has a $59.00 price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of $57.00. The analysts wrote, “Universal Health Services posted a $0.07 beat this quarter, as persistent strength in its behavioral business and moderate growth in its acute segment outpaced our consolidated expectations. Volumes posted moderate growth within the acute segment, which we believe were aided by flu. Meanwhile, volumes within the behavioral business were steady and in line with prior quarters. The company issued guidance for 2013 which included consensus. UHS is assuming the acute environment will stabilize during the year. We continue to favor the high level of behavioral exposure at Universal Health Services as well as company shares relative to the group; however, valuation keeps us at Market Perform. We await better clarity on the 2014 operating environment before lifting our target multiple beyond 7x, providing limited near-term upside.”
Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) had its outperform rating reaffirmed by analysts at Robert W. Baird. They currently have a $67.00 price target on the stock.
Unibail-Rodamco SE (EPA: UL) had its hold rating reaffirmed by analysts at Jefferies Group. The firm currently has a $240.26 target price on the stock.
Ultra Electronics Holdings Plc (LON: ULE) had its neutral rating reiterated by analysts at JPMorgan Chase. The firm currently has a $28.56 price target on the stock.
Ultra Electronics Holdings Plc (LON: ULE) had its hold rating reissued by analysts at Investec. They currently have a $22.25 target price on the stock.
Unilever (LON: ULVR) had its overweight rating reissued by analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove.
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “UnitedHealth Group (UNH) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A- . The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, attractive valuation levels, growth in earnings per share, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and good cash flow from operations. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows low profit margins.”
Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Credit Agricole. They currently have a $52.00 target price on the stock.
Unite Group (LON: UTG) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Espirito Santo Execution. The firm currently has a $4.80 price target on the stock.
Visa (NYSE: V) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Visa (V) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+ . The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, increase in net income, expanding profit margins and solid stock price performance. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity.”
Vale (NASDAQ: VALE) had its hold rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Vale (VALE) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C+ . The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and attractive valuation levels. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including a generally disappointing performance in the stock itself and feeble growth in the company’s earnings per share.”
V.F. (NYSE: VFC) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “VF Corporation (VFC) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A . The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, increase in stock price during the past year, impressive record of earnings per share growth, compelling growth in net income and attractive valuation levels. Although no company is perfect, currently we do not see any significant weaknesses which are likely to detract from the generally positive outlook.”
Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A . The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, growth in earnings per share, increase in net income, attractive valuation levels and largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity.”
VMware (NYSE: VMW) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “VMWare (VMW) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B- . The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, increase in net income, growth in earnings per share and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had lackluster performance in the stock itself.”
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