NuStar Energy L.P. (NYSE: NS), American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), Sanchez Energy (NYSE: SN), Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE: NSC) and Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA) ratings and price targets.
Jefferies Group (NYSE:JEF) reiterated its “Buy” rating on American Electric Power (AEP).
Jefferies Group reiterated its “Buy” rating on Airgas, Inc. (ARG).
Capital One initiated coverage on Sanchez Energy (SN). They placed an “Add” rating on the company.
NuStar Energy L.P. (NS) was downgraded by Raymond James (NYSE:RJF) from an “Outperform” rating to a “Market Perform” rating.
Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) was downgraded by Atlantic Equities from an “Overweight” rating to a “Neutral” rating.
Solutia Inc. (SOA) was downgraded by Macquarie to a “Neutral” rating.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Royal Gold Inc. (RGLD) (NICK) (ARG) (SFNC) (UBSI) (ESP) (EAT) Declare Dividends
Royal Gold Inc. (NASDAQ:RGLD), Nicholas Financial Inc. (NASDAQ:NICK), Airgas Inc. (NYSE:ARG), Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC), United Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI), Espey Manufacturing & Electronics Corp (AMEX:ESP) and Brinker International Inc. (NYSE:EAT)declare dividends.
The Board of Directors of Royal Gold Inc. (RGLD) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.11 per share payable 10/14/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 9/30/11.
The Board of Directors of Nicholas Financial Inc. (NICK) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.10 per share payable 9/20/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 9/13/11.
The Board of Directors of Airgas Inc. (ARG) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.32 per share payable 9/30/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 9/15/11.
The Board of Directors of Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.19 per share payable 10/3/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 9/15/11.
The Board of Directors of United Bankshares Inc. (UBSI) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.30 per share payable 10/3/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 9/9/11.
The Board of Directors of Espey Manufacturing & Electronics Corp (ESP) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.225 per share payable 9/30/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 9/9/11.
The Board of Directors of Brinker International Inc. (EAT) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.16 per share payable 9/29/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 9/9/11.
The Board of Directors of Royal Gold Inc. (RGLD) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.11 per share payable 10/14/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 9/30/11.
The Board of Directors of Nicholas Financial Inc. (NICK) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.10 per share payable 9/20/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 9/13/11.
The Board of Directors of Airgas Inc. (ARG) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.32 per share payable 9/30/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 9/15/11.
The Board of Directors of Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.19 per share payable 10/3/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 9/15/11.
The Board of Directors of United Bankshares Inc. (UBSI) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.30 per share payable 10/3/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 9/9/11.
The Board of Directors of Espey Manufacturing & Electronics Corp (ESP) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.225 per share payable 9/30/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 9/9/11.
The Board of Directors of Brinker International Inc. (EAT) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.16 per share payable 9/29/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 9/9/11.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Airgas (ARG) (HII) (MELI) (AGNC) (DISCA) (WEC) Upgraded
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), Huntington Ingalls (NYSE: HII), MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ: MELI), American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC), Discovery (NASDAQ: DISCA) and Wisconsin Energy (NYSE: WEC) upgraded by analysts.
Huntington Ingalls (HII) was upgraded by Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) from an “Underweight” rating to an “Equal Weight” rating.
Wisconsin Energy (WEC) was upgraded by Robert W. Baird from a “Neutral” rating to an “Outperform” rating. They have a price target of $32.00 on the company.
MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) was upgraded by Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) from an “Underperform” rating to a “Neutral” rating.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC) was upgraded by Jefferies (NYSE:JEF) from a “Hold” rating to a “Buy” rating. They have a price target of $33.00 on the company, up from $30.00.
Discovery (DISCA) was upgraded by Citigroup (NYSE:C) to a “buy” rating.
Airgas, Inc. (ARG) was upgraded by Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating.
Huntington Ingalls (HII) was upgraded by Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) from an “Underweight” rating to an “Equal Weight” rating.
Wisconsin Energy (WEC) was upgraded by Robert W. Baird from a “Neutral” rating to an “Outperform” rating. They have a price target of $32.00 on the company.
MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) was upgraded by Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) from an “Underperform” rating to a “Neutral” rating.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC) was upgraded by Jefferies (NYSE:JEF) from a “Hold” rating to a “Buy” rating. They have a price target of $33.00 on the company, up from $30.00.
Discovery (DISCA) was upgraded by Citigroup (NYSE:C) to a “buy” rating.
Airgas, Inc. (ARG) was upgraded by Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Dividends on (ARG) (MTX) (ALOT) (RWT) (BKBK) Declared
Airgas Inc. (NYSE:ARG), Minerals Technologies Inc (NYSE:MTX), Astro-Med Inc (NASDAQ:ALOT), Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE:RWT) and Britton & Koontz Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:BKBK) declare dividends.
The Board of Directors of Airgas Inc. (ARG) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.29 per share payable 6/30/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 6/15/11.
The Board of Directors of Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.05 per share payable 6/15/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 5/31/11.
The Board of Directors of Astro-Med Inc (ALOT) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.07 per share payable 7/1/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 6/10/11.
The Board of Directors of Redwood Trust, Inc. (RWT)) declared a second quarter common stock dividend of $0.25 per share payable 7/21/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 6/30/11.
The Board of Directors of Britton & Koontz Capital Corp. (BKBK) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.18 per share payable 6/15/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 5/31/11.
The Board of Directors of Airgas Inc. (ARG) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.29 per share payable 6/30/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 6/15/11.
The Board of Directors of Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.05 per share payable 6/15/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 5/31/11.
The Board of Directors of Astro-Med Inc (ALOT) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.07 per share payable 7/1/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 6/10/11.
The Board of Directors of Redwood Trust, Inc. (RWT)) declared a second quarter common stock dividend of $0.25 per share payable 7/21/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 6/30/11.
The Board of Directors of Britton & Koontz Capital Corp. (BKBK) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.18 per share payable 6/15/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 5/31/11.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Ratings on (ALTE) (ALU) (AREX) (ARG) (CCIH) Upgraded
Analysts upgraded their ratings on Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALTE), Alcatel Lucent (NYSE: ALU) Approach Resources Inc. (NASDAQ: AREX), Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) and Chinacache International Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: CCIH)
Sterne Agee upgraded Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd. (ALTE) from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They have a price target of $26.00 on the company.
Capstone upgraded Alcatel Lucent (ALU) from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating.
Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE:WFC) upgraded Approach Resources Inc. (AREX) from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
Soleil Securities upgraded Airgas, Inc. (ARG) from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) upgraded Chinacache International Holdings Limited (CCIH) from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
Sterne Agee upgraded Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd. (ALTE) from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They have a price target of $26.00 on the company.
Capstone upgraded Alcatel Lucent (ALU) from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating.
Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE:WFC) upgraded Approach Resources Inc. (AREX) from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
Soleil Securities upgraded Airgas, Inc. (ARG) from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) upgraded Chinacache International Holdings Limited (CCIH) from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
Price Targets on (ARG) (BEAT) (CVS) (CI) (CRU) Upgraded
Price Targets on shares of Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), Cardionet Inc (NASDAQ: BEAT), CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), CIGNA Co. (NYSE: CI) and Crude Carriers Corp. (NYSE: CRU) were upgraded by analysts.
Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) raised their price target on Airgas, Inc. (ARG) from $64.00 to $70.00. They have a “hold” rating on the company.
Barrington Research cut their price target on Cardionet Inc (BEAT) from $9.00 to $7.00. They have an “outperform” rating on the company.
Barclays Capital raised their price target on CVS Caremark (CVS) from $37.00 to $44.00. They have an “overweight” rating on the company.
Barclays Capital raised their price target on CIGNA Co. (CI) from $46.00 to $52.00. They have an “equal weight” rating on the company.
UBS AG (NYSE:UBS) cut their price target on Crude Carriers Corp. (CRU) from $19.00 to $15.50. They have a “buy” rating on the company.
Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) raised their price target on Airgas, Inc. (ARG) from $64.00 to $70.00. They have a “hold” rating on the company.
Barrington Research cut their price target on Cardionet Inc (BEAT) from $9.00 to $7.00. They have an “outperform” rating on the company.
Barclays Capital raised their price target on CVS Caremark (CVS) from $37.00 to $44.00. They have an “overweight” rating on the company.
Barclays Capital raised their price target on CIGNA Co. (CI) from $46.00 to $52.00. They have an “equal weight” rating on the company.
UBS AG (NYSE:UBS) cut their price target on Crude Carriers Corp. (CRU) from $19.00 to $15.50. They have a “buy” rating on the company.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dividend Yields for (SHW) (EMN) (IFF) (ARG) (MON)
Indicated dividend yields for Standard & Poor's 500 Index companies Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), Eastman Chemical Co (EMN), International Flavors (IFF), Airgas Inc (ARG) and Monsanto Co (MON).
These dividend data indicate dividend yields of companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index as of Saturday, April 30. The yield is determined by taking the latest declared dividend, annualized and divided by the price of the stock. Payout ratios are calculated based on latest quarterly dividend paid divided by earnings.
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a dividend yield of 1.77 percent on a declared dividend of $0.36. The payout ratio is 56.1 percent.
Eastman Chemical Co (EMN) has a dividend yield of 1.75 percent on a declared dividend of $0.47. The payout ratio is 18.3 percent.
International Flavors (IFF) has a dividend yield of 1.70 percent on a declared dividend of $0.27. The payout ratio is 38.8 percent.
Airgas Inc (ARG) has a dividend yield of 1.67 percent on a declared dividend of $0.29. The payout ratio is 37.7 percent.
Monsanto Co (MON) has a dividend yield of 1.65 percent on a declared dividend of $0.28. The payout ratio is 29.8 percent.
These dividend data indicate dividend yields of companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index as of Saturday, April 30. The yield is determined by taking the latest declared dividend, annualized and divided by the price of the stock. Payout ratios are calculated based on latest quarterly dividend paid divided by earnings.
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a dividend yield of 1.77 percent on a declared dividend of $0.36. The payout ratio is 56.1 percent.
Eastman Chemical Co (EMN) has a dividend yield of 1.75 percent on a declared dividend of $0.47. The payout ratio is 18.3 percent.
International Flavors (IFF) has a dividend yield of 1.70 percent on a declared dividend of $0.27. The payout ratio is 38.8 percent.
Airgas Inc (ARG) has a dividend yield of 1.67 percent on a declared dividend of $0.29. The payout ratio is 37.7 percent.
Monsanto Co (MON) has a dividend yield of 1.65 percent on a declared dividend of $0.28. The payout ratio is 29.8 percent.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Air Products' (NYSE:APD) "Final Offer" Rejected by Airgas (NYSE:ARG)
The board of Airgas (NYSE:ARG) has unanimously rejected the final offer made by Air Products (NYSE:APD), which was increased 7 percent from the previous offer to $70 a share. That valued Airgas at $5.88 billion.
Airgas called the latest offer as their "best and final" one.
The board of Airgas said it was "clearly inadequate," and they believe the company is worth a minimum of $78 a share.
Air Products responded, saying, if the board of Airgas was so confident in the value of the company than they shouldn't have any problem allowing shareholders to make the decision on the bid.
The company also noted that before the first bid by them Airgas has a bid 61 percent higher than when they closed the day before.
Airgas closed Wednesday at $61.44, down $1.78, or 2.82 percent. Air Products closed at $90.57, up $0.04, or 0.04 percent.
The offer for the company will expire on January 14 if no response comes.
Airgas called the latest offer as their "best and final" one.
The board of Airgas said it was "clearly inadequate," and they believe the company is worth a minimum of $78 a share.
Air Products responded, saying, if the board of Airgas was so confident in the value of the company than they shouldn't have any problem allowing shareholders to make the decision on the bid.
The company also noted that before the first bid by them Airgas has a bid 61 percent higher than when they closed the day before.
Airgas closed Wednesday at $61.44, down $1.78, or 2.82 percent. Air Products closed at $90.57, up $0.04, or 0.04 percent.
The offer for the company will expire on January 14 if no response comes.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Air Products & Chemicals (NYSE:APD) Awaits Poison Pill Ruling
Air Products & Chemicals (NYSE:APD) is probably still pursuing Airgas, and Jefferies believes the company won't make their next move until after a court ruling on a poison pill provision.
Jefferies said, "The Chancery court deadline of December 10 may suffice to precipitate a higher offer; or Air Products may hang fire and wait until after the the court rules on the poison pill provision (probably before year-end) before it makes its next move."
ESP estimates were raised for full year 2011 from $5.65 to $5.75, and for full year 2012 from $6.15 to $6.55.
Jefferies maintains their "Buy" rating on the company, which closed Monday at $87.69, up by $0.08, or 0.09 percent. They raised their price target on them from $96 to $105.
Jefferies said, "The Chancery court deadline of December 10 may suffice to precipitate a higher offer; or Air Products may hang fire and wait until after the the court rules on the poison pill provision (probably before year-end) before it makes its next move."
ESP estimates were raised for full year 2011 from $5.65 to $5.75, and for full year 2012 from $6.15 to $6.55.
Jefferies maintains their "Buy" rating on the company, which closed Monday at $87.69, up by $0.08, or 0.09 percent. They raised their price target on them from $96 to $105.
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