Stay informed with the latest stock market updates! This roundup covers recent analyst ratings adjustments and significant shifts in short interest for several companies.
Analyst Actions: Ratings and EPS Estimates
Several companies have been the subject of recent analyst activity. Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VERA) saw its Q1 2025 EPS estimates increased by Wedbush. Analyst L. Chico now projects the company will earn ($0.72) per share for the quarter, an upward revision from previous forecasts. This suggests a potentially positive outlook for Vera Therapeutics' financial performance.
Meanwhile, StockNews.com initiated coverage on RF Industries (NASDAQ:RFIL), assigning the electronics maker a "hold" rating. The research note indicated that RF Industries shares opened at $4.11 on a recent Friday and experienced a 6.2% decline. This neutral rating suggests analysts are taking a wait-and-see approach to RF Industries' stock.
HC Wainwright also released their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for United Therapeutics Co. (NASDAQ:UTHR). Analyst A. Fein forecasts that the biotechnology company will post earnings of $7.07 per share for the quarter. This provides investors with a key benchmark for evaluating United Therapeutics' upcoming financial results.
Short Interest: Notable Increases and Decreases
Short interest, a measure of the number of shares that have been sold short but not yet covered, can be a valuable indicator of investor sentiment. MingZhu Logistics Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:YGMZ) experienced a significant decrease in short interest during February. The number of shares shorted fell by 39.2% to 35,300 shares as of February 15th, compared to 58,100 shares at the end of January.
In contrast, XOMA Co. (NASDAQ:XOMAP) saw a substantial increase in short interest. As of February 15th, short interest totaled 6,500 shares, a growth of 58.5% from the 4,100 shares reported at the end of January. This suggests increased bearish sentiment towards XOMA Co.
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