Ritholtz Wealth Management Purchases 11,791 Shares of Citigroup Inc. $C
Ritholtz Wealth Management increased its stake in Citigroup Inc. by 9.8% in Q4, acquiring 11,791 additional shares to bring its total holdings to 132,679 shares valued at $15.48 million. Citigroup recently reported Q4 EPS of $1.81, beating estimates, though revenue of $19.87 billion missed consensus. The stock is trading near its 52-week high, offers a $0.60 quarterly dividend, and holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with an average target price of $127.41.
Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA Has $1.55 Billion Holdings in Crh Plc $CRH
Massachusetts Financial Services Co. increased its stake in CRH Plc by 0.6% in the fourth quarter, bringing its total holdings to $1.55 billion. Despite CRH missing Q4 earnings and revenue expectations, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus price target of $139.69, and the company recently raised its quarterly dividend.
Is BJ's Restaurants Inc (BJRI) a Bargain After 3.2% Drop? GF Value Says Undervalued
BJ's Restaurants Inc (BJRI) shares recently dropped 3.2%, closing at $37.40, which GuruFocus' proprietary GF Value™ suggests is slightly undervalued, with a GF Value™ of $38.01. The company holds a strong GF Score™ of 82/100, driven by excellent valuation and good profitability, though its growth potential is moderate. While insider activity shows a balanced buying and selling, the stock's current P/E ratio of 17.4x is considerably lower than its 5-year median, indicating a potential historical undervaluation.
Ritholtz Wealth Management Acquires 7,865 Shares of Gilead Sciences, Inc. $GILD
Ritholtz Wealth Management has increased its stake in Gilead Sciences by 6.2%, acquiring an additional 7,865 shares, bringing their total holdings to 135,318 shares valued at $16.61 million. The biopharmaceutical company has a "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts with an average price target of $156.42, and recently reported strong Q4 earnings, increased its dividend, and made strategic acquisitions and licensing deals. Despite positive sentiment, some insider selling has been noted, and one analyst has cut their price target.
Ritholtz Wealth Management Sells 3,530 Shares of Celestica, Inc. $CLS
Ritholtz Wealth Management has reduced its stake in Celestica, Inc. by 7.7%, selling 3,530 shares and now holding 42,484 shares valued at $12.56 million. Despite this institutional selling, other firms have increased their positions, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus target price of $355.39. The stock is currently trading near its 12-month high and has a market capitalization of $40.31 billion.
Bank of America Corporation $BAC Shares Bought by Ritholtz Wealth Management
Ritholtz Wealth Management increased its stake in Bank of America Corporation by 9.9%, acquiring an additional 20,819 shares to hold a total of 231,018 shares valued at $12.71 million. This comes as insiders have been net sellers, yet Bank of America reported strong Q4 EPS of $0.98, beating estimates, and saw a 12.3% year-over-year revenue increase. The company also pays a quarterly dividend of $0.28, offering an annualized yield of about 2.1%.
Ritholtz Wealth Management Increases Holdings in Cisco Systems, Inc. $CSCO
Ritholtz Wealth Management increased its stake in Cisco Systems by 15.6% during the fourth quarter, now holding 112,910 shares valued at approximately $8.70 million. This comes as Cisco reported strong quarterly earnings, beating expectations with EPS of $1.04 and revenue of $15.35B, and raised its quarterly dividend. Analyst sentiment remains largely positive, with a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating and a price target of $89.76.
Coterra Energy Inc. $CTRA Shares Acquired by Howard Capital Management Inc.
Howard Capital Management Inc. significantly increased its stake in Coterra Energy Inc. by 34.3% during the fourth quarter, amassing 151,172 shares valued at approximately $3.98 million. Institutional investors collectively own 87.92% of Coterra Energy, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average target price of $36.43. The company recently distributed a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, reflecting an annualized yield of 2.6% and a market capitalization of $25.39 billion.
Howard Capital Management Inc. Boosts Stock Holdings in PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP
Howard Capital Management Inc. significantly increased its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. during the fourth quarter, acquiring an additional 6,384 shares, bringing their total holdings to 47,726 shares valued at $6.85 million. This coincides with other institutional investors also adjusting their positions in PepsiCo. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and authorized a $10 billion stock repurchase program, alongside a quarterly dividend.
Howard Capital Management Inc. Has $6.81 Million Position in Linde PLC $LIN
Howard Capital Management Inc. significantly increased its stake in Linde PLC, acquiring an additional 2,171 shares in Q4, bringing their total position to 15,976 shares valued at $6.81 million. This increase in institutional ownership comes despite recent insider selling totaling $9.75 million and a 27% jump in short interest, suggesting a mixed sentiment around the stock. Analysts largely maintain a "Buy" rating for Linde, with UBS raising its price target to $579, while the company also increased its quarterly dividend.


