Tidewater (NYSE:TDW – Get Free Report) was downgraded by Zacks Research from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.
A number of other research firms also recently commented on TDW. Dawson James reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Tidewater in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Raymond James Financial set a $117.00 target price on Tidewater in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Finally, Barclays lifted their target price on Tidewater from $80.00 to $86.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $89.33.
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Tidewater Price Performance
Tidewater (NYSE:TDW – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, May 4th. The oil and gas company reported $0.12 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.75 by ($0.63). Tidewater had a return on equity of 8.79% and a net margin of 22.16%.The firm had revenue of $326.22 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $322.83 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.83 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts expect that Tidewater will post 3.52 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity at Tidewater
In related news, EVP Daniel A. Hudson sold 15,000 shares of Tidewater stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $77.50, for a total transaction of $1,162,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 50,986 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,951,415. This trade represents a 22.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Samuel R. Rubio sold 22,461 shares of Tidewater stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.05, for a total value of $1,798,003.05. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 60,066 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,808,283.30. This represents a 27.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 42,656 shares of company stock valued at $3,379,012. 5.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Institutional Trading of Tidewater
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in TDW. Cerity Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Tidewater by 104.3% in the fourth quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 1,142,935 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $57,730,000 after buying an additional 583,607 shares in the last quarter. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH acquired a new stake in shares of Tidewater in the fourth quarter worth approximately $21,922,000. American Century Companies Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Tidewater by 74.2% in the third quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 969,392 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $51,698,000 after acquiring an additional 412,911 shares during the last quarter. Keybank National Association OH acquired a new stake in shares of Tidewater in the first quarter worth approximately $25,456,000. Finally, Canoe Financial LP acquired a new stake in shares of Tidewater in the first quarter worth approximately $22,960,000. 95.13% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Tidewater Company Profile
Tidewater Inc is a leading global provider of offshore marine support vessels, serving the energy sector with a focus on the oil and gas industry. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company operates a diverse fleet of platform supply vessels (PSVs), anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTSs), crew boats and other specialized vessels designed to support offshore drilling, production and construction activities.
The company’s fleet is equipped to handle a range of maritime services, including the transport of personnel, equipment and bulk materials; anchor handling and mooring operations; and subsea construction support.
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