Atwood Oceanics (NYSE:ATW) Earning Somewhat Positive Media Coverage, Report Shows

A number of research analysts have recently commented on ATW shares. (NYSE:ATW) to announce earnings per share (EPS) of ($0.05) for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks.

Recently analysts working for various investment brokerages have changed their ratings and price targets on shares of Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE:ATW) might see weakness given an ABR of 3 or Sell rating. Everence Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Atwood Oceanics during the first quarter worth about $104,000. Municipal Employees Retirement System of MI now owns 16,640 shares of the offshore driller's stock worth $159,000 after buying an additional 2,880 shares in the last quarter. Deutsche Bancorporation Ag has invested 0% in Atwood Oceanics, Inc. 04, 2015. The company's shares were assimilated at $16.86 per share worth to an investment of some $84,300 on account of Saltiel Robert J. "(ATW) to Post -$0.05 Earnings Per Share" was first published by The Cerbat Gem and is the property of of The Cerbat Gem. Prudential Finance reported 0.02% in Atwood Oceanics, Inc. Fidelity National Financial Ventures (FNFV) shares have moved 0.32% in the week and 12.81% in the month. 44,660 were reported by Zpr. The total number of Outstanding Shares is 80.52 Million. Geode Capital Mngmt Lc holds 970,509 shares or 0.01% of its portfolio. Sei reported 3,867 shares stake.

05/23/2017 - Atwood Oceanics, Inc. was upgraded to "neutral" by analysts at Goldman Sachs. Denali Ltd Liability accumulated 0% or 168 shares. New York State Teachers Retirement System boosted its stake in Atwood Oceanics by 0.6% in the fourth quarter. 112,581 are owned by Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo And Ltd Com. A recommendation of 1 or 2 would represent a consensus Buy. It also increased its holding in Keycorp New (NYSE:KEY) by 476,548 shares in the quarter, for a total of 569,848 shares, and has risen its stake in Clarcor Inc (NYSE:CLC).

In the last reported quarter, Atwood Oceanics reported its Actual EPS (earnings per share) of $-0.25/share where most of the analysts working on this stock were estimating the EPS to be $-0.24/share. Therefore 17% are positive. Three analysts have made estimates for Atwood Oceanics' earnings, with the highest sales estimate coming in at $125.50 million and the lowest estimate coming in at $123.80 million. A rating of 4 or 5 would indicate a consensus Sell. One of the most common is the Price to Earnings Ratio or P/E Ratio. Finally, Scotiabank set a $12.00 price target on shares of Atwood Oceanics and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, March 22nd.

01/12/2017 - Atwood Oceanics, Inc. was upgraded to "neutral" by analysts at Citigroup.

02/03/2017 - Atwood Oceanics, Inc. had its "neutral" rating reiterated by analysts at Credit Suisse. As per Friday, February 5, the company rating was maintained by Macquarie Research.

Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE:ATW)'s latest quote $7.97 $-0.01 -4.32% will find technical support in $7.79 a share and a breakdown below this region would be a significantly bearish signal for Atwood Oceanics, Inc. traders. DNB Markets raised Atwood Oceanics from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Friday, May 19th. (NYSE:ATW) on Wednesday, September 14 to "Underperform" rating. If Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE:ATW) on Thursday, February 4 with "Sector Perform" rating.

11/17/2016 - Atwood Oceanics, Inc. was downgraded to "equal weight" by analysts at Stephens.

On the other hand the company has Relative Strength Index (RSI 14) of 41.1 along with Average True Range (ATR 14) of 0.54, Consequently Atwood Oceanics (NYSE:ATW)'s weekly and monthly volatility is 6.13%, 5.99% respectively. The SI to Atwood Oceanics Incorporated's float is 30.13%.

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