Longbow Research

In a report published Thursday, Longbow Research analyst Sean Coleman downgraded the rating on Owens-Illinois Inc (NYSE: OI) to Neutral, saying that macro trends were "trumping" potential catalysts. Owens-Illinois reported its 1Q15 adjusted EPS at $0.44, at the high end of the guidance range and...

In a report published Wednesday, Longbow Research analysts downgraded the rating on Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) from Buy to Neutral, citing deteriorating market conditions. Markets continue to worsen and "there is still downside risk to estimates," despite the company's aggressive cost actions....

Analysts at Longbow Research downgraded Pentair PLC (NYSE: PNR) from Buy to Neutral and removed the price target of $74.00. Pentair shares have dropped 17.84 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 11.58 percent in the same period. Pentair's shares fell 3.50 percent...

Longbow Research downgraded Hain Celestial Group Inc (NASDAQ: HAIN) from Buy to Neutral and removed the price target of $66.00. Hain Celestial shares have gained 49.50 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 12.45 percent in the same period. Hain Celestial shares...

Analysts at Longbow Research downgraded Sanmina Corporation (NASDAQ: SANM) from Neutral to Underperform. The price target for Sanmina is set to $18.50. Sanmina shares have gained 46.19% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 13.54% in the same period. Sanmina shares fell 0....

Longbow Research on Monday downgraded Ruby Tuesday Inc. (NYSE: RT) after the restaurant chain posted disappointing channel checks. Ruby Tuesday is rated as Neutral and a price target is currently unavailable. Analyst Alston Stump wrote, "Our latest checks with Ruby Tuesday franchisees indicated the...

In a report published Wednesday, Longbow Research analysts upgraded Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc (NASDAQ: RRGB) from Neutral to Buy, while maintaining the price target at $99. The analysts cited better-than-expected channel checks as the reason for the upgrade. In the report, Longbow Research...

Analysts at Longbow Research downgraded Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) from Buy to Neutral and removed the price target of $64.00. Arrow Electronics shares have gained 10.00% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 10.34% in the same period. Arrow Electronics' shares...

Longbow Research issued a note Wednesday on Shake Shack Inc (NYSE: SHAK) and Habit Restaurants Inc (NASDAQ: HABT). Analyst Alton Stump preferred Habit Restaurants over Shake Shack ahead of earnings and had "greater confidence Habit Burger will prove to be a portable concept across most, if...

Analysts at Longbow Research initiated coverage on Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE: SHAK) with a Underperform rating, according to Reuters. The target price for Shake Shack is set to $21. Shake Shack's shares fell 4.39% to $40.06 in pre-market trading.

The market gave Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) investors some comfort Wednesday as the stock gained more than 1 percent despite three analyst downgrades. The positive move in the shares followed a sharp fall on Tuesday when the company failed to meet fourth-quarter expectations. Longbow...

Analysts at Longbow Research downgraded Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) from Buy to Neutral and removed the price target of $110.00. Caterpillar shares have dropped 11.88% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 14.39% in the same period. Caterpillar's shares rose 0.69% to $80....

Longbow Research upgraded Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) from Neutral to Buy. The price target for Western Digital is set to $125. Western Digital shares have gained 15.95% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 14.39% in the same period. Western Digital's shares...