VSE (NASDAQ:VSEC – Get Free Report) was upgraded by research analysts at StockNews.com to a “sell” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday.
A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on VSEC. B. Riley increased their target price on shares of VSE from $120.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 7th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on VSE from $100.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 17th. Royal Bank of Canada boosted their price objective on VSE from $125.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, December 6th. Finally, Truist Financial decreased their price target on shares of VSE from $133.00 to $129.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, January 14th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $117.83.
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VSE Price Performance
VSE (NASDAQ:VSEC – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 6th. The construction company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.63 by $0.08. VSE had a return on equity of 7.26% and a net margin of 1.36%. The business had revenue of $273.61 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $270.88 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.92 earnings per share. Equities research analysts forecast that VSE will post 2.95 EPS for the current year.
Institutional Trading of VSE
Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of VSEC. Legato Capital Management LLC raised its position in VSE by 5.1% in the fourth quarter. Legato Capital Management LLC now owns 54,430 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $5,176,000 after acquiring an additional 2,645 shares in the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new stake in shares of VSE in the fourth quarter valued at about $24,018,000. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC boosted its holdings in VSE by 7.4% during the fourth quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC now owns 182,673 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $17,372,000 after buying an additional 12,592 shares in the last quarter. Calamos Advisors LLC grew its position in VSE by 72.7% during the fourth quarter. Calamos Advisors LLC now owns 6,024 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $573,000 after buying an additional 2,535 shares during the period. Finally, Jennison Associates LLC increased its holdings in VSE by 12.7% in the fourth quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 928,617 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $88,311,000 after buying an additional 104,868 shares in the last quarter. 91.54% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
About VSE
VSE Corporation operates as a diversified aftermarket products and services company in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Aviation and Fleet. The Aviation segment provides aftermarket parts supply and distribution; maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for components and engine accessories supporting commercial, business, and general aviation operators.
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