Monarch Partners Asset Management Llc decreased its stake in Orion Engineered Carbons S A (OEC) by 41.02% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Monarch Partners Asset Management Llc sold 52,125 shares as the company’s stock declined 23.62% with the market. The institutional investor held 74,940 shares of the major chemicals company at the end of 2018Q3, valued at $2.41 million, down from 127,065 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Monarch Partners Asset Management Llc who had been investing in Orion Engineered Carbons S A for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $1.64 billion market cap company. The stock decreased 0.29% or $0.08 during the last trading session, reaching $27.51. About 172,643 shares traded. Orion Engineered Carbons, S.A. (NYSE:OEC) has risen 11.30% since February 3, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 11.30% the S&P500. Some Historical OEC News: 14/05/2018 – Cardinal Capital Buys New 1.2% Position in Orion Engineered; 17/05/2018 – Orion Engineered Carbons 1Q Rev $406.7M; 14/05/2018 – Westfield Capital Company Buys 2% Position in Orion Engineered; 11/04/2018 – Moody’s: Positive Outlook Reflects View Orion’s Operational Performance Will Remain Solid This Year; 09/04/2018 – S&PGR: Revision of Outlook to Positive Reflects Orion’s Better-Than-Expected Credit Metrics in 2017; 17/05/2018 – Orion Engineered Carbons 1Q EPS 40c; 11/04/2018 – Moody’s: Outlook on All Orion Ratings Changed to Positive From Stable; 17/05/2018 – ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS SA – QTRLY BASIC EPS $0.41; 11/04/2018 – Moody’s Changes Orion Outlook To Positive; Affirms Ba3 Cfr; 08/03/2018 – Orion Engineered Carbons to Attend the Barclays Chemical and Ag ROC Stars Conference 2018

Spark Investment Management Llc decreased its stake in Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM) by 65.92% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Spark Investment Management Llc sold 38,300 shares as the company’s stock declined 4.94% with the market. The hedge fund held 19,800 shares of the apparel company at the end of 2018Q3, valued at $1.84M, down from 58,100 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Spark Investment Management Llc who had been investing in Columbia Sportswear Co for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $6.20B market cap company. The stock increased 0.71% or $0.63 during the last trading session, reaching $89.82. About 258,799 shares traded. Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM) has risen 26.47% since February 3, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 26.47% the S&P500. Some Historical COLM News: 10/04/2018 – COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO COLM.O ANNOUNCED ITS INTENT TO ACQUIRE REMAINING 40 PERCENT INTEREST IN COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMMERCIAL (SHANGHAI) COMPANY; 10/04/2018 – COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR INTENDS TO BUY REST OF CHINA JV FROM SWIRE; 26/04/2018 – COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO – CONSOLIDATED INVENTORIES INCREASED 2 PERCENT TO $406.0 MLN AT MARCH 31, 2018 COMPARED TO $398.8 MLN AT MARCH 31, 2017; 26/04/2018 – Columbia Sportswear Board of Directors Approved a Regular Qtrly Div of 22c/Shr; 26/04/2018 – Columbia Sportswear 1Q EPS 64c; 10/05/2018 – Columbia Sportswear Announces Appointment of Michael Richardson as Vice Pres of Global Merchandising; 16/03/2018 – COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR – CO, MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER ANNOUNCED NEW COLLABORATION FEATURING CO-BRANDED OUTERWEAR, APPAREL; 26/04/2018 – COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO COLM.O SEES FY 2018 SHR ABOUT $3.01 TO $3.11; 26/04/2018 – COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO COLM.O FY2018 SHR VIEW $3.23, REV VIEW $2.62 BLN — THOMSON REUTERS l/B/E/S; 17/04/2018 – Columbia Sportswear Company Announces Corporate Communications Team

Among 22 analysts covering Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM), 10 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 12 Hold. Therefore 45% are positive. Columbia Sportswear Company had 87 analyst reports since August 3, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. As per Friday, April 27, the company rating was maintained by DA Davidson. Brean Capital initiated Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM) rating on Monday, July 17. Brean Capital has “Hold” rating and $5800 target. Buckingham Research maintained the stock with “Neutral” rating in Friday, October 26 report. The firm earned “Neutral” rating on Monday, February 5 by Bank of America. On Friday, September 11 the stock rating was initiated by BB&T Capital with “Buy”. The stock of Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM) has “Buy” rating given on Friday, September 30 by Guggenheim. Cowen & Co maintained Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM) rating on Monday, August 21. Cowen & Co has “Hold” rating and $58.0 target. The firm has “Outperform” rating by Wedbush given on Wednesday, October 3. On Wednesday, July 19 the stock rating was maintained by Cowen & Co with “Hold”. The firm earned “Outperform” rating on Friday, July 29 by FBR Capital.

Spark Investment Management Llc, which manages about $1.26 billion and $1.75 billion US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Gnc Hldgs Inc (NYSE:GNC) by 291,000 shares to 399,300 shares, valued at $1.65M in 2018Q3, according to the filing. It also increased its holding in Sothebys (NYSE:BID) by 20,000 shares in the quarter, for a total of 58,400 shares, and has risen its stake in Atrion Corp (NASDAQ:ATRI).

Since August 14, 2018, it had 0 insider buys, and 6 selling transactions for $3.78 million activity. On Tuesday, October 30 BRYANT ANDY D sold $1.22M worth of Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM) or 13,274 shares. GEORGE EDWARD S had sold 5,030 shares worth $459,239. BANY SARAH also sold $1.77 million worth of Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM) on Tuesday, November 27. 1,443 shares valued at $131,300 were sold by Boyle Joseph P on Wednesday, August 29.

Analysts await Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM) to report earnings on February, 14. They expect $1.27 earnings per share, down 3.05% or $0.04 from last year’s $1.31 per share. COLM’s profit will be $87.64M for 17.68 P/E if the $1.27 EPS becomes a reality. After $1.41 actual earnings per share reported by Columbia Sportswear Company for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -9.93% negative EPS growth.

More notable recent Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM) news were published by: Nasdaq.com which released: “Project CONNECT to Aid Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) Top Line – Nasdaq” on June 15, 2018, also Fool.com with their article: “Columbia Sportswear Is Trouncing the S&P 500, But is the Stock a Buy? – The Motley Fool” published on July 31, 2018, 247Wallst.com published: “Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Apache, Caesars, Dell, Devon Energy, HPE, NetApp, Nordstrom, MetLife, Snap and More – 24/7 Wall St.” on January 16, 2019. More interesting news about Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM) were released by: Nasdaq.com and their article: “4 Reasons Why You Should Buy Columbia Sportswear Stock Now – Nasdaq” published on October 10, 2018 as well as Seekingalpha.com‘s news article titled: “Investing In The Next Generation, Literally – Seeking Alpha” with publication date: March 28, 2018.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.99 in 2018 Q3. Its down 0.16, from 1.15 in 2018Q2. It dived, as 32 investors sold COLM shares while 72 reduced holdings. 37 funds opened positions while 66 raised stakes. 25.20 million shares or 3.76% less from 26.19 million shares in 2018Q2 were reported. Panagora Asset Mgmt owns 79,869 shares. State Of Wisconsin Investment Board reported 0% in Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM). 14,200 were accumulated by Denali Limited Company. Bessemer Gp accumulated 23,100 shares. Captrust Fincl Advisors holds 0% in Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM) or 124 shares. Macquarie Grp Limited stated it has 0% of its portfolio in Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM). State Of Tennessee Treasury Department holds 593 shares or 0% of its portfolio. The Connecticut-based Aqr Capital Management Lc has invested 0% in Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM). Moreover, Crow Point Lc has 0.04% invested in Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM) for 2,322 shares. Advisors Asset Incorporated owns 5,238 shares for 0.01% of their portfolio. Moreover, Intrust Bancshares Na has 0.13% invested in Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM) for 5,325 shares. Citadel Advsr Lc invested in 0% or 83,893 shares. Evergreen Mngmt Ltd accumulated 3,834 shares or 0.03% of the stock. Nicholas Investment Prtn Lp stated it has 0.34% in Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM). Pennsylvania-based Vanguard Grp Inc Inc has invested 0.01% in Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM).

Monarch Partners Asset Management Llc, which manages about $275.92M and $1.10 billion US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE:SIG) by 76,703 shares to 298,863 shares, valued at $19.70M in 2018Q3, according to the filing. It also increased its holding in Olin Corp (NYSE:OLN) by 79,810 shares in the quarter, for a total of 327,870 shares, and has risen its stake in Thor Inds Inc (NYSE:THO).

More notable recent Orion Engineered Carbons, S.A. (NYSE:OEC) news were published by: Zacks.com which released: “Should Value Investors Pick Orion Engineered Carbons (OEC) Stock? – Zacks.com” on October 04, 2018, also Seekingalpha.com with their article: “Orion Engineered Carbons (OEC) CEO Jack Clem on Q2 2018 Results – Earnings Call Transcript – Seeking Alpha” published on August 05, 2018, Businesswire.com published: “Moody’s Rating Upgrade for Orion Engineered Carbons – Business Wire” on November 20, 2018. More interesting news about Orion Engineered Carbons, S.A. (NYSE:OEC) were released by: Seekingalpha.com and their article: “More on Orion Engineered Carbons Q3 results – Seeking Alpha” published on November 02, 2018 as well as Businesswire.com‘s news article titled: “Orion Engineered Carbons Implements EPA Surcharge in North America – Business Wire” with publication date: December 20, 2018.

Among 11 analysts covering Orion Engineered Carbons (NYSE:OEC), 8 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Therefore 73% are positive. Orion Engineered Carbons had 28 analyst reports since August 10, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Barclays Capital maintained the shares of OEC in report on Tuesday, November 7 with “Equal-Weight” rating. As per Monday, February 26, the company rating was maintained by KeyBanc Capital Markets. The rating was initiated by Goldman Sachs with “Neutral” on Friday, May 12. The rating was maintained by Barclays Capital on Tuesday, December 29 with “Equal-Weight”. UBS upgraded it to “Buy” rating and $34 target in Tuesday, November 20 report. On Tuesday, March 6 the stock rating was maintained by JP Morgan with “Overweight”. The stock has “Neutral” rating by Macquarie Research on Monday, March 7. The company was maintained on Friday, February 23 by UBS. On Monday, November 6 the stock rating was upgraded by J.P. Morgan to “Buy”. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Tuesday, January 16 by KeyBanc Capital Markets.