Wendys Co (WEN) investors sentiment increased to 1.52 in Q3 2018. It’s up 0.43, from 1.09 in 2018Q2. The ratio is better, as 128 funds started new or increased holdings, while 84 sold and decreased stakes in Wendys Co. The funds in our database now have: 177.37 million shares, down from 186.43 million shares in 2018Q2. Also, the number of funds holding Wendys Co in top ten holdings increased from 3 to 4 for an increase of 1. Sold All: 29 Reduced: 55 Increased: 90 New Position: 38.

Rice Hall James & Associates Llc decreased Brooks Automation Inc. (BRKS) stake by 3.88% reported in 2018Q3 SEC filing. Rice Hall James & Associates Llc sold 14,462 shares as Brooks Automation Inc. (BRKS)’s stock declined 25.46%. The Rice Hall James & Associates Llc holds 358,023 shares with $12.54M value, down from 372,485 last quarter. Brooks Automation Inc. now has $2.20 billion valuation. The stock increased 2.79% or $0.83 during the last trading session, reaching $30.59. About 360,643 shares traded. Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKS) has risen 11.89% since February 13, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 11.89% the S&P500. Some Historical BRKS News: 09/05/2018 – Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Buys Into Brooks Automation; 19/04/2018 – DJ Brooks Automation Inc, Inst Holders, 1Q 2018 (BRKS); 01/05/2018 – Brooks Automation 2Q Adj EPS 40c; 28/03/2018 – BROOKS AUTOMATION SEES DEAL ADDING TO ADJ. EPS; 07/05/2018 – Brooks Automation Announces 2018 Analyst and Investor Day; 28/03/2018 – Brooks Automation Sees Deal Adding to Non-GAAP EPS This Year; 24/04/2018 – BROOKS AUTOMATION REPORTS PURCHASE OF A CANADIAN BIOREPOSITORY; 26/03/2018 – Brooks Automation Presenting at Conference Tomorrow; 01/05/2018 – Brooks Automation 2Q Net $67M; 21/05/2018 – Cleveland Clinic and Brooks Automation Announce New Biobanking Facility

Among 3 analysts covering Brooks Automation (NASDAQ:BRKS), 2 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 67% are positive. Brooks Automation had 4 analyst reports since September 4, 2018 according to SRatingsIntel. The company was maintained on Tuesday, September 4 by FBR Capital. The rating was maintained by Citigroup on Wednesday, November 21 with “Buy”. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Tuesday, September 25 by Citigroup. The firm has “Neutral” rating by Credit Suisse given on Tuesday, November 20.

Since August 28, 2018, it had 0 insider buys, and 20 sales for $2.14 million activity. 8,127 Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKS) shares with value of $232,351 were sold by SCHWARTZ STEPHEN S. The insider Joseph Jason sold 1,026 shares worth $32,586. Pietrantoni David also sold $29,962 worth of Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKS) shares. The insider Robertson Lindon G sold $57,041. 2,636 shares valued at $74,618 were sold by Gray David C on Friday, November 16. Montone William T. also sold $38,225 worth of Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKS) on Friday, November 16. 2,052 shares valued at $65,172 were sold by Tenney Maurice H. on Monday, November 5.

Rice Hall James & Associates Llc increased Lci Industries stake by 11,005 shares to 377,267 valued at $31.24 million in 2018Q3. It also upped Shutterfly Inc. (NASDAQ:SFLY) stake by 100,836 shares and now owns 825,887 shares. Puma Biotechnology Inc. (NYSE:PBYI) was raised too.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.25 in 2018 Q3. Its down 0.14, from 1.39 in 2018Q2. It dived, as 21 investors sold BRKS shares while 64 reduced holdings. 36 funds opened positions while 70 raised stakes. 67.18 million shares or 1.59% more from 66.12 million shares in 2018Q2 were reported. 30 were reported by Wilbanks Smith And Thomas Asset Mgmt Lc. Moreover, Cim Limited Liability Corp has 0.08% invested in Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKS) for 5,895 shares. Jnba Financial Advsr stated it has 1,000 shares. Parkside Bank & holds 0.02% or 1,735 shares. Millrace Asset reported 2.05% of its portfolio in Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKS). New England Rech Mngmt holds 0.86% of its portfolio in Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKS) for 37,800 shares. Jpmorgan Chase & holds 0% or 19,804 shares. 14,321 are held by Nelson Van Denburg And Campbell Wealth Mngmt Gru Ltd Limited Liability Company. Bahl & Gaynor reported 0.02% stake. Metropolitan Life Insur Comm New York holds 0% or 4,824 shares. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management has invested 0% in Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKS). Kayne Anderson Rudnick Mngmt Ltd Llc accumulated 2.31 million shares. D E Shaw And Communication Inc owns 113,998 shares. Geode Capital Mgmt Ltd Liability Corporation invested in 0.01% or 747,359 shares. 110,925 were reported by Alliancebernstein L P.

More notable recent Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKS) news were published by: Nasdaq.com which released: “Analysts Estimate Brooks Automation (BRKS) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for – Nasdaq” on January 29, 2019, also Nasdaq.com with their article: “Bullish Two Hundred Day Moving Average Cross – BRKS – Nasdaq” published on January 25, 2019, Nasdaq.com published: “Why Brooks Automation, Inc’s Shares Popped 31% Today – Nasdaq” on August 28, 2018. More interesting news about Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKS) were released by: Seekingalpha.com and their article: “Brooks Automation: On The Up And Up – Seeking Alpha” published on June 22, 2018 as well as Nasdaq.com‘s news article titled: “Notable Monday Option Activity: BRKS, ZN, MSFT – Nasdaq” with publication date: October 01, 2018.

Analysts await The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) to report earnings on February, 20. They expect $0.15 earnings per share, up 36.36% or $0.04 from last year’s $0.11 per share. WEN’s profit will be $34.86M for 29.52 P/E if the $0.15 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.17 actual earnings per share reported by The Wendy's Company for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -11.76% negative EPS growth.

Managed Asset Portfolios Llc holds 6.57% of its portfolio in The Wendy's Company for 1.45 million shares. Trian Fund Management L.P. owns 31.63 million shares or 5.24% of their US portfolio. Moreover, Eminence Capital Lp has 3.4% invested in the company for 12.08 million shares. The New York-based Horizon Kinetics Llc has invested 1.62% in the stock. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, a Alabama-based fund reported 970,765 shares.

More notable recent The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) news were published by: Nasdaq.com which released: “One Of My Favorite “Lifetime Wealth Generators” – Nasdaq” on February 11, 2019, also Nasdaq.com with their article: “JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (JELD) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week’s Release – Nasdaq” published on February 12, 2019, Nasdaq.com published: “Mnuchin hopes for ‘productive’ trade meetings in China – Nasdaq” on February 13, 2019. More interesting news about The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) were released by: Nasdaq.com and their article: “Wendy’s (WEN) Shares Gain 6% Year to Date: More Room to Run? – Nasdaq” published on January 14, 2019 as well as Nasdaq.com‘s news article titled: “After Hours Most Active for Feb 8, 2019 : GE, CVET, SYMC, GCI, CHK, CMCSA, LOW, SIRI, VFC, EXC, WEN, QQQ – Nasdaq” with publication date: February 08, 2019.

The stock increased 0.34% or $0.06 during the last trading session, reaching $17.71. About 1.96M shares traded. The Wendy's Company (WEN) has risen 14.78% since February 13, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 14.78% the S&P500. Some Historical WEN News: 08/05/2018 – WENDY’S 1Q REV. $380.6M, EST. $379.6M; 15/03/2018 – Wendy’s Rewards Fans for Picking Fresh Beef All March Madness; 15/05/2018 – HIGHLIGHTS -Hedge funds took new stakes in Facebook during first quarter; 08/05/2018 – WENDYS CO WEN.O SEES FY 2018 ADJUSTED SHR ABOUT $0.55 TO $0.57; 02/05/2018 – Wells Capital Management Inc. Exits Position in Wendy’s; 14/03/2018 – Thousands of Florida Farmworkers and Supporters to March in “Time’s up Wendy’s March” to Demand Wendy’s Join Fair Food Program and Help End Sexual Violence in the Fields; 08/05/2018 – WENDYS CO – CONTINUES TO EXPECT NORTH AMERICA SAME-RESTAURANT SALES GROWTH OF APPROXIMATELY 2.0 TO 2.5 PERCENT FOR 2018; 17/05/2018 – Fintel Insider Selling Report: The Wendy’s Company (WEN), Propetro Holding Corp (PUMP), And Others; 20/04/2018 – WENDYS CO – ANNOUNCED A 2020 GOAL OF OPENING MORE THAN 600 NEW RESTAURANTS; 09/05/2018 – WENDY’S SEES COMMODITY PRESSURE EASING IN 2ND HALF OF YR

The Wendy's Company, through its subsidiaries, operates as a quick-service restaurant firm in the hamburger sandwich segment worldwide. The company has market cap of $4.12 billion. It is involved in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants. It has a 7.3 P/E ratio. The companyÂ’s restaurants offer a range of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, chili, French fries, baked potatoes, salads, soft drinks, Frosty desserts, and kidsÂ’ meals.

Since January 1, 0001, it had 0 insider purchases, and 1 insider sale for $503,182 activity.