Renewable Energy Group Inc (REGI) investors sentiment decreased to 1.22 in 2018 Q4. It’s down -1.11, from 2.33 in 2018Q3. The ratio dropped, as 107 funds started new and increased equity positions, while 88 sold and trimmed positions in Renewable Energy Group Inc. The funds in our database now possess: 43.72 million shares, up from 41.16 million shares in 2018Q3. Also, the number of funds holding Renewable Energy Group Inc in top ten equity positions was flat from 2 to 2 for the same number . Sold All: 21 Reduced: 67 Increased: 67 New Position: 40.

Analysts expect Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN) to report $0.82 EPS on April, 24.They anticipate $0.11 EPS change or 15.49% from last quarter’s $0.71 EPS. LKFN’s profit would be $21.00 million giving it 14.26 P/E if the $0.82 EPS is correct. After having $0.83 EPS previously, Lakeland Financial Corporation’s analysts see -1.20% EPS growth. The stock increased 0.56% or $0.26 during the last trading session, reaching $46.78. About 44,150 shares traded. Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN) has risen 5.96% since April 8, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 1.59% the S&P500. Some Historical LKFN News: 07/05/2018 – Lakeland Financial Presenting at Conference May 9; 25/04/2018 – Lakeland Financial 1Q Net $18.3M; 25/04/2018 – LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORP QUARTERLY NET INTEREST INCOME $36.2 MLN VS $32.1 MLN; 26/04/2018 – Lake City Bank Named to KBW Bank Honor Roll of High Performing Banks for the 7th Consecutive Year; 25/04/2018 – Lakeland Financial 1Q EPS 71c; 10/04/2018 – Lakeland Financial Raises Dividend to 26c; 20/04/2018 – DJ Lakeland Financial Corporation, Inst Holders, 1Q 2018 (LKFN); 25/04/2018 – LAKELAND FINANCIAL 1Q NET INTEREST MARGIN 3.36%, EST. 3.32%; 09/05/2018 – Lakeland Financial Short-Interest Ratio Rises 17% to 23 Days; 10/04/2018 – LAKELAND FINANCIAL RAISES QTLY DIVIDEND TO 26C/SHR VS 22C

Lakeland Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding firm for Lake City Bank that provides various financial services in Indiana. The company has market cap of $1.20 billion. The firm offers various deposit products, including noninterest bearing deposits; interest-bearing checking, savings, and money market deposits; and NOW and demand deposits. It has a 14.95 P/E ratio. It also provides commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans, agri-business and agricultural loans, and other commercial loans; and consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans and other consumer loans.

Since October 29, 2018, it had 8 buys, and 3 selling transactions for $1.20 million activity. Another trade for 5,582 shares valued at $231,486 was bought by DEARDORFF KEVIN L. Smith Brian J bought $5,393 worth of Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN) on Monday, November 5. Another trade for 8,000 shares valued at $337,968 was bought by WELCH M SCOTT. $166,672 worth of stock was sold by DE BATTY JILL A on Tuesday, February 5. Steiner Jonathan P sold $89,974 worth of Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN) on Wednesday, February 6. Shares for $43,035 were bought by Christian Darrianne P. HIATT THOMAS had bought 2,100 shares worth $95,886.

More notable recent Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN) news were published by: Nasdaq.com which released: “Bullish Two Hundred Day Moving Average Cross – LKFN – Nasdaq” on April 01, 2019, also Nasdaq.com with their article: “CIVB vs. LKFN: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? – Nasdaq” published on March 21, 2019, Nasdaq.com published: “Brok A. Lahrman Joins Lake City Bank as Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance – Nasdaq” on March 14, 2019. More interesting news about Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN) were released by: Nasdaq.com and their article: “Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for January 24, 2019 – Nasdaq” published on January 23, 2019 as well as Globenewswire.com‘s news article titled: “Lakeland Financial Reports Record Performance Nasdaq:LKFN – GlobeNewswire” with publication date: January 25, 2019.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.2 in 2018 Q4. Its up 0.26, from 0.94 in 2018Q3. It is positive, as 8 investors sold Lakeland Financial Corporation shares while 42 reduced holdings. 15 funds opened positions while 45 raised stakes. 18.11 million shares or 2.62% more from 17.65 million shares in 2018Q3 were reported. Clean Yield Grp Inc reported 0.03% of its portfolio in Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN). Cs Mckee Limited Partnership owns 0.12% invested in Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN) for 30,825 shares. Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel Llc has invested 1.33% in Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN). San Francisco Sentry Inv Grp (Ca) invested 0% of its portfolio in Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN). Macquarie Group Ltd owns 0% invested in Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN) for 157 shares. Virginia Retirement Sys Et Al holds 0.01% or 17,500 shares. Gsa Cap Ptnrs Llp invested in 0.07% or 15,133 shares. Alliancebernstein L P holds 33,317 shares or 0% of its portfolio. 162 were reported by Huntington Retail Bank. Great West Life Assurance Can owns 0% invested in Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN) for 4,046 shares. 61,687 are held by Natixis Advsr Limited Partnership. Massachusetts Services Ma reported 0.01% of its portfolio in Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN). Stifel Financial Corp holds 0.03% or 223,749 shares. Ameriprise holds 391,210 shares. Citadel Advisors Ltd Llc has 21,196 shares.

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. produces and sells biofuels and renewable chemicals in the United States. The company has market cap of $869.26 million. It operates through Biomass-Based Diesel, Services, Renewable Chemicals, and Corporate and Other divisions. It has a 3.57 P/E ratio. The Biomass-Based Diesel segment acquires feedstock; manages, constructs, and operates biomass diesel production facilities; and markets, sells, and distributes biomass diesel and its co-products.

More notable recent Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI) news were published by: Nasdaq.com which released: “Should IQ Chaikin U.S. Small Cap ETF (CSML) Be on Your Investing Radar? – Nasdaq” on April 03, 2019, also with their article: “Benzinga’s Top Upgrades, Downgrades For April 4, 2019 – Benzinga” published on April 04, 2019, Nasdaq.com published: “Validea Peter Lynch Strategy Daily Upgrade Report – 3/26/2019 – Nasdaq” on March 26, 2019. More interesting news about Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI) were released by: Globenewswire.com and their article: “Renewable Energy Group Reports Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results – GlobeNewswire” published on November 06, 2018 as well as Globenewswire.com‘s news article titled: “Renewable Energy Group Statement on Final EPA Renewable Fuel Volumes – GlobeNewswire” with publication date: November 30, 2018.

Towle & Co holds 3.48% of its portfolio in Renewable Energy Group, Inc. for 1.05 million shares. Arosa Capital Management Lp owns 550,000 shares or 3.17% of their US portfolio. Moreover, Private Management Group Inc has 0.55% invested in the company for 390,546 shares. The Massachusetts-based Bogle Investment Management L P De has invested 0.41% in the stock. Secor Capital Advisors Lp, a New York-based fund reported 94,886 shares.