Analysts expect Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BXMT) to report $0.61 EPS on April, 23.They anticipate $0.04 EPS change or 7.02% from last quarter’s $0.57 EPS. BXMT’s profit would be $75.50 million giving it 14.28 P/E if the $0.61 EPS is correct. After having $0.63 EPS previously, Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.’s analysts see -3.17% EPS growth. The stock increased 0.26% or $0.09 during the last trading session, reaching $34.84. About 560,837 shares traded. Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BXMT) has risen 10.90% since April 15, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 6.53% the S&P500. Some Historical BXMT News: 10/04/2018 – FINANCING FOR ‘THE SPIRAL’ PROJECT INCLUDES $1.9 BLN IN EQUITY FROM TISHMAN AND OTHERS; $1.8 BLN CONSTRUCTION LOAN FROM BLACKSTONE MORTGAGE TRUST INC BXMT.N; 24/04/2018 – Blackstone Mortgage Trust 1Q EPS 56c; 22/03/2018 – BLACKSTONE MORTGAGE TRUST INC – TO USE PROCEEDS FROM OFFERING TO ORIGINATE AND PURCHASE ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE LOANS; 24/04/2018 – BLACKSTONE MORTGAGE TRUST REPORTS 1Q GAAP EPS 56C/SHR; 24/04/2018 – BLACKSTONE MORTGAGE 1Q BOOK VALUE/SHR $26.95; 10/04/2018 – Blackstone Mortgage Trust Announces Closing of $1.8 Billion Financing for Tishman Speyer’s Spiral Development Project; 10/04/2018 – TISHMAN SPEYER SECURES ALL FINANCING TO BUILD $3.7 BLN 65-STORY OFFICE TOWER IN NEW YORK’S HUDSON YARDS; 24/04/2018 – BLACKSTONE MORTGAGE TRUST INC QTRLY CORE SHR $0.64; 24/04/2018 – BLACKSTONE MORTGAGE 1Q CORE EPS 64C, EST. 63C; 21/04/2018 – DJ Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc Cla, Inst Holders, 1Q 2018 (BXMT)

Q B E INSURANCE GROUP LTD ORDINARY SHARE (OTCMKTS:QBEIF) had a decrease of 22.22% in short interest. QBEIF’s SI was 345,200 shares in April as released by FINRA. Its down 22.22% from 443,800 shares previously. With 1,200 avg volume, 288 days are for Q B E INSURANCE GROUP LTD ORDINARY SHARE (OTCMKTS:QBEIF)’s short sellers to cover QBEIF’s short positions. The stock increased 1.74% or $0.15 during the last trading session, reaching $9.04. About 12,200 shares traded or 167.19% up from the average. QBE Insurance Group Limited (OTCMKTS:QBEIF) has 0.00% since April 15, 2018 and is . It has underperformed by 4.37% the S&P500.

QBE Insurance Group Limited underwrites general insurance and reinsurance risks worldwide. The company has market cap of $11.93 billion. It operates through North American Operations, European Operations, Australian & New Zealand Operations, Emerging Markets, and Equator Re divisions. It has a 31.5 P/E ratio. The firm offers commercial and domestic property, motor and motor casualty, agriculture, public/product liability, workersÂ’ compensation, marine energy and aviation, professional indemnity, financial and credit, accident and health, and other insurance products.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.52 in 2018 Q4. Its down 0.09, from 1.61 in 2018Q3. It is negative, as 16 investors sold Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. shares while 67 reduced holdings. 37 funds opened positions while 89 raised stakes. 72.01 million shares or 3.65% less from 74.74 million shares in 2018Q3 were reported. Comml Bank Of America De invested in 0% or 789,921 shares. Twin Focus Capital Prtn Lc holds 0.09% or 6,610 shares in its portfolio. Coe Capital Ltd Llc owns 11,620 shares. Connor Clark And Lunn Investment Management Limited holds 0% of its portfolio in Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BXMT) for 19,902 shares. Bnp Paribas Arbitrage has invested 0% in Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BXMT). Jane Street Gp Lc reported 23,628 shares. Rhumbline Advisers has invested 0.01% in Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BXMT). Silvercrest Asset Group Lc owns 15,800 shares or 0.01% of their US portfolio. Sei Investments accumulated 59,483 shares or 0.01% of the stock. Mackenzie Financial Corporation owns 20,465 shares or 0% of their US portfolio. Raymond James Fincl Services Advsr Inc invested in 0.01% or 33,568 shares. Sigma Planning invested in 0.09% or 38,408 shares. 700 are owned by Archford Capital Strategies Ltd Llc. Nomura Hldg Incorporated holds 152,423 shares. 42,160 are held by Segall Bryant & Hamill Ltd.

More notable recent Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BXMT) news were published by: Prnewswire.com which released: “Blackstone Mortgage Trust Announces First Quarter 2019 Earnings Release and Conference Call – PRNewswire” on April 03, 2019, also Seekingalpha.com with their article: “Blackstone Mortgage Trust Q4 2018 Earnings Preview – Seeking Alpha” published on February 11, 2019, Seekingalpha.com published: “Blackstone Mortgage Trust: Checking In With This 7.4%-Yielding Commercial Mortgage REIT – Seeking Alpha” on February 17, 2019. More interesting news about Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BXMT) were released by: Seekingalpha.com and their article: “Blackstone Mortgage Trust: Still A Buy? – Seeking Alpha” published on September 24, 2018 as well as Seekingalpha.com‘s news article titled: “Blackstone Mortgage Trust: Rare Opportunity For High Yield And Safety – Seeking Alpha” with publication date: August 06, 2018.

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., a real estate finance company, originates and purchases senior loans collateralized by properties in North America and Europe. The company has market cap of $4.31 billion. The firm qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It has a 13.91 P/E ratio. It generally would not be subject to U.S. federal income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders.

Since October 31, 2018, it had 1 insider purchase, and 11 insider sales for $182,308 activity. Armer Douglas N. had sold 909 shares worth $31,670 on Wednesday, November 7. Cotton Leonard W bought $101,610 worth of stock. $18,401 worth of Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BXMT) was sold by Ruffing Thomas C on Monday, December 10. $7,194 worth of Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BXMT) was sold by Marone Anthony F. JR on Friday, November 30.