$0.64 EPS Expected for HFF, Inc. (HF)

April 7, 2018 – By Michael Collier

Investors sentiment increased to 1.97 in Q4 2017. Its up 0.34, from 1.63 in 2017Q3. It is positive, as 11 investors sold HFF, Inc. shares while 47 reduced holdings. 44 funds opened positions while 70 raised stakes. 35.16 million shares or 4.08% more from 33.78 million shares in 2017Q3 were reported.
Prudential Fincl Inc holds 0.01% of its portfolio in HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) for 206,971 shares. Swiss Retail Bank holds 61,300 shares or 0% of its portfolio. State Bank Of Montreal Can, Ontario – Canada-based fund reported 1,325 shares. Affinity Advisors Lc holds 7,011 shares or 0.04% of its portfolio. Jennison Assocs Limited stated it has 0% of its portfolio in HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF). Pinebridge Invests Ltd Partnership stated it has 12,275 shares. Kornitzer Cap Mngmt Ks holds 0.09% in HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) or 109,830 shares. Gemmer Asset Management Ltd Co stated it has 0% of its portfolio in HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF). The New Jersey-based Bessemer has invested 0% in HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF). American Grp Incorporated has invested 0% in HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF). Renaissance Technologies Lc holds 40,700 shares. Stratos Wealth Limited holds 0% in HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) or 385 shares. Ny State Common Retirement Fund holds 0% or 46,290 shares. 264,179 were reported by Tiaa Cref Investment Ltd Liability Corp. Regions Financial Corporation holds 0.03% or 51,595 shares in its portfolio.

Since March 2, 2018, it had 0 insider purchases, and 5 sales for $2.72 million activity. Lawton Matthew D sold $486,100 worth of stock or 10,000 shares. On Tuesday, March 20 the insider Fowler John sold $1.22M. MacKenzie Kevin also sold $239,500 worth of HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) shares.

Analysts expect HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) to report $0.64 EPS on April, 25.They anticipate $0.14 EPS change or 28.00 % from last quarter’s $0.5 EPS. HF’s profit would be $24.79M giving it 18.13 P/E if the $0.64 EPS is correct. After having $0.93 EPS previously, HFF, Inc.’s analysts see -31.18 % EPS growth. The stock decreased 0.43% or $0.2 during the last trading session, reaching $46.4. About 286,977 shares traded or 5.85% up from the average. HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) has risen 93.80% since April 7, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 82.25% the S&P500.

HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) Ratings Coverage

Among 2 analysts covering HFF Inc (NYSE:HF), 0 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 2 Hold. Therefore 0 are positive. HFF Inc had 5 analyst reports since October 10, 2017 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Thursday, November 2 by Keefe Bruyette & Woods. Keefe Bruyette & Woods maintained the stock with “Hold” rating in Friday, January 19 report. The stock of HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) earned “Market Perform” rating by JMP Securities on Wednesday, January 24. Keefe Bruyette & Woods maintained HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) rating on Thursday, December 21. Keefe Bruyette & Woods has “Hold” rating and $47.0 target. Keefe Bruyette & Woods maintained HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) rating on Tuesday, October 10. Keefe Bruyette & Woods has “Hold” rating and $37.0 target.

HFF, Inc. provides commercial real estate and capital market services to the users and providers of capital in the United States commercial real estate industry. The company has market cap of $1.80 billion. It offers debt placement services, such as construction and construction/mini-permanent loans, adjustable and fixed rate mortgages, entity level debts, mezzanine debts, forward delivery loans, tax exempt financing, and sale/leaseback financing to the owners of various properties comprising office, retail, industrial, hotel, multi-housing, student housing, self-storage, senior living, independent living, assisted living, nursing homes, condominiums and condominium conversions, mixed-use properties, and land. It has a 19.41 P/E ratio. The firm also provides investment sales services to commercial real estate owners; and equity placement and private equity alternatives and solutions, as well as assists clients in the sale of their commercial real estate debt note portfolios.