Nielsen (NYSE:NLSN) was upgraded by analysts at Robert W. Baird from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, The Fly reports.
NLSN has been the topic of a number of other reports. SunTrust Banks reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $42.00 price target on shares of Nielsen in a report on Friday, November 10th. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $45.00 price target on shares of Nielsen in a report on Monday, October 23rd. Credit Suisse Group lowered their price target on Nielsen from $47.00 to $46.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 26th. Zacks Investment Research raised Nielsen from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 26th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Nielsen in a report on Friday, October 27th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have assigned a hold rating and nine have issued a buy rating to the company. Nielsen has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $43.25.
Nielsen (NYSE NLSN) opened at $36.00 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.88. Nielsen has a twelve month low of $34.22 and a twelve month high of $45.73. The company has a market capitalization of $12,822.05, a P/E ratio of 25.35, a P/E/G ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 0.94.
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cable Hill Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Nielsen during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $116,000. Group One Trading L.P. bought a new position in shares of Nielsen during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $108,000. YorkBridge Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Nielsen by 3,670.1% during the 3rd quarter. YorkBridge Wealth Partners LLC now owns 3,280 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $136,000 after purchasing an additional 3,193 shares during the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc increased its position in shares of Nielsen by 133.5% during the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 3,605 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $149,000 after purchasing an additional 2,061 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its position in shares of Nielsen by 2.5% during the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,620 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $140,000 after purchasing an additional 87 shares during the last quarter. 95.62% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Nielsen Company Profile
Nielsen N.V. (Nielsen), formerly Nielsen Holdings N.V., is an information and measurement company. The Company is engaged in providing clients with an understanding of consumers and consumer behavior. The Company delivers media and marketing information, and analytics on a global and local basis. Nielsen operates through two business segments: Buy and Watch.
