Bombardier (OTCMKTS:BDRBF) Shares Gap Down - Here's What Happened

Key Points

• Bombardier shares gapped down from a prior close of $256.20 to open at $233.01, later trading near $243.98 on light volume.
• The company exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $2.50 earnings per share versus the $1.32 consensus estimate and revenue of $2.15 billion versus $2.12 billion expected.
• Analyst sentiment remains mixed, with a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $263.00; four analysts rate the stock Buy, five Hold, and one Sell.

Bombardier Inc. (OTCMKTS:BDRBF - Get Free Report)'s share price gapped down prior to trading on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $256.1950, but opened at $233.0101. Bombardier shares last traded at $243.9825, with a volume of 593 shares changing hands.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently commented on BDRBF. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of Bombardier in a research report on Friday, July 31st. National Bank Financial reissued a "sector perform" rating on shares of Bombardier in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Desjardins restated a "buy" rating on shares of Bombardier in a research note on Friday, May 1st. TD Securities reaffirmed a "hold" rating on shares of Bombardier in a report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of Bombardier in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $263.00.

Bombardier Stock Down 2.0%

The firm has a market cap of $24.18 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.90. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $234.45 and a 200-day moving average price of $205.01.

Bombardier (OTCMKTS:BDRBF - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $2.50 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.32 by $1.18. Bombardier had a negative return on equity of 65.10% and a net margin of 9.74%.The firm had revenue of $2.15 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.12 billion. As a group, research analysts expect that Bombardier Inc. will post 8.25 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Bombardier

An institutional investor recently bought a new stake in Bombardier stock. Sageworth Trust Co bought a new stake in Bombardier Inc. (OTCMKTS:BDRBF - Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 1,327 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $234,000.

About Bombardier

Bombardier Inc is a Canadian multinational manufacturer specializing in business aircraft. Founded in 1942 by Joseph-Armand Bombardier and headquartered in Montréal, Québec, the company has evolved from its origins in snow vehicles to a focused aviation enterprise. Today, Bombardier designs, manufactures and markets a range of business jets under the Learjet, Challenger and Global series, serving corporate, government and private customers worldwide.

The company’s product portfolio includes light, mid-size and large-cabin jets, complemented by completion, refurbishment and aftermarket support services.

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