BB&T Capital Markets

BB&T Capital Markets has published a research report on Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) as a follow up to the company's recent upgrade three weeks ago. In the report, BB&T Capital Markets writes, "When we upgraded TSN shares about three weeks ago, we believed our above-consensus Q2 estimate...

BB&T Capital Markets has published a research report on Smithfield Foods (NYSE: SFD) after the company announced its consideration of acquiring an 87% stake in European meat processor Campofrio, a 50% jump over its current holdings. In the report, BB&T writes "Our initial take was that...

BB&T Capital Markets has downgraded Calavo Growers (NASDAQ: CVGW) from Buy to Hold.

BB&T Capital Markets has downgraded Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) from Buy to Hold.

BB&T Capital Markets has upgraded Smithfield Foods (NYSE: SFD) from Hold to Buy as margins for fresh pork and hog production have shown sustainability due to strong export demand and company efficiency. In the report, BB&T writes "We recently had the opportunity to meet with Smithfield's...

 BB&T Capital Markets has published a research report on Chiquita Brands International (NYSE: CQB) after the company reported losses during its 4Q.   In the report, BB&T writes "Chiquita reported a Q4 loss of $0.39 (ex convertible interest expense) as compared to our...

BB&T Capital Markets is out with a research report on Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP) after it reported earnings. It has a Hold rating on shares. In a note to clients, BB&T writes, "Estimates. We have increased our FY'11 EPS estimate to $2.50 from $2.27 due to higher expected...

BB&T Capital Markets is raising its PT on The Andersons, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANDE) to $49. “We reiterate our Buy (1) rating and have increased our 12-month price target to $49 from $41,” BB&T Capital Markets writes. “Our new price target is based upon 13.0x our revised FY'11 EPS estimate, below...

BB&T Capital Markets raised its Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) FY 2011 estimates to $2.09 from $1.55 and initiated a FY 2012 EPS estimate of $1.86 in a research report published today. In the report, BB&T Markets states, "TSN reported Q1'11 EPS of $0.75 as compared to our estimate of $0.59 and...

BB&T Capital Markets is positive on The Andersons, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANDE) after this morning's USDA crop report. In the report, BB&T writes, "We have admittedly become more concerned on cost inflation and the derivative effects of this on our space as of late. That being said, the packaged...

BB&T Capital Markets is reiterating its Buy rating and raising its price target on shares of Corn Products International, Inc. (NYSE: CPO) to $55 from $50. In a note sent to clients, BB&T writes, "Favorite Idea Full Year 2011. Our view that there is upside to our FY'11 EPS estimate due to...

BB&T Capital Markets is reiterating its Buy rating and $27 price target on shares of Calavo Growers, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVGW). In a note sent to clients, BB&T writes, "Q4 avocado volumes have been extremely strong. We estimate that blended volumes likely increased 75%+ for the quarter, although...

Analysts at BB&T Capital Markets upgrade CONSOL Energy Inc (NYSE: CNX) from "hold" to "buy." The target price for CNX is set to $55. CNX's shares lost 0.74% to close at $42.68 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

BB&T Capital markets is out with a research report this morning, where it reiterates its Hold rating on Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ: SAFM); it did not provide a price target for the stock. The BB&T analysts cited the company's recent quarterly earnings results, which beat the Street consensus,...