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WellPoint Inc (WLP)
WLP (NYSE:Health Services)
$78.10
+0.61
+0.79%
Today's Range: 77.24 - 78.66 |
WLP Avg Daily Volume: 1,957,000
| Last Update: 05/21/13 - 4:00 PM EDT |
| Volume: 1,531,135 |
| YTD Performance: 28.20% |
| Open: $77.51 |
| Previous Close: $77.49 |
| 52 Week Range: $52.52 - $78.66 |
| Oustanding Shares: 300,362,528 |
| Market Cap: 23,275,092,295 |
Analysts Ratings
| Historical Rec | Current | 1 Mo. Ago | 2 Mo. Ago | 3 Mo. Ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Moderate Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Moderate Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mean Rec. | 2.35 | 2.47 | 2.44 | 2.44 |
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Average Earnings Estimates
| Qtr (06/13) | Qtr (09/13) | FY (12/13) | FY (12/14) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Estimate | $2.07 | $1.98 | $8.02 | $8.19 |
| Number of Analysts | 13 | 12 | 3 | 13 |
| High Estimate | $2.27 | $2.08 | $8.10 | $8.61 |
| Low Estimate | $1.95 | $1.90 | $7.97 | $7.49 |
| Prior Year | $2.04 | $2.09 | $7.56 | $8.02 |
| Growth Rate (Year over Year) | 1.58% | -5.26% | 6.13% | 2.13% |
Covestor: WellPoint and Hartford Financial delivered in April http://t.co/HhiPPvB2Bm $WLP $HIG
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55 minutes ago from StockTwits Web
StockSignaling: Healthcare Sector: Upgrades: $SGMO $ARNA $DCTH $AVEO $SNTA $AUXL $FVE $AMED $WLP $BIOL $CPRX $ENTA $ROSG $PCRX $MASI http://t.co/Vtx6dLy0Nw
7 hours ago from Stock Signaling
7 hours ago from Stock Signaling
ColfaxCapital: @Drchik23 @cornel6m @JNVcapital Activism booted her from $CRIS, then came $WLP (within 2 weeks of each other)...next up $DNDN?
13 hours ago from Twitter for Android
13 hours ago from Twitter for Android
jon_kamp: WellPoint's new CEO makes his mark on health insurer's structure $WLP http://t.co/tQ5fi5xGDl
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23 hours ago from Tweet Button
optiongestion: "@StockSignaling: Healthcare Sector: Upgrades: $SGMO $ARNA $DCTH $AVEO $SNTA $AUXL $FVE $AMED $WLP $BIOL $CPRX $ENTA $ROSG $PCRX $MASI h
1 day ago from Twitter for Android
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1 day ago from Stock Signaling
1 day ago from Stock Signaling
theflynews: $WLP Wellpoint announces organizational realignment: Full Story http://t.co/UofI34YgyP
2 days ago from twitterfeed
2 days ago from twitterfeed
BV_Healthcare: $WLP Wellpoint, Inc Files 8-K : Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Electi.. http://t.co/Boo0Y5gjIe
2 days ago from BoardVote.com
2 days ago from BoardVote.com
Wellpoint upgraded at Jefferies
WLP was upgraded from Hold to Buy, Jefferies said. $92 price target. Buybacks will help boost growth.
Wellpoint estimates, target boosted at Cantor
Shares of WLP now seen reaching $74, according to Cantor Fitzgerald. Estimates also upped, given the company's new guidance. Hold rating.
WellPoint initiated Neutral at UBS
WLP was initiated with a Neutral rating, said UBS. The appointment of a new CEO in March at a time when the core businesses face significant change drives uncertainty. Price target is $70.
Look for companies with a track record of profitability whose stocks have low P/E and price-to-book ratios and high dividend yields.
Wellpoint downgraded at Deutsche
WLP was downgraded from Buy to Hold, Deutsche Bank said. $68 price target. Industry price increases are slowing.
Wellpoint downgraded at Credit Suisse
WLP was downgraded from Outperform to Neutral, Credit Suisse said. $65 price target. New analyst believes the company may face increased competition into 2014.
Oppenheimer Healthcare Conf.
WellPoint numbers lowered at Oppenheimer
Shares of WLP now seen reaching $73, Oppenheimer said. Estimates also lowered on 3Q results. Outperform rating.
WellPoint target raised at Jefferies
Shares of WLP now seen reaching $64, Jefferies said. Results show signs of stability. Hold rating.
Wellpoint estimates, target boosted at BMO
Shares of WLP now seen reaching $65, according to BMO Capital. Estimates also upped, as the company is keeping a tight lid on costs.
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