Laurence Alexander

In a report published Friday, Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander reiterated a Buy rating on FMC (NYSE: FMC), but lowered the price target from $95.00 to $88.00. In the report, Jefferies noted, “We expect slower growth this cycle, with reacceleration plausible after 2020. Slower, however, still...

In a report published Thursday, Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander reiterated a Hold rating on Donaldson Company (NYSE: DCI), and raised the price target from $37.00 to $42.00. In the report, Jefferies noted, “While volatility in the gas turbine market is masking share gains and the resilience...

Jefferies lowered the price target of Enzymotec Ltd. (NASDAQ: ENZY) to $14.50 from $25. Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander stated that they expect shares to be range-bound for now; with significant near-term volatility and uncertainty, Alexander lowered the price target. Alexander wrote, "Our $...

In a report published Tuesday, Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander reiterated a Buy rating on Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), and raised the price target from $62.00 to $72.00. In the report, Jefferies noted, “Heading into 2014, we expect the debate to shift from EPS revisions (likely troughing...

In a report published Thursday, Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander downgraded the rating on Ashland (NYSE: ASH) from Buy to Hold, and lowered the price target from $104.00 to $97.00. In the report, Jefferies noted, “Investor confidence in the asset shuffling thesis may not withstand 2-3 more...

In a report published Monday, Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander reiterated a Hold rating on Verenium Corp. (NASDAQ: VRNM), and raised the price target from $2.60 to $4.00. In the report, Jefferies noted, “We are raising our price target to match BASF's (BAS GR, Hold) bid of $4, which is...

In a report published Monday, Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander reiterated a Hold rating on Energy Recovery (NASDAQ: ERII), and raised the price target from $4.70 to $8.00. In the report, Jefferies noted, “Recipe for another triple: High incremental margins (>50%?), limited expected capex (...

In a report published Monday, Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander upgraded the rating on Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) from Hold to Buy, and raised the price target from $20.00 to $26.00. In the report, Jefferies noted, “Tailwinds into 2014-2015 (butane, new PO/MTBE JV, productivity, better...

In a report published Tuesday, Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander initiated coverage on Marrone Bio Innovations (NASDAQ: MBII) with a Buy rating and $17.00 price target. In the report, Jefferies noted, “Marrone offers a pure-play on the theme of ‘a better ecosystem in a bag.' 2013-2014 hinges on...

In a report published Monday, Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander downgraded Air Products & Chemicals (NYSE: APD) from Buy to Hold, but reiterated the $104.00 price target. In the report, Jefferies noted, “Air Products shares have rallied 22% since May 1, vs. 6% for the S&P 500. This...

In a report published Tuesday, Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander reiterated a Hold rating on Koppers Holdings (NYSE: KOP), but lowered the price target from $45.00 to $43.00. In the report, Jefferies noted, “Koppers preannounced Q2 EPS of $0.66-$0.70 vs. prior ~$1.00, citing weak EU trends...

In a report published Tuesday, Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander reiterated a Buy rating on LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE: LYB), and raised the price target from $75.00 to $80.00. In the report, Jefferies noted, “With the outlook for the ethylene cycle less inspiring in a slow-growth...

In a report published Wednesday, Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander reiterated a Hold rating on Penford (NASDAQ: PENX), and raised the price target from $9.00 to $14.00. In the report, Jefferies noted, “With ethanol margins less relevant as Penford shifts its mix in favor of industrial...

In a report published Wednesday, Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander reiterated a Hold rating on Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE), and raised the price target from $12.00 to $14.00. In the report, Jefferies noted, “Overall, we expect Clean Energy Fuels to use the Q2 earnings call to highlight...

In a report published on Tuesday, Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander reiterated a Hold rating and a price target of $110 on Monsanto (NYSE: MON). In the report, Jefferies stated, "Q3 EPS of $1.66 was $0.06 above consensus and our estimate, but pretax income was $0.04 below consensus. Monsanto...