WestEnd Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Medtronic PLC (NYSE:MDT) by 2.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 390,599 shares of the medical technology company’s stock after buying an additional 10,456 shares during the quarter. Medtronic comprises approximately 3.3% of WestEnd Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th biggest holding. WestEnd Advisors LLC’s holdings in Medtronic were worth $35,576,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Perpetual Ltd lowered its holdings in shares of NVIDIA Co. (NASDAQ:NVDA) by 15.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 4,915 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after selling 900 shares during the quarter. Perpetual Ltd’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $883,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Hess Corp. (NYSE:HES) – Piper Jaffray Companies decreased their Q2 2019 earnings per share estimates for shares of Hess in a report released on Tuesday, May 14th, Zacks Investment Research reports. Piper Jaffray Companies analyst R. Todd now expects that the oil and gas producer will post earnings per share of $0.08 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.11. Piper Jaffray Companies also issued estimates for Hess’ FY2019 earnings at $0.43 EPS, Q1 2020 earnings at $0.39 EPS, Q2 2020 earnings at $0.48 EPS, Q3 2020 earnings at $0.54 EPS and Q4 2020 earnings at $0.54 EPS.

Centurylink Inc (NYSE:CTL) – Analysts at Oppenheimer upped their Q3 2019 EPS estimates for Centurylink in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, May 15th, according to Zacks Investment Research. Oppenheimer analyst T. Horan now anticipates that the technology company will post earnings per share of $0.36 for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.35. Oppenheimer also issued estimates for Centurylink’s Q4 2019 earnings at $0.37 EPS and FY2020 earnings at $1.65 EPS.

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ:GIII) – Stock analysts at Piper Jaffray Companies upped their Q1 2020 EPS estimates for G-III Apparel Group in a report released on Tuesday, May 14th, according to Zacks Investment Research. Piper Jaffray Companies analyst E. Murphy now anticipates that the textile maker will earn $0.22 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.20. Piper Jaffray Companies currently has a “Neutral” rating and a $35.00 target price on the stock. Piper Jaffray Companies also issued estimates for G-III Apparel Group’s Q2 2020 earnings at $0.24 EPS, Q3 2020 earnings at $2.12 EPS, Q4 2020 earnings at $0.63 EPS, FY2020 earnings at $3.20 EPS, Q2 2021 earnings at $0.29 EPS, Q3 2021 earnings at $2.33 EPS, Q4 2021 earnings at $0.71 EPS and FY2021 earnings at $3.58 EPS.

Cryolife Inc (NYSE:CRY) – Stock analysts at First Analysis issued their Q1 2020 EPS estimates for Cryolife in a report released on Wednesday, May 15th, according to Zacks Investment Research. First Analysis analyst anticipates that the medical equipment provider will earn $0.07 per share for the quarter.

Childrens Place Inc (NASDAQ:PLCE) – Equities researchers at B. Riley upped their Q1 2020 EPS estimates for Childrens Place in a research note issued on Tuesday, May 14th, Zacks Investment Research reports. B. Riley analyst S. Anderson now forecasts that the company will earn ($0.50) per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of ($0.56). B. Riley currently has a “Buy” rating and a $122.00 target price on the stock. B. Riley also issued estimates for Childrens Place’s Q2 2020 earnings at $0.14 EPS.

WSP Global Inc (TSE:WSP) – Investment analysts at National Bank Financial upped their Q3 2019 earnings per share estimates for shares of WSP Global in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, May 14th, according to Zacks Investment Research. National Bank Financial analyst M. Sytchev now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $1.31 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $1.30. National Bank Financial currently has a “Outperform” rating and a $79.00 target price on the stock.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP) – Stock analysts at Wedbush boosted their Q1 2019 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Advance Auto Parts in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, May 14th, Zacks Investment Research reports. Wedbush analyst S. Basham now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $2.42 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $2.37. Wedbush also issued estimates for Advance Auto Parts’ Q3 2019 earnings at $2.02 EPS, Q4 2019 earnings at $1.39 EPS, FY2019 earnings at $8.10 EPS and FY2020 earnings at $9.15 EPS.

Garrison Capital Inc (NASDAQ:GARS) – William Blair cut their Q2 2019 EPS estimates for Garrison Capital in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, May 14th, Zacks Investment Research reports. William Blair analyst B. Hogan now forecasts that the investment management company will post earnings per share of $0.22 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.23. William Blair also issued estimates for Garrison Capital’s Q3 2019 earnings at $0.22 EPS, Q4 2019 earnings at $0.22 EPS, FY2019 earnings at $0.87 EPS, Q1 2020 earnings at $0.22 EPS, Q2 2020 earnings at $0.22 EPS, Q3 2020 earnings at $0.22 EPS, Q4 2020 earnings at $0.22 EPS, FY2020 earnings at $0.90 EPS and FY2021 earnings at $0.90 EPS.