Circor International Inc (NYSE:CIR) had an increase of 9.89% in short interest. CIR’s SI was 1.45M shares in May as released by FINRA. Its up 9.89% from 1.32M shares previously. With 126,500 avg volume, 11 days are for Circor International Inc (NYSE:CIR)’s short sellers to cover CIR’s short positions. The SI to Circor International Inc’s float is 11.09%. The stock decreased 2.04% or $0.865 during the last trading session, reaching $41.505. About 120,568 shares traded. CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE:CIR) has declined 27.45% since May 1, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 39.00% the S&P500.

The stock of The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) is a huge mover today! The stock increased 3.74% or $1.6 during the last trading session, reaching $44.35. About 1.45 million shares traded or 67.30% up from the average. The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) has risen 3.73% since May 1, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 7.82% the S&P500.The move comes after 5 months positive chart setup for the $3.46B company. It was reported on May, 1 by Barchart.com. We have $47.01 PT which if reached, will make NYSE:TKR worth $207.54M more.



Among 6 analysts covering CIRCOR International (NYSE:CIR), 4 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 67% are positive. CIRCOR International had 29 analyst reports since November 3, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock of CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE:CIR) earned “Buy” rating by Stifel Nicolaus on Monday, December 5. As per Sunday, October 15, the company rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus. SunTrust maintained the stock with “Buy” rating in Thursday, October 26 report. The stock of CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE:CIR) earned “Overweight” rating by KeyBanc Capital Markets on Monday, October 17. SunTrust maintained the shares of CIR in report on Thursday, March 1 with “Buy” rating. The firm has “Buy” rating by Stifel Nicolaus given on Monday, October 17. On Thursday, June 22 the stock rating was upgraded by Sidoti to “Buy”. Stifel Nicolaus maintained the stock with “Buy” rating in Friday, September 1 report. The firm has “Buy” rating by Stifel Nicolaus given on Tuesday, January 16. KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE:CIR) on Friday, February 17 to “Sector Weight” rating.



Investors sentiment increased to 1.02 in Q4 2017. Its up 0.02, from 1 in 2017Q3. It is positive, as 7 investors sold CIRCOR International, Inc. shares while 37 reduced holdings. 12 funds opened positions while 33 raised stakes. 16.91 million shares or 4.21% more from 16.23 million shares in 2017Q3 were reported. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System holds 0.02% or 7,100 shares. Lapides Asset Mngmt Ltd Company, a Connecticut-based fund reported 153,000 shares. California-based Schwab Charles Management has invested 0.01% in CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE:CIR). Glenmede Trust Na owns 0% invested in CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE:CIR) for 84 shares. Moreover, Royal Retail Bank Of Canada has 0% invested in CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE:CIR). Jpmorgan Chase & Communications has invested 0% of its portfolio in CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE:CIR). Public Employees Retirement Association Of Colorado reported 5,404 shares stake. Quantum Cap Ltd Llc Nj owns 2.44% invested in CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE:CIR) for 168,229 shares. Ubs Asset Americas holds 1,254 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Goldman Sachs Grp Inc reported 0.01% in CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE:CIR). Elk Creek Partners Llc has 0.82% invested in CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE:CIR). Florida-based Wilen Investment Management Corp has invested 0.31% in CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE:CIR). Kennedy Mgmt Inc accumulated 35,479 shares. Boothbay Fund Mngmt Lc accumulated 0.04% or 5,343 shares. Geode Ltd Liability owns 134,894 shares or 0% of their US portfolio.



CIRCOR International, Inc. designs, makes, and markets engineered products and sub-systems for gas and oil, aerospace, power and process, and industrial solutions markets worldwide. The company has market cap of $822.61 million. It operates through two divisions, Energy and Advanced Flow Solutions. It has a 59.29 P/E ratio. The Energy segment offers a range of flow control solutions and services, including valves, such as engineered trunion and floating ball valves; gate, globe, and check valves; and butterfly valves, as well as delayed coking unheading devices and fluid catalytic converter valves.



The Timken Company engineers, manufactures, and markets bearings, transmissions, gearboxes, belts, chains, couplings, and related products worldwide. The company has market cap of $3.46 billion. It operates through two divisions, Mobile Industries and Process Industries. It has a 17.19 P/E ratio. The Mobile Industries segment offers a portfolio of bearings, seals, lubrication devices, and systems, as well as power transmission components, engineered chains, augers, belts, and related products and maintenance services to original equipment manufacturers and end users of off-highway equipment, such as agricultural, construction, mining, outdoor power equipment, and powersports markets; and on-highway vehicles, including passenger cars, light trucks, and medium- and heavy-duty trucks, as well as rail cars and locomotives.



Among 9 analysts covering The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR), 5 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 4 Hold. Therefore 56% are positive. The Timken Company has $5300 highest and $30 lowest target. $41.50’s average target is -6.43% below currents $44.35 stock price. The Timken Company had 25 analyst reports since August 3, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Stifel Nicolaus maintained The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) rating on Thursday, February 8. Stifel Nicolaus has “Hold” rating and $52 target. As per Monday, March 21, the company rating was maintained by Avondale. Longbow upgraded The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) on Tuesday, January 2 to “Buy” rating. Jefferies maintained The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) on Thursday, July 13 with “Hold” rating. Stifel Nicolaus maintained the stock with “Buy” rating in Thursday, October 29 report. The rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus with “Hold” on Wednesday, June 28. The stock of The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) earned “Buy” rating by Stifel Nicolaus on Thursday, April 28. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Thursday, November 16 by KeyBanc Capital Markets. Jefferies upgraded the stock to “Buy” rating in Thursday, January 18 report. Jefferies maintained The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) rating on Wednesday, April 19. Jefferies has “Hold” rating and $45 target.