Jefferies Downgrades Heckmann Corporation (HEK) to Hold

Jefferies downgraded Heckmann Corporation (NYSE: HEK) from Buy to Hold with a price target of $4.50 (from $5.50).

The firm comments, "Following a weak 4Q12, activity in shales served by HEK looks sluggish into 1H13 and water services pricing is challenged. We are lowering our 2013 estimate and adopting a more conservative valuation posture."

The firm cut Q1 EPS from ($0.02) to ($0.03), FY13 from ($0.15) to ($0.16) and FY14 from $0.18 to $0.09.

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Heckmann Corporation click here. For more ratings news on Heckmann Corporation click here.

Shares of Heckmann Corporation closed at $3.68 yesterday.

---

Serious News for Serious Traders! Try StreetInsider.com Premium Free!

---

You May Also Be Interested In

• Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) PT Raised to $39 at Jefferies
• Comcast Corp (CMCSA) PT Lowered to $48 at Pivotal Research
• Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Upgrades Trustmark (TRMK) to Outperform