Wedbush Downgrades Heckmann Corporation (HEK) to Underperform, Sees Weaker Earnings

February 11, 2013 7:25 AM EST Send to a Friend
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Rating Trend: Down Down

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    Up: 13 | Down: 28 | New: 14
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Wedbush downgraded Heckmann Corporation (NYSE: HEK) from Neutral to Underperform with a price target of $2.50 (from $3.00).

"Based on recent channel checks and publicly available data, we believe the earnings outlook is weaker than anticipated," the analyst said. "Valuations for the peer group reflect this unfavorable backdrop; and we believe HEK shares are likely to follow suit as earnings and valuation expectations are reduced."

The firm is reducing revenue and EBITDA assumptions for 2013 to $706 million and $178 million from $768 million and $203 million, respectively. Their 2013 EBITDA estimate is approximately $45 million below consensus. They are reducing 2013 EPS estimate to $0.16 from $0.23.

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Shares of Heckmann Corporation closed at $4.35 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $2.60-$5.49.


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