Lebenthal Lisanti Capital Growth LLC Acquires 25,740 Shares of Vocera Communications, Inc. (VCRA)

Lebenthal Lisanti Capital Growth LLC raised its stake in Vocera Communications, Inc. (NYSE:VCRA) by 56.6% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 71,180 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock after buying an additional 25,740 shares during the period. Vocera Communications accounts for approximately 1.3% of Lebenthal Lisanti Capital Growth LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 28th largest position. Lebenthal Lisanti Capital Growth LLC’s holdings in Vocera Communications were worth $1,881,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC acquired a new stake in Vocera Communications during the second quarter valued at approximately $207,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its stake in Vocera Communications by 88.1% in the second quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 283,000 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $7,477,000 after buying an additional 132,531 shares in the last quarter. Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Vocera Communications during the second quarter valued at approximately $14,907,000. US Bancorp DE increased its stake in Vocera Communications by 41.9% in the second quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 5,208 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $138,000 after buying an additional 1,538 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Aperio Group LLC increased its stake in Vocera Communications by 134.4% in the second quarter. Aperio Group LLC now owns 20,372 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $538,000 after buying an additional 11,682 shares in the last quarter.

Vocera Communications, Inc. (NYSE VCRA) opened at 27.57 on Friday. Vocera Communications, Inc. has a 12-month low of $14.70 and a 12-month high of $28.15. The company’s market cap is $783.59 million. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $26.31 and its 200 day moving average is $24.06.

Vocera Communications (NYSE:VCRA) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 27th. The communications equipment provider reported ($0.21) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of ($0.19) by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $38.45 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $37.53 million. Vocera Communications had a negative return on equity of 14.55% and a negative net margin of 17.28%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 23.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.02 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Vocera Communications, Inc. will post $0.16 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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Several research firms recently commented on VCRA. Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of Vocera Communications from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Leerink Swann lifted their target price on shares of Vocera Communications from $24.00 to $31.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, July 28th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $30.00 target price on shares of Vocera Communications in a research report on Thursday, July 27th. ValuEngine upgraded shares of Vocera Communications from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, June 2nd. Finally, CIBC lifted their target price on shares of Vocera Communications from $27.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 2nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has assigned a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. Vocera Communications presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $28.67.

In other news, Director Robert Zollars sold 62,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.98, for a total transaction of $1,548,760.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 37,463 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $935,825.74. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CFO Justin Spencer sold 34,718 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.26, for a total value of $876,976.68. Following the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 184,399 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,657,918.74. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 393,245 shares of company stock valued at $10,174,851. 6.30% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Vocera Communications Company Profile

Vocera Communications, Inc is a provider of communication solutions for mobile workers in healthcare, hospitality, energy, education and other industries. The Company’s segments include Product and Service. The Company’s solutions include the Vocera Communication System, Vocera Care Experience, Vocera Engage integration platform, smartphone applications and its Experience Innovation Network.

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