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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Briggs & Stratton Co. stock logo
BGGSQ
Briggs & Stratton
$0.16
$0.16
$0.06
$6.08
$6.79MN/A1.16 million shsN/A
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
$161.11
+4.2%
$159.01
$109.23
$179.68
$5.85B1.77395,900 shs144,623 shs
Sparta Capital Ltd. stock logo
SAY
Sparta Capital
C$0.02
+33.3%
C$0.02
C$0.01
C$0.05
C$4.68M2.09135,458 shs50,000 shs
Sterling Consolidated Corp. stock logo
STCC
Sterling Consolidated
$0.00
$0.00
$0.01
$50K1.84N/A6,500 shs
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. stock logo
UUU
Universal Security Instruments
$1.61
-0.8%
$0.00
$1.27
$5.20
N/A0.8625,233 shs3,947 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Briggs & Stratton Co. stock logo
BGGSQ
Briggs & Stratton
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
-2.21%+3.13%-7.51%-6.81%+23.72%
Sparta Capital Ltd. stock logo
SAY
Sparta Capital
0.00%0.00%-25.00%0.00%-50.00%
Sterling Consolidated Corp. stock logo
STCC
Sterling Consolidated
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%-98.89%
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. stock logo
UUU
Universal Security Instruments
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%+11.11%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Briggs & Stratton Co. stock logo
BGGSQ
Briggs & Stratton
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
3.0441 of 5 stars
1.15.02.50.02.62.52.5
Sparta Capital Ltd. stock logo
SAY
Sparta Capital
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Sterling Consolidated Corp. stock logo
STCC
Sterling Consolidated
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. stock logo
UUU
Universal Security Instruments
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Briggs & Stratton Co. stock logo
BGGSQ
Briggs & Stratton
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
2.29
Hold$172.677.17% Upside
Sparta Capital Ltd. stock logo
SAY
Sparta Capital
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Sterling Consolidated Corp. stock logo
STCC
Sterling Consolidated
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. stock logo
UUU
Universal Security Instruments
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest STCC, MTH, UUU, BGGSQ, and SAY Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/25/2024
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
Wedbush
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Reiterated RatingUnderperform ➝ Underperform$148.00
4/2/2024
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
Wedbush
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DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$155.00 ➝ $148.00
2/26/2024
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
Zelman & Associates
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
2/1/2024
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
Wedbush
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$170.00
(Data available from 4/25/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Briggs & Stratton Co. stock logo
BGGSQ
Briggs & Stratton
$1.84B0.00N/AN/AN/A
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
$6.14B0.95$21.34 per share7.55$126.53 per share1.27
Sparta Capital Ltd. stock logo
SAY
Sparta Capital
C$8.42M0.56C$0.00 per share6.25N/A
Sterling Consolidated Corp. stock logo
STCC
Sterling Consolidated
$10.44M0.00N/A0.06N/ANaN
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. stock logo
UUU
Universal Security Instruments
$22.18MN/A$0.04 per share37.31N/AN/A

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Briggs & Stratton Co. stock logo
BGGSQ
Briggs & Stratton
-$54.08MN/A0.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
$738.75M$19.928.098.14N/A12.03%17.03%12.07%N/A
Sparta Capital Ltd. stock logo
SAY
Sparta Capital
N/AN/AN/AN/A-11.27%N/A-22.58%6/4/2024 (Estimated)
Sterling Consolidated Corp. stock logo
STCC
Sterling Consolidated
$810KN/A0.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. stock logo
UUU
Universal Security Instruments
$720K$0.1510.73N/A1.74%6.76%4.22%N/A

Latest STCC, MTH, UUU, BGGSQ, and SAY Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/24/2024Q1 2024
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
$3.54$5.06+$1.52$5.06$1.28 billion$1.47 billion
2/20/2024Q3 2024
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. stock logo
UUU
Universal Security Instruments
N/A$0.04+$0.04$0.04N/A$4.66 million
1/31/2024Q4 2023
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
$5.18$5.38+$0.20$5.38$1.52 billion$1.65 billion

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Briggs & Stratton Co. stock logo
BGGSQ
Briggs & Stratton
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
$3.001.86%N/A15.06%1 Years
Sparta Capital Ltd. stock logo
SAY
Sparta Capital
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Sterling Consolidated Corp. stock logo
STCC
Sterling Consolidated
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. stock logo
UUU
Universal Security Instruments
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest STCC, MTH, UUU, BGGSQ, and SAY Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/22/2024
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
Quarterly$0.751.91%3/14/20243/15/20243/29/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Briggs & Stratton Co. stock logo
BGGSQ
Briggs & Stratton
N/AN/AN/A
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
0.22
1.77
1.77
Sparta Capital Ltd. stock logo
SAY
Sparta Capital
N/A
0.49
0.54
Sterling Consolidated Corp. stock logo
STCC
Sterling Consolidated
N/AN/AN/A
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. stock logo
UUU
Universal Security Instruments
N/A
2.54
1.11

Ownership

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Briggs & Stratton Co. stock logo
BGGSQ
Briggs & Stratton
5,20042.45 million39.23 millionNot Optionable
Meritage Homes Co. stock logo
MTH
Meritage Homes
1,83836.32 million35.59 millionOptionable
Sparta Capital Ltd. stock logo
SAY
Sparta Capital
147,000234.15 millionN/ANot Optionable
Sterling Consolidated Corp. stock logo
STCC
Sterling Consolidated
2547.28 million13.33 millionNot Optionable
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. stock logo
UUU
Universal Security Instruments
11N/AN/ANot Optionable

STCC, MTH, UUU, BGGSQ, and SAY Headlines

SourceHeadline
StockNews.com Begins Coverage on Universal Security Instruments (NYSEAMERICAN:UUU)StockNews.com Begins Coverage on Universal Security Instruments (NYSEAMERICAN:UUU)
americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 2:14 AM
StockNews.com Initiates Coverage on Universal Security Instruments (NYSEAMERICAN:UUU)StockNews.com Initiates Coverage on Universal Security Instruments (NYSEAMERICAN:UUU)
americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 2:18 AM
Universal Security Instruments Inc.Universal Security Instruments Inc.
wsj.com - March 20 at 6:14 PM
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (UUU)Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (UUU)
uk.finance.yahoo.com - February 28 at 8:55 PM
Universal Security Stock (AMEX:UUU) Dividends: History, Yield and DatesUniversal Security Stock (AMEX:UUU) Dividends: History, Yield and Dates
benzinga.com - February 22 at 9:33 PM
Universal Security Instruments Reports Third-Quarter ResultsUniversal Security Instruments Reports Third-Quarter Results
finance.yahoo.com - February 20 at 5:45 PM
Universal Security Instruments Reports Third-Quarter ResultsUniversal Security Instruments Reports Third-Quarter Results
globenewswire.com - February 20 at 4:15 PM
Universal Security Instruments Announces its Fourth-Quarter and Year-End ResultsUniversal Security Instruments Announces its Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Results
finance.yahoo.com - January 22 at 11:45 AM
Universal Security Instruments Reports First-Quarter ResultsUniversal Security Instruments Reports First-Quarter Results
finance.yahoo.com - January 22 at 11:45 AM
Universal Security Instruments Reports Second-Quarter ResultsUniversal Security Instruments Reports Second-Quarter Results
finance.yahoo.com - January 22 at 11:45 AM
374Water, Amprius Technologies, Universal Security Instruments among industrial movers374Water, Amprius Technologies, Universal Security Instruments among industrial movers
msn.com - December 27 at 2:06 PM
Laser Photonics, Eos Energy, Universal Security Instruments among industrial moversLaser Photonics, Eos Energy, Universal Security Instruments among industrial movers
msn.com - December 15 at 4:08 PM
Universal Security Instruments GAAP EPS of -$0.08, revenue of $3.72MUniversal Security Instruments GAAP EPS of -$0.08, revenue of $3.72M
msn.com - November 20 at 1:19 PM
Universal Security Instruments Swings To Loss On Lower SalesUniversal Security Instruments Swings To Loss On Lower Sales
markets.businessinsider.com - November 20 at 10:33 AM
AUMN, UUU and MTC among mid-day moversAUMN, UUU and MTC among mid-day movers
msn.com - October 21 at 1:20 PM
Universal Security Instruments GAAP EPS of $0.07, revenue of $6.7MUniversal Security Instruments GAAP EPS of $0.07, revenue of $6.7M
seekingalpha.com - August 20 at 9:08 PM
Universal Security Instruments, Inc.: Universal Security Instruments Reports First-Quarter ResultsUniversal Security Instruments, Inc.: Universal Security Instruments Reports First-Quarter Results
finanznachrichten.de - August 19 at 9:24 AM
Universal Security Instruments, Inc.Universal Security Instruments, Inc.
money.usnews.com - July 25 at 12:17 AM
Allied Universal CEO Steve Jones gives midyear updateAllied Universal CEO Steve Jones gives midyear update
securitysystemsnews.com - July 15 at 7:04 PM
Universal Security Instruments, Inc.: Universal Security Instruments Announces its Fourth-Quarter and Year-End ResultsUniversal Security Instruments, Inc.: Universal Security Instruments Announces its Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Results
finanznachrichten.de - July 15 at 9:03 AM
Universal Security Shares Rise 8% as Company Reports Higher SalesUniversal Security Shares Rise 8% as Company Reports Higher Sales
marketwatch.com - July 14 at 6:44 PM
Universal Security Instruments (NYSEMKT: UUU)Universal Security Instruments (NYSEMKT: UUU)
fool.com - July 11 at 7:32 AM
Best Elbow Pads For Universal ProtectionBest Elbow Pads For Universal Protection
si.com - June 3 at 5:56 PM
UUU - Universal Security Instruments, Inc.UUU - Universal Security Instruments, Inc.
finance.yahoo.com - May 27 at 3:12 PM

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Company Descriptions

Briggs & Stratton logo

Briggs & Stratton

OTCMKTS:BGGSQ
Briggs & Stratton Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, sells, and services gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment to the original equipment manufacturers in the United States. It operates in two segments, Engines and Products. The Engines segment offers four-cycle aluminum alloy gasoline engines that are used primarily by the lawn and garden equipment industry. This segment's products are used in various lawn and garden equipment applications, including walk-behind lawn mowers, riding lawn mowers, garden tillers, and snow throwers, as well as products for industrial, construction, agricultural, and other consumer applications, such as portable and standby generators, pumps, and pressure washers. It also manufactures and sells replacement engines and service parts to sales and service distributors. This segment primarily sells commercial engines under the Vanguard name. The Products segment primarily provides a line of lawn and garden power equipment, turf care products, portable and standby generators, pressure washers, snow throwers, and job site products. This segment sells its products through various channels of retail distribution comprising consumer home centers, warehouse clubs, mass merchants, independent dealers and distributors, and online merchants under its own brands that include the Briggs & Stratton, Simplicity, Snapper, Snapper Pro, Ferris, Allmand, Billy Goat, Hurricane, Murray, Branco, and Victa, as well as other brands, which comprise Craftsman and Troy-Bilt. The company also exports its products principally to customers in Europe, Asia, Australia, and Canada. Briggs & Stratton Corporation was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. On July 20, 2020, Briggs & Stratton Corporation, along with its affiliates, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
Meritage Homes logo

Meritage Homes

NYSE:MTH
Meritage Homes Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs and builds single-family attached and detached homes in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Homebuilding and Financial Services. It acquires and develops land; and constructs, markets, and sells homes for entry-level and first move-up buyers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The company also offers title and escrow, mortgage, insurance, and closing/settlement services to its homebuyers. Meritage Homes Corporation was founded in 1985 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Sparta Capital logo

Sparta Capital

CVE:SAY
Sparta Capital Ltd. provides specialized energy capturing, converting, optimizing, and related services to the commercial sector. It offers viable options for helping manufacturers reduce waste, save resources, save money, and lower their carbon footprint; upcycles end-of-life electronic components; and sequesters C02 emissions through waste diversion and converts biomass waste into consumables. The company also distributes specialized photoluminescent exit signs and egress pathway marking to reduce the consumption of carbon-based electricity; and measures and monitors energy use in commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities. In addition, it delivers energy management and power quality solutions and services, including harmonic mitigation and power factor correction in industrial and commercial areas. Further, the company offers TruckSuite that provides fleet owners/operators with comprehensive maintenance, including roadside emergency assistance; emergency repair with competitive pricing, and complete warranty coverage; TreeFrog Transportation Optimization System; and Sparta Health, a streamlined process for accessing personal protective equipment. Sparta Capital Ltd. was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Sterling Consolidated logo

Sterling Consolidated

OTCMKTS:STCC
Sterling Consolidated Corp., through its subsidiaries, distributes and sells O-rings and other rubber products worldwide. The company provides rubber seals, oil seals, custom molded rubber parts, custom Teflon parts, Teflon rods, O-ring cords, bonded seals, O-ring kits, and stuffing box sealant products for automotive, pump, transmission, oil and energy, machinery, and packaging industrial applications. It also offers freight forwarding and related services; and rents commercial space to third parties. The company serves smaller distributors and original equipment manufacturers. The company was formerly known as Oceanview Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to Sterling Consolidated Corp. in May 2012. Sterling Consolidated Corp. was founded in 1969 and is based in Neptune, New Jersey.
Universal Security Instruments logo

Universal Security Instruments

NYSEAMERICAN:UUU
Universal Security Instruments, Inc., together with its subsidiary, engages in the design, marketing, and distribution of safety and security products for use in homes and businesses in the United States and internationally. It offers a line of safety alarms, including units powered by replaceable batteries, sealed batteries, and battery backup alarms; and smoke alarms, which include hearing impaired and heat alarms, as well as carbon monoxide alarms, door chimes, ventilation products, ground fault circuit interrupters, and other electrical devices under the UNIVERSAL and USI Electric trade names. The company provides its products to wholesale distributors; chain, discount, and television retailers; home center stores; catalog and mail order companies; electrical and lighting distributors, and manufactured housing companies; and other distributors. It also sells its products through independent sales organizations and sales representatives, as well as through its own sales catalogs and brochures, and website. The company was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland.