A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results

Key Points

• A.G. BARR reported quarterly earnings of GBX 24.90 per share, with a net margin of 8.81% and a return on equity of 12.27%.
• Analysts have a consensus "Buy" rating for A.G. BARR, with target prices ranging from GBX 750 to GBX 760.
• The firm's market capitalization stands at £751.96 million, with current stock trading around GBX 676.

A.G. BARR (LON:BAG - Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The company reported GBX 24.90 earnings per share for the quarter, Digital Look Earnings reports. A.G. BARR had a net margin of 8.81% and a return on equity of 12.27%.

A.G. BARR Stock Performance

BAG stock traded down GBX 2 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting GBX 676. The stock had a trading volume of 114,648 shares, compared to its average volume of 203,779. A.G. BARR has a 52 week low of GBX 555 and a 52 week high of GBX 728. The company has a current ratio of 1.87, a quick ratio of 1.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.62. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of GBX 690.28 and a 200 day simple moving average of GBX 679.65. The firm has a market capitalization of £751.96 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 1,907.99, a P/E/G ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 0.38.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently weighed in on BAG. Peel Hunt reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a GBX 750 price objective on shares of A.G. BARR in a report on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "buy" rating and issued a GBX 760 price target on shares of A.G. BARR in a report on Wednesday, July 30th. Finally, Shore Capital reissued a "house stock" rating on shares of A.G. BARR in a report on Tuesday, July 29th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average target price of GBX 755.

About A.G. BARR

A.G. Barr is a UK-based branded multi beverage business focused on growth and the creation of long-term shareholder value. Ambitious and value driven, with strong consumer focus, it is a brand owners and builder, offering a diverse and differentiated portfolio of brands that people love. Established almost 150 years ago in Scotland, now operating across the UK and with export markets throughout the world, A.G.

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