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A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) Share Price Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average - Here's Why

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Key Points

  • A.G. BARR's share price has surpassed its 200-day moving average, reaching a high of GBX 710 ($9.48) during trading.
  • Analysts from Peel Hunt and Deutsche Bank have issued buy ratings for A.G. BARR, with price targets set at GBX 750 ($10.02) and GBX 760 ($10.15), respectively.
  • Insider activity shows that company insiders have purchased a total of 212 shares valued at $146,744 over the last quarter, indicating confidence in the company's performance.
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A.G. BARR p.l.c. (LON:BAG - Get Free Report) crossed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of GBX 659.29 ($8.81) and traded as high as GBX 710 ($9.48). A.G. BARR shares last traded at GBX 699 ($9.34), with a volume of 242,377 shares changing hands.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Peel Hunt reissued a "buy" rating and issued a GBX 750 ($10.02) price objective on shares of A.G. BARR in a research note on Tuesday, July 29th. Shore Capital reissued a "house stock" rating on shares of A.G. BARR in a research report on Tuesday, July 29th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a "buy" rating and issued a GBX 760 ($10.15) price objective on shares of A.G. BARR in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th.

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A.G. BARR Trading Down 0.3%

The company has a quick ratio of 1.99, a current ratio of 1.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.62. The company has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 690.26 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 659.29. The company has a market capitalization of £779.14 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.44, a P/E/G ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 0.38.

Insider Transactions at A.G. BARR

In other A.G. BARR news, insider Stuart Lorimer purchased 126 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Friday, June 6th. The shares were bought at an average cost of GBX 691 ($9.23) per share, with a total value of £870.66 ($1,163.05). Over the last quarter, insiders purchased 212 shares of company stock valued at $146,744. Company insiders own 23.13% of the company's stock.

A.G. BARR Company Profile

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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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