A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) Stock Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?

Key Points

• Technical signal: A.G. Barr briefly traded above its 200‑day moving average (200‑day MA GBX 655.32) with an intraday high of GBX 685, though the last trade was GBX 651.10, indicating the breakout was short‑lived.
• Analyst view: The consensus rating is "Buy" (three analysts) with a consensus target of GBX 770, implying notable upside from current levels.
• Fundamentals: Market cap £722.66m, PE ~15.6 and ROE 15.23%, with quarterly EPS GBX 42.27 and revenue £437.3m, pointing to reasonable valuation and solid profitability.

A.G. BARR p.l.c. (LON:BAG - Get Free Report) shares crossed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of GBX 655.32 and traded as high as GBX 685. A.G. BARR shares last traded at GBX 651.10, with a volume of 202,664 shares changing hands.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Shore Capital Group restated a "house stock" rating on shares of A.G. BARR in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of GBX 770.

A.G. BARR Price Performance

The company has a market cap of £722.66 million, a PE ratio of 15.59, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 0.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.52, a quick ratio of 1.99 and a current ratio of 1.96. The stock has a 50 day moving average of GBX 663.28 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 655.32.

A.G. BARR (LON:BAG - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The company reported GBX 42.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of £437.30 million during the quarter. A.G. BARR had a return on equity of 15.23% and a net margin of 11.40%. Equities analysts predict that A.G. BARR p.l.c. will post 43.7109104 earnings per share for the current year.

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. Barr strives to grow its business both organically and through targeted acquisition.

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