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Algoma Central (TSE:ALC) Stock Price Crosses Above 50 Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?

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Key Points

  • Algoma Central Co. experienced a stock price increase, trading at C$17.32, which is above its 50-day moving average of C$16.48.
  • The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, representing a 4.6% dividend yield, with an ex-dividend date set for August 19th.
  • Algoma Central's market capitalization stands at C$709.11 million with a PE ratio of 9.62, indicating a stable financial position.
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Algoma Central Co. (TSE:ALC - Get Free Report) crossed above its 50-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 50-day moving average of C$16.48 and traded as high as C$17.32. Algoma Central shares last traded at C$17.32, with a volume of 9,752 shares traded.

Algoma Central Stock Up 1.1%

The company has a market capitalization of C$709.11 million, a PE ratio of 9.62 and a beta of 0.72. The firm's 50-day simple moving average is C$16.48 and its 200 day simple moving average is C$15.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 50.70, a quick ratio of 2.06 and a current ratio of 0.76.

Algoma Central Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 2nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.6%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 19th. Algoma Central's payout ratio is presently 42.19%.

About Algoma Central

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Algoma Central Corp owns and operates the fleet of dry and liquid bulk carriers operating on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Waterway. The company's Canadian flag fleet consists of self-unloading dry-bulk carriers, gearless dry-bulk carriers and product tankers. The company operates its business through six segments that are Domestic Dry-Bulk, Product Tankers, Ocean SelfUnloaders, Corporate, Investment Properties, and Global Short Sea Shipping.

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