Alpha Pro Tech (NYSE:APT) Trading Down 0.2% - What's Next?

Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (NYSE:APT - Get Free Report) fell 0.2% during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as $4.68 and last traded at $4.73. 16,315 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 44% from the average session volume of 29,335 shares. The stock had previously closed at $4.74.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Wall Street Zen began coverage on Alpha Pro Tech in a research note on Thursday, May 15th. They issued a "buy" rating on the stock.

Alpha Pro Tech Stock Performance

The stock's 50-day simple moving average is $4.56 and its 200-day simple moving average is $4.96. The firm has a market capitalization of $51.39 million, a PE ratio of 12.78 and a beta of 0.34.

Institutional Trading of Alpha Pro Tech

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Needham Investment Management LLC boosted its position in Alpha Pro Tech by 0.4% during the 4th quarter. Needham Investment Management LLC now owns 612,500 shares of the company's stock valued at $3,240,000 after acquiring an additional 2,500 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Alpha Pro Tech during the first quarter valued at approximately $117,000. Finally, Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Alpha Pro Tech by 17.1% during the first quarter. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC now owns 187,610 shares of the company's stock valued at $938,000 after purchasing an additional 27,457 shares during the last quarter. 22.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Alpha Pro Tech Company Profile

Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets a range of disposable protective apparel, infection control, and building supply products in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Disposable Protective Apparel and Building Supply segments.

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