American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL) Stock Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?

Key Points

• American Realty Investors' stock recently crossed above its 200-day moving average of $13.49, trading at $15.12, suggesting potential upside momentum.
• Wall Street analysts have issued a "hold" rating on American Realty Investors, reflecting a cautious view on the company's future performance.
• The company reported a negative return on equity of 1.86% and a negative net margin of 24.74%, highlighting ongoing financial challenges.

American Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE:ARL - Get Free Report) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $13.49 and traded as high as $15.30. American Realty Investors shares last traded at $15.12, with a volume of 475 shares traded.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Wall Street Zen started coverage on shares of American Realty Investors in a research note on Thursday, May 15th. They issued a "hold" rating for the company.

American Realty Investors Trading Up 1.0%

The stock's 50-day moving average is $14.20 and its two-hundred day moving average is $13.55. The stock has a market cap of $253.96 million, a P/E ratio of -21.54 and a beta of 0.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a current ratio of 6.31 and a quick ratio of 6.31.

American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 7th. The financial services provider reported $0.18 EPS for the quarter. American Realty Investors had a negative net margin of 24.74% and a negative return on equity of 1.86%. The business had revenue of $12.16 million during the quarter.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On American Realty Investors

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Rhumbline Advisers lifted its position in American Realty Investors by 44.9% during the first quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 2,825 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 876 shares during the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its position in American Realty Investors by 100.3% during the fourth quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 5,603 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $82,000 after purchasing an additional 2,805 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. bought a new position in American Realty Investors during the first quarter valued at $111,000. Northern Trust Corp lifted its position in American Realty Investors by 20.4% during the fourth quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 24,632 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $362,000 after purchasing an additional 4,180 shares during the last quarter. Finally, PFG Investments LLC lifted its position in American Realty Investors by 38.1% during the first quarter. PFG Investments LLC now owns 37,300 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $408,000 after purchasing an additional 10,300 shares during the last quarter.

American Realty Investors Company Profile

American Realty Investors, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, acquires, develops, owns, and manages multifamily and commercial real estate properties in the Southern United States. It operates through two segments, Residential and Commercial. The company leases apartment units to residents; and office, industrial, and retail space to various for-profit businesses, as well as local, state, and federal agencies.