Brompton Energy Split (TSE:ESP) Shares Cross Below 200-Day Moving Average - Here's What Happened

Brompton Energy Split Corp. (TSE:ESP - Get Free Report) shares crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of C$5.37 and traded as low as C$4.55. Brompton Energy Split shares last traded at C$4.55, with a volume of 3,015 shares traded.

Brompton Energy Split Price Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of C$156.05 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of -63.77. The company's 50 day moving average is C$4.93 and its 200 day moving average is C$5.37. The company has a quick ratio of 6.67, a current ratio of 6.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 12.36.

Brompton Energy Split Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 14th were issued a dividend of $0.10 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 31st. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 27.27%. Brompton Energy Split's dividend payout ratio is presently -1,449.28%.

Brompton Energy Split Company Profile

To provide holders of Preferred shares with fixed cumulative preferrential quarterly cash distributions and to return the original issue price on the maturity date. To provide holders of Class A shares with regular monthly cash distributions3 and the opportunity for capital appreciation. To achieve these objectives, the Fund invests in a portfolio of equity securities of at least 15 large¿capitalization North American oil and gas issuers selected by the Manager from the S&P 500 Index and the S&P/TSX Composite Index.