Bunzl PLC (OTCMKTS:BZLFY - Get Free Report) saw unusually-high trading volume on Thursday . Approximately 173,598 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 89% from the previous session's volume of 91,873 shares.The stock last traded at $15.43 and had previously closed at $15.39.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research analysts recently commented on BZLFY shares. Kepler Capital Markets upgraded Bunzl to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, June 19th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded Bunzl from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, March 24th. Peel Hunt cut Bunzl from a "moderate buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, April 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut Bunzl from a "moderate buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 17th. Finally, Barclays raised Bunzl from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Monday, March 31st. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has assigned a buy rating and three have issued a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy".
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Bunzl Stock Up 0.7%
The company has a current ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. The company has a fifty day moving average of $15.89 and a 200-day moving average of $18.24.
Bunzl Increases Dividend
The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 9th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 26th were given a $0.3289 dividend. This is an increase from Bunzl's previous dividend of $0.25. This represents a dividend yield of 2.63%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 23rd.
About Bunzl
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Bunzl plc operates as a distribution and services company in the North America, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. The company offers food packaging, films, labels, cleaning and hygiene supplies, and personal protection equipment to grocery stores, supermarkets, and convenience stores.
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