Bunzl PLC (OTCMKTS:BZLFY - Get Free Report) saw unusually-strong trading volume on Thursday . Approximately 173,598 shares were traded 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.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada cut shares of Bunzl from a "moderate buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, June 17th. Kepler Capital Markets raised Bunzl to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, June 19th. Barclays upgraded shares of Bunzl from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Monday, March 31st. Peel Hunt downgraded shares of Bunzl from a "moderate buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, April 24th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded shares of Bunzl from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, March 24th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has given a buy rating and three have assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy".
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Bunzl Price Performance
The company's 50 day moving average price is $15.86 and its 200 day moving average price is $18.13. The company has a current ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49.
Bunzl Increases Dividend
The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 9th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 26th were given a dividend of $0.3289 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 23rd. This represents a yield of 2.63%. This is a boost from Bunzl's previous dividend of $0.25.
Bunzl Company Profile
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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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