Bunzl PLC (OTCMKTS:BZLFY - Get Free Report) shares passed below its 50 day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a 50 day moving average of $16.29 and traded as low as $15.00. Bunzl shares last traded at $15.01, with a volume of 50,366 shares changing hands.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded shares of Bunzl from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, March 24th. Hsbc Global Res raised shares of Bunzl from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Thursday, March 20th. Barclays raised 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, Royal Bank Of Canada cut Bunzl from a "moderate buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has issued a buy rating and three have issued a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Bunzl currently has a consensus rating of "Buy".
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Bunzl Price Performance
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 1.18. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $16.29 and a 200-day simple moving average of $19.94.
Bunzl Increases Dividend
The company also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 9th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 26th will be paid a $0.3289 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 23rd. This represents a dividend yield of 2.63%. This is a boost from Bunzl's previous dividend of $0.25.
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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