Centrica (OTCMKTS:CPYYY) Sees Large Volume Increase - What's Next?

Key Points

• Analyst sentiment is positive: Citigroup upgraded Centrica to a "strong-buy" and, overall, MarketBeat cites an average rating of "Buy" (2 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, 2 Hold).
• Recent trading and price: 25,775 shares traded during mid-day (down 23% from the prior session's 33,294), with the stock last trading at $11.63 versus a prior close of $11.94.
• Fundamentals and technicals: Centrica shows liquidity (current ratio 1.45, quick ratio 1.41) and moderate leverage (debt/equity 0.75), and the price sits above its 50-day ($11.01) and 200-day ($9.89) moving averages.

Centrica PLC (OTCMKTS:CPYYY - Get Free Report) shares saw strong trading volume on Monday . 25,775 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 23% from the previous session's volume of 33,294 shares.The stock last traded at $11.63 and had previously closed at $11.94.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have weighed in on the stock. Citigroup upgraded shares of Centrica from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Centrica in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Kepler Capital Markets upgraded shares of Centrica from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of Centrica in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lowered shares of Centrica from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Centrica has an average rating of "Buy".

Centrica Stock Performance

The company has a current ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75. The firm's fifty day moving average is $11.01 and its 200-day moving average is $9.89.

Centrica Company Profile

Centrica plc is a British multinational energy and services company headquartered in Windsor, England. The company operates across energy supply, services and solutions, delivering gas and electricity to residential, commercial and industrial customers. In addition to commodity supply, Centrica offers a range of services such as boiler installation and maintenance, smart home technology, and energy efficiency solutions through its field-based engineering teams.

Established in 1997 following the demerger of British Gas, Centrica has evolved through strategic acquisitions and divestments to focus on core markets and capabilities.

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