Constellation Software Inc. (TSE:CSU - Get Free Report) has been given an average recommendation of "Buy" by the seven analysts that are covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, five have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is C$4,693.67.
Several research analysts have issued reports on the stock. CIBC lifted their target price on shares of Constellation Software from C$5,300.00 to C$5,450.00 in a report on Monday, March 10th. Royal Bank of Canada set a C$5.70 target price on shares of Constellation Software and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, March 21st. TD Securities boosted their price objective on shares of Constellation Software from C$5,500.00 to C$5,600.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on shares of Constellation Software from C$5,350.00 to C$5,850.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Raymond James boosted their price objective on shares of Constellation Software from C$4,550.00 to C$5,250.00 in a report on Monday, March 10th.
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Constellation Software Stock Down 1.2%
Constellation Software stock traded down C$58.93 during trading hours on Friday, hitting C$4,841.07. The stock had a trading volume of 30,417 shares, compared to its average volume of 36,704. The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 169.83. The stock has a market capitalization of C$73.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 115.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.95 and a beta of 0.81. Constellation Software has a 12-month low of C$3,712.62 and a 12-month high of C$5,300.00. The stock's 50-day moving average price is C$4,768.44 and its 200-day moving average price is C$4,682.63.
Constellation Software Cuts Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 15th were given a $1.00 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 28th. This represents a $4.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.08%. Constellation Software's payout ratio is currently 13.02%.
About Constellation Software
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Get Free ReportConstellation Software Inc is a Canada-based company that develops and customizes software for public- and private-sector markets. The firm acquires, manages, and builds vertical-specific businesses. Its operations are organized in two segments: Public Sector and Private Sector. The portfolio companies serve various markets including communications, credit unions, beverage distribution, tour operators, auto clubs, textiles and apparel, hospitality, and community care.
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