Constellation Software (TSE:CSU) Insider Sells C$8,260,625.00 in Stock

Key Points

• Insider sale: Director Barry Alan Symons sold 2,500 shares at an average of C$3,304.25 for C$8,260,625, trimming his stake by 4.2% to 57,000 shares.
• Recent results & valuation: Constellation reported C$9.89 EPS and C$4.10 billion revenue for the quarter with ROE 27.34%, while the stock trades at a market cap of C$69.62 billion and a P/E of 101.4 (1‑year range C$3,155.60–C$5,300.00).
• Dividend and analyst view: The company pays a quarterly dividend of $1.00 (C$4.00 annualized, ~0.1% yield) and has mixed analyst coverage—consensus is a "Moderate Buy" with a target near C$4,897 amid several recent price‑target cuts and downgrades.

Constellation Software Inc. (TSE:CSU - Get Free Report) insider Barry Alan Symons sold 2,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of C$3,304.25, for a total transaction of C$8,260,625.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 57,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at C$188,342,250. The trade was a 4.20% decrease in their position.

Constellation Software Stock Up 0.8%

Shares of TSE CSU traded up C$27.31 during trading hours on Friday, hitting C$3,285.39. The company had a trading volume of 58,803 shares, compared to its average volume of 44,374. Constellation Software Inc. has a 1-year low of C$3,155.60 and a 1-year high of C$5,300.00. 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 firm's 50 day moving average is C$3,524.54 and its 200-day moving average is C$4,260.25. The stock has a market capitalization of C$69.62 billion, a P/E ratio of 101.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.95 and a beta of 0.47.

Constellation Software (TSE:CSU - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, November 7th. The company reported C$9.89 earnings per share for the quarter. Constellation Software had a return on equity of 27.34% and a net margin of 6.57%.The firm had revenue of C$4.10 billion for the quarter. On average, analysts expect that Constellation Software Inc. will post 55.4616354 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Constellation Software Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 10th. Investors of record on Friday, October 10th were given a dividend of $1.00 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, September 19th. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Constellation Software's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 12.35%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. BMO Capital Markets decreased their price target on shares of Constellation Software from C$5,400.00 to C$4,600.00 in a research report on Monday, November 10th. CIBC raised their target price on Constellation Software from C$5,450.00 to C$5,480.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. National Bank Financial lowered Constellation Software from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, September 25th. Raymond James Financial decreased their price target on Constellation Software from C$5,250.00 to C$4,300.00 in a research note on Monday, November 10th. Finally, National Bankshares downgraded Constellation Software from an "outperform" rating to a "sector perform" rating and lowered their price objective for the stock from C$5,500.00 to C$4,500.00 in a research report on Friday, September 26th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Constellation Software has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of C$4,897.14.

About Constellation Software

Constellation 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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