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Direct Line Insurance Group (LON:DLG) Sets New 12-Month High - What's Next?

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Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG - Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week high during trading on Monday . The company traded as high as GBX 306 ($4.14) and last traded at GBX 304.20 ($4.12), with a volume of 149746 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at GBX 305.20 ($4.13).

Direct Line Insurance Group Price Performance

The company has a current ratio of 19.57, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 10.83. The business has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 285.03 and a 200 day moving average price of GBX 264.85. The stock has a market cap of £3.93 billion, a PE ratio of 16.01, a PEG ratio of 2.42 and a beta of 0.42.

Insider Activity at Direct Line Insurance Group

In other news, insider Jane Poole sold 19,864 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 281 ($3.80), for a total value of £55,817.84 ($75,552.03). Also, insider Adam Winslow sold 387,960 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 281 ($3.80), for a total value of £1,090,167.60 ($1,475,592.31). In the last three months, insiders have purchased 207 shares of company stock worth $60,214. 0.85% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Direct Line Insurance Group Company Profile

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Direct Line Insurance Group plc engages in the provision of general insurance products and services in the United Kingdom. The company operates through Motor, Home, Rescue and Other Personal Lines, and Commercial segments. It offers motor, home, van, landlord, rescue, pet, tradesperson, business, creditor and select, and travel insurance products, as well as commercial insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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