Nuveen Asset Management LLC Buys 242,875 Shares of Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:BYRN)

Nuveen Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:BYRN - Free Report) by 1,039.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 266,239 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 242,875 shares during the period. Nuveen Asset Management LLC owned 1.18% of Byrna Technologies worth $7,670,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of BYRN. Sound View Wealth Advisors Group LLC grew its position in shares of Byrna Technologies by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Sound View Wealth Advisors Group LLC now owns 106,735 shares of the company's stock worth $3,075,000 after buying an additional 355 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its holdings in Byrna Technologies by 6.3% during the fourth quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 8,109 shares of the company's stock valued at $234,000 after purchasing an additional 484 shares during the period. Quarry LP acquired a new position in Byrna Technologies during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. bought a new stake in Byrna Technologies in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Global Retirement Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Byrna Technologies in the fourth quarter worth $30,000. 25.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Byrna Technologies Stock Performance

NASDAQ BYRN traded down $0.79 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $26.51. 368,504 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 495,623. The company has a market capitalization of $600.90 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 49.09 and a beta of 2.18. The company's 50-day moving average is $21.59 and its two-hundred day moving average is $24.07. Byrna Technologies Inc. has a one year low of $7.79 and a one year high of $34.78.

Byrna Technologies (NASDAQ:BYRN - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 10th. The company reported $0.07 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $26.19 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.26 million. Byrna Technologies had a net margin of 14.92% and a return on equity of 15.39%. Research analysts predict that Byrna Technologies Inc. will post 0.28 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Roth Mkm reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $33.00 price target on shares of Byrna Technologies in a report on Thursday, March 20th.

Insider Transactions at Byrna Technologies

In other news, Director Emily Rooney bought 2,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, April 22nd. The shares were purchased at an average price of $20.50 per share, for a total transaction of $51,250.00. Following the purchase, the director now owns 37,564 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $770,062. The trade was a 7.13% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 11.08% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Byrna Technologies Profile

Byrna Technologies Inc, a non-lethal defense technology company, provides non-lethal alternative solutions for law enforcement and private security. The company offers handheld personal security devices and shoulder-fired launchers without the need for background check or firearm license; and projectiles including chemical irritant, kinetic, and inert rounds.