Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH Acquires Shares of 3,914 United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (NASDAQ:USLM)

Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH purchased a new position in shares of United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (NASDAQ:USLM - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 3,914 shares of the construction company's stock, valued at approximately $520,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Pinnacle Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in United States Lime & Minerals during the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,021,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC grew its position in shares of United States Lime & Minerals by 34.2% in the 4th quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 18,030 shares of the construction company's stock worth $2,393,000 after buying an additional 4,592 shares during the last quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC bought a new stake in shares of United States Lime & Minerals in the 4th quarter worth approximately $334,000. State of Wyoming bought a new stake in shares of United States Lime & Minerals in the 4th quarter worth approximately $35,000. Finally, Select Equity Group L.P. grew its position in shares of United States Lime & Minerals by 46.3% in the 4th quarter. Select Equity Group L.P. now owns 328,354 shares of the construction company's stock worth $43,586,000 after buying an additional 103,948 shares during the last quarter. 27.12% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

United States Lime & Minerals Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of USLM stock traded down $0.18 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $106.15. The company's stock had a trading volume of 233,032 shares, compared to its average volume of 97,708. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.98 and a beta of 1.01. United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. has a one year low of $64.25 and a one year high of $159.53. The firm's fifty day simple moving average is $97.01 and its 200 day simple moving average is $110.30.

United States Lime & Minerals (NASDAQ:USLM - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 30th. The construction company reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $91.25 million for the quarter. United States Lime & Minerals had a return on equity of 24.55% and a net margin of 34.27%.

United States Lime & Minerals Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 13th. Investors of record on Friday, May 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.06 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 23rd. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.23%. United States Lime & Minerals's dividend payout ratio is presently 5.71%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Wall Street Zen upgraded United States Lime & Minerals from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 2nd.

United States Lime & Minerals Company Profile

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc engages in the manufacture and sale of lime and limestone products. Its products include High Calcium Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, Lime Kiln Dust, Lime Slurry, and High Calcium Limestone. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.