Fuller, Smith & Turner (LON:FSTA) Shares Pass Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average - Here's What Happened

Key Points

• Fuller, Smith & Turner shares fell below their 200-day moving average of GBX 569.45, trading as low as GBX 552, indicating a potential decline in stock performance.
• The company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of GBX 34.22 for the last quarter, with a forecast of 29.50 EPS for the current fiscal year.
• Insider James Fuller Bt purchased 21,990 shares of the company at an average price of GBX 59, indicating commitment from executives amid fluctuating stock prices.

Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C. (LON:FSTA - Get Free Report)'s stock price crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 569.45 ($7.65) and traded as low as GBX 552 ($7.42). Fuller, Smith & Turner shares last traded at GBX 570 ($7.66), with a volume of 24,640 shares changing hands.

Fuller, Smith & Turner Price Performance

The firm has a market cap of £310.40 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 1,213.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.77 and a beta of 0.78. The company has a current ratio of 0.51, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 48.97. The stock has a 50-day moving average of GBX 576.68 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 569.45.

Fuller, Smith & Turner (LON:FSTA - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 11th. The company reported GBX 34.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Fuller, Smith & Turner had a return on equity of 2.08% and a net margin of 2.53%. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C. will post 29.5042322 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Fuller, Smith & Turner

In related news, insider James Fuller Bt acquired 21,990 shares of Fuller, Smith & Turner stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 18th. The stock was acquired at an average price of GBX 59 per share, for a total transaction of £12,974.10. 2.05% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

About Fuller, Smith & Turner

Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC is the premium pubs and hotels business that is famous for beautiful and inviting pubs with delicious fresh food, a vibrant and interesting range of drinks, and engaging service from passionate people. Our purpose in life is to create experiences that nourish the soul. Fuller's has 200 managed businesses, with 1,024 boutique bedrooms, and 177 Tenanted Inns.

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