G. Willi-Food International (NASDAQ:WILC) Share Price Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average - Here's What Happened

Key Points

• G. Willi‑Food shares passed above their 200‑day moving average
• The company reported quarterly EPS of $0.51 on $52.83 million in revenue, has a market cap of about $487.6 million and a P/E of 18.4, and recently paid a special dividend of $0.51 per share (DPR ~48.95%).

G. Willi-Food International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:WILC - Get Free Report) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $26.83 and traded as high as $35.07. G. Willi-Food International shares last traded at $35.00, with a volume of 6,593 shares changing hands.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Wall Street Zen raised shares of G. Willi-Food International to a "hold" rating in a research report on Saturday, January 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Hold".

G. Willi-Food International Trading Up 7.0%

The company has a market capitalization of $487.55 million, a P/E ratio of 18.42 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $27.66 and a 200 day moving average price of $26.83.

G. Willi-Food International (NASDAQ:WILC - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 24th. The company reported $0.51 earnings per share for the quarter. G. Willi-Food International had a return on equity of 14.37% and a net margin of 14.75%.The business had revenue of $52.83 million for the quarter.

G. Willi-Food International Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a special dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 29th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 13th were paid a dividend of $0.51 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, April 13th. G. Willi-Food International's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 48.95%.

Institutional Trading of G. Willi-Food International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its holdings in G. Willi-Food International by 786.8% in the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 2,146 shares of the company's stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 1,904 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of G. Willi-Food International during the first quarter worth approximately $50,000. Geode Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of G. Willi-Food International during the fourth quarter worth approximately $203,000. Noked Israel Ltd bought a new position in shares of G. Willi-Food International during the fourth quarter worth approximately $230,000. Finally, World Equity Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of G. Willi-Food International during the third quarter worth approximately $287,000. Institutional investors own 9.45% of the company's stock.

G. Willi-Food International Company Profile

G. Willi-Food International, Inc is a specialty food manufacturer based in Porterville, California, that develops, produces and distributes a variety of seasoned and roasted nut products, trail mixes and snack foods. The company serves both retail and foodservice channels through branded and private-label offerings, catering to grocery chains, club stores, convenience outlets, airlines, hotels, universities and restaurants throughout North America.

Founded in 1977, G. Willi-Food has expanded from a single roasting line to multiple production facilities in California, supported by satellite distribution centers to ensure efficient delivery and inventory management.

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