Glencore (OTCMKTS:GLNCY) Share Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average - Here's What Happened

Key Points

• Glencore's stock crossed above its 200‑day moving average, trading as high as $14.94 and last at $14.91 versus the 200‑day MA of $11.47 (50‑day MA $13.95) on Monday with about 507,690 shares traded.
• Analysts' consensus is a "Moderate Buy" (1 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 4 Hold), yet the reported average target price is $9.30, which is below the current share price.
• Balance‑sheet indicators show moderate leverage and tight liquidity, with a debt‑to‑equity ratio of 0.84, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 0.54.

Glencore PLC (OTCMKTS:GLNCY - Get Free Report)'s stock price crossed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $11.47 and traded as high as $14.94. Glencore shares last traded at $14.91, with a volume of 507,690 shares trading hands.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Barclays reiterated an "overweight" rating on shares of Glencore in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Berenberg Bank upgraded Glencore from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a "buy" rating on shares of Glencore in a research report on Friday, January 30th. UBS Group upgraded Glencore to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, HSBC cut Glencore to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Glencore presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $9.30.

Glencore Price Performance

The company has a 50-day moving average of $13.95 and a 200 day moving average of $11.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, a quick ratio of 0.54 and a current ratio of 1.06.

About Glencore

Glencore is a global natural resources company engaged in the production, processing and marketing of commodities. The business combines large-scale mining and metals operations with an extensive physical commodities trading and marketing platform. Its activities span the full commodity value chain, from extraction and smelting/refining to the commercial distribution of metals and energy products to industrial customers worldwide.

Key product areas include base and precious metals (such as copper, zinc, nickel and related concentrates), bulk commodities and energy products (including thermal coal and oil) and associated value‑added materials and services.

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