Insider Buying: A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) Insider Buys 22 Shares of Stock

Key Points

• Insider Stuart Lorimer purchased 22 shares of A.G. BARR at GBX 675 per share, totaling £148.50, on October 7th.
• The stock of A.G. BARR has shown a slight increase of 0.3% and is trading at GBX 669, with a market capitalization of £744.18 million.
• Analysts maintain a positive outlook on A.G. BARR, with three ratings as "Buy" and a target price averaging GBX 770.

A.G. BARR p.l.c. (LON:BAG - Get Free Report) insider Stuart Lorimer bought 22 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 7th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 675 per share, with a total value of £148.50.

A.G. BARR Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of LON:BAG traded up GBX 2 during trading on Wednesday, hitting GBX 669. The stock had a trading volume of 228,334 shares, compared to its average volume of 207,489. A.G. BARR p.l.c. has a 12 month low of GBX 555 and a 12 month high of GBX 728. The company has a market capitalization of £744.18 million, a PE ratio of 1,544.32, a PEG ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 0.38. The firm's fifty day moving average is GBX 686.24 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 681.69. The company has a quick ratio of 1.99, a current ratio of 1.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.62.

A.G. BARR (LON:BAG - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, September 30th. The company reported GBX 24.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. A.G. BARR had a return on equity of 12.27% and a net margin of 8.81%. Analysts anticipate that A.G. BARR p.l.c. will post 43.7109104 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

BAG has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a GBX 760 price objective on shares of A.G. BARR in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. Canaccord Genuity Group reiterated a "buy" rating and set a GBX 800 target price on shares of A.G. BARR in a research note on Friday, October 3rd. Peel Hunt reiterated a "buy" rating and set a GBX 750 target price on shares of A.G. BARR in a research note on Tuesday, September 30th. Finally, Shore Capital reiterated a "house stock" rating on shares of A.G. BARR in a research report on Tuesday, July 29th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average target price of GBX 770.

A.G. BARR Company Profile

A.G. Barr is a UK-based branded multi beverage business focused on growth and the creation of long-term shareholder value. Ambitious and value driven, with strong consumer focus, it is a brand owners and builder, offering a diverse and differentiated portfolio of brands that people love. Established almost 150 years ago in Scotland, now operating across the UK and with export markets throughout the world, A.G.

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