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James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) Price Target Raised to GBX 530 at Canaccord Genuity Group

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Key Points

  • Canaccord Genuity Group has raised the price target for James Fisher and Sons from GBX 400 to GBX 530, indicating a potential upside of 39.15%.
  • The company's stock opened at GBX 380.89 and has experienced a 12-month low of GBX 285 and a high of GBX 380.89.
  • James Fisher and Sons reported a loss with a net margin of -10.44% and a negative return on equity of -33.24% in its last quarterly earnings results.
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James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ - Get Free Report) had its price target lifted by investment analysts at Canaccord Genuity Group from GBX 400 to GBX 530 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Digital Look reports. The brokerage presently has a "buy" rating on the stock. Canaccord Genuity Group's target price would indicate a potential upside of 39.15% from the company's previous close.

James Fisher and Sons Stock Performance

LON:FSJ opened at GBX 380.89 on Wednesday. James Fisher and Sons has a 12-month low of GBX 285 and a 12-month high of GBX 380.89. The company has a quick ratio of 1.12, a current ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 185.53. The firm has a market capitalization of £192.22 million, a PE ratio of 439.83 and a beta of 0.64. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 348.79 and a 200 day moving average price of GBX 331.54.

James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, September 9th. The company reported GBX 0.80 earnings per share for the quarter. James Fisher and Sons had a negative net margin of 10.44% and a negative return on equity of 33.24%. Research analysts anticipate that James Fisher and Sons will post 20 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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