Shares of James Fisher and Sons plc (LON:FSJ - Get Free Report) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 427.03 and traded as high as GBX 455. James Fisher and Sons shares last traded at GBX 453, with a volume of 80,706 shares trading hands.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Separately, Berenberg Bank raised their price objective on James Fisher and Sons from GBX 615 to GBX 790 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 18th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of GBX 660.
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James Fisher and Sons Stock Performance
The company has a quick ratio of 1.12, a current ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 108.62. The stock has a 50 day moving average of GBX 488.43 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 427.03. The company has a market capitalization of £228.70 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -52.07 and a beta of 0.79.
James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 12th. The company reported GBX 20.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. James Fisher and Sons had a negative net margin of 1.12% and a negative return on equity of 2.37%. As a group, analysts predict that James Fisher and Sons plc will post 20 EPS for the current year.
James Fisher and Sons Company Profile
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James Fisher and Sons plc is a leading provider of unique marine solutions in Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport. The Group pioneers safe, innovative solutions that solve complex customer challenges for industries and governments around the world.
For more information visit www.james-fisher.com
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