Judges Scientific plc (LON:JDG - Get Free Report)'s share price crossed above its 50 day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 50 day moving average of GBX 7,651.15 ($105.07) and traded as high as GBX 8,880 ($121.94). Judges Scientific shares last traded at GBX 8,850 ($121.53), with a volume of 6,346 shares trading hands.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
JDG has been the topic of several research reports. Berenberg Bank reissued a "buy" rating and set a £106 ($145.56) price target on shares of Judges Scientific in a research note on Wednesday, March 26th. Shore Capital reaffirmed a "house stock" rating on shares of Judges Scientific in a research note on Wednesday, April 16th.
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Judges Scientific Trading Up 1.5%
The stock's 50 day moving average is GBX 7,651.15 and its 200-day moving average is GBX 7,633.59. The company has a current ratio of 1.97, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 70.79. The company has a market cap of £581.02 million, a P/E ratio of 38.91, a PEG ratio of 0.56 and a beta of 0.83.
Insider Activity at Judges Scientific
In other news, insider Tim Prestidge bought 511 shares of Judges Scientific stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 3rd. The stock was bought at an average cost of GBX 7,502 ($103.02) per share, with a total value of £38,335.22 ($52,643.81). 18.75% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Judges Scientific Company Profile
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Judges Scientific plc AIM: JDG, is a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector. The Group now consists of 23 businesses acquired since 2005.
The acquired companies are primarily UK-based with products sold worldwide to a diverse range of markets including: higher education institutions, scientific research facilities, manufacturers and regulatory authorities.
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