Luxfer (NYSE:LXFR) Shares Pass Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average - What's Next?

Key Points

• Luxfer shares fell below its 200-day moving average — the 200‑day SMA is $13.57 and the stock traded as low as $11.79, last at $12.1350, a bearish technical signal.
• Analysts have turned negative — recent downgrades (Wall Street Zen to Hold, Zacks to Strong Sell) leave a MarketBeat consensus rating of "Reduce."
• Dividend yield looks risky — the company pays a $0.13 quarterly dividend (4.3% yield) but has a 179.31% payout ratio, suggesting the dividend may be unsustainable relative to earnings.

Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE:LXFR - Get Free Report)'s stock price crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $13.57 and traded as low as $11.79. Luxfer shares last traded at $12.1350, with a volume of 249,453 shares.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have commented on LXFR shares. Wall Street Zen lowered Luxfer from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, February 28th. Zacks Research downgraded Luxfer from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Luxfer has a consensus rating of "Reduce".

Luxfer Trading Up 5.4%

The firm has a market capitalization of $323.28 million, a P/E ratio of 41.84, a PEG ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a quick ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $14.15 and a 200-day moving average of $13.57.

Luxfer Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, February 4th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were given a dividend of $0.13 per share. This represents a $0.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 23rd. Luxfer's dividend payout ratio is presently 179.31%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of LXFR. State of Alaska Department of Revenue bought a new stake in Luxfer during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in Luxfer in the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. LSV Asset Management bought a new position in Luxfer in the 4th quarter valued at about $85,000. Nano Cap New Millennium Growth Fund L P acquired a new position in shares of Luxfer in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $101,000. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of Luxfer during the 4th quarter worth approximately $142,000. Institutional investors own 90.82% of the company's stock.

About Luxfer

Luxfer Gas Cylinders, trading as Luxfer NYSE: LXFR, is a global manufacturer specializing in high-performance, lightweight gas cylinders. The company produces both aluminium and composite cylinders designed to store and transport high-pressure gases for industrial, medical, diving, firefighting and defense applications. Its portfolio includes seamless aluminium cylinders, wrapped composite cylinders and pressure vessel components tailored to meet stringent safety and performance standards.

Founded on more than a century of materials expertise originating from the Luxfer Graphic Magnesium Company established in 1898, Luxfer has evolved into a leader in cylinder innovation.

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