Oakley Capital Investments (LON:OCI) Stock Jumps 1.4% - Here's Why

Key Points

• Oakley Capital Investments shares rose 1.4% to GBX 519.31 in Friday trading, with about 470,510 shares changing hands—24% below average volume.
• Jefferies reaffirmed its “Buy” rating, and the stock holds a consensus “Buy” rating based on one analyst’s recommendation.
• OCI reported quarterly EPS of GBX 41, alongside a 74.95% net margin and 4.15% return on equity; analysts expect full-year EPS of GBX 108.10.

Oakley Capital Investments (LON:OCI - Get Free Report)'s share price shot up 1.4% during trading on Friday. The company traded as high as GBX 519.31 and last traded at GBX 519.31. Approximately 470,510 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 24% from the average session volume of 618,937 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 512.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Oakley Capital Investments in a research note on Friday, July 31st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating. According to data from MarketBeat, Oakley Capital Investments has a consensus rating of "Buy".

Oakley Capital Investments Trading Up 1.4%

The company has a quick ratio of 82.79, a current ratio of 25.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 19.44. The stock's 50 day moving average is GBX 521.40 and its 200-day moving average is GBX 507.31. The company has a market cap of £848.86 million, a PE ratio of 16.23 and a beta of 0.47.

Oakley Capital Investments (LON:OCI - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September 10th. The company reported GBX 41 EPS for the quarter. Oakley Capital Investments had a return on equity of 4.15% and a net margin of 74.95%. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Oakley Capital Investments will post 108.10 EPS for the current year.

About Oakley Capital Investments

Oakley Capital Investments (“OCI”) is a Specialist Fund Segment listed investment vehicle that provides shareholders with consistent long-term returns in excess of the FTSE All-Share by providing exposure to private equity returns, where value can be created through market growth, consolidation and performance improvement. Through its investments in the Oakley Capital Funds, OCI enables shareholders to share in the growth and performance of a portfolio of European-based companies across Technology, Consumer, Education and Business Services sectors.

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