Schroder Japan Trust (LON:SJG - Get Free Report)'s share price crossed above its fifty day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a fifty day moving average of GBX 240.84 ($3.25) and traded as high as GBX 253.52 ($3.43). Schroder Japan Trust shares last traded at GBX 250 ($3.38), with a volume of 132,620 shares changing hands.
Schroder Japan Trust Stock Performance
The company has a 50 day moving average of GBX 240.73 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 249.13. The firm has a market cap of £294.18 million, a P/E ratio of 4.92 and a beta of 0.48.
Schroder Japan Trust (LON:SJG - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April 14th. The company reported GBX 3.25 ($0.04) earnings per share for the quarter. Schroder Japan Trust had a net margin of 99.53% and a return on equity of 18.12%.
Schroder Japan Trust Increases Dividend
The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 30th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 27th were given a GBX 2.89 ($0.04) dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 27th. This represents a yield of 1.16%. This is an increase from Schroder Japan Trust's previous dividend of $2.82. Schroder Japan Trust's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 9.81%.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, insider Helena Coles purchased 1,271 shares of Schroder Japan Trust stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, April 15th. The stock was bought at an average price of GBX 235 ($3.18) per share, for a total transaction of £2,986.85 ($4,036.28). 13.26% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Schroder Japan Trust Company Profile
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The Japanese equity market currently offers a compelling long-term investment opportunity. Several developments that are unique to Japan should combine to support sustained corporate earnings growth and increasing valuation multiples in the years ahead. With one of the best performance track records in its sector and a disciplined, active investment approach, SJG is an excellent way of gaining exposure to Japan's exciting potential.
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