Spectris (OTCMKTS:SEPJY - Get Free Report) shares hit a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday . The company traded as high as $26.88 and last traded at $26.88, with a volume of 302 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $22.75.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Separately, HSBC raised Spectris to a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 4th.
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Spectris Stock Performance
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 1.83 and a quick ratio of 1.19. The company's 50-day moving average is $15.01 and its two-hundred day moving average is $15.67.
Spectris Increases Dividend
The company also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 19th will be paid a $0.3047 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 16th. This represents a dividend yield of 3.65%. This is a positive change from Spectris's previous dividend of $0.14.
About Spectris
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Spectris plc provides precision measurement solutions worldwide. It operates through Spectris Scientific, Spectris Dynamics, and Other segments. The Spectris Scientific segment provides advanced sensors and instruments used to measure, analyze, and characterize materials; and monitor ultra-clean manufacturing environments.
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