Shares of Spectris (OTCMKTS:SEPJY - Get Free Report) gapped up prior to trading on Wednesday . The stock had previously closed at $22.00, but opened at $22.75. Spectris shares last traded at $22.75, with a volume of 1,226 shares.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Separately, HSBC raised Spectris to a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 4th.
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Spectris Stock Up 3.4%
The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $12.96 and a 200-day moving average price of $15.19. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48.
Spectris Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 14th. Investors of record on Monday, May 19th will be issued a dividend of $0.3047 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 3.65%. This is a positive change from Spectris's previous dividend of $0.14. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 16th.
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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