Shares of Travis Perkins plc (OTCMKTS:TPRKY - Get Free Report) shot up 0.5% during trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as $8.77 and last traded at $8.77. 1,763 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 79% from the average session volume of 8,284 shares. The stock had previously closed at $8.73.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Separately, Peel Hunt upgraded Travis Perkins from a "moderate buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Thursday, April 3rd.
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Travis Perkins Stock Performance
The company has a current ratio of 1.65, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. The firm's 50-day moving average is $7.60 and its 200 day moving average is $8.32.
Travis Perkins Increases Dividend
The company also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 5th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 23rd will be paid a $0.1165 dividend. This is an increase from Travis Perkins's previous dividend of $0.07. This represents a dividend yield of 2.65%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 22nd.
About Travis Perkins
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Travis Perkins plc engages in distribution of building material products in the United Kingdom. It operates through Merchanting and Toolstation segments. The company offers tools and building supplies. It also distributes pipeline products, as well as supplies managed services, and commercial and industrial heating and cooling solutions.
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