DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main Sells 3,800 Shares of United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (NASDAQ:USLM)

DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main lessened its position in United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (NASDAQ:USLM - Free Report) by 27.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 10,200 shares of the construction company's stock after selling 3,800 shares during the period. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main's holdings in United States Lime & Minerals were worth $1,354,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in USLM. Barclays PLC grew its holdings in United States Lime & Minerals by 1,182.8% in the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 21,512 shares of the construction company's stock worth $2,101,000 after acquiring an additional 19,835 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its holdings in United States Lime & Minerals by 432.3% in the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 6,036 shares of the construction company's stock worth $612,000 after acquiring an additional 4,902 shares during the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its holdings in United States Lime & Minerals by 454.5% in the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 10,697 shares of the construction company's stock worth $1,045,000 after acquiring an additional 8,768 shares during the last quarter. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. grew its holdings in United States Lime & Minerals by 63.0% in the 4th quarter. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. now owns 8,845 shares of the construction company's stock worth $1,174,000 after acquiring an additional 3,417 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Empirical Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in United States Lime & Minerals in the 4th quarter worth $256,000. Institutional investors own 27.12% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, StockNews.com raised shares of United States Lime & Minerals from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, April 2nd.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Sandra C. Duhe sold 3,157 shares of United States Lime & Minerals stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $94.61, for a total transaction of $298,683.77. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 2,128 shares of the company's stock, valued at $201,330.08. This trade represents a 59.74% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders own 1.46% of the company's stock.

United States Lime & Minerals Stock Up 1.7%

Shares of USLM traded up $1.72 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $103.92. 66,235 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 97,253. The company's fifty day moving average price is $93.39 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $113.12. The company has a market capitalization of $2.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.39 and a beta of 0.97. United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. has a 12 month low of $64.25 and a 12 month high of $159.53.

United States Lime & Minerals (NASDAQ:USLM - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 30th. The construction company reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $91.25 million for the quarter. United States Lime & Minerals had a net margin of 34.27% and a return on equity of 24.55%.

United States Lime & Minerals Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 13th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.06 per share. This represents a $0.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.23%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 23rd. United States Lime & Minerals's payout ratio is 5.71%.

About United States Lime & Minerals

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc engages in the manufacture and sale of lime and limestone products. Its products include High Calcium Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, Lime Kiln Dust, Lime Slurry, and High Calcium Limestone. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.