Worley (OTCMKTS:WYGPY) Sees Large Volume Increase - What's Next?

Key Points

• Trading volume jumped 123% as 5,064 Worley ADR shares changed hands and the stock last traded at $7.75 (previous close $7.4550).
• Jefferies downgraded Worley from "strong-buy" to "hold" (Feb. 26), while the consensus rating remains a Moderate Buy (1 Buy, 1 Hold).
• The stock is down about 2.5% and is trading below its 50-day ($8.54) and 200-day ($8.80) moving averages; the company shows modest liquidity (quick and current ratios ~1.03) and low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.25).

Worley Limited Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:WYGPY - Get Free Report) saw an uptick in trading volume on Tuesday . 5,064 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 123% from the previous session's volume of 2,267 shares.The stock last traded at $7.75 and had previously closed at $7.4550.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Jefferies Financial Group downgraded Worley from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy".

Worley Stock Down 2.5%

The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The firm's 50 day moving average is $8.54 and its 200-day moving average is $8.80.

Worley Company Profile

Worley OTCMKTS: WYGPY is a global professional services company specializing in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions for the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. Headquartered in North Sydney, Australia, the firm offers project delivery, consulting and advisory services across the full asset lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through design, execution and operations support. Worley's client base spans major international oil and gas companies, mining operators, petrochemical producers and utility providers.

The company's service offerings encompass traditional engineering and project management as well as digital and sustainability-focused solutions.

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