NASDAQ:UG United-Guardian (UG) Stock Forecast, Price & News $8.42 -0.13 (-1.52%) (As of 06/2/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$8.42▼$8.7450-Day Range$8.50▼$10.1352-Week Range$8.42▼$20.49Volume13,693 shsAverage Volume5,281 shsMarket Capitalization$38.65 millionP/E Ratio16.19Dividend Yield7.36%Price TargetN/A ProfileProfileChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media United-Guardian MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.04% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.90Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.00 out of 5 starsMedical Sector531st out of 983 stocksToilet Preparations Industry8th out of 12 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for United-Guardian. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.04% of the float of United-Guardian has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverUnited-Guardian has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in United-Guardian has recently decreased by 18.75%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipUnited-Guardian is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.25%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthUnited-Guardian does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of United-Guardian is 119.23%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for UG. Previous Next 1.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUnited-Guardian has a news sentiment score of -0.90. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for United-Guardian this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added United-Guardian to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, United-Guardian insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders29.00% of the stock of United-Guardian is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 24.40% of the stock of United-Guardian is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of United-Guardian is 16.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 126.28.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of United-Guardian is 16.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 84.07.Price to Book Value per Share RatioUnited-Guardian has a P/B Ratio of 3.86. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) StockUnited-Guardian, Inc. engages in the development and manufacture of pharmaceuticals, cosmetic ingredients, personal and health care products and medical devices. The firm also conducts research and product development related to the development of new and unique cosmetic and personal care products. The company was founded by Alfred R. Globus in 1942 and is headquartered in Hauppauge, NY.Read More Receive UG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for United-Guardian and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address UG Stock News HeadlinesJune 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Returns On Capital At United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Don't Inspire ConfidenceMay 30, 2023 | msn.comUganda’s president signs horrific "Kill the Gays" law. The Biden administration is reevaluating aid.June 3, 2023 | Stocks To Trade (Ad)15 A.I. Trading Opportunities a DayUsing our algorithm, we sift through 15,000 stocks every second. We generate 15 trading opportunities a day.May 30, 2023 | theguardian.comUS may restrict visas for Ugandan officials in wake of anti-LGBTQ+ lawsMay 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUnited-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at StockNews.comMay 25, 2023 | msn.comManchester United eye head start in Harry Kane race! Red Devils set to move swiftly in bid to secure Tottenham's talismanic strikerMay 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Initiates Coverage on United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG)May 14, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUnited-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Now Covered by StockNews.comJune 3, 2023 | Stocks To Trade (Ad)15 A.I. Trading Opportunities a DayUsing our algorithm, we sift through 15,000 stocks every second. We generate 15 trading opportunities a day.May 11, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deUnited-Guardian, Inc.: United-Guardian Reports First Quarter Financial ResultsMay 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUnited-Guardian Reports First Quarter Financial ResultsMay 11, 2023 | theguardian.comUganda’s first wildlife vet on breaking the mould – and why gorilla and human health are linkedMay 5, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHead to Head Analysis: Haleon (NYSE:HLN) vs. United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG)May 2, 2023 | theguardian.comUganda’s parliament passes mostly unchanged anti-LGBTQ billApril 26, 2023 | theguardian.comUK government funded anti-LGBTQ+ organisation in Uganda, says reportApril 25, 2023 | msn.comLGBTQ+ Ugandans Are Fleeing as “Kill the Gays” Legislation AdvancesApril 24, 2023 | msn.comEvery day is Earth DayApril 23, 2023 | msn.comUganda’s extreme anti-LGBTQ legislation, explainedApril 23, 2023 | theguardian.comUganda’s president refuses to sign new hardline anti-gay billApril 5, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Begins Coverage on United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG)April 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUnited-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Coverage Initiated at StockNews.comApril 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUnited-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) Short Interest Down 15.4% in MarchMarch 26, 2023 | msn.comThe passing of Uganda’s draconian anti-gay bill provokes outrage in many parts of the worldMarch 26, 2023 | msn.comUganda Passes Death Penalty for GaysMarch 22, 2023 | theguardian.comUN urges Uganda to block ‘worst in the world’ anti-LQBTQ+ billMarch 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUnited-Guardian Reports 2022 Financial ResultsMarch 14, 2023 | theguardian.comLGBTQ+ groups face crackdowns in Uganda as environment turns hostileSee More Headlines UG Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart UG Company Calendar Last Earnings3/17/2023Today6/03/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/11/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Toilet preparations Sub-IndustryN/A SectorMedical Current SymbolNASDAQ:UG CUSIPN/A CIK101295 Webwww.u-g.com Phone(631) 273-0900Fax631-273-0858Employees22Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.52 Trailing P/E Ratio16.19 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$2.57 million Net Margins21.22% Pretax Margin26.63% Return on Equity24.78% Return on Assets21.02% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio5.86 Quick Ratio4.57 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$12.70 million Price / Sales3.04 Cash Flow$0.58 per share Price / Cash Flow14.52 Book Value$2.18 per share Price / Book3.86Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares4,590,000Free Float3,262,000Market Cap$38.65 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.46 Key ExecutivesBeatriz BlancoPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorAndrea J. YoungCFO, Secretary, Treasurer & ControllerDonna VigilanteVP, Director-Technical Services & Manager-R&DPeter A. HiltunenSenior Vice PresidentKey CompetitorsBeyondSpringNASDAQ:BYSINymox PharmaceuticalNASDAQ:NYMXHepion PharmaceuticalsNASDAQ:HEPAAchilles TherapeuticsNASDAQ:ACHLOKYO PharmaNASDAQ:OKYOView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipRenaissance Technologies LLCSold 2,200 shares on 5/12/2023Ownership: 4.081%UBS Group AGBought 7,289 shares on 5/12/2023Ownership: 0.562%BlackRock Inc.Sold 17,824 shares on 5/12/2023Ownership: 0.244%Ameritas Advisory Services LLCBought 1,103 shares on 4/28/2023Ownership: 0.984%Northstar Group Inc.Sold 1,801 shares on 4/27/2023Ownership: 0.406%View All Institutional Transactions UG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions How have UG shares performed in 2023? United-Guardian's stock was trading at $10.44 at the beginning of the year. Since then, UG shares have decreased by 19.3% and is now trading at $8.42. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting United-Guardian? United-Guardian saw a decrease in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,300 shares, a decrease of 18.8% from the April 30th total of 1,600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 6,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company's shares are short sold. View United-Guardian's Short Interest. When is United-Guardian's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, August 11th 2023. View our UG earnings forecast. How were United-Guardian's earnings last quarter? United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) posted its earnings results on Friday, March, 17th. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm earned $2.76 million during the quarter. United-Guardian had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 24.78% and a net margin of 21.22%. How often does United-Guardian pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United-Guardian? United-Guardian declared a Semi-Annual dividend on Monday, November 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 28th will be given a dividend of $0.31 per share on Wednesday, December 7th. This represents a yield of 5.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 25th. Read our dividend analysis for UG. Is United-Guardian a good dividend stock? United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) pays an annual dividend of $0.62 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.25%. UG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 119.23%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for UG. What is Kenneth H. Globus' approval rating as United-Guardian's CEO? 4 employees have rated United-Guardian Chief Executive Officer Kenneth H. Globus on Glassdoor.com. Kenneth H. Globus has an approval rating of 72% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of United-Guardian own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other United-Guardian investors own include Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), Teekay LNG Partners (TGP), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Continental Resources (CLR), Cinemark (CNK) and Dominion Energy (D). What is United-Guardian's stock symbol? United-Guardian trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "UG." Who are United-Guardian's major shareholders? United-Guardian's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Renaissance Technologies LLC (4.08%), Ameritas Advisory Services LLC (0.98%), UBS Group AG (0.56%), Northstar Group Inc. (0.41%) and BlackRock Inc. (0.24%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of United-Guardian? Shares of UG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is United-Guardian's stock price today? One share of UG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $8.42. How much money does United-Guardian make? United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) has a market capitalization of $38.65 million and generates $12.70 million in revenue each year. The company earns $2.57 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.52 on an earnings per share basis. How can I contact United-Guardian? United-Guardian's mailing address is 230 MARCUS BOULEVARD, HAUPPAUGE NY, 11788. The official website for the company is www.u-g.com. The company can be reached via phone at (631) 273-0900 or via fax at 631-273-0858. 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