United-Guardian, Inc. manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants, healthcare products, and specialty industrial products in the United States and internationally. It offers personal care products, including LUBRAJEL line of water-based moisturizing and lubricating gel formulations; LUBRAJEL II XD; ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for skin creams, lotions, cleansers, and other cosmetics; LUBRASLIDE and B-122 powdered lubricants for use in the manufacture of pressed powders, eyeliners, and rouges; KLENSOFT, a surfactant for use in shampoos, shower gels, makeup removers, and other cosmetic formulations; and LUBRASIL, a special form of LUBRAJEL in which silicone oil is incorporated into a LUBRAJEL base. The company's medical products comprise LUBRAJEL RR and RC lubricant gels for urinary catheters; LUBRAJEL MG to lubricate urinary catheters, pre-lubricated enema tips, and other medical devices; LUBRAJEL LC, LUBRAJEL FA, and LUBRAJEL BA, which are LUBRAJEL formulations for oral use; LUBRAJEL FLUID to lubricate water-soluble products; and LUBRAJEL TF, a medical lubricant. Its pharmaceutical products consist of RENACIDIN, a prescription drug to prevent and dissolve calcifications in urethral catheters and the urinary bladder; and CLORPACTIN WCS-90, an antimicrobial product to treat infections in the urinary bladder. The company's industrial products include DESELEX liquid, a sequestering and chelating agent for use in the manufacture of detergents; and THOROCLENS, a chlorine-based cleanser. United-Guardian, Inc. also conducts research and product development, primarily related to the development of cosmetic and personal care products. The company markets its products through marketing partners and distributors, advertising in medical and trade journals, mailings to physicians and to the trade, and exhibitions at medical meetings. United-Guardian, Inc. was founded in 1942 and is based in Hauppauge, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Toilet preparations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
Phone631-273-0900
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$13.77 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees23
Next Earnings Date3/19/2020 (Estimated)
OptionableNot Optionable
United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is United-Guardian's stock symbol?
United-Guardian trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "UG."
How often does United-Guardian pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United-Guardian?
United-Guardian announced a Semi-Annual dividend on Friday, November 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.55 per share on Tuesday, December 10th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 2nd. This is a positive change from United-Guardian's previous Semi-Annual dividend of $0.35. View United-Guardian's Dividend History.
How were United-Guardian's earnings last quarter?
United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) announced its earnings results on Friday, November, 8th. The company reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm earned $3.32 million during the quarter. United-Guardian had a return on equity of 34.74% and a net margin of 31.01%. View United-Guardian's Earnings History.
When is United-Guardian's next earnings date?
Has United-Guardian been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about UG stock has trended positive on Tuesday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. United-Guardian earned a media sentiment score of 3.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news articles about the company a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future. View News Stories for United-Guardian.
Are investors shorting United-Guardian?
United-Guardian saw a increase in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 8,600 shares, an increase of 22.9% from the December 15th total of 7,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 2,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.1 days. Currently, 0.3% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View United-Guardian's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of United-Guardian's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to United-Guardian include Estee Lauder Companies (EL), Colgate-Palmolive (CL), Coty (COTY), HYPERA S A/S (HYPMY), Avon Products (AVP), Inter Parfums (IPAR), Edgewell Personal Care (EPC), Revlon (REV), Mandom (MDOMF), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), 2050 Motors (ETFM) and DS Healthcare Group (DSKX).
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Who are United-Guardian's key executives?
United-Guardian's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Kenneth H. Globus, Pres, Chairman, Principal Exec. Officer & Gen. Counsel (Age 67)
- Mr. Robert S. Rubinger, Exec. VP, Sec. & Director (Age 76)
- Mr. Peter A. Hiltunen, VP & Production Mang. (Age 60)
- Andrea J. Young, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Controller (Age 50)
- Donna Vigilante, R&D Mang. and Director of Technical Services
How do I buy shares of United-Guardian?
Shares of UG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is United-Guardian's stock price today?
One share of UG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $19.41.
How big of a company is United-Guardian?
What is United-Guardian's official website?
How can I contact United-Guardian?
United-Guardian's mailing address is 230 MARCUS BOULEVARD, HAUPPAUGE NY, 11788. The company can be reached via phone at 631-273-0900.
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