Equus Total Return, Inc. is a closed-end management investment company. The Company's investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current investment income and long-term capital gains by investing in the debt and equity securities of small and middle market capitalization companies that are generally not publicly traded at the time of its investment. It also seeks to purchase interests in oil and gas properties. It invests in various industries, including shipping products and services, energy, financial services, business products and services and media. Its investments in portfolio securities comprise various type of securities, including common stock, limited liability company investments and secured and subordinated debt. It may also invest with other co-investors, including private equity firms, business development companies, small business investment companies, venture capital groups, institutional investors and individual investors.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Finance
- Industry: Diversified Investments
- Sub-Industry: N/A
- Symbol: NYSE:EQS
- CUSIP: N/A
- Web: N/A
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $2.65
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $2.22
- 52 Week Range: $1.56 - $3.00
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
- P/E Growth: 0.00
Misc:- Average Volume: 18,810 shs.
- Beta: 0.15
Frequently Asked Questions for Equus Total Return (NYSE:EQS)
What is Equus Total Return's stock symbol?
Equus Total Return trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "EQS."
Who are some of Equus Total Return's key competitors?
How do I buy Equus Total Return stock?
Shares of Equus Total Return can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
How much does a share of Equus Total Return stock cost?
One share of Equus Total Return stock can currently be purchased for approximately $2.81.
Consensus Ratings for Equus Total Return (NYSE:EQS) (?) The ratings breakdown includes the most recent rating from each analyst that has rated the stock within the last twelve months. The ratings score is a calculation of the average number of sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). The consensus price target is a mean average of the most recent price target set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months.| Ratings Breakdown: | No ratings tracked in the last 12 months. |
| Consensus Rating: | N/A (Score: NaN) |
| Consensus Price Target: | N/A |
Analysts' Ratings History for Equus Total Return (NYSE:EQS)
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Earnings History for Equus Total Return (NYSE:EQS)
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Earnings Estimates for Equus Total Return (NYSE:EQS)Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $0.18 EPS
Dividend History for Equus Total Return (NYSE:EQS)
No dividend announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Equus Total Return (NYSE:EQS)Insider Ownership Percentage: 21.29%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 8.35%
Insider Trades by Quarter for Equus Total Return (NYSE:EQS)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 3/17/2017 | Henry W Hankinson | Director | Buy | 19,500 | $2.40 | $46,800.00 |  |
| 3/17/2017 | John A Hardy | CEO | Buy | 500,000 | $2.40 | $1,200,000.00 | |
| 3/17/2017 | Kenneth I Denos | Insider | Buy | 250,000 | $2.40 | $600,000.00 | |
| 3/3/2016 | Pallieres Bertrand Des | Director | Buy | 14,280 | $1.50 | $21,420.00 | |
| 1/21/2016 | Pallieres Bertrand Des | Director | Buy | 33,577 | $1.54 | $51,708.58 | |
| 11/20/2015 | Pallieres Bertrand Des | Director | Buy | 28,638 | $1.49 | $42,670.62 | |
| 6/12/2014 | Mvc Capital, Inc. | Major Shareholder | Buy | 970,087 | $2.45 | $2,376,713.15 | |
| 6/3/2014 | Tokarz Group Advisers Llc | Major Shareholder | Buy | 850,000 | $2.40 | $2,040,000.00 | |
| 5/21/2014 | Michael T Tokarz | Major Shareholder | Buy | 512,557 | $2.40 | $1,230,136.80 | |
| 4/7/2014 | Robert L Knauss | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $1.88 | $18,800.00 | |
| 7/31/2013 | Pallieres Bertrand Des | Director | Buy | 1,005,636 | $2.40 | $2,413,526.40 | |
| 7/23/2013 | Pallieres Bertrand Des | Director | Buy | 3,066 | $1.89 | $5,794.74 | |
| 12/20/2012 | Pallieres Bertrand Des | Director | Buy | 986,842 | $2.65 | $2,615,131.30 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Equus Total Return (NYSE:EQS)
Latest Headlines for Equus Total Return (NYSE:EQS)
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 | Equus Total Return (EQS) Given Daily Coverage Optimism Rating of 0.12
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 29 at 2:51 PM |
| Equus Total Return (EQS) Receiving Somewhat Favorable Media Coverage, AlphaOne Reports
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 25 at 8:28 PM |
 | BRIEF-Equus signs agreement to acquire U.S. Gas & Electric
www.reuters.com - April 25 at 11:35 AM |
 | MVC Capital Sells US Gas & Electric Business to Equus Total Return for $167.5 Mln
www.nasdaq.com - April 25 at 11:35 AM |
 | U.S. Gas & Electric to Consolidate with Equus
finance.yahoo.com - April 24 at 4:50 PM |
| Equus Signs Agreement to Acquire U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc.
finance.yahoo.com - April 24 at 4:50 PM |
| Equus Total Return (EQS) Receiving Positive Media Coverage, Study Shows
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 12:00 PM |
 | Equus Total Return Fund: Still In Limbo, Still Undervalued
seekingalpha.com - March 30 at 5:29 PM |
| CEO Invests in Equus Total Return
finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 5:16 PM |
| BRIEF-Equus Total Return net assets per share $3.37
www.reuters.com - March 14 at 4:22 PM |
| Equus Announces 2016 Year-End Net Asset Value
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 12:51 PM |
| BRIEF-Equus Shareholders authorize withdrawal of BDC Election
www.reuters.com - January 6 at 5:35 PM |
| Equus Shareholders Authorize Withdrawal of BDC Election
finance.yahoo.com - January 6 at 5:35 PM |
| EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. Files SEC form 8-K, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders, Other Events, Finan
biz.yahoo.com - January 6 at 5:35 PM |
| 4:44 pm Equus shareholders authorize withdrawal of business development company election - marks an 'important step' in the co's intent to effect a transformative reorganization
finance.yahoo.com - January 6 at 5:35 PM |
| EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. Files SEC form 8-K, Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits
biz.yahoo.com - November 14 at 5:03 PM |
| BRIEF-Equus Total Return reports net assets of $41.5 mln
www.reuters.com - November 12 at 10:46 AM |
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www.cnn.com - September 20 at 8:38 AM |
 | Chelsea Residents Grapple With a Close Call in Their Neighborhood
www.nytimes.com - September 20 at 8:38 AM |
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www.foxnews.com - September 20 at 8:38 AM |
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www.usatoday.com - September 20 at 8:38 AM |
 | Wealth of clues led to quick arrest of suspected bomber
www.msn.com - September 20 at 8:38 AM |
 | Ahmad Rahami Case: What's Next for Bombings Suspect? It Depends
www.nbcnews.com - September 20 at 8:38 AM |
| Equus Keeps Rising On Higher Volume While MVC Capital Keeps Silent
seekingalpha.com - August 26 at 6:40 AM |
| Equus Total Return Fund: A 2-For-1 Opportunity For Value Investors
seekingalpha.com - August 22 at 9:31 AM |
| BRIEF-Equus Total Return says net assets per share increased to $3.13
www.reuters.com - August 12 at 10:00 PM |
| Equus Total Return Is Still Being Left In Limbo By MVC Capital
seekingalpha.com - July 29 at 10:12 PM |
| Equus Total Return And MVC Capital: A Solution To The Stagnated Merger
seekingalpha.com - June 28 at 9:45 AM |
| Equus Announces First Quarter Net Asset Value
finance.yahoo.com - May 12 at 8:00 AM |
 | Old Mutual's South African insurance arm drops Oakbay -company document
uk.finance.yahoo.com - May 10 at 11:18 AM |
| EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. Files SEC form 8-K, Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Other Events
biz.yahoo.com - May 9 at 4:39 PM |
| EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. Files SEC form 10-K, Annual Report
biz.yahoo.com - March 30 at 4:55 PM |
| Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS)
finance.yahoo.com - January 23 at 2:29 PM |
| EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. Files SEC form 8-K, Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Other Events, Financial State
biz.yahoo.com - January 12 at 12:54 PM |
| EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. Financials
finance.yahoo.com - December 8 at 1:17 PM |
| EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. Files SEC form 8-K, Other Events
biz.yahoo.com - November 13 at 1:15 PM |
| EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report
biz.yahoo.com - November 12 at 12:42 PM |
| EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. Files SEC form 8-K, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders, Other Events
biz.yahoo.com - May 19 at 4:44 PM |
Equus Total Return (EQS) Chart for Wednesday, May, 24, 2017
