Jain Global LLC Purchases Shares of 68,109 Signet Jewelers Limited $SIG

Jain Global LLC purchased a new stake in Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE:SIG) during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 68,109 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,533,000. Jain Global LLC owned 0.17% of Signet Jewelers as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. American Century Companies Inc. grew its holdings in Signet Jewelers by 12.3% during the 3rd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,592,735 shares of the company’s stock worth $152,775,000 after acquiring an additional 174,873 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its holdings in shares of Signet Jewelers by 1.9% in the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,346,165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $225,046,000 after purchasing an additional 43,925 shares in the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its holdings in shares of Signet Jewelers by 212.2% in the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 500,589 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,016,000 after purchasing an additional 340,228 shares in the last quarter. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC lifted its position in shares of Signet Jewelers by 163.4% during the 3rd quarter. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC now owns 34,919 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,349,000 after purchasing an additional 21,660 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH grew its stake in shares of Signet Jewelers by 149.1% during the third quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH now owns 33,882 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,250,000 after purchasing an additional 20,282 shares in the last quarter.

Signet Jewelers Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:SIG opened at $83.83 on Tuesday. Signet Jewelers Limited has a 12 month low of $47.63 and a 12 month high of $110.20. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.41 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.02, a P/E/G ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.25. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $92.29 and its 200 day moving average price is $93.55.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently commented on SIG. Telsey Advisory Group reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $96.00 target price on shares of Signet Jewelers in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Signet Jewelers in a report on Monday, March 9th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Signet Jewelers in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Zacks Research downgraded Signet Jewelers from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Signet Jewelers from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $110.00.

About Signet Jewelers

Signet Jewelers Ltd is the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating a diversified network of retail stores across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its portfolio includes well-established banners such as Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared The Galleria of Jewelry, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples and Piercing Pagoda, offering customers a range of shopping environments from suburban malls to high-street locations.

The company’s product assortment encompasses engagement rings, wedding bands, fine fashion jewelry and timepieces, complemented by services including jewelry cleaning, repairs, appraisals and extended care plans.