James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) Stock Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average – Here’s Why

Shares of James Fisher and Sons plc (LON:FSJ) crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 436.78 and traded as high as GBX 485. James Fisher and Sons shares last traded at GBX 469, with a volume of 26,489 shares traded.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Berenberg Bank boosted their target price on shares of James Fisher and Sons from GBX 615 to GBX 790 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 18th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, James Fisher and Sons has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of GBX 660.

James Fisher and Sons Stock Down 2.3%

The firm has a market cap of £236.77 million, a PE ratio of -53.91 and a beta of 0.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 108.62, a current ratio of 1.16 and a quick ratio of 1.12. The business’s 50 day moving average price is GBX 480.74 and its 200 day moving average price is GBX 436.78.

James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March 12th. The company reported GBX 20.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. James Fisher and Sons had a negative net margin of 1.12% and a negative return on equity of 2.37%. On average, equities research analysts expect that James Fisher and Sons plc will post 20 earnings per share for the current year.

About James Fisher and Sons

James Fisher and Sons plc is a leading provider of unique marine solutions in Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport. The Group pioneers safe, innovative solutions that solve complex customer challenges for industries and governments around the world.

For more information visit www.james-fisher.com