Bunzl (OTCMKTS:BZLFY) Shares Gap Up – Here’s What Happened

Bunzl PLC (OTCMKTS:BZLFY)’s stock price gapped up before the market opened on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $15.53, but opened at $16.36. Bunzl shares last traded at $16.37, with a volume of 677 shares.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Barclays cut shares of Bunzl from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Bunzl Stock Up 0.8%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 1.39. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $15.81 and a 200 day moving average price of $14.85.

About Bunzl

Bunzl plc is a multinational distribution and outsourcing specialist headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company focuses on the supply of non-food consumable products to a broad range of end markets, serving as an intermediary between manufacturers and end users. Through its global network, Bunzl leverages its scale and expertise in supply chain management to provide customers with streamlined procurement, inventory management and logistics services.

The company’s product portfolio spans several key categories, including disposable packaging materials, cleaning and hygiene supplies, personal protective equipment, catering disposables and retail point-of-sale items.