Stella-Jones (OTCMKTS:STLJF) Shares Gap Up – What’s Next?

Stella-Jones Inc. (OTCMKTS:STLJF) shares gapped up prior to trading on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $53.75, but opened at $56.23. Stella-Jones shares last traded at $56.23, with a volume of 101 shares trading hands.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on STLJF shares. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Stella-Jones in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Desjardins reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Stella-Jones in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Stella-Jones Trading Up 4.6%

The firm has a fifty day moving average of $55.86 and a two-hundred day moving average of $61.99. The company has a market cap of $3.07 billion and a PE ratio of 38.25. The company has a current ratio of 4.96, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60.

Stella-Jones (OTCMKTS:STLJF) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.84 by ($0.02). The firm had revenue of $568.67 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $583.30 million. Stella-Jones had a net margin of 8.66% and a return on equity of 14.92%.

About Stella-Jones

Stella-Jones Inc is a North American producer and distributor of pressure-treated wood products used in infrastructure, utility and residential applications. The company’s core offerings include treated railroad ties, utility poles, crossarms, landscape timbers and posts designed to withstand environmental stresses and extend service life. These products support a range of end markets from railways and power transmission to fencing and outdoor construction.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Stella-Jones has grown through both organic expansion and targeted acquisitions to establish a network of manufacturing and treatment facilities across Canada and the United States.