Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Makes New $1.64 Million Investment in Ferrovial SE (NASDAQ:FER)

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in Ferrovial SE (NASDAQ:FER) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 36,769 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,638,000.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BNP Paribas Financial Markets bought a new stake in Ferrovial during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise bought a new stake in Ferrovial during the first quarter worth about $150,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC bought a new stake in Ferrovial during the fourth quarter worth about $158,000. Jane Street Group LLC bought a new stake in Ferrovial during the fourth quarter worth about $228,000. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in Ferrovial by 24.6% during the fourth quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 5,440 shares of the company’s stock worth $225,000 after acquiring an additional 1,073 shares in the last quarter. 22.28% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently commented on FER shares. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Ferrovial from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 26th. BNP Paribas Exane raised shares of Ferrovial from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 24th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Ferrovial in a research report on Wednesday, June 25th. Finally, BNP Paribas raised shares of Ferrovial from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 24th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Ferrovial Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of NASDAQ:FER opened at $51.18 on Monday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $52.10 and its 200-day moving average price is $47.77. Ferrovial SE has a twelve month low of $37.93 and a twelve month high of $56.43.

Ferrovial Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a — dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 23rd were paid a dividend of $0.3029 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 23rd. This is a positive change from Ferrovial’s previous — dividend of $0.04.

About Ferrovial

Ferrovial SE, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of transport infrastructure and urban services internationally. It operates through four segments: Construction, Toll Roads, Airports, and Energy Infrastructures and Mobility. The company designs and executes various public and private works, including the construction of public infrastructure; and develops, finances, and operates toll roads.