Matthew David Gili Acquires 155,000 Shares of Ur Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:URG) Stock

Ur Energy Inc (NYSEAMERICAN:URG) (TSE:URE) President Matthew David Gili bought 155,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 14th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $1.21 per share, for a total transaction of $187,550.00. Following the acquisition, the president directly owned 155,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $187,550. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link.

Ur Energy Stock Performance

URG opened at $1.20 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 2.49 and a current ratio of 3.36. The stock has a market capitalization of $451.02 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -7.06 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a fifty day moving average of $1.60 and a 200 day moving average of $1.27. Ur Energy Inc has a fifty-two week low of $0.55 and a fifty-two week high of $2.35.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ur Energy

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Ur Energy by 35.4% during the second quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC now owns 33,937 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 8,879 shares during the last quarter. Old West Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Ur Energy by 63.1% during the 3rd quarter. Old West Investment Management LLC now owns 27,557 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $49,000 after acquiring an additional 10,660 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. boosted its holdings in Ur Energy by 52.3% during the 3rd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 42,974 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $77,000 after acquiring an additional 14,755 shares during the period. Bravias Capital Group LLC bought a new position in Ur Energy in the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Ur Energy in the third quarter worth $32,000. Institutional investors own 57.51% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. HC Wainwright dropped their price target on Ur Energy from $2.70 to $2.60 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Roth Capital upped their price objective on Ur Energy from $1.60 to $1.80 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 23rd. Maxim Group initiated coverage on shares of Ur Energy in a report on Friday, July 25th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $3.00 target price for the company. Northland Securities initiated coverage on shares of Ur Energy in a research note on Monday, October 27th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $2.15 price target on the stock. Finally, Northland Capmk raised shares of Ur Energy to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, October 26th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and six have issued a Buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $2.41.

About Ur Energy

Ur-Energy Inc engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of uranium mineral properties. The company holds interests in 12 projects located in the United States. Its flagship property is the Lost Creek project comprising a total of approximately 1,800 unpatented mining claims and three Wyoming mineral leases covering an area of approximately 35,400 acres located in the Great Divide Basin, Wyoming.