A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) Hits New 52-Week Low – What’s Next?

A.G. BARR p.l.c. (LON:BAG)’s share price hit a new 52-week low during trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as GBX 589 and last traded at GBX 603.32, with a volume of 168987 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at GBX 645.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 800 target price on shares of A.G. BARR in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of GBX 783.33.

A.G. BARR Stock Down 6.5%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.20, a current ratio of 1.67 and a quick ratio of 1.99. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of GBX 635.08 and a 200-day simple moving average of GBX 644.17. The firm has a market cap of £669.53 million, a PE ratio of 14.43, a PEG ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 0.35.

Insider Buying and Selling at A.G. BARR

In related news, insider Euan Sutherland purchased 303 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 8th. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 614 per share, with a total value of £1,860.42. Insiders acquired 471 shares of company stock worth $291,322 in the last ninety days. 9.35% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

A.G. BARR Company Profile

A.G. Barr is a UK-based branded multi beverage business focused on growth and the creation of long-term shareholder value.

Ambitious and value driven, with strong consumer focus, it is a brand owners and builder, offering a diverse and differentiated portfolio of brands that people love.

Established almost 150 years ago in Scotland, now operating across the UK and with export markets throughout the world, A.G. Barr strives to grow its business both organically and through targeted acquisition.