Stella-Jones (OTCMKTS:STLJF) Reaches New 52-Week Low – Here’s What Happened

Stella-Jones Inc. (OTCMKTS:STLJF) hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Monday . The company traded as low as $50.10 and last traded at $50.10, with a volume of 1110 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $51.61.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have weighed in on STLJF. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Stella-Jones in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Desjardins reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Stella-Jones in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating on shares of Stella-Jones in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Stella-Jones has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Stella-Jones Price Performance

The firm has a 50-day moving average of $54.34 and a 200 day moving average of $59.66. The company has a market capitalization of $2.69 billion and a PE ratio of 33.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 4.96 and a quick ratio of 1.11.

Stella-Jones Company Profile

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.