A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) Hits New 12-Month Low – Time to Sell?

Shares of A.G. BARR p.l.c. (LON:BAG) reached a new 52-week low on Thursday . The stock traded as low as GBX 581 and last traded at GBX 586, with a volume of 14953 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at GBX 597.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have commented on the company. Shore Capital Group reiterated a “house stock” rating on shares of A.G. BARR in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Berenberg Bank reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 800 price objective on shares of A.G. BARR in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Peel Hunt reissued a “buy” rating and set a GBX 800 price objective on shares of A.G. BARR in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 800 target price on shares of A.G. BARR in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, A.G. BARR has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of GBX 800.

A.G. BARR Stock Down 1.7%

The company has a market capitalization of £651.43 million, a P/E ratio of 14.04, a P/E/G ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 0.35. The company has a quick ratio of 1.99, a current ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.20. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of GBX 620.67 and a 200-day simple moving average of GBX 633.66.

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.