Bandai Namco (OTCMKTS:NCBDY) Shares Gap Up – Here’s Why

Shares of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. – Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:NCBDY) gapped up prior to trading on Friday. The stock had previously closed at C$18.66, but opened at C$19.82. Bandai Namco shares last traded at C$19.82, with a volume of 430 shares.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Zacks Research upgraded Bandai Namco from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 5th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Bandai Namco Stock Performance

The business has a 50-day simple moving average of C$18.29 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of C$14.14.

About Bandai Namco

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc is a Japanese entertainment company that develops and distributes products and services built around a broad portfolio of intellectual property. Its businesses include toys and hobby products, video games, amusement facilities and machines, visual and music content, and related licensing and merchandising activities.

The company is known for franchises such as PAC-MAN, Tekken, Gundam, Tamagotchi, and its extensive character and animation properties. Through these brands, Bandai Namco produces console, PC, and mobile games; character toys and collectibles; arcade equipment; animation and other media content; and entertainment experiences for consumers of different ages.

Bandai Namco was established as a holding company in 2005 following the integration of Bandai and Namco.