SGS SA (SGSOY) – What Are Investment Firms Saying About This Stock?

SGS SA (OTCMKTS:SGSOY) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the six analysts that are covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating, two have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company.

SGSOY has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating on shares of SGS in a report on Monday, October 26th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of SGS in a research note on Wednesday, October 28th.

SGS Trading Down 1.6%

SGSOY stock traded down $0.20 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $12.40. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 82,445 shares, compared to its average volume of 53,647. SGS has a 12 month low of $10.16 and a 12 month high of $12.76. The company has a 50 day moving average of $11.70 and a two-hundred day moving average of $11.51.

SGS Company Profile

SGS SA is a Switzerland-based provider of testing, inspection and certification services. Headquartered in Geneva, the company helps businesses, governments and other organizations assess the quality, safety, performance and compliance of products, processes and systems.

Its services include laboratory testing, product and commodity inspection, auditing, certification, verification, consulting and technical support. SGS serves a broad range of industries, including agriculture and food, chemicals, consumer goods, energy, mining, construction, manufacturing, transportation, pharmaceuticals and environmental services.

Founded in 1878, SGS has developed into an international network serving clients across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.