Aviva PLC (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Aviva PLC (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) has received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the four ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, one has assigned a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company.

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the company. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded Aviva from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Berenberg Bank upgraded shares of Aviva to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 28th.

Aviva Price Performance

Shares of AVVIY opened at $18.22 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $17.16 and its 200 day simple moving average is $17.32. The company has a quick ratio of 1.50, a current ratio of 1.50 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. Aviva has a 1-year low of $15.62 and a 1-year high of $19.40.

About Aviva

Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) is a UK-based multinational insurance company headquartered in London that provides a broad range of life and general insurance products, retirement solutions and investment management services. The company operates a diversified insurance business that includes individual and group life protection, health and income protection, home and motor insurance, workplace benefits, pensions and savings products. Aviva also offers asset management services through its investment arm, which manages assets on behalf of its insurance businesses and third-party clients.

Aviva traces its identity to a series of mergers and the consolidation of longstanding insurers, and it uses the Aviva brand across its operating markets.