Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (NYSE:APT - Get Free Report) shares fell 1.7% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $5.34 and last traded at $5.34. 19,694 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 59% from the average session volume of 48,186 shares. The stock had previously closed at $5.43.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Separately, StockNews.com cut Alpha Pro Tech from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, November 7th.
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Alpha Pro Tech Stock Performance
The company has a market capitalization of $58.30 million, a P/E ratio of 14.32 and a beta of -0.73. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $5.62 and a 200 day simple moving average of $5.57.
Insider Buying and Selling at Alpha Pro Tech
In other Alpha Pro Tech news, Director David R. Garcia sold 5,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $5.48, for a total value of $27,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 9,413 shares in the company, valued at approximately $51,583.24. This trade represents a 34.69 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 14.00% of the company's stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Alpha Pro Tech
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Renaissance Technologies LLC boosted its stake in Alpha Pro Tech by 1.3% in the 2nd quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 632,375 shares of the company's stock valued at $3,478,000 after buying an additional 8,316 shares in the last quarter. Needham Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Alpha Pro Tech by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter. Needham Investment Management LLC now owns 610,000 shares of the company's stock worth $3,477,000 after purchasing an additional 7,500 shares during the last quarter. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC lifted its holdings in Alpha Pro Tech by 2.2% during the 2nd quarter. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC now owns 163,644 shares of the company's stock valued at $900,000 after purchasing an additional 3,511 shares during the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC boosted its position in Alpha Pro Tech by 32.9% in the second quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 159,825 shares of the company's stock valued at $877,000 after buying an additional 39,529 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in Alpha Pro Tech by 37.0% during the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 125,018 shares of the company's stock worth $688,000 after buying an additional 33,782 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 22.69% of the company's stock.
Alpha Pro Tech Company Profile
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Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets a range of disposable protective apparel, infection control, and building supply products in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Disposable Protective Apparel and Building Supply segments.
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