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Avon Protection (LON:AVON) Stock Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?

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Shares of Avon Protection plc (LON:AVON - Get Free Report) crossed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of GBX 1,303.51 ($15.95) and traded as high as GBX 1,522 ($18.62). Avon Protection shares last traded at GBX 1,522 ($18.62), with a volume of 2,437,318 shares trading hands.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Shore Capital reaffirmed a "hold" rating on shares of Avon Protection in a research note on Tuesday, November 19th.

View Our Latest Stock Analysis on Avon Protection

Avon Protection Stock Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of £452.40 million, a PE ratio of -3,278.26, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 61.54, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 2.47. The firm has a 50 day moving average of GBX 1,398.93 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 1,303.51.

Avon Protection Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 7th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 6th will be issued a dividend of $0.16 per share. This is a boost from Avon Protection's previous dividend of $0.07. This represents a dividend yield of 0.97%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 6th. Avon Protection's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -3,913.04%.

Avon Protection Company Profile

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We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two businesses, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives.

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