Bailard Inc. bought a new position in shares of Seneca Foods Co. (NASDAQ:SENEA - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 3,996 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $317,000. Bailard Inc. owned 0.06% of Seneca Foods as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Van ECK Associates Corp increased its position in shares of Seneca Foods by 73.6% during the fourth quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 729 shares of the company's stock valued at $58,000 after acquiring an additional 309 shares during the last quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB bought a new stake in Seneca Foods in the third quarter worth about $156,000. SG Americas Securities LLC boosted its stake in Seneca Foods by 8.7% in the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 2,054 shares of the company's stock valued at $163,000 after acquiring an additional 165 shares during the last quarter. Rockbridge Investment Management LCC bought a new position in shares of Seneca Foods during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $220,000. Finally, Metis Global Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Seneca Foods during the 4th quarter worth approximately $222,000. 42.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Seneca Foods Stock Performance
Seneca Foods stock traded down $1.08 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $86.26. The stock had a trading volume of 22,225 shares, compared to its average volume of 16,204. The firm has a market capitalization of $593.43 million, a PE ratio of 15.74 and a beta of 0.25. Seneca Foods Co. has a 12 month low of $48.97 and a 12 month high of $87.50. The company has a quick ratio of 0.36, a current ratio of 3.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $77.07 and its 200 day moving average price is $69.79.
Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:SENEA - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 6th. The company reported $3.29 EPS for the quarter. Seneca Foods had a net margin of 2.49% and a return on equity of 9.71%.
Seneca Foods Company Profile
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Seneca Foods Corporation provides packaged fruits and vegetables in the United States and internationally. The company offers canned, frozen, and jarred produce; jarred fruit; and snack chips and other food products under the private label, as well as under various national and regional brands that the company owns or licenses, including Seneca, Libby's, Aunt Nellie's, Cherryman, Green Valley, and READ.
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