Barclays PLC Raises Stake in Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:NUS)

Barclays PLC increased its position in Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:NUS - Free Report) by 363.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 85,437 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 67,016 shares during the period. Barclays PLC owned 0.17% of Nu Skin Enterprises worth $629,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in NUS. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new stake in Nu Skin Enterprises during the 2nd quarter valued at $47,000. Covestor Ltd increased its position in shares of Nu Skin Enterprises by 110.9% during the third quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 10,140 shares of the company's stock worth $75,000 after acquiring an additional 5,333 shares in the last quarter. Gladius Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in shares of Nu Skin Enterprises in the 3rd quarter worth about $77,000. Versor Investments LP acquired a new stake in shares of Nu Skin Enterprises in the 3rd quarter worth about $86,000. Finally, Quarry LP lifted its position in Nu Skin Enterprises by 974.1% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 12,868 shares of the company's stock valued at $95,000 after acquiring an additional 11,670 shares in the last quarter. 82.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have commented on the company. StockNews.com raised Nu Skin Enterprises from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, November 11th. DA Davidson decreased their price target on Nu Skin Enterprises from $11.00 to $7.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 20th. Finally, Citigroup dropped their price objective on Nu Skin Enterprises from $11.50 to $6.75 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, October 22nd.

Nu Skin Enterprises Stock Up 1.1 %

NUS stock traded up $0.08 during trading on Friday, reaching $7.01. The stock had a trading volume of 405,304 shares, compared to its average volume of 976,537. The company has a quick ratio of 1.20, a current ratio of 1.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. The company has a market capitalization of $348.22 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -3.38 and a beta of 1.19. Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. has a one year low of $5.95 and a one year high of $19.30. The company's 50 day moving average is $7.19 and its two-hundred day moving average is $7.99.

Nu Skin Enterprises Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 11th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 29th were issued a $0.06 dividend. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.43%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 29th. Nu Skin Enterprises's dividend payout ratio is presently -11.59%.

Nu Skin Enterprises Company Profile

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development and distribution of various beauty and wellness products worldwide. It offers skin care devices, cosmetics, and other personal care products, including ageLOC LumiSpa and ageLOC LumiSpa iO; and nutricentials skin care products.