Constellation Software Inc. (TSE:CSU) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages

Constellation Software Inc. (TSE:CSU - Get Free Report) has received a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the seven brokerages that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, four have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 1-year price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is C$4,875.00.

A number of analysts have commented on CSU shares. BMO Capital Markets upped their target price on shares of Constellation Software from C$4,800.00 to C$4,900.00 in a research report on Monday, November 11th. TD Securities upped their target price on shares of Constellation Software from C$4,500.00 to C$4,800.00 in a research note on Monday, November 11th. UBS Group upgraded Constellation Software to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Thursday, November 21st. CIBC upped their price target on shares of Constellation Software from C$4,800.00 to C$5,300.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Monday, December 9th. Finally, Raymond James raised their price objective on shares of Constellation Software from C$4,250.00 to C$4,550.00 in a report on Monday, November 11th.

Constellation Software Trading Up 0.8 %

Constellation Software stock traded up C$39.56 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching C$4,948.19. 34,772 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 31,784. The firm has a market capitalization of C$74.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 117.57, a PEG ratio of 2.95 and a beta of 0.81. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 169.83, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a current ratio of 0.93. Constellation Software has a fifty-two week low of C$3,535.00 and a fifty-two week high of C$5,040.00. The firm's 50 day moving average is C$4,672.76 and its 200-day moving average is C$4,510.02.

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Constellation Software Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 10th were given a $1.353 dividend. This represents a $5.41 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.11%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 20th. Constellation Software's dividend payout ratio is presently 13.02%.

Constellation Software Company Profile

Constellation Software Inc is a Canada-based company that develops and customizes software for public- and private-sector markets. The firm acquires, manages, and builds vertical-specific businesses. Its operations are organized in two segments: Public Sector and Private Sector. The portfolio companies serve various markets including communications, credit unions, beverage distribution, tour operators, auto clubs, textiles and apparel, hospitality, and community care.