Constellation Software (TSE:CSU) Sets New 52-Week Low - Should You Sell?

Constellation Software Inc. (TSE:CSU - Get Free Report)'s share price reached a new 52-week low during trading on Monday . The company traded as low as C$0.50 and last traded at C$4,941.25, with a volume of 10194 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at C$4,986.97.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. BMO Capital Markets upped their price target on shares of Constellation Software from C$4,800.00 to C$4,900.00 in a research note on Monday, November 11th. Raymond James increased their target price on shares of Constellation Software from C$4,250.00 to C$4,550.00 in a report on Monday, November 11th. TD Securities boosted their price target on Constellation Software from C$4,500.00 to C$4,800.00 in a research note on Monday, November 11th. CIBC upped their price target on Constellation Software from C$4,800.00 to C$5,300.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Monday, December 9th. Finally, UBS Group raised Constellation Software to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Thursday, November 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, four have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of C$4,875.00.

Constellation Software Stock Performance

The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 169.83. The firm has a market capitalization of C$74.78 billion, a PE ratio of 117.57, a PEG ratio of 2.95 and a beta of 0.81. The stock's 50 day moving average price is C$4,672.76 and its two-hundred day moving average price is C$4,510.02.

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Constellation Software Cuts Dividend

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

About Constellation Software

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.