easyJet plc (LON:EZJ - Get Free Report) reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as GBX 399.90 ($5.17) and last traded at GBX 470.14 ($6.08), with a volume of 14882505 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at GBX 473.20 ($6.12).
easyJet Stock Down 3.7 %
The firm has a market cap of £3.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 2.49. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is GBX 498.21 and its 200 day simple moving average is GBX 519.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 110.33, a quick ratio of 1.09 and a current ratio of 1.02.
easyJet Increases Dividend
The business also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 21st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 20th were paid a dividend of GBX 12.10 ($0.16) per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 20th. This represents a yield of 2.24%. This is an increase from easyJet's previous dividend of $4.50. easyJet's payout ratio is 10.09%.
Insider Transactions at easyJet
In other news, insider Julie Chakraverty bought 20,083 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 3rd. The stock was bought at an average price of GBX 498 ($6.44) per share, for a total transaction of £100,013.34 ($129,316.45). Insiders purchased a total of 20,170 shares of company stock valued at $10,045,878 over the last ninety days. 16.74% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
easyJet Company Profile
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We are a low-cost, European, point-to-point airline. We use our cost advantage, operational efficiency and leading positions in primary airports to deliver low fares for our customers – making great value travel accessible for everyone. We aim to provide simple, convenient travel and holidays at a competitive price with outstanding customer service.
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