easyJet plc (LON:EZJ - Get Free Report)'s share price passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 492.76 ($6.19) and traded as high as GBX 575 ($7.23). easyJet shares last traded at GBX 573.40 ($7.21), with a volume of 2,978,215 shares changing hands.
easyJet Stock Performance
The stock's 50-day moving average price is GBX 537.79 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 492.76. The company has a market capitalization of £4.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 1,168.71, a P/E/G ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 2.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 132.04, a quick ratio of 1.09 and a current ratio of 1.03.
easyJet Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 21st. Investors of record on Thursday, February 20th will be issued a dividend of GBX 12.10 ($0.15) per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 20th. This is a boost from easyJet's previous dividend of $4.50. This represents a yield of 2.24%. easyJet's payout ratio is currently 1,020.41%.
Insider Buying and Selling at easyJet
In other easyJet news, insider David Robbie purchased 7,404 shares of easyJet stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 27th. The shares were bought at an average price of GBX 550 ($6.91) per share, with a total value of £40,722 ($51,177.58). Over the last 90 days, insiders have bought 7,488 shares of company stock valued at $4,117,188. Insiders own 16.74% of the company's stock.
easyJet Company Profile
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easyJet plc operates as a low-cost airline carrier in Europe. The company engages in the provision of holiday packages; aircraft trading and leasing activities; development of building projects; financing and insurance business; and tour operator activities. easyJet plc was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Luton, the United Kingdom.
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