Investment analysts at StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of First Capital (NASDAQ:FCAP - Get Free Report) in a note issued to investors on Thursday. The brokerage set a "hold" rating on the savings and loans company's stock.
First Capital Stock Up 1.6 %
NASDAQ FCAP traded up $0.52 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $32.49. The company had a trading volume of 3,392 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,478. The firm's 50 day moving average is $32.99 and its 200 day moving average is $32.33. The company has a market capitalization of $108.91 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.20 and a beta of 0.58. First Capital has a fifty-two week low of $26.03 and a fifty-two week high of $38.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 0.70 and a quick ratio of 0.70.
First Capital (NASDAQ:FCAP - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 25th. The savings and loans company reported $0.87 EPS for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $10.93 million for the quarter. First Capital had a return on equity of 10.82% and a net margin of 20.87%.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On First Capital
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Empowered Funds LLC raised its stake in First Capital by 5.0% during the third quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 14,030 shares of the savings and loans company's stock valued at $490,000 after buying an additional 670 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of First Capital by 4.4% in the 3rd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 35,687 shares of the savings and loans company's stock valued at $1,248,000 after acquiring an additional 1,520 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Siena Capital Partners GP LLC lifted its stake in First Capital by 17.4% during the third quarter. Siena Capital Partners GP LLC now owns 103,032 shares of the savings and loans company's stock worth $3,602,000 after purchasing an additional 15,277 shares during the last quarter. 11.65% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
First Capital Company Profile
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First Capital, Inc operates as the bank holding company for First Harrison Bank that provides various banking services to individuals and business customers. The company offers various deposit instruments, including non-interest-bearing checking accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, money market accounts, regular savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and retirement savings plans.
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