Barclays PLC Has $746,000 Stock Position in Hingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS)

Barclays PLC boosted its holdings in shares of Hingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS - Free Report) by 477.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 3,063 shares of the savings and loans company's stock after purchasing an additional 2,533 shares during the period. Barclays PLC owned 0.14% of Hingham Institution for Savings worth $746,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of HIFS. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Hingham Institution for Savings by 1.1% in the second quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 4,719 shares of the savings and loans company's stock valued at $844,000 after buying an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. FMR LLC grew its holdings in Hingham Institution for Savings by 27.0% during the 3rd quarter. FMR LLC now owns 419 shares of the savings and loans company's stock worth $102,000 after acquiring an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Rhumbline Advisers increased its position in Hingham Institution for Savings by 4.0% in the 2nd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 2,350 shares of the savings and loans company's stock valued at $420,000 after acquiring an additional 90 shares in the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Hingham Institution for Savings by 3.1% in the third quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 4,527 shares of the savings and loans company's stock worth $1,101,000 after acquiring an additional 137 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Copeland Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Hingham Institution for Savings during the third quarter worth approximately $61,000. Institutional investors own 49.33% of the company's stock.

Hingham Institution for Savings Trading Down 0.8 %

Shares of HIFS stock traded down $1.83 on Thursday, reaching $240.18. 9,561 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 16,653. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $268.52 and a 200 day moving average price of $247.86. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.63, a current ratio of 1.57 and a quick ratio of 1.57. Hingham Institution for Savings has a one year low of $150.11 and a one year high of $300.00. The stock has a market cap of $515.67 million, a PE ratio of 22.74 and a beta of 1.02.

Hingham Institution for Savings Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, January 6th were given a $0.63 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, January 6th. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.05%. Hingham Institution for Savings's dividend payout ratio is currently 23.86%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, StockNews.com raised shares of Hingham Institution for Savings from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday.

Hingham Institution for Savings Company Profile

Hingham Institution for Savings provides various financial products and services to individuals and small businesses in the United States. It offers savings, checking, money market, demand, and negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. The company provides commercial and residential real estate, construction, home equity, commercial, consumer, and mortgage loans.