United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (NASDAQ:USLM) Shares Acquired by Jump Financial LLC

Jump Financial LLC boosted its position in United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (NASDAQ:USLM - Free Report) by 106.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 9,955 shares of the construction company's stock after purchasing an additional 5,135 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC's holdings in United States Lime & Minerals were worth $1,321,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of USLM. Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of United States Lime & Minerals during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. FMR LLC boosted its stake in shares of United States Lime & Minerals by 403.0% during the third quarter. FMR LLC now owns 503 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 403 shares during the period. National Bank of Canada FI purchased a new position in United States Lime & Minerals in the 4th quarter worth about $72,000. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC lifted its holdings in United States Lime & Minerals by 136.0% during the 4th quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 885 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $117,000 after buying an additional 510 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AlphaQuest LLC purchased a new stake in United States Lime & Minerals in the 4th quarter valued at about $146,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 27.12% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity

In other United States Lime & Minerals news, Director Sandra C. Duhe sold 3,157 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $94.61, for a total value of $298,683.77. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 2,128 shares in the company, valued at $201,330.08. This trade represents a 59.74 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Company insiders own 1.46% of the company's stock.

United States Lime & Minerals Price Performance

Shares of USLM stock traded down $1.73 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $92.72. The stock had a trading volume of 27,134 shares, compared to its average volume of 113,535. United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. has a 12-month low of $60.00 and a 12-month high of $159.53. The firm's 50-day moving average is $91.95 and its two-hundred day moving average is $113.49. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.44 and a beta of 0.93.

United States Lime & Minerals (NASDAQ:USLM - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Monday, February 3rd. The construction company reported $0.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. United States Lime & Minerals had a net margin of 34.27% and a return on equity of 24.55%.

United States Lime & Minerals Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 21st were given a dividend of $0.06 per share. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.26%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 21st. This is a boost from United States Lime & Minerals's previous quarterly dividend of $0.05. United States Lime & Minerals's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 6.33%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, StockNews.com raised shares of United States Lime & Minerals from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 2nd.

About United States Lime & Minerals

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc engages in the manufacture and sale of lime and limestone products. Its products include High Calcium Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, Lime Kiln Dust, Lime Slurry, and High Calcium Limestone. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.