Shares of Korea Electric Power Co. (NYSE:KEP - Get Free Report) saw unusually-high trading volume on Thursday . Approximately 231,830 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 90% from the previous session's volume of 121,848 shares.The stock last traded at $7.02 and had previously closed at $7.14.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Separately, StockNews.com raised shares of Korea Electric Power from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, December 5th.
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Korea Electric Power Stock Performance
The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $7.99 and a 200-day moving average price of $7.68.
Institutional Trading of Korea Electric Power
A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in KEP. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB acquired a new stake in shares of Korea Electric Power during the third quarter valued at about $35,000. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its position in Korea Electric Power by 114.7% during the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 6,339 shares of the utilities provider's stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 3,386 shares during the period. Stifel Financial Corp bought a new stake in Korea Electric Power during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $96,000. Atomi Financial Group Inc. increased its position in Korea Electric Power by 14.3% in the 3rd quarter. Atomi Financial Group Inc. now owns 13,632 shares of the utilities provider's stock valued at $106,000 after acquiring an additional 1,704 shares during the period. Finally, Private Advisor Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Korea Electric Power during the third quarter valued at $114,000.
About Korea Electric Power
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Korea Electric Power Corporation, an integrated electric utility company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in South Korea and internationally. The company operates through Transmission and Distribution, Nuclear Power Generation, Thermal Power Generation, and Others segments.
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