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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MUFG) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume - Still a Buy?

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:MUFG - Get Free Report) saw unusually-strong trading volume on Wednesday . Approximately 5,918,976 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 85% from the previous session's volume of 3,192,775 shares.The stock last traded at $13.22 and had previously closed at $13.30.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, StockNews.com raised shares of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 1st.

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Price Performance

The company has a market cap of $130.63 billion, a PE ratio of 9.93, a P/E/G ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.92, a current ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.06. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $13.10 and a 200 day simple moving average of $11.95.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MUFG - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.28 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.19 by $0.09. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group had a net margin of 14.19% and a return on equity of 9.27%. Equities analysts expect that Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. will post 0.99 EPS for the current year.

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Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Whipplewood Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group during the 4th quarter worth about $29,000. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB purchased a new position in shares of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $55,000. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC grew its holdings in shares of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group by 33.9% in the fourth quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 5,056 shares of the company's stock valued at $59,000 after purchasing an additional 1,279 shares in the last quarter. Sierra Ocean LLC acquired a new stake in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $62,000. Finally, Versant Capital Management Inc acquired a new position in shares of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group in the fourth quarter worth $71,000. 13.59% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc operates as the bank holding company, that engages in a range of financial businesses in Japan, the United States, Europe, Asia/Oceania, and internationally. It operates through seven segments: Digital Service, Retail & Commercial Banking, Japanese Corporate & Investment Banking, Global Commercial Banking, Asset Management & Investor Services, Global Corporate & Investment Banking, and Global Markets.

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