Squarepoint Ops LLC Makes New $845,000 Investment in National Research Co. (NASDAQ:NRC)

Squarepoint Ops LLC purchased a new stake in National Research Co. (NASDAQ:NRC - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 36,809 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $845,000. Squarepoint Ops LLC owned approximately 0.15% of National Research at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Norden Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of National Research during the first quarter worth approximately $5,170,000. Marshall Wace LLP acquired a new position in National Research during the second quarter worth $1,644,000. Renaissance Technologies LLC lifted its stake in shares of National Research by 14.4% in the second quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 432,884 shares of the company's stock valued at $9,935,000 after buying an additional 54,600 shares in the last quarter. US Bancorp DE grew its holdings in shares of National Research by 85.3% during the first quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 47,242 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,871,000 after buying an additional 21,750 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. increased its position in shares of National Research by 45.2% during the first quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 61,770 shares of the company's stock worth $2,447,000 after acquiring an additional 19,217 shares in the last quarter. 47.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

National Research Stock Up 0.1 %

Shares of NRC traded up $0.02 on Tuesday, reaching $19.49. The company's stock had a trading volume of 57,855 shares, compared to its average volume of 87,654. The stock has a market capitalization of $465.36 million, a PE ratio of 15.72 and a beta of 0.49. The company has a current ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 0.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. National Research Co. has a twelve month low of $19.26 and a twelve month high of $45.49. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $21.96 and a 200-day moving average of $26.97.

National Research (NASDAQ:NRC - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 6th. The company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $35.02 million during the quarter. National Research had a return on equity of 63.64% and a net margin of 20.01%.

National Research Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 11th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 27th will be paid a dividend of $0.12 per share. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.46%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 27th. National Research's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 38.71%.

About National Research

National Research Corporation provides analytics and insights that facilitate measurement and enhancement of the patient and employee experience. Its portfolio of subscription-based solutions provides actionable information and analysis to healthcare organizations across a range of mission-critical, constituent-related elements, including patient experience, service recovery, care transitions, employee engagement, reputation management, and brand loyalty.