Shares of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG - Get Free Report) passed below its 50 day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 50 day moving average of $14.12 and traded as low as $12.85. United-Guardian shares last traded at $13.30, with a volume of 6,905 shares trading hands.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Separately, StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of United-Guardian in a report on Monday, August 26th. They set a "buy" rating for the company.
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United-Guardian Stock Performance
The company has a market cap of $60.17 million, a P/E ratio of 21.85 and a beta of 0.82. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $14.14 and a 200 day simple moving average of $11.09.
United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August 9th. The company reported $0.21 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $3.39 million during the quarter. United-Guardian had a net margin of 26.36% and a return on equity of 28.64%.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On United-Guardian
A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Renaissance Technologies LLC grew its position in United-Guardian by 1.1% during the 2nd quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 187,563 shares of the company's stock worth $1,677,000 after acquiring an additional 2,100 shares during the last quarter. Rodgers Brothers Inc. boosted its stake in United-Guardian by 5.0% in the first quarter. Rodgers Brothers Inc. now owns 100,100 shares of the company's stock worth $766,000 after purchasing an additional 4,750 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Essex Investment Management Co. LLC bought a new stake in shares of United-Guardian during the third quarter worth $126,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 23.16% of the company's stock.
About United-Guardian
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United-Guardian, Inc manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants, and proprietary specialty industrial products in the United States and internationally The company offers cosmetic ingredients, including LUBRAJEL, a line of water-based gel formulation for sensory enhancement, lubrication, and texture to personal care products; LUBRAJEL NATURAL for skin moisturizing; LUBRAJEL MARINE that develops natural products using naturally derived polymers; LUBRAJEL OlL NATURAL, which makes luxuriant textures without adding viscosity; LUBRAJEL TERRA, a multifunctional, moisturizing hydrogel products; LUBRASIL II SB, a formulation of LUBRAJEL; LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant used in the manufacture of pressed powders, eyeliners, rouges, and industrial products; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for extract of fresh orchids used in fragrance products, such as perfumes and toiletries.
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