Western Copper and Gold Co. (TSE:WRN - Get Free Report) NYSE: WRN's share price crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of C$1.59 and traded as low as C$1.51. Western Copper and Gold shares last traded at C$1.53, with a volume of 193,885 shares changing hands.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of analysts have recently issued reports on WRN shares. Canaccord Genuity Group raised Western Copper and Gold to a "moderate buy" rating in a research note on Monday, December 9th. National Bank Financial raised shares of Western Copper and Gold to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Monday, September 30th. Finally, National Bankshares set a C$3.50 target price on shares of Western Copper and Gold and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Tuesday, October 1st.
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Western Copper and Gold Stock Performance
The firm has a market cap of C$299.31 million, a PE ratio of -37.75 and a beta of 2.04. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of C$1.56 and a 200 day moving average price of C$1.58. The company has a current ratio of 28.49, a quick ratio of 5.52 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04.
Insider Activity at Western Copper and Gold
In related news, Senior Officer Paul George West-Sells sold 100,000 shares of Western Copper and Gold stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of C$1.54, for a total value of C$153,600.00. 16.29% of the stock is owned by insiders.
About Western Copper and Gold
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Western Copper and Gold Corporation, an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. The company explores for gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum deposits. Its principal property is the Casino mineral property that comprise 1,136 full and partial quartz claims, and 55 placer claims located in Yukon, Canada.
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