Congress Asset Management Co. boosted its holdings in shares of Parker-Hannifin Co. (NYSE:PH – Free Report) by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 165,096 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,024 shares during the period. Congress Asset Management Co. owned approximately 0.13% of Parker-Hannifin worth $104,311,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of PH. West Branch Capital LLC acquired a new position in Parker-Hannifin during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Bangor Savings Bank lifted its position in Parker-Hannifin by 238.5% during the 3rd quarter. Bangor Savings Bank now owns 44 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. Addison Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Parker-Hannifin in the second quarter valued at $25,000. Northwest Investment Counselors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Parker-Hannifin during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Finally, Fortitude Family Office LLC lifted its stake in shares of Parker-Hannifin by 346.7% in the 2nd quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC now owns 67 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 52 shares during the period. 82.44% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Parker-Hannifin Stock Performance
PH traded down $0.32 during trading on Thursday, hitting $623.97. The stock had a trading volume of 266,455 shares, compared to its average volume of 632,905. The firm has a market cap of $80.29 billion, a PE ratio of 28.52, a P/E/G ratio of 2.52 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59. Parker-Hannifin Co. has a 12 month low of $362.49 and a 12 month high of $646.60. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $613.70 and a 200-day simple moving average of $563.78.
Parker-Hannifin Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 6th. Investors of record on Friday, November 8th will be given a dividend of $1.63 per share. This represents a $6.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.04%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 8th. Parker-Hannifin’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.92%.
Insider Activity at Parker-Hannifin
In related news, VP Berend Bracht sold 850 shares of Parker-Hannifin stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $592.92, for a total transaction of $503,982.00. Following the sale, the vice president now directly owns 3,350 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,986,282. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. In related news, Director Joseph Scaminace sold 1,751 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $589.73, for a total transaction of $1,032,617.23. Following the sale, the director now owns 3,900 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,299,947. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, VP Berend Bracht sold 850 shares of Parker-Hannifin stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $592.92, for a total transaction of $503,982.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president now directly owns 3,350 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,986,282. The trade was a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Corporate insiders own 0.39% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on PH shares. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Parker-Hannifin from $640.00 to $710.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, October 7th. Truist Financial upped their target price on Parker-Hannifin from $673.00 to $788.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 9th. Evercore ISI raised their price target on shares of Parker-Hannifin from $620.00 to $656.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, August 19th. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target on shares of Parker-Hannifin from $633.00 to $691.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 2nd. Finally, Mizuho lifted their price objective on Parker-Hannifin from $665.00 to $715.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 17th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fourteen have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $660.57.
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About Parker-Hannifin
Parker-Hannifin Corporation manufactures and sells motion and control technologies and systems for various mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets worldwide. The company operates through two segments: Diversified Industrial and Aerospace Systems. The Diversified Industrial segment offers sealing, shielding, thermal products and systems, adhesives, coatings, and noise vibration and harshness solutions; filters, systems, and diagnostics solutions to ensure purity and remove contaminants from fuel, air, oil, water, and other liquids and gases; connectors used in fluid and gas handling; and hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical components and systems for builders and users of mobile and industrial machinery and equipment.
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