A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) Sets New 52-Week Low – Should You Sell?

A.G. BARR p.l.c. (LON:BAG)’s share price hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The company traded as low as GBX 589 and last traded at GBX 589, with a volume of 60151 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at GBX 596.

Analyst Ratings Changes

BAG has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Berenberg Bank reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 800 price objective on shares of A.G. BARR in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 800 target price on shares of A.G. BARR in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Shore Capital Group reaffirmed a “house stock” rating on shares of A.G. BARR in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, Peel Hunt reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 800 price target on shares of A.G. BARR in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, A.G. BARR has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of GBX 800.

A.G. BARR Price Performance

The business has a 50 day moving average of GBX 625.91 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 637.49. The company has a market cap of £656.98 million, a PE ratio of 14.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 0.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.20, a current ratio of 1.67 and a quick ratio of 1.99.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Euan Sutherland acquired 303 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 8th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of GBX 614 per share, for a total transaction of £1,860.42. In the last three months, insiders have acquired 472 shares of company stock valued at $291,937. 9.35% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

About A.G. BARR

A.G. Barr is a UK-based branded multi beverage business focused on growth and the creation of long-term shareholder value.

Ambitious and value driven, with strong consumer focus, it is a brand owners and builder, offering a diverse and differentiated portfolio of brands that people love.

Established almost 150 years ago in Scotland, now operating across the UK and with export markets throughout the world, A.G. Barr strives to grow its business both organically and through targeted acquisition.