Aviva (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) Hits New 1-Year High – Should You Buy?

Aviva PLC (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) shares hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Wednesday. The company traded as high as $20.24 and last traded at $20.20, with a volume of 8,020 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $19.70.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have weighed in on AVVIY. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Aviva in a research report on Friday, October 23rd. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered shares of Aviva to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Aviva has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Aviva Stock Up 2.7%

The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $19.05 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $17.89.

Aviva Company Profile

Aviva plc is a United Kingdom-based insurance and financial services company. It provides life insurance, pensions, retirement planning, savings and investment products, as well as health and general insurance for individuals, families and businesses.

The company’s general insurance activities include coverage for motor vehicles, homes, businesses and other commercial risks, while its life and savings operations support long-term financial planning and retirement needs. Aviva also provides investment management services through Aviva Investors.

Aviva serves customers primarily in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, with additional investment and insurance-related operations in selected international markets.