Snap-On (NYSE:SNA) Sets New 1-Year High – Still a Buy?

Snap-On Incorporated (NYSE:SNAGet Free Report)’s share price hit a new 52-week high during trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as $415.40 and last traded at $415.1720, with a volume of 286622 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $403.70.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Robert W. Baird increased their price target on shares of Snap-On from $380.00 to $395.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Snap-On in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Roth Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $431.00 target price on shares of Snap-On in a report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Barclays assumed coverage on Snap-On in a report on Thursday, May 28th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $420.00 price target on the stock. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $387.67.

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Snap-On Trading Up 2.8%

The company has a quick ratio of 2.74, a current ratio of 3.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15. The company has a fifty day moving average of $384.20 and a two-hundred day moving average of $375.77. The stock has a market capitalization of $21.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.43, a P/E/G ratio of 2.85 and a beta of 0.73.

Snap-On (NYSE:SNAGet Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The company reported $4.69 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.75 by ($0.06). The firm had revenue of $1.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.19 billion. Snap-On had a net margin of 21.28% and a return on equity of 17.13%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $4.51 earnings per share. On average, research analysts expect that Snap-On Incorporated will post 19.7 EPS for the current year.

Snap-On Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 20th were paid a dividend of $2.44 per share. This represents a $9.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 20th. Snap-On’s payout ratio is 50.39%.

Snap-On declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share repurchase program on Thursday, April 30th that permits the company to buyback $500.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the company to purchase up to 2.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Activity

In other Snap-On news, CEO Nicholas T. Pinchuk sold 23,396 shares of Snap-On stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $375.77, for a total value of $8,791,514.92. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 856,918 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $322,004,076.86. The trade was a 2.66% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, VP Richard Thomas Miller sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $405.92, for a total value of $811,840.00. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 4,529 shares in the company, valued at $1,838,411.68. The trade was a 30.63% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 37,117 shares of company stock valued at $14,003,922. Company insiders own 3.80% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Snap-On

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Snap-On by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 6,525,488 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,248,683,000 after purchasing an additional 31,073 shares during the period. State Street Corp grew its holdings in Snap-On by 1.3% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 2,272,041 shares of the company’s stock valued at $782,945,000 after buying an additional 28,071 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of Snap-On by 3.3% during the first quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 2,033,129 shares of the company’s stock valued at $738,473,000 after acquiring an additional 65,521 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Snap-On by 2.0% during the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,011,914 shares of the company’s stock worth $693,306,000 after buying an additional 39,765 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Nordea Investment Management AB grew its stake in Snap-On by 4.1% in the 4th quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 1,310,198 shares of the company’s stock worth $454,206,000 after acquiring an additional 51,486 shares during the period. 84.88% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Snap-On

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Snap‑On Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostic equipment, repair information and shop equipment for professional users. The company’s product range includes hand and power tools, tool storage and cabinets, diagnostic scan tools and software, shop equipment such as lifts and tire changers, and specialized specialty tools for automotive, aviation, marine and industrial applications. Snap‑On also offers information and workflow solutions that combine diagnostic data, repair procedures and parts information to support professional technicians.

Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Snap‑On has established a long history in the professional tools market.

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