Gradient Investments LLC bought a new position in Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MMSI – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 23,890 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock, valued at approximately $1,657,000.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in MMSI. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its holdings in shares of Merit Medical Systems by 377.7% during the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 1,240,509 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $103,248,000 after buying an additional 980,823 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Merit Medical Systems in the fourth quarter worth approximately $75,957,000. Iron Triangle Partners LP bought a new position in Merit Medical Systems during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,992,000. Champlain Investment Partners LLC bought a new position in Merit Medical Systems during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,359,000. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp lifted its stake in Merit Medical Systems by 24,625.6% in the first quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 313,026 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $21,577,000 after acquiring an additional 311,760 shares during the last quarter. 99.66% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Merit Medical Systems Price Performance
MMSI stock opened at $89.04 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.48. The company has a 50-day moving average of $72.21 and a two-hundred day moving average of $71.90. Merit Medical Systems, Inc. has a 52-week low of $59.74 and a 52-week high of $94.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 4.20 and a quick ratio of 2.79.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several analysts have commented on the stock. Needham & Company LLC boosted their target price on shares of Merit Medical Systems from $90.00 to $101.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Compass Point set a $107.00 price target on shares of Merit Medical Systems in a report on Monday, April 20th. BTIG Research lifted their price objective on shares of Merit Medical Systems from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $100.00 price objective on shares of Merit Medical Systems in a report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Piper Sandler increased their target price on shares of Merit Medical Systems from $96.00 to $106.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Merit Medical Systems presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $100.30.
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About Merit Medical Systems
Merit Medical Systems, Inc is a global manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of medical devices used in diagnostic and interventional procedures. The company’s product portfolio encompasses vascular access, drainage, embolotherapy, and interventional oncology devices, as well as radiofrequency ablation systems and hemostasis solutions. These products serve physicians and hospitals in critical care settings and support minimally invasive treatment options across multiple specialties, including cardiology, radiology, oncology, neurology and endoscopy.
Founded in 1987 by Fred Lampropoulos, Merit Medical Systems has grown through both organic development and targeted acquisitions to expand its technology offerings and geographic reach.
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