WW International (NASDAQ:WW) Stock Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average – Here’s Why

WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWGet Free Report)’s stock price crossed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Friday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $15.23 and traded as high as $16.75. WW International shares last traded at $16.10, with a volume of 275,761 shares trading hands.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on WW. Weiss Ratings cut WW International from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Wall Street Zen lowered WW International from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, WW International currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce”.

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WW International Stock Performance

The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $15.44 and its 200-day simple moving average is $15.23. The firm has a market capitalization of $160.98 million, a PE ratio of -2.78 and a beta of 1.73.

WW International (NASDAQ:WWGet Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $1.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.93. The firm had revenue of $162.32 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $159.13 million. On average, equities research analysts forecast that WW International, Inc. will post -0.06 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of WW International

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in shares of WW International during the 2nd quarter valued at about $279,000. Cygnus Capital Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of WW International by 96.1% in the second quarter. Cygnus Capital Advisors LLC now owns 388,655 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,211,000 after purchasing an additional 190,440 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC raised its stake in WW International by 50.1% in the first quarter. Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC now owns 975,419 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,402,000 after purchasing an additional 325,434 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.18% of the company’s stock.

About WW International

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WW International, formerly known as Weight Watchers International, is a global wellness company focused on weight management, healthy living and behavior change. The company provides personalized programs designed to help members improve nutrition, physical activity and other lifestyle habits through digital tools, guidance and community support.

Its offerings have historically included subscription-based access to a points-based food and activity program, mobile applications, meal and recipe resources, educational content, virtual coaching and in-person workshops.

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