Stella-Jones (OTCMKTS:STLJF) Trading Down 1.8% – Time to Sell?

Stella-Jones Inc. (OTCMKTS:STLJFGet Free Report) dropped 1.8% on Tuesday . The company traded as low as $53.75 and last traded at $53.75. Approximately 1,885 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 89% from the average daily volume of 17,241 shares. The stock had previously closed at $54.76.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

STLJF has been the subject of several research reports. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Stella-Jones in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Desjardins reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Stella-Jones in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Stella-Jones presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

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Stella-Jones Stock Performance

The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $55.86 and its 200-day simple moving average is $62.18. The stock has a market cap of $2.93 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.56. The company has a current ratio of 4.96, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60.

Stella-Jones (OTCMKTS:STLJFGet Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.82 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.84 by ($0.02). The firm had revenue of $568.67 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $583.30 million. Stella-Jones had a net margin of 8.66% and a return on equity of 14.92%.

About Stella-Jones

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Stella-Jones Inc is a North American producer and distributor of pressure-treated wood products used in infrastructure, utility and residential applications. The company’s core offerings include treated railroad ties, utility poles, crossarms, landscape timbers and posts designed to withstand environmental stresses and extend service life. These products support a range of end markets from railways and power transmission to fencing and outdoor construction.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Stella-Jones has grown through both organic expansion and targeted acquisitions to establish a network of manufacturing and treatment facilities across Canada and the United States.

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