Dassault Aviation société anonyme (OTCMKTS:DUAVF) Shares Gap Down – Here’s Why

Dassault Aviation société anonyme (OTCMKTS:DUAVF)’s stock price gapped down before the market opened on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $340.4345, but opened at $323.36. Dassault Aviation société anonyme shares last traded at $323.36, with a volume of 1,560 shares.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on DUAVF shares. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Dassault Aviation société anonyme to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Dassault Aviation société anonyme in a report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Dassault Aviation société anonyme in a report on Friday, January 30th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold”.

Dassault Aviation société anonyme Price Performance

The firm has a market cap of $25.17 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.25. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $373.95 and its 200-day moving average is $357.84.

Dassault Aviation société anonyme Company Profile

Dassault Aviation société anonyme is a French aerospace company specializing in the design, manufacture and support of military combat aircraft and business jets. The company operates two primary divisions: a defense arm that develops and produces fighter and unmanned combat vehicles, and a civil aviation arm known for its Falcon family of high-performance executive aircraft. Dassault Aviation serves both national armed forces and corporate operators worldwide, offering turnkey solutions that include aircraft sales, maintenance, training and mission support services.

Founded in 1929 by aeronautical engineer Marcel Bloch (later known as Marcel Dassault), the company established its reputation in military aviation with iconic programs such as the Mirage series of jet fighters.