Eurocell (LON:ECEL) Insider Purchases £2,609.97 in Stock

Eurocell plc (LON:ECEL) insider Angela Rushforth purchased 2,157 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 1st. The shares were purchased at an average price of GBX 121 per share, for a total transaction of £2,609.97.

Angela Rushforth also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Friday, June 26th, Angela Rushforth acquired 3,156 shares of Eurocell stock. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 110 per share, for a total transaction of £3,471.60.

Eurocell Trading Up 2.0%

Shares of LON:ECEL opened at GBX 124.50 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 1.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 102.85. Eurocell plc has a 52-week low of GBX 99 and a 52-week high of GBX 140.50. The stock has a market cap of £122.69 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.24 and a beta of 0.61. The business has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 116.68 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 113.94.

Eurocell (LON:ECEL) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, September 3rd. The company reported GBX 6.10 EPS for the quarter. Eurocell had a return on equity of 5.51% and a net margin of 1.35%. Equities analysts predict that Eurocell plc will post 19.470852 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 240 price objective on shares of Eurocell in a report on Thursday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, Eurocell currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of GBX 210.

More Eurocell News

Here are the key news stories impacting Eurocell this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Berenberg reaffirmed its “buy” rating and GBX 240 price target. The target is well above recent trading levels and supports the bullish case for Eurocell (ECEL). Analyst consensus remains “Buy,” with a GBX 210 target. Eurocell Analyst Ratings and Insider Trades
• Positive Sentiment: Repeated purchases by several directors, including the chair, can be interpreted as management confidence in Eurocell’s long-term prospects and may provide near-term support for the shares.
• Neutral Sentiment: First-half organic sales rose 1%, showing modest underlying growth, but the increase was limited and does not yet indicate a strong recovery in demand. Eurocell Reports Pretax Loss in H1
• Negative Sentiment: Eurocell reported a pretax loss for the first half, highlighting continued pressure on profitability. Its reported quarterly EPS was GBX 6.10, while the company’s net margin was only 2.38%, limiting the strength of the earnings signal.
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary that Eurocell is “scaling back its ambitions” points to a more cautious growth outlook and could weigh on expectations for future earnings. Eurocell Scales Back Its Ambitions

About Eurocell

Eurocell plc engages in manufacture, distribution, and recycling of windows, doors, and roofline polyvinyl chloride (PVC) building products in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The company operates through Profiles and Building Plastics segments. It also offers fascia and capping boards, finishing trims, soffit boards, ventilators, and accessories; decking, fencing, and balustrade. In addition, the company provides polycarbonate, roofing insulation and membrane, lightweight roofing and tiles, flashing, flat roofing, dry verge, roof lanterns and glazing, ladders, and access equipment; external and internal cladding; and sealants, adhesives, and cleaners.