G. Willi-Food International (NASDAQ:WILC) Stock Price Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average – What’s Next?

G. Willi-Food International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:WILC) shares passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $26.83 and traded as high as $35.07. G. Willi-Food International shares last traded at $35.00, with a volume of 6,593 shares changing hands.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Wall Street Zen upgraded G. Willi-Food International to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

G. Willi-Food International Stock Performance

The company has a market cap of $487.55 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.42 and a beta of 1.02. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $27.66 and a 200 day moving average price of $26.83.

G. Willi-Food International (NASDAQ:WILC) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, March 24th. The company reported $0.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. G. Willi-Food International had a return on equity of 14.37% and a net margin of 14.75%.The firm had revenue of $52.83 million for the quarter.

G. Willi-Food International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a special dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 29th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 13th were paid a $0.51 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, April 13th. G. Willi-Food International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 48.95%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On G. Willi-Food International

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WILC. Y.D. More Investments Ltd lifted its stake in G. Willi-Food International by 3,072.6% in the 1st quarter. Y.D. More Investments Ltd now owns 68,750 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,751,000 after purchasing an additional 66,583 shares during the last quarter. Noked Israel Ltd bought a new stake in shares of G. Willi-Food International during the fourth quarter worth $230,000. Geode Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of G. Willi-Food International during the fourth quarter worth $203,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its holdings in shares of G. Willi-Food International by 408.1% during the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 10,903 shares of the company’s stock worth $220,000 after buying an additional 8,757 shares in the last quarter. Finally, World Equity Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of G. Willi-Food International during the third quarter worth $287,000. 9.45% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

G. Willi-Food International Company Profile

G. Willi-Food International, Inc is a specialty food manufacturer based in Porterville, California, that develops, produces and distributes a variety of seasoned and roasted nut products, trail mixes and snack foods. The company serves both retail and foodservice channels through branded and private-label offerings, catering to grocery chains, club stores, convenience outlets, airlines, hotels, universities and restaurants throughout North America.

Founded in 1977, G. Willi-Food has expanded from a single roasting line to multiple production facilities in California, supported by satellite distribution centers to ensure efficient delivery and inventory management.