Heidelberg Materials (OTCMKTS:HDLMY) Shares Gap Up – Here’s Why

Shares of Heidelberg Materials (OTCMKTS:HDLMY) gapped up before the market opened on Tuesday. The stock had previously closed at $38.51, but opened at $40.91. Heidelberg Materials shares last traded at $41.00, with a volume of 5,974 shares changing hands.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada raised shares of Heidelberg Materials from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 9th. Zacks Research raised shares of Heidelberg Materials from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, August 31st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Heidelberg Materials presently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

Heidelberg Materials Price Performance

The company’s 50-day moving average price is $34.36 and its 200-day moving average price is $40.24.

About Heidelberg Materials

Heidelberg Materials is a Germany-based producer of building materials and construction products. Its principal businesses include cement, aggregates such as sand and gravel, and ready-mixed concrete. The company also supplies asphalt and other materials used in construction and infrastructure projects. Founded in Heidelberg in 1874 as HeidelbergCement, the company adopted the Heidelberg Materials name in 2023. It serves customers across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and other international markets through a network of production sites and distribution operations.