J. Sainsbury PLC (JSAIY) – What Are Analysts Thinking About This Stock?

J. Sainsbury PLC (OTCMKTS:JSAIY) has been assigned an average rating of “Hold” from the six ratings firms that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has assigned a buy rating to the company.

A number of research analysts recently commented on JSAIY shares. Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating on shares of J. Sainsbury in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Zacks Research raised J. Sainsbury from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of J. Sainsbury in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group raised shares of J. Sainsbury from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd.

J. Sainsbury Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS JSAIY opened at $19.09 on Tuesday. J. Sainsbury has a 12-month low of $15.87 and a 12-month high of $19.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 0.56 and a quick ratio of 0.24. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $18.06 and its 200 day simple moving average is $17.90.

About J. Sainsbury

J. Sainsbury plc is a United Kingdom-based retail company that operates supermarkets, convenience stores and online grocery services under the Sainsbury’s brand. Its stores sell food, beverages, household goods and other everyday consumer products, including a range of private-label merchandise alongside branded products.

The company also operates Argos, a general merchandise retailer offering products such as consumer electronics, home goods, toys and other non-food items through stores, collection points and online channels.