James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The company reported GBX 6.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, Digital Look Earnings reports. James Fisher and Sons had a negative return on equity of 2.37% and a negative net margin of 1.12%.

James Fisher and Sons Stock Down 3.7%

Shares of James Fisher and Sons stock traded down GBX 17 on Tuesday, reaching GBX 438. 43,021 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 67,751. James Fisher and Sons has a 1-year low of GBX 325 and a 1-year high of GBX 554. The company has a market cap of £221.12 million, a P/E ratio of -50.34 and a beta of 0.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 108.62, a current ratio of 1.16 and a quick ratio of 1.12. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is GBX 460.22 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 476.84.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Berenberg Bank cut their target price on James Fisher and Sons from GBX 850 to GBX 835 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, James Fisher and Sons presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of GBX 682.50.

James Fisher and Sons Company Profile

James Fisher and Sons plc is a leading provider of unique marine solutions in Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport. The Group pioneers safe, innovative solutions that solve complex customer challenges for industries and governments around the world.

For more information visit www.james-fisher.com