James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) Stock Price Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average – Should You Sell?

James Fisher and Sons plc (LON:FSJ)’s stock price crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 433.56 and traded as high as GBX 500. James Fisher and Sons shares last traded at GBX 491, with a volume of 23,150 shares.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Berenberg Bank boosted their target price on James Fisher and Sons from GBX 615 to GBX 790 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 18th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, James Fisher and Sons has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of GBX 660.

James Fisher and Sons Stock Performance

The stock has a market cap of £251.42 million, a P/E ratio of -57.24 and a beta of 0.77. The company has a fifty day moving average of GBX 484.03 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 433.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 108.62, a current ratio of 1.16 and a quick ratio of 1.12.

James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, March 12th. The company reported GBX 20.20 EPS for the quarter. James Fisher and Sons had a negative return on equity of 2.37% and a negative net margin of 1.12%. On average, equities analysts predict that James Fisher and Sons plc will post 20 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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