Stella-Jones (OTCMKTS:STLJF – Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported $0.82 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.84 by ($0.02), Zacks reports. Stella-Jones had a net margin of 8.66% and a return on equity of 15.08%. The company had revenue of $568.67 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $583.31 million.
Stella-Jones Stock Performance
OTCMKTS STLJF remained flat at $54.71 on Friday. The company had a trading volume of 365 shares, compared to its average volume of 314. The firm has a market cap of $2.99 billion and a P/E ratio of 84.17. The company has a quick ratio of 1.34, a current ratio of 7.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $65.53 and a 200 day simple moving average of $63.95. Stella-Jones has a 12 month low of $51.60 and a 12 month high of $72.46.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of analysts have commented on STLJF shares. Scotiabank raised Stella-Jones from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Desjardins reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Stella-Jones in a research report on Thursday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, Stella-Jones currently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.
Stella-Jones Company Profile
Stella-Jones Inc is a North American producer and distributor of pressure-treated wood products used in infrastructure, utility and residential applications. The company’s core offerings include treated railroad ties, utility poles, crossarms, landscape timbers and posts designed to withstand environmental stresses and extend service life. These products support a range of end markets from railways and power transmission to fencing and outdoor construction.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Stella-Jones has grown through both organic expansion and targeted acquisitions to establish a network of manufacturing and treatment facilities across Canada and the United States.
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