Arkema (OTCMKTS:ARKAY) Shares Pass Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average – Should You Sell?

Arkema S.A. (OTCMKTS:ARKAY)’s share price crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $86.95 and traded as low as $72.97. Arkema shares last traded at $73.60, with a volume of 11,076 shares.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Berenberg Bank raised shares of Arkema from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 31st.

Arkema Stock Down 1.3 %

The stock has a market cap of $5.53 billion, a PE ratio of 14.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.47 and a beta of 1.23. The company has a quick ratio of 1.54, a current ratio of 2.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $79.93 and a 200 day moving average of $86.83.

Arkema (OTCMKTS:ARKAY) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 6th. The basic materials company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $2.63 billion for the quarter. Arkema had a return on equity of 8.04% and a net margin of 3.82%. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Arkema S.A. will post 9.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Arkema Company Profile

Arkema SA manufactures and sells specialty chemicals and advanced materials worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions, and Intermediates. The Adhesive Solutions segment provides solutions for construction, renovation of buildings, DIY, durable goods, and packaging and non-woven applications; and supplies technologies used in building activities for businesses and individuals, including sealants, tiles, flooring adhesives and waterproofing systems, and technologies used in industry, which include automotive, textiles, glazing, flexible and rigid packaging, and hygiene markets.