United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Now Covered by Analysts at StockNews.com

Analysts at StockNews.com started coverage on shares of United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) in a research report issued on Saturday. The brokerage set a “buy” rating on the stock.

United-Guardian Trading Down 0.6 %

United-Guardian stock opened at $8.88 on Friday. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $10.15 and its 200 day simple moving average is $11.06. United-Guardian has a 12 month low of $7.48 and a 12 month high of $16.25. The company has a market cap of $40.79 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.68 and a beta of 0.85.

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, March 21st. The company reported $0.11 EPS for the quarter. United-Guardian had a return on equity of 30.25% and a net margin of 28.30%. The firm had revenue of $2.48 million for the quarter.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United-Guardian

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Heron Bay Capital Management bought a new stake in United-Guardian during the 4th quarter worth approximately $135,000. United Capital Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of United-Guardian during the 4th quarter valued at $192,000. Northern Trust Corp increased its holdings in shares of United-Guardian by 69.5% in the fourth quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 25,527 shares of the company’s stock worth $244,000 after purchasing an additional 10,466 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in United-Guardian by 8.3% in the 3rd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 28,335 shares of the company’s stock worth $450,000 after acquiring an additional 2,170 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Renaissance Technologies LLC increased its stake in United-Guardian by 4.3% in the 4th quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 190,163 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,818,000 after acquiring an additional 7,800 shares during the last quarter. 23.16% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

United-Guardian Company Profile

United-Guardian, Inc manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants, and proprietary specialty industrial products in the United States and internationally The company offers cosmetic ingredients, including LUBRAJEL, a line of water-based gel formulation for sensory enhancement, lubrication, and texture to personal care products; LUBRAJEL NATURAL for skin moisturizing; LUBRAJEL MARINE that develops natural products using naturally derived polymers; LUBRAJEL OlL NATURAL, which makes luxuriant textures without adding viscosity; LUBRAJEL TERRA, a multifunctional, moisturizing hydrogel products; LUBRASIL II SB, a formulation of LUBRAJEL; LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant used in the manufacture of pressed powders, eyeliners, rouges, and industrial products; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for extract of fresh orchids used in fragrance products, such as perfumes and toiletries.