Croda International (OTCMKTS:COIHY) Downgraded by Jefferies Financial Group to “Hold”

Jefferies Financial Group lowered shares of Croda International (OTCMKTS:COIHY) from a strong-buy rating to a hold rating in a report released on Tuesday morning,Zacks.com reports.

Separately, Barclays raised Croda International from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, September 26th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Croda International currently has an average rating of “Hold”.

Croda International Stock Up 0.3%

COIHY traded up $0.05 on Tuesday, reaching $18.66. 4,070 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 66,979. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a current ratio of 2.07. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $18.29 and its 200 day moving average price is $19.08. Croda International has a fifty-two week low of $16.26 and a fifty-two week high of $23.80.

Croda International Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, October 22nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 1st were given a $0.2558 dividend. This represents a yield of 361.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 29th.

About Croda International

Croda International Plc engages in the consumer care, life science, and industrial specialty businesses in in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia, and Latin America. The company offers speciality and active ingredients across beauty care, beauty actives, and home care products, as well as fragrances and flavours.