Halma (OTCMKTS:HLMAF) Upgraded at Hsbc Global Res

Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of Halma (OTCMKTS:HLMAF) from a moderate sell rating to a hold rating in a report released on Tuesday morning,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Berenberg Bank raised shares of Halma from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 22nd. Citigroup raised Halma to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 28th. Finally, Redburn Atlantic upgraded Halma to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 4th.

Halma Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:HLMAF opened at $34.45 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 2.72, a quick ratio of 1.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The company’s fifty day moving average is $35.43 and its 200 day moving average is $34.25. Halma has a 52 week low of $27.03 and a 52 week high of $38.53.

Halma Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 20th were given a $9.00 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 0.82%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, December 19th.

About Halma

Halma plc, together its subsidiaries, provides technology solutions in the safety, health, and environmental markets in the United States, Mainland Europe, the United Kingdom, the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Safety, Environmental & Analysis, and Medical.