Halma (OTCMKTS:HLMAF) Upgraded to “Hold” 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 issued on Tuesday morning,Zacks.com reports.

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

Halma Stock Performance

OTCMKTS HLMAF opened at $34.45 on Tuesday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $35.43 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $34.25. Halma has a twelve month low of $27.03 and a twelve month high of $38.53. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a quick ratio of 1.85 and a current ratio of 2.72.

Halma Dividend Announcement

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

Halma Company Profile

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.