Next (OTCMKTS:NXGPY) Shares Gap Up – Should You Buy?

Next PLC (OTCMKTS:NXGPY)’s stock price gapped up prior to trading on Friday. The stock had previously closed at $99.4025, but opened at $103.1532. Next shares last traded at $103.1532, with a volume of 220 shares.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Zacks Research lowered Next from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Monday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Next has an average rating of “Reduce”.

Next Price Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a current ratio of 1.76. The company has a 50 day moving average of $102.34 and a 200-day moving average of $96.73.

About Next

Next plc is a United Kingdom-based retailer that sells clothing, footwear, accessories, and home furnishings. The company serves customers through a network of branded stores, websites, and catalogs, with its online operations playing a significant role in its retail business.

Next offers products under its own brands and sells selected third-party and partner brands. Its businesses include the NEXT brand, the online NEXT Directory, and platform services that support other retailers with ecommerce, logistics, and related capabilities.