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

StockNews.com started coverage on shares of United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) in a research note released on Sunday morning. The firm issued a buy rating on the stock.

United-Guardian Stock Up 0.9 %

NASDAQ:UG opened at $9.15 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $8.69 and its 200-day moving average price is $8.21. United-Guardian has a 52 week low of $5.79 and a 52 week high of $9.64. The stock has a market cap of $42.00 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.25 and a beta of 0.77.

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) last issued its earnings results on Friday, May 10th. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. United-Guardian had a net margin of 23.77% and a return on equity of 25.18%. The company had revenue of $3.26 million for the quarter.

Institutional Trading of United-Guardian

A hedge fund recently raised its stake in United-Guardian stock. Rodgers Brothers Inc. increased its position in shares of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) by 5.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 100,100 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,750 shares during the period. Rodgers Brothers Inc. owned approximately 2.18% of United-Guardian worth $766,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. 23.16% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About United-Guardian

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.