United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at StockNews.com

Analysts at StockNews.com started coverage on shares of United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) in a research report issued on Monday. The firm set a “buy” rating on the stock.

United-Guardian Stock Up 2.0 %

UG stock opened at $9.31 on Monday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $8.87 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $8.26. United-Guardian has a twelve month low of $5.79 and a twelve month high of $9.69. The firm has a market capitalization of $42.73 million, a PE ratio of 15.52 and a beta of 0.80.

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) last posted 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 business had revenue of $3.26 million for the quarter.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United-Guardian

An institutional investor recently raised its position in United-Guardian stock. Rodgers Brothers Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) by 5.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 100,100 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,750 shares during the period. Rodgers Brothers Inc. owned about 2.18% of United-Guardian worth $766,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 23.16% of the company’s stock.

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.