Avon Protection (LON:AVON) Reaches New 12-Month High – What’s Next?

Avon Protection plc (LON:AVON)’s share price reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as GBX 1,450 ($18.23) and last traded at GBX 1,444 ($18.15), with a volume of 288373 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 1,388 ($17.45).

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Shore Capital reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Avon Protection in a research note on Tuesday, November 19th.

Avon Protection Stock Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of £433.20 million, a PE ratio of -3,017.39, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 61.54, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 2.47. The firm has a 50 day moving average of GBX 1,255.16 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 1,272.70.

Avon Protection Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 7th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 6th will be given a $0.16 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 0.97%. This is a positive change from Avon Protection’s previous dividend of $0.07. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 6th. Avon Protection’s dividend payout ratio is -3,913.04%.

Avon Protection Company Profile

Avon Protection plc provides respiratory, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear and head protection solutions for military and first responder agencies in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States. The company offers respiratory products, including respirators, filters, powered and supplied air, escape hoods, underwater systems, and thermal image camera, and CBRN protective wear, as well as spares and accessories.