Pets at Home Group (LON:PETS) Sets New 52-Week Low – Here’s What Happened

Pets at Home Group Plc (LON:PETS)’s stock price hit a new 52-week low on Wednesday . The company traded as low as GBX 201.20 ($2.48) and last traded at GBX 202.20 ($2.49), with a volume of 980007 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 205 ($2.52).

Pets at Home Group Stock Performance

The stock has a market cap of £907.20 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 1,237.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 0.69. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is GBX 242.81 and its 200-day simple moving average is GBX 281.48. The company has a quick ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 43.13.

Pets at Home Group Cuts Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 5th will be issued a dividend of GBX 4.70 ($0.06) per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 5th. This represents a yield of 1.7%. Pets at Home Group’s payout ratio is presently 8,125.00%.

Insider Transactions at Pets at Home Group

In related news, insider Lyssa McGowan purchased 42,294 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 28th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of GBX 236 ($2.90) per share, for a total transaction of £99,813.84 ($122,817.57). 1.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Pets at Home Group Company Profile

We are the UK’s leading pet care business, providing pet owners with everything they need to be able to look after their pet – from food, toys and bedding, and grooming services, right the way through to first opinion veterinary care.

Our stores represent a unique environment and provide a practical, fun and unique experience for pet owners.