Graham (NYSE:GHC) Sets New 1-Year High – Here’s Why

by · The Cerbat Gem

Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHCGet Free Report) reached a new 52-week high on Wednesday . The company traded as high as $1,210.85 and last traded at $1,195.9550, with a volume of 14214 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $1,132.75.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b+)” rating on shares of Graham in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Graham from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 1st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

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Graham Price Performance

The firm has a fifty day moving average of $1,103.23 and a two-hundred day moving average of $1,062.25. The company has a current ratio of 1.32, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07. The company has a market capitalization of $5.20 billion, a PE ratio of 7.13 and a beta of 0.75.

Graham (NYSE:GHCGet Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 29th. The company reported $14.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $12.36 by $1.72. Graham had a return on equity of 6.29% and a net margin of 14.93%.The firm had revenue of $1.28 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.19 billion.

Graham Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 19th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 4th will be given a $1.88 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 4th. This is a positive change from Graham’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.80. This represents a $7.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. Graham’s dividend payout ratio is presently 4.30%.

Institutional Trading of Graham

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Graham in the fourth quarter worth about $681,000. Signaturefd LLC lifted its holdings in Graham by 15.2% in the 4th quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 235 shares of the company’s stock worth $258,000 after buying an additional 31 shares during the period. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC grew its position in shares of Graham by 3.4% in the 4th quarter. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,601 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,857,000 after buying an additional 85 shares during the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC purchased a new position in shares of Graham during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $11,998,000. Finally, Exchange Traded Concepts LLC bought a new position in shares of Graham during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $113,000. 93.16% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Graham Company Profile

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Graham Corporation is a U.S.-based industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in the design and production of vacuum and heat transfer systems. The company’s core offerings include vacuum pumps, exhausters, and energy recovery turbines, as well as steam surface condensers and specialized heat exchangers. These products are engineered to support critical processes in industries that require controlled environments and efficient thermal management.

In addition to its standard product lines, Graham Corporation provides aftermarket services such as equipment installation, field maintenance, performance testing, and spare parts supply.

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