Greggs (LON:GRG) Stock Price Down 12.5% – What’s Next?

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Greggs plc (LON:GRG – Get Free Report) shares dropped 12.5% on Thursday . The stock traded as low as GBX 2,286 ($27.91) and last traded at GBX 2,297.96 ($28.06). Approximately 1,218,997 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 275% from the average daily volume of 325,124 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 2,626 ($32.06).

Greggs Trading Down 5.8 %

The company has a market cap of £2.11 billion, a P/E ratio of 1,553.73, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.39 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a quick ratio of 0.88, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 66.19. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is GBX 2,728.08 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 2,893.76.

Insider Buying and Selling at Greggs

In related news, insider Roisin Currie purchased 14 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 23rd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of GBX 2,886 ($35.24) per share, for a total transaction of £404.04 ($493.33). Insiders own 5.89% of the company’s stock.

Greggs Company Profile

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Greggs is a leading UK food-on-the-go retailer with more than 2,400 shops nationwide and approximately 32,000 employees across the business.

As a food-on-the-go retailer, Greggs specialises in daily fresh shop-made sandwiches, and savouries baked fresh in the shop ovens throughout the day. These are further complemented by popular products and ranges including freshly ground coffee, breakfast, confectionery and evening menu items.

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