Avanos Medical is a medical technology company that operates globally, providing medical device solutions in various regions including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company’s product portfolio focuses on chronic care solutions such as digestive health products and respiratory health products.
In its most recent quarterly earnings report issued on August 9th, Avanos Medical announced an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.24 for the quarter. This figure fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.34 by -$0.10. Furthermore, Avanos Medical had a negative net margin of 4.61% but managed to achieve a positive return on equity of 5.49%. The company generated revenue amounting to $169.40 million during the quarter, which differed from analyst expectations of $186.30 million. Additionally, compared to the same period last year, Avanos Medical experienced a decline in revenue by 16.6%. In the previous year’s corresponding timeframe, they recorded an EPS of $0.41.
Analysts are predicting that for the current fiscal year, Avanos Medical is expected to post earnings per share figures amounting to 1.07.
Overall, these recent developments highlight Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.’s investment in Avanos Medical and shed light on the company’s financial performance in its latest quarter report release on August 9th.
Growing Interest and Confidence in Avanos Medical: Institutional Investors and Hedge Funds Modify Holdings
Avanos Medical, Inc., a healthcare company specializing in medical technology and products, has seen some notable changes in its stock holdings by institutional investors and hedge funds. Meeder Asset Management Inc. significantly increased its stake in Avanos Medical during the fourth quarter of the previous year, resulting in them now owning 1,911 shares of the company’s stock valued at $52,000. This marks a substantial increase of 1,702.8% and demonstrates Meeder Asset Management’s confidence in the company.
Captrust Financial Advisors also showed their belief in Avanos Medical by increasing their stake in the company by 23.9% during the first quarter. With 2,704 shares now owned by Captrust Financial Advisors valued at $91,000, this move further solidifies their support for Avanos Medical.
Additionally, SG Americas Securities LLC acquired a new position in Avanos Medical during the second quarter with a value of approximately $137,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC followed suit by increasing its position by 188.8% during the third quarter and currently owns 6,357 shares worth around $139,000.
Lazard Asset Management LLC joined this trend by increasing its position in Avanos Medical by 10.2% during the fourth quarter. They now possess 6,225 shares valued at $168,000.
These significant modifications made by institutional investors and hedge funds suggest a growing interest and confidence in the future prospects of Avanos Medical.
As for the stock performance of Avanos Medical itself, on September 26th, 2023 (reference date), its shares opened at $20.34 on NYSE:AVNS. The quick ratio is reported to be 2.23, indicating that the company has sufficient liquid assets to cover its short-term liabilities; meanwhile, it has a current ratio of 3.16 revealing strong liquidity overall. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16 exhibits a conservative approach to financing and indicates a lower reliance on borrowed funds.
Over the past year, Avanos Medical has seen a range in its stock prices, with a 52-week low of $19.32 and a 52-week high of $31.99. Presently, it has a 50-day moving average of $22.35 and a two-hundred day moving average of $25.07 based on recent data.
With a market capitalization of $953.34 million, Avanos Medical holds promise for investors seeking opportunities within the healthcare industry. The negative price-to-earnings ratio of -26.08 may appear perplexing; however, it is necessary to understand that the company might currently be experiencing losses or facing extraordinary circumstances that affect profitability.
Considering a price-to-earnings-growth ratio (PEG ratio) can further shed light on the overall investment picture for Avanos Medical, which currently stands at 1.52. This suggests that investors may need to carefully analyze future growth prospects in relation to the stock’s valuation.
Analysts from various research firms have released their reports on Avanos Medical lately, offering insights into its performance and potential value for investors. KeyCorp downgraded shares of Avanos Medical from an “overweight” rating to a “sector weight” rating in a research report published on Tuesday, July 25th.
Further highlighting mixed opinions from experts in the field, StockNews.com downgraded shares of Avanos Medical from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in another research report dated Wednesday, August 16th.
In conclusion, institutional investors and hedge funds have shown increased support by modifying their holdings positively for Avanos Medical stock. However, while there are differing opinions among analysts regarding the performance and future prospects of the company, these developments reflect potential opportunities for astute investors who closely monitor the healthcare market and its fluctuations.
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