A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. Faces Lowered FY2025 Earnings Projections by Roth Capital

On a recent announcement made by Roth Capital, the financial analysts have revised their earnings projections for A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. for the fiscal year 2025. Analyst A. Scutt of Roth Capital has adjusted the per-share earnings expectation from the previously estimated $6.83 to a decreased figure of $6.39. This new estimate comes in below the consensus of current full-year earnings for the company, which is $5.85 per share.

Stock Rating Update

Meanwhile, StockNews.com has shifted its stance on A-Mark Precious Metals' shares from a "sell" to a "hold" rating, reflecting a change in their outlook on the company's stock performance.

Market Performance Insights

Commencing the week, shares of A-Mark Precious Metals (NASDAQ:AMRK) were trading at $27.43. The company's stock has seen a low of $23.14 and a high of $42.11 over the past 52 weeks. A-Mark boasts financial resilience with a debt-to-equity ratio at 0.51 and liquidity with a quick ratio of 0.32 and a current ratio of 1.86. It currently holds a market capitalization of $626.78 million, a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 6.08, and a very low beta of 0.01, suggesting low volatility. The stock's price has been oscillating, with a 50-day moving average of $28.80 and a 200-day moving average of $30.55.

Institutional Investor Dynamics

Firms such as FMR LLC and Quarry LP have made significant changes to their investments in A-Mark Precious Metals, indicating active institutional investor involvement. FMR LLC notably increased its ownership by 67.9% in the third quarter, while various other funds made new purchases or increased their existing stakes throughout the second, third, and fourth quarters, showcasing a trend of diverse institutional interest.

Recent Dividend Payout

A-Mark Precious Metals also declared a quarterly dividend recently, which was disbursed to shareholders recorded as of January 16th. The payout was $0.20 per share, amounting to a $0.80 annualized dividend and yielding 2.92%. The ex-dividend date was set at January 12th, and the firm's actual dividend payout ratio holds at 17.74%.

Company Overview

A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. operates as a premier precious metals trading company. It services the market through segments such as Wholesale Sales & Ancillary Services, Direct-to-Consumer, and Secured Lending, dealing with a variety of metals in different forms ranging from bars and coins to grains and wafers.

Significance of Analyst Reviews

Analyst insights and stock ratings play a crucial role for investors seeking to make informed decisions about their investments in the marketplace. Updates like the recent earnings estimate revision for A-Mark Precious Metals by Roth Capital can have a considerable impact on investor sentiment and stock movement.

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