On October 8, 2023, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC announced that it has acquired a new stake in RB Global, Inc. (NYSE:RBA) (TSE:RBA). According to the company’s most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the institutional investor purchased 3,610 shares of RB Global’s stock, valued at approximately $217,000.
The decision by Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC to invest in RB Global reflects their confidence in the business services provider. This move highlights the company’s positive trajectory and potential for growth in the market.
Several research analysts have recently shared their insights on RB Global. National Bank Financial increased their target price on shares of RB Global from $61.00 to $70.00 in a report on July 10th. StockNews.com initiated coverage on RB Global with a “hold” rating for the company. Royal Bank of Canada also raised their price target on shares of RB Global from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating on August 8th. Furthermore, Raymond James upgraded shares of RB Global from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and increased their price target from $60.00 to $75.00 on July 20th.
Based on data from Bloomberg.com, RB Global currently holds a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” along with an average target price of $66.25. This indicates optimism among research analysts regarding the future performance of the company.
As of October 8th, NYSE:RBA opened at a value of $65.34 per share. Over the past year, RB Global has seen fluctuations in its stock price, reaching a low point of $48.72 and a high point of $66.99 during this period.
With a market capitalization standing at impressive $11.90 billion, RB Global has demonstrated its stability and strength within the industry. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio is currently at 71.02, indicating that investors are willing to pay a higher price for each unit of earnings generated by the company. The firm’s P/E/G ratio signifies a potential for future growth in earnings, as it stands at 13.91.
RB Global maintains a strong position within the market with a beta of 0.91. This suggests that the stock is less volatile compared to the overall market, providing investors with some level of security.
In terms of liquidity, RB Global boasts favorable ratios. The company’s quick ratio of 1.19 indicates its ability to meet short-term obligations, while its current ratio of 1.32 demonstrates its capacity to settle both short-term and long-term debts.
Following this recent investment and positive outlook from research analysts, RB Global appears poised for further success within the business services sector. As we move forward into an increasingly competitive landscape, RB Global will surely strive to capitalize on these opportunities for growth and continue delivering value to its shareholders and clients alike.
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RB Global Sees Surge in Institutional Investor Interest Despite Earnings Miss
RB Global, Inc. (NYSE:RBA), a business services provider, has seen notable activity from several large investors in recent months. One such firm, Independent Franchise Partners LLP, increased its holdings in RB Global by an astonishing 203.8% during the first quarter of this year. Independent Franchise Partners now owns over 14 million shares of RB Global’s stock, worth approximately $835 million.
Additionally, Invesco Ltd., ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC, Luxor Capital Group LP, and Vanguard Group Inc. have all made significant increases to their holdings in RB Global as well. Collectively, these institutional investors now own an overwhelming 90.24% of the company’s stock.
In other news surrounding RB Global, Director Timothy J. O’day recently acquired 1,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on September 14th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $65.52 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of $98,280.00.
On the other hand, insider Baron Concors sold 6,800 shares of RB Global stock on September 13th at an average price of $65.11 per share for a total transaction value of $442,748. Following this sale, Concors now directly holds 15,658 shares in the company.
Regarding research analyst views on RB Global’s stock performance and potential growth prospects, National Bank Financial increased their target price for the stock from $61 to $70 on July 10th while Raymond James upgraded their rating from “market perform” to “outperform” on July 20th.
However, RB Global reported lower-than-expected earnings results for the last quarter ended August 3rd with an EPS figure of $0.42 compared to analyst estimates of $0.59 per share.
Despite these challenges, RB Global remains optimistic about its future performance and has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share. The dividend was paid on September 13th to investors of record as of August 23rd. This represents an annualized dividend payout ratio of 117.39% and a yield of 1.65%.
In conclusion, RB Global has attracted significant interest from institutional investors, with Independent Franchise Partners LLP leading the way in boosting their holdings. While there have been some insider transactions, including Director Timothy J. O’day acquiring shares and insider Baron Concors selling shares, the overall sentiment towards RB Global’s stock remains positive among research analysts, with most issuing “buy” ratings. Despite recent earnings disappointments, RB Global is confident in its ability to rebound and has maintained a dividend payout to reward its shareholders for their continued support.