Stella-Jones (OTCMKTS:STLJF) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.12 EPS

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Stella-Jones (OTCMKTS:STLJF – Get Free Report) announced its earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $0.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by ($0.12), Zacks reports. Stella-Jones had a net margin of 8.66% and a return on equity of 14.92%.

Stella-Jones Stock Performance

STLJF traded down $3.51 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $43.95. 9,555 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 12,768. The company has a quick ratio of 1.11, a current ratio of 4.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60. Stella-Jones has a 52 week low of $43.44 and a 52 week high of $72.46. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.40 billion and a PE ratio of 29.90. The company’s 50-day moving average is $47.94 and its 200 day moving average is $57.70.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently weighed in on STLJF. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating on shares of Stella-Jones in a research report on Wednesday, September 30th. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Stella-Jones in a report on Tuesday, October 27th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

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About Stella-Jones

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Stella-Jones Inc is a Canadian manufacturer and marketer of pressure-treated wood products used in infrastructure, construction and residential applications. The company produces utility poles, railway ties and timbers, as well as lumber and other wood products treated for outdoor use.

Its infrastructure products support electric utilities, telecommunications providers and railways, while its residential products are sold for applications such as decks, fences and landscaping. Stella-Jones also provides industrial wood products for customers in sectors including transportation, construction and energy.

Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Stella-Jones serves customers primarily across Canada and the United States through a network of manufacturing and distribution facilities.

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