Wolfe Research has recently resumed Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (ST) stock to Peer Perform rating, as announced on September 5, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on July 23, 2024, Vertical Research had initiated the stock to Buy, setting a price target of $55. Evercore ISI also raised their rating with a price target of $60. Additionally, Jefferies initiated Hold rating on April 9, 2024, with a target price of $40. Goldman analysts, in their report published on April 9, 2024, also reduced Neutral rating and set a price target of $36 for Sensata Technologies Holding PLC’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
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Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (ST) Stock Trading Recap
On Monday, Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (ST) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $35.86 which represents a decrease of $-1.12 or -3.03% from the prior close of $36.98. The stock opened at $36.58 and touched a low of $35.53 during the day, reaching a high of $36.6. The volume of shares traded was 1.09 million falling short of the average volume of 1.60 million.
ST Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (ST) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 0.67% over the last five trades and -5.53% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -1.65%, and it has plunged by -4.01% in the previous three months. Currently, ST is trading at 0.40%, -2.12%, and -2.88% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, ST, a Technology sector stock, is trading -16.88% below its 52-week high but remains 17.34% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.98 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Sensata Technologies Holding PLC’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Sensata Technologies Holding PLC’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 12.82% and a profit margin of 0.20%, with a gross margin of -1.65%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Sensata Technologies Holding PLC’s market capitalization stands at $5.41 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 692.28, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 9.33. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 1.34, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 1.8, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 1.21% of Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (ST)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 103.94%.
Notable insider trades include Sullivan Martha N., President and CEO (Interim) at Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (ST), who sold 109022 shares on May 08 ’24, at $42.52 each, totaling $4.64 million.
