Morgan Stanley has recently reduced WW International Inc (WW) stock rating, as announced on July 26, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on January 3, 2024, Barclays had initiated the stock to Underweight, setting a price target of $8. Guggenheim also resumed Buy rating with a price target of $14. Additionally, Craig Hallum raised Hold rating on September 27, 2023, with a target price of $10. Morgan Stanley analysts, in their report published on July 26, 2023, also raised rating and set a price target of $5 for WW International Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
WW International Inc (WW) Stock Trading Recap
On Friday, WW International Inc (WW) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $1.35 which represents a slight increase of $0.14 or 11.57% from the prior close of $1.21. The stock opened at $1.21 and touched a low of $1.2 during the day, reaching a high of $1.38. The volume of shares traded was 2.51 million falling short of the average volume of 8.28 million.
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WW Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, WW International Inc (WW) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 33.66% over the last five trades and 27.36% 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 -18.67%, and it has gained 72.63% in the previous three months. Currently, WW is trading at 29.73%, 24.96%, and -9.97% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, WW, a Consumer Cyclical sector stock, is trading -86.18% below its 52-week high but remains 101.16% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.13 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.
WW International Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
WW International Inc’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 10.60% and a profit margin of -56.84%, with a gross margin of -18.67%. 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, WW International Inc’s market capitalization stands at $107.81 million. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 0.13, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales.
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 1.66% of WW International Inc (WW)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 29.79%.
Notable insider trades include COLOSI MICHAEL F, General Counsel and Secretary at WW International Inc (WW), who sold 25900 shares on Dec 01 ’23, at $7.04 each, totaling $0.18 million.
