Bank of Ireland Group (OTCMKTS:BKRIY) Hits New 1-Year High – Should You Buy?

Bank of Ireland Group plc (OTCMKTS:BKRIY) shares reached a new 52-week high on Monday . The stock traded as high as $22.2945 and last traded at $22.2945, with a volume of 1787 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $21.85.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms recently commented on BKRIY. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Bank of Ireland Group to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating on shares of Bank of Ireland Group in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Bank of Ireland Group in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Bank of Ireland Group presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Bank of Ireland Group Trading Up 0.8%

The company’s 50-day moving average price is $20.59 and its 200-day moving average price is $19.71.

Bank of Ireland Group Company Profile

Bank of Ireland Group (OTCMKTS:BKRIY) is a leading financial services provider headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Established in 1783, the bank has grown to become one of the country’s largest banking institutions, offering a diverse range of products and services to retail, corporate and institutional clients. The group’s core operations include traditional retail banking, corporate and commercial banking, and wealth and asset management.

In the retail segment, Bank of Ireland provides deposit accounts, personal loans, credit cards, mortgages and insurance solutions to individual customers.