Pingora Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Bristol Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 33,855 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,951,000. Bristol Myers Squibb accounts for approximately 1.1% of Pingora Partners LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest holding.
A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in BMY. Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC lifted its position in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb by 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC now owns 65,046 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $3,509,000 after acquiring an additional 172 shares in the last quarter. KCM Investment Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. KCM Investment Advisors LLC now owns 20,871 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $1,126,000 after buying an additional 174 shares in the last quarter. Sandy Cove Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb by 4.7% during the second quarter. Sandy Cove Advisors LLC now owns 3,932 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $227,000 after buying an additional 176 shares in the last quarter. Investment Research Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb by 1.4% in the fourth quarter. Investment Research Partners LLC now owns 13,134 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $708,000 after buying an additional 179 shares during the last quarter. Finally, ESG Planning DBA Harper Investing lifted its stake in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb by 1.3% in the fourth quarter. ESG Planning DBA Harper Investing now owns 13,811 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $745,000 after buying an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. 76.41% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Bristol Myers Squibb Trading Down 0.4%
NYSE BMY opened at $67.68 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.38, a current ratio of 1.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $61.25 and a two-hundred day moving average of $59.60. The stock has a market capitalization of $138.25 billion, a PE ratio of 14.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.18 and a beta of 0.22. Bristol Myers Squibb Company has a 52 week low of $42.52 and a 52 week high of $68.64.
Bristol Myers Squibb Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, July 2nd were given a $0.63 dividend. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, July 2nd. Bristol Myers Squibb’s payout ratio is 55.51%.
Insider Activity
In other Bristol Myers Squibb news, SVP Phil M. Holzer sold 500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.50, for a total value of $33,750.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 16,862 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,138,185. The trade was a 2.88% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.05% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of analysts have commented on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb from $67.00 to $73.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Wall Street Zen raised Bristol Myers Squibb from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, June 27th. Raymond James Financial initiated coverage on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. They issued a “strong-buy” rating for the company. Jefferies Financial Group cut shares of Bristol Myers Squibb from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Bank of America decreased their target price on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb from $67.00 to $66.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $66.06.
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Bristol Myers Squibb Company Profile
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, focused on discovering, developing and delivering medicines for serious diseases. The company’s core activities include research and development, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of prescription pharmaceuticals across multiple therapeutic areas. BMS concentrates on advancing therapies in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease and specialty areas through both small molecules and biologics.
BMS’s marketed portfolio and late‑stage pipeline reflect a strong emphasis on cancer and immune‑mediated conditions.
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