Stella-Jones (OTCMKTS:STLJF) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume – What’s Next?

Stella-Jones Inc. (OTCMKTS:STLJF) saw unusually-high trading volume on Friday . Approximately 7,936 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 227% from the previous session’s volume of 2,428 shares.The stock last traded at $68.99 and had previously closed at $68.47.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Scotiabank raised shares of Stella-Jones from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat, Stella-Jones presently has an average rating of “Buy”.

Stella-Jones Trading Up 0.8%

The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $66.45 and a 200 day simple moving average of $61.19.

Stella-Jones (OTCMKTS:STLJF) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $0.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.74 by ($0.09). The company had revenue of $529.37 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $554.50 million.

Stella-Jones Company Profile

Stella-Jones Inc is a North American producer and distributor of pressure-treated wood products used in infrastructure, utility and residential applications. The company’s core offerings include treated railroad ties, utility poles, crossarms, landscape timbers and posts designed to withstand environmental stresses and extend service life. These products support a range of end markets from railways and power transmission to fencing and outdoor construction.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Stella-Jones has grown through both organic expansion and targeted acquisitions to establish a network of manufacturing and treatment facilities across Canada and the United States.