Pan Pacific International (OTCMKTS:DQJCY) Shares Gap Up – Still a Buy?

Pan Pacific International Holdings Co. (OTCMKTS:DQJCY) gapped up prior to trading on Thursday. The stock had previously closed at $8.92, but opened at $9.63. Pan Pacific International shares last traded at $9.24, with a volume of 1,235 shares changing hands.

Pan Pacific International Stock Up 1.5%

The business has a fifty day moving average of $9.67 and a 200 day moving average of $10.54.

Institutional Trading of Pan Pacific International

An institutional investor recently raised its position in Pan Pacific International stock. Madison Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Pan Pacific International Holdings Co. (OTCMKTS:DQJCY) by 14.4% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 215,902 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 27,240 shares during the quarter. Madison Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Pan Pacific International were worth $2,191,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Pan Pacific International Company Profile

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation is a Japan-based retail group best known for operating the Don Quijote chain of discount stores. Its businesses offer a broad range of products, including groceries, household goods, consumer electronics, clothing, cosmetics, sporting goods and other general merchandise. The company also operates larger-format MEGA Don Quijote stores and maintains retail operations under the UNY and Apita brands.

The company traces its origins to the establishment of Just Co, Ltd.