Bloomsbury Publishing (LON:BMY) share price exceeds 200-day moving average of $583.88

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (LON:BMY – Free Report) crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX583.88 ($7.46) and has traded as high as GBX716 ($9.14). Bloomsbury Publishing shares were last traded at GBX710 ($9.07) with volume of 74,858 shares changing hands.

Bloomsbury Publishing shares lose 0.6%

The company has a liquidity ratio of 1.67, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.40. The stock has a market capitalization of £578.22 million, a P/E ratio of 1,820.51 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 664.81 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 583.88.

Bloomsbury Publishing increases dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 23rd. Shareholders on the share register on Thursday, July 25th will receive a dividend of £10.99 (US$0.14) per share. This is an increase on Bloomsbury Publishing’s previous dividend of US$3.70. This represents a dividend yield of 1.83%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 25th. Bloomsbury Publishing’s dividend payout ratio is currently 3,846.15%.

About Bloomsbury Publishing

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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc publishes academic, educational and general fiction and non-fiction for children, teachers, students, researchers and professionals worldwide. The company provides books and digital resources for the international research community and higher education students, online legal, accounting and tax services for the UK and professionals, and publishing services for businesses and institutions.

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