Duke Capital (LON:DUKE) Stock Surpasses 50-Day Moving Average - What Lies Ahead?

Duke Capital Limited (LON:DUKE) shares rose above their 50-day moving average during trading on Friday. The stock's 50-day moving average stands at GBX 30.08 (approximately $0.38), and during trading, it reached a peak of GBX 30.50 (around $0.39). The last recorded price for Duke Capital shares was GBX 30.33 (about $0.38), with a trading volume of 418,920 shares.

Analysts Adjust Price Targets

Duke Capital has been featured in several research reports recently. Canaccord Genuity Group revised their price target for Duke Capital from GBX 52 ($0.66) down to GBX 46 ($0.58), while also maintaining a "buy" rating for the stock in a report published on December 16. This change suggests a moderated outlook on the company’s potential performance in the near future.

Duke Capital's Performance Overview

The company's financial health is represented by a current ratio of 19.30, a quick ratio of 15.36, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 42.88. Duke Capital holds a market capitalization of £125.84 million along with a price-to-earnings ratio of 0.30 and a beta value of 1.37. The firm’s 50-day moving average is GBX 30.08, while the 200-day moving average is slightly higher at GBX 31.13.

Duke Capital Declares Dividend

In addition to recent stock movements, Duke Capital announced a dividend, which was paid out on January 14. Shareholders who were on record as of December 24 received a dividend of GBX 0.70 ($0.01) per share. This distribution reflects a dividend yield of 2.33%. The ex-dividend date was also set as December 24, with a reported dividend payout ratio of 2.96%.

Duke Capital Company Profile

Duke Capital operates within the financial services sector, providing investment opportunities to its stakeholders.

Investors' Considerations

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