QCR Holdings (NASDAQ:QCRH) Experiences Notable Volume Surge - Is It Time to Invest?

QCR Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCRH) experienced a significant increase in trading volume on a recent Tuesday, with approximately 139,741 shares traded during mid-day. This marks an impressive 113% rise from the previous session's volume of 65,642 shares. The stock was last quoted at $78.56, up from its prior close at $77.38.

Performance Overview

The company has a 50-day moving average price of $86.47, while its 200-day moving average price stands at $77.57. QCR Holdings boasts a market capitalization of $1.33 billion, a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.40, and a beta of 0.98. The company manages a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.99, and a current ratio of 1.02.

On October 23rd, QCR released its latest quarterly earnings report, revealing an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.78, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.29. The company posted a net margin of 19.25% and a return on equity of 12.92%. It generated revenue of $152.58 million during this quarter, significantly exceeding the consensus estimate of $84.00 million. In the same period last year, QCR achieved earnings of $1.51 EPS. Analysts forecast that QCR Holdings will report an EPS of 6.73 for the current fiscal year.

Dividend Information

The company recently announced a quarterly dividend that was paid on January 3rd, with shareholders on record as of December 13th receiving a dividend payout of $0.06 per share. This amounts to an annualized dividend of $0.24, which equates to a yield of 0.31%. The ex-dividend date was also set on December 13th, and QCR's dividend payout ratio is 3.48%.

Insider Transactions

In related news, CAO Nick W. Anderson sold 675 shares on October 30th, with the transaction occurring at an average price of $81.93, resulting in a total sale amount of $55,302.75. Post-transaction, the chief accounting officer holds 782 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $64,069.26, indicating a 46.33% decline in their position. The details of this transaction have been disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Institutional Holdings

Recent activity among institutional investors shows a mix of increased and reduced positions in QCR. Point72 Asset Management L.P. acquired a new position valued at around $54,000 during the third quarter. Similarly, Quest Partners LLC and Point72 DIFC Ltd also bought new shares, with acquisitions valued at approximately $62,000 and $65,000, respectively. New York State Teachers Retirement System and SG Americas Securities LLC added stakes valued at $111,000 and $158,000, respectively. Currently, institutional investors own about 70.01% of QCR's stock.

About QCR Holdings

QCR Holdings, Inc. is a multi-bank holding company, providing a range of services in commercial and consumer banking, in addition to trust and asset management. The company's services include various deposit products from noninterest-bearing to brokered deposits, along with commercial and retail lending services for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and government agencies.

Investment Decision Consideration

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