Aston Martin Lagonda Global (LON:AML) Trading Up 14.3% - Here's What Happened

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (LON:AML) experienced a significant rise in its stock price, with shares increasing by 14.3% on Wednesday. The stock reached a peak of GBX 87.45 ($1.13) and ended the session at GBX 86 ($1.11). During midday trading, around 4,065,358 shares were exchanged, marking no change from the typical daily volume of 4,049,434 shares. The previous closing price was GBX 75.25 ($0.97).

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

In a separate development, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a "neutral" rating for Aston Martin Lagonda Global and established a price target of GBX 160 ($2.06) in a report dated February 19th.

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Stock Overview

The company has a 50-day moving average of GBX 105.73 and a two-hundred-day moving average of GBX 117.86. At present, its market capitalization stands at £813.42 million, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of -1.73, a price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.03, and a beta value of 2.00. Additionally, Aston Martin shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 179.38, a quick ratio of 0.71, and a current ratio of 0.88.

Aston Martin Lagonda Global recently disclosed its quarterly earnings on February 26th, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of GBX (34.80) ($0.45) for the quarter. The company recorded a negative return on equity of 48.19% and a negative net margin of 21.42%. Analysts forecast that Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc will post an EPS of 3.0755403 for the current fiscal year.

About Aston Martin Lagonda Global

Aston Martin, established in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, aims to be recognized as the world’s most desirable, ultra-luxury British brand, known for producing exquisitely addictive performance vehicles. The brand is synonymous with style, luxury, performance, and exclusivity.

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