Bailard Inc. Buys New Position in Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATR)

Bailard Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATR) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 20,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $302,000. Bailard Inc. owned 0.11% of Nature’s Sunshine Products at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Proficio Capital Partners LLC purchased a new position in Nature’s Sunshine Products in the fourth quarter valued at $200,000. Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Nature’s Sunshine Products by 4.3% in the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 20,744 shares of the company’s stock valued at $270,000 after buying an additional 856 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its position in shares of Nature’s Sunshine Products by 24.3% during the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 34,633 shares of the company’s stock worth $472,000 after buying an additional 6,769 shares in the last quarter. Barclays PLC increased its stake in shares of Nature’s Sunshine Products by 51.8% during the third quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 35,602 shares of the company’s stock worth $485,000 after buying an additional 12,152 shares during the period. Finally, Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. raised its holdings in Nature’s Sunshine Products by 7.7% in the third quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. now owns 67,258 shares of the company’s stock valued at $916,000 after acquiring an additional 4,820 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.40% of the company’s stock.

Nature’s Sunshine Products Stock Down 0.8 %

NASDAQ NATR opened at $14.23 on Thursday. Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. has a 52 week low of $10.81 and a 52 week high of $21.72. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $14.47 and a two-hundred day moving average of $14.34. The stock has a market capitalization of $262.91 million, a PE ratio of 16.17 and a beta of 0.96.

Nature’s Sunshine Products Company Profile

Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc, a natural health and wellness company, manufactures and sells nutritional and personal care products in Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and internationally. It offers general health products related to blood sugar support, bone health, cellular health, cognitive function, joint health, mood, sexual health, sleep, sports and energy, and vision.