Barnes Group (NYSE:B) Research Coverage Started at StockNews.com

StockNews.com assumed coverage on shares of Barnes Group (NYSE:BFree Report) in a research note issued to investors on Thursday morning. The brokerage issued a sell rating on the industrial products company’s stock.

Barnes Group Stock Performance

Shares of B stock opened at $47.48 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 1.35 and a current ratio of 2.28. The company has a market capitalization of $2.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -61.66 and a beta of 1.32. Barnes Group has a one year low of $32.65 and a one year high of $47.50. The company’s 50-day moving average is $47.48 and its 200 day moving average is $46.50.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of B. Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Barnes Group in the fourth quarter worth approximately $20,307,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new stake in Barnes Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $3,537,000. GTS Securities LLC purchased a new stake in Barnes Group during the 4th quarter valued at $306,000. BCK Capital Management LP purchased a new position in shares of Barnes Group in the 4th quarter worth $733,000. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC grew its holdings in shares of Barnes Group by 24.9% in the fourth quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 112,222 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $5,304,000 after acquiring an additional 22,407 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.82% of the company’s stock.

Barnes Group Company Profile

(Get Free Report)

Barnes Group Inc provides engineered products, industrial technologies, and solutions in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments: Industrial and Aerospace. The Industrial segment offers precision components, products, and systems used by various customers in end-markets, such as mobility, industrial equipment, automation, personal care, packaging, electronics, and medical devices.

Further Reading

Receive News & Ratings for Barnes Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Barnes Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.