United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UGGet Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday. The company reported $0.11 EPS for the quarter, Zacks reports. United-Guardian had a net margin of 28.30% and a return on equity of 30.25%.

United-Guardian Stock Down 3.0 %

NASDAQ:UG opened at $9.61 on Friday. United-Guardian has a 12 month low of $7.02 and a 12 month high of $16.25. The firm has a market cap of $44.15 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.64 and a beta of 0.73. The company’s 50 day moving average is $10.48 and its 200-day moving average is $11.46.

United-Guardian Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 18th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 10th were paid a $0.35 dividend. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 14.57%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, February 10th. United-Guardian’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 92.11%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, StockNews.com started coverage on shares of United-Guardian in a research note on Thursday. They issued a “buy” rating for the company.

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About United-Guardian

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United-Guardian, Inc manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants, and proprietary specialty industrial products in the United States and internationally The company offers cosmetic ingredients, including LUBRAJEL, a line of water-based gel formulation for sensory enhancement, lubrication, and texture to personal care products; LUBRAJEL NATURAL for skin moisturizing; LUBRAJEL MARINE that develops natural products using naturally derived polymers; LUBRAJEL OlL NATURAL, which makes luxuriant textures without adding viscosity; LUBRAJEL TERRA, a multifunctional, moisturizing hydrogel products; LUBRASIL II SB, a formulation of LUBRAJEL; LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant used in the manufacture of pressed powders, eyeliners, rouges, and industrial products; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for extract of fresh orchids used in fragrance products, such as perfumes and toiletries.

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