Britvic (LON:BVIC) Sets New 1-Year High – Here’s What Happened

Britvic plc (LON:BVIC)’s share price hit a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday . The company traded as high as GBX 1,306 ($16.60) and last traded at GBX 1,305 ($16.59), with a volume of 22744176 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at GBX 1,294 ($16.45).

Britvic Stock Performance

The stock has a market cap of £3.22 billion, a PE ratio of 2,558.82, a P/E/G ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 0.60. The firm’s 50-day moving average is GBX 1,284.36 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 1,229.01. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 253.32, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a current ratio of 1.04.

Insider Activity at Britvic

In related news, insider Simon Litherland sold 18,862 shares of Britvic stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of GBX 1,292 ($16.43), for a total value of £243,697.04 ($309,810.63). 9.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Britvic Company Profile

Britvic plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells soft drinks in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, France, Brazil, and internationally. It provides fruit juices, syrups, squash, mineral water, sodas, mixers, and energy and flavored drinks. The company supplies water-coolers and bottled water; offers pension funding and financing services; and designs, installs, as well as engages in maintenance of integrated tap related solutions.