JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) Shares Sold by Marshall Wace LLP

Marshall Wace LLP decreased its stake in shares of JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) by 79.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,373,344 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 5,415,886 shares during the period. Marshall Wace LLP owned 0.09% of JD.com worth $47,614,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of JD. Richardson Financial Services Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of JD.com during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Brooklyn Investment Group purchased a new stake in JD.com during the fourth quarter worth approximately $34,000. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of JD.com by 71.5% in the fourth quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,000 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 417 shares in the last quarter. Modus Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of JD.com in the 4th quarter valued at $41,000. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of JD.com by 111.6% during the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,297 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 684 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 15.98% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently issued reports on the company. Benchmark increased their price target on JD.com from $47.00 to $58.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, March 7th. Bank of America dropped their target price on JD.com from $51.00 to $48.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Susquehanna reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $45.00 price target (up from $35.00) on shares of JD.com in a research report on Wednesday, March 12th. UBS Group set a $51.00 price objective on shares of JD.com in a research report on Friday, March 7th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of JD.com from $50.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, March 7th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twelve have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, JD.com presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $47.00.

JD.com Price Performance

JD opened at $34.70 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a current ratio of 1.17. JD.com, Inc. has a 1-year low of $24.13 and a 1-year high of $47.82. The company has a 50-day moving average of $40.15 and a 200-day moving average of $39.01. The company has a market capitalization of $54.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.98, a PEG ratio of 0.31 and a beta of 0.53.

JD.com Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed an annual dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 29th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.76 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 8th. This represents a yield of 1.7%. This is a boost from JD.com’s previous annual dividend of $0.74. JD.com’s dividend payout ratio is presently 26.13%.

JD.com Company Profile

JD.com, Inc operates as a supply chain-based technology and service provider in the People's Republic of China. The company offers computers, communication, and consumer electronics products, as well as home appliances; and general merchandise products comprising food, beverage and fresh produce, baby and maternity products, furniture and household goods, cosmetics and other personal care items, pharmaceutical and healthcare products, industrial products, books, automobile accessories, apparel and footwear, bags, and jewelry.