How have UG shares performed in 2024?

United-Guardian's stock was trading at $7.20 at the beginning of the year. Since then, UG stock has increased by 11.3% and is now trading at $8.01. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting United-Guardian?

United-Guardian saw a decrease in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,800 shares, a decrease of 21.7% from the March 15th total of 2,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 9,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View United-Guardian's Short Interest .

When is United-Guardian's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024. View our UG earnings forecast .

How were United-Guardian's earnings last quarter?

United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, March, 22nd. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $2.61 million for the quarter. United-Guardian had a net margin of 23.71% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 24.26%.

How often does United-Guardian pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United-Guardian?

United-Guardian declared a Semi-Annual dividend on Tuesday, January 30th. Investors of record on Monday, February 12th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Tuesday, February 20th. This represents a yield of 5.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 9th. Read our dividend analysis for UG .

Is United-Guardian a good dividend stock?

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.36%. UG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 89.29%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for UG .

What is Kenneth H. Globus' approval rating as United-Guardian's CEO?

4 employees have rated United-Guardian Chief Executive Officer Kenneth H. Globus on Glassdoor.com . Kenneth H. Globus has an approval rating of 72% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of United-Guardian own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other United-Guardian investors own include Marathon Petroleum (MPC) , Pfizer (PFE) , AT&T (T) , Teekay LNG Partners (TGP) , Verizon Communications (VZ) , Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) , Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) , Continental Resources (CLR) , Cinemark (CNK) and Dominion Energy (D) .

How do I buy shares of United-Guardian?

Shares of UG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

NASDAQ:UG

United-Guardian (UG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$8.01

+0.15 (+1.91%)

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Today's Range: $7.79
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$8.01
50-Day Range: $7.51
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$8.75
52-Week Range: $5.79
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$10.25

Volume: 4,929 shs
Average Volume: 8,749 shs
Market Capitalization: $36.77 million

P/E Ratio: 14.30
Dividend Yield: 6.24%
Price Target: N/A

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United-Guardian MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.06% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.60
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.09 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

552nd out of 911 stocks

Toilet Preparations Industry

10th out of 12 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for United-Guardian.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.06% of the float of United-Guardian has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
United-Guardian has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in United-Guardian has recently decreased by 21.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
United-Guardian is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.36%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
United-Guardian does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of United-Guardian is 89.29%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for UG.

2.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
United-Guardian has a news sentiment score of 0.60. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Medical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for United-Guardian this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, United-Guardian insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
29.00% of the stock of United-Guardian is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 23.16% of the stock of United-Guardian is held by institutions.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of United-Guardian is 14.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.43.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of United-Guardian is 14.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 269.39.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
United-Guardian has a P/B Ratio of 3.23. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About United-Guardian Stock (NASDAQ:UG)

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. Its medical lubricants comprise LUBRAJEL RR and RC, which are water-based lubricant gels for urinary catheters; LUBRAJEL MG to lubricate urinary catheters, pre-lubricated enema tips, and other medical devices; LUBRAJEL MGL, a medical lubricant with a lower viscosity medical lubricant; LUBRAJEL LC, LUBRAJEL BA, and LUBRAJEL FA, which are formulations for oral care; and LUBRAJEL FLUID to lubricate water-soluble products. The company's pharmaceutical products consist of RENACIDIN, a prescription drug to prevent and dissolve calcifications in urethral catheters and the urinary bladder; and CLORPACTIN WCS-90, an antimicrobial used in urology. Its industrial products include DESELEX, a sequestering and chelating agent used for manufacturing detergents; and THOROCLENS, a chlorine-based industrial cleanser. The company also conducts research and product development of cosmetic ingredients. The company was founded in 1942 and is based in Hauppauge, New York.

UG Stock Price History

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UG Stock News Headlines

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United-Guardian GAAP EPS of $0.56, revenue of $10.89M

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/20 Dividend: 2/09/2024
Dividend Payable: 2/20/2024
Last Earnings: 3/22/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/09/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Medical
Industry: Toilet preparations
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:UG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 101295
Web: www.u-g.com
Phone: (631) 273-0900
Fax: 631-273-0858
Employees: 23
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.56
Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.30
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $2.58 million
Net Margins: 23.71%
Pretax Margin: 29.87%
Return on Equity: 24.26%
Return on Assets: 21.11%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 7.99
Quick Ratio: 7.19

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $10.89 million
Price / Sales: 3.38
Cash Flow: $0.60 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 13.44
Book Value: $2.48 per share
Price / Book: 3.23

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 4,590,000
Free Float: 3,262,000
Market Cap: $36.77 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.73

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Key Executives

Ms. Andrea J. Young (Age 55)
CFO, Treasurer, Controller, Secretary & Human Resources Manager
Comp: $193.39k
Mr. Peter A. Hiltunen (Age 65)
Senior VP of Production & Procurement and Production Manager
Comp: $242.03k

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UG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have UG shares performed in 2024?: United-Guardian's stock was trading at $7.20 at the beginning of the year. Since then, UG stock has increased by 11.3% and is now trading at $8.01.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting United-Guardian?: United-Guardian saw a decrease in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,800 shares, a decrease of 21.7% from the March 15th total of 2,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 9,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
View United-Guardian's Short Interest.
When is United-Guardian's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024.
View our UG earnings forecast.
How were United-Guardian's earnings last quarter?: United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, March, 22nd. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $2.61 million for the quarter. United-Guardian had a net margin of 23.71% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 24.26%.
How often does United-Guardian pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United-Guardian?: United-Guardian declared a Semi-Annual dividend on Tuesday, January 30th. Investors of record on Monday, February 12th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Tuesday, February 20th. This represents a yield of 5.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 9th.
Read our dividend analysis for UG.

Is United-Guardian a good dividend stock?: United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.36%. UG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 89.29%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for UG.
What is Kenneth H. Globus' approval rating as United-Guardian's CEO?: 4 employees have rated United-Guardian Chief Executive Officer Kenneth H. Globus on Glassdoor.com. Kenneth H. Globus has an approval rating of 72% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of United-Guardian own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other United-Guardian investors own include Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), Teekay LNG Partners (TGP), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Continental Resources (CLR), Cinemark (CNK) and Dominion Energy (D).
How do I buy shares of United-Guardian?: Shares of UG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NASDAQ:UG) was last updated on 4/20/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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