Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) was downgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday.
Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the company. TheStreet upgraded Valhi from a “d+” rating to a “c” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 11th. BidaskClub lowered Valhi from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 9th.
Shares of Valhi (NYSE VHI) opened at 2.25 on Wednesday. Valhi has a 12 month low of $1.84 and a 12 month high of $4.10. The stock has a market capitalization of $763.13 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.00 and a beta of 2.59. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $2.89 and its 200 day moving average price is $3.20.
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Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VHI. Renaissance Technologies LLC raised its position in Valhi by 0.3% in the first quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 541,656 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $1,777,000 after buying an additional 1,856 shares during the last quarter. TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC raised its position in Valhi by 3.4% in the first quarter. TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC now owns 60,105 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $197,000 after buying an additional 1,986 shares during the last quarter. Northern Trust Corp raised its position in Valhi by 1.8% in the second quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 261,196 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $778,000 after buying an additional 4,524 shares during the last quarter. Teachers Advisors LLC raised its position in Valhi by 43.5% in the second quarter. Teachers Advisors LLC now owns 44,992 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $134,000 after buying an additional 13,643 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Acrospire Investment Management LLC raised its position in Valhi by 421.4% in the second quarter. Acrospire Investment Management LLC now owns 43,320 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $129,000 after buying an additional 35,012 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 1.83% of the company’s stock.
Valhi Company Profile
Valhi, Inc is a holding company. The Company operates through four segments: Chemicals, Component Products, Waste Management, and Real Estate Management and Development. The Company operates through its subsidiaries, including NL Industries, Inc, Kronos Worldwide, Inc (Kronos), CompX International Inc (CompX) and Waste Control Specialists LLC (WCS).
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