Upgrades
Deutsche Bank upgraded the previous rating for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) from Hold to Buy. For the third quarter, Costco Wholesale had an EPS of $3.17, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $2.75. The stock has a 52-week-high of $612.27 and a 52-week-low of $404.70. At the end of the last trading period, Costco Wholesale closed at $492.22.
For Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc (NYSE:RBA), B of A Securities upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Buy. In the first quarter, Ritchie Bros Auctioneers showed an EPS of $0.46, compared to $0.25 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Ritchie Bros Auctioneers shows a 52-week-high of $76.17 and a 52-week-low of $48.65. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $60.34.
B of A Securities upgraded the previous rating for Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) from Neutral to Buy. For the first quarter, Sempra Energy had an EPS of $2.91, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $2.95. The current stock performance of Sempra Energy shows a 52-week-high of $173.28 and a 52-week-low of $119.56. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $146.73.
For Watsco Inc (NYSE:WSO), Baird upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Outperform. Watsco earned $2.90 in the first quarter, compared to $1.39 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $318.98 and a 52-week-low of $220.68. At the end of the last trading period, Watsco closed at $250.06.
Wolfe Research upgraded the previous rating for Martin Marietta Materials Inc (NYSE:MLM) from Peer Perform to Outperform. For the first quarter, Martin Marietta Materials had an EPS of $0.39, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.04. The stock has a 52-week-high of $446.46 and a 52-week-low of $284.99. At the end of the last trading period, Martin Marietta Materials closed at $309.69.
For Helmerich & Payne Inc (NYSE:HP), Barclays upgraded the previous rating of Equal-Weight to Overweight. In the second quarter, Helmerich & Payne showed an EPS of $0.17, compared to $0.60 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $54.59 and a 52-week-low of $20.93. At the end of the last trading period, Helmerich & Payne closed at $39.06.
Rosenblatt upgraded the previous rating for Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) from Neutral to Buy. For the first quarter, Twitter had an EPS of $0.90, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.16. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $73.34 and a 52-week-low of $31.30. Twitter closed at $36.75 at the end of the last trading period.
According to Goldman Sachs, the prior rating for Flywire Corp (NASDAQ:FLYW) was changed from Neutral to Buy. Flywire earned $0.10 in the first quarter, compared to $0.41 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $57.41 and a 52-week-low of $14.56. At the end of the last trading period, Flywire closed at $21.40.
For Payoneer Global Inc (NASDAQ:PAYO), Goldman Sachs upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Buy. For the first quarter, Payoneer Global had an EPS of $0.02, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.16. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $10.84 and a 52-week-low of $3.33. Payoneer Global closed at $4.47 at the end of the last trading period.
Jefferies upgraded the previous rating for Centene Corp (NYSE:CNC) from Hold to Buy. In the first quarter, Centene showed an EPS of $1.83, compared to $1.63 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $89.92 and a 52-week-low of $59.67. Centene closed at $85.19 at the end of the last trading period.
According to Oppenheimer, the prior rating for IDEX Corp (NYSE:IEX) was changed from Perform to Outperform. IDEX earned $1.96 in the first quarter, compared to $1.51 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $240.33 and a 52-week-low of $172.19. IDEX closed at $181.42 at the end of the last trading period.
BMO Capital upgraded the previous rating for Empire State Realty Trust Inc (NYSE:ESRT) from Underperform to Market Perform. For the first quarter, Empire State Realty Trust had an EPS of $0.18, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.15. The current stock performance of Empire State Realty Trust shows a 52-week-high of $12.26 and a 52-week-low of $6.53. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $7.07.
According to BMO Capital, the prior rating for Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) was changed from Market Perform to Outperform. In the first quarter, Advanced Micro Devices showed an EPS of $1.13, compared to $0.52 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Advanced Micro Devices shows a 52-week-high of $164.46 and a 52-week-low of $71.60. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $77.52.
According to JP Morgan, the prior rating for Amphenol Corp (NYSE:APH) was changed from Neutral to Overweight. Amphenol earned $0.67 in the first quarter, compared to $0.52 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Amphenol shows a 52-week-high of $88.45 and a 52-week-low of $61.67. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $64.17.
According to JP Morgan, the prior rating for Juniper Networks Inc (NYSE:JNPR) was changed from Neutral to Overweight. In the first quarter, Juniper Networks showed an EPS of $0.31, compared to $0.30 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Juniper Networks shows a 52-week-high of $38.14 and a 52-week-low of $26.12. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $27.98.
JP Morgan upgraded the previous rating for CDW Corp (NASDAQ:CDW) from Neutral to Overweight. In the first quarter, CDW showed an EPS of $2.20, compared to $1.74 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of CDW shows a 52-week-high of $208.71 and a 52-week-low of $152.15. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $158.30.
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Downgrades
According to Morgan Stanley, the prior rating for Wipro Ltd (NYSE:WIT) was changed from Overweight to Underweight. For the fourth quarter, Wipro had an EPS of $0.07, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.07. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $9.96 and a 52-week-low of $5.02. Wipro closed at $5.11 at the end of the last trading period.
For A.O. Smith Corp (NYSE:AOS), Baird downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Neutral. In the first quarter, A.O. Smith showed an EPS of $0.77, compared to $0.60 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of A.O. Smith shows a 52-week-high of $86.74 and a 52-week-low of $51.91. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $55.49.
Goldman Sachs downgraded the previous rating for BHP Group Ltd (NYSE:BHP) from Buy to Neutral. NoneThe current stock performance of BHP Group shows a 52-week-high of $80.50 and a 52-week-low of $49.26. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $50.29.
Maxim Group downgraded the previous rating for ContraFect Corp (NASDAQ:CFRX) from Buy to Hold. In the first quarter, ContraFect showed an EPS of $0.51, compared to $0.18 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $4.54 and a 52-week-low of $2.11. ContraFect closed at $2.85 at the end of the last trading period.
Wells Fargo downgraded the previous rating for Cardlytics Inc (NASDAQ:CDLX) from Overweight to Equal-Weight. For the first quarter, Cardlytics had an EPS of $0.38, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.34. The current stock performance of Cardlytics shows a 52-week-high of $134.91 and a 52-week-low of $14.34. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $14.44.
For F5 Inc (NASDAQ:FFIV), JP Morgan downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Neutral. F5 earned $2.13 in the second quarter, compared to $2.50 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $249.00 and a 52-week-low of $145.16. At the end of the last trading period, F5 closed at $149.39.
For Mohawk Industries Inc (NYSE:MHK), Barclays downgraded the previous rating of Equal-Weight to Underweight. In the first quarter, Mohawk Industries showed an EPS of $3.78, compared to $3.49 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Mohawk Industries shows a 52-week-high of $211.75 and a 52-week-low of $114.96. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $125.96.
According to Barclays, the prior rating for JELD-WEN Holding Inc (NYSE:JELD) was changed from Overweight to Equal-Weight. JELD-WEN Holding earned $0.16 in the first quarter, compared to $0.27 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $29.89 and a 52-week-low of $12.12. JELD-WEN Holding closed at $16.14 at the end of the last trading period.
For Himax Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:HIMX), Credit Suisse downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Neutral. Himax Technologies earned $0.70 in the first quarter, compared to $0.38 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $16.50 and a 52-week-low of $6.30. At the end of the last trading period, Himax Technologies closed at $6.85.
B of A Securities downgraded the previous rating for Edison International (NYSE:EIX) from Neutral to Underperform. For the first quarter, Edison had an EPS of $1.07, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.79. The stock has a 52-week-high of $73.32 and a 52-week-low of $54.14. At the end of the last trading period, Edison closed at $62.20.
According to Baird, the prior rating for Fastenal Co (NASDAQ:FAST) was changed from Outperform to Neutral. For the second quarter, Fastenal had an EPS of $0.50, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.42. The stock has a 52-week-high of $64.75 and a 52-week-low of $46.29. At the end of the last trading period, Fastenal closed at $46.77.
According to Baird, the prior rating for Pool Corp (NASDAQ:POOL) was changed from Outperform to Neutral. In the first quarter, Pool showed an EPS of $4.41, compared to $2.42 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Pool shows a 52-week-high of $582.26 and a 52-week-low of $324.14. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $367.92.
Baird downgraded the previous rating for SiteOne Landscape Supply Inc (NYSE:SITE) from Outperform to Neutral. For the first quarter, SiteOne Landscape Supply had an EPS of $0.70, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.19. The current stock performance of SiteOne Landscape Supply shows a 52-week-high of $260.00 and a 52-week-low of $108.77. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $120.39.
Baird downgraded the previous rating for Hayward Holdings Inc (NYSE:HAYW) from Outperform to Neutral. In the first quarter, Hayward Holdings showed an EPS of $0.35, compared to $1.11 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $28.65 and a 52-week-low of $13.21. Hayward Holdings closed at $13.90 at the end of the last trading period.
According to Baird, the prior rating for Franklin Electric Co Inc (NASDAQ:FELE) was changed from Outperform to Neutral. Franklin Electric earned $0.64 in the first quarter, compared to $0.59 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $96.95 and a 52-week-low of $68.27. Franklin Electric closed at $73.48 at the end of the last trading period.
According to Baird, the prior rating for Graco Inc (NYSE:GGG) was changed from Outperform to Neutral. For the first quarter, Graco had an EPS of $0.57, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.58. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $81.09 and a 52-week-low of $56.48. Graco closed at $58.75 at the end of the last trading period.
Barclays downgraded the previous rating for Illumina Inc (NASDAQ:ILMN) from Equal-Weight to Underweight. In the first quarter, Illumina showed an EPS of $1.07, compared to $1.89 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $526.00 and a 52-week-low of $177.04. Illumina closed at $181.18 at the end of the last trading period.
SVB Leerink downgraded the previous rating for ContraFect Corp (NASDAQ:CFRX) from Outperform to Market Perform. For the first quarter, ContraFect had an EPS of $0.51, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.18. The stock has a 52-week-high of $4.54 and a 52-week-low of $2.11. At the end of the last trading period, ContraFect closed at $2.85.
Wells Fargo downgraded the previous rating for Fidelity National Information Services Inc (NYSE:FIS) from Overweight to Equal-Weight. In the first quarter, Fidelity National Info showed an EPS of $1.47, compared to $1.30 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $152.20 and a 52-week-low of $85.00. At the end of the last trading period, Fidelity National Info closed at $93.58.
For Nuvei Corp (NASDAQ:NVEI), Goldman Sachs downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. Nuvei earned $0.46 in the first quarter, compared to $0.35 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $140.23 and a 52-week-low of $29.90. Nuvei closed at $31.49 at the end of the last trading period.
For F5 Inc (NASDAQ:FFIV), Credit Suisse downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Neutral. For the second quarter, F5 had an EPS of $2.13, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $2.50. The stock has a 52-week-high of $249.00 and a 52-week-low of $145.16. At the end of the last trading period, F5 closed at $149.39.
For Cigna Corp (NYSE:CI), Jefferies downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Hold. Cigna earned $6.01 in the first quarter, compared to $4.73 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $282.33 and a 52-week-low of $191.74. Cigna closed at $273.75 at the end of the last trading period.
For Squarespace Inc (NYSE:SQSP), JMP Securities downgraded the previous rating of Market Outperform to Market Perform. For the first quarter, Squarespace had an EPS of $0.67, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.11. The current stock performance of Squarespace shows a 52-week-high of $59.37 and a 52-week-low of $14.43. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $22.63.
According to Deutsche Bank, the prior rating for ironSource Ltd (NYSE:IS) was changed from Buy to Hold. In the first quarter, ironSource showed an EPS of $0.05, compared to $0.04 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $13.14 and a 52-week-low of $2.20. At the end of the last trading period, ironSource closed at $3.28.
According to Needham, the prior rating for ironSource Ltd (NYSE:IS) was changed from Buy to Hold. ironSource earned $0.05 in the first quarter, compared to $0.04 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $13.14 and a 52-week-low of $2.20. At the end of the last trading period, ironSource closed at $3.28.
Morgan Stanley downgraded the previous rating for Outset Medical Inc (NASDAQ:OM) from Overweight to Equal-Weight. For the first quarter, Outset Medical had an EPS of $0.67, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.70. The stock has a 52-week-high of $60.33 and a 52-week-low of $13.25. At the end of the last trading period, Outset Medical closed at $17.24.
Keybanc downgraded the previous rating for Summit Hotel Properties Inc (NYSE:INN) from Overweight to Sector Weight. Summit Hotel Properties earned $0.17 in the first quarter, compared to $0.07 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Summit Hotel Properties shows a 52-week-high of $10.94 and a 52-week-low of $6.70. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $7.37.
For Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG), Citigroup downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. Dollar Gen earned $2.41 in the first quarter, compared to $2.82 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Dollar Gen shows a 52-week-high of $262.20 and a 52-week-low of $183.25. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $246.63.
Keybanc downgraded the previous rating for American Assets Trust Inc (NYSE:AAT) from Overweight to Sector Weight. For the first quarter, American Assets Trust had an EPS of $0.57, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.38. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $40.83 and a 52-week-low of $28.42. American Assets Trust closed at $29.36 at the end of the last trading period.
Wells Fargo downgraded the previous rating for Fiserv Inc (NASDAQ:FISV) from Overweight to Equal-Weight. For the first quarter, Fiserv had an EPS of $1.40, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.17. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $119.86 and a 52-week-low of $87.03. Fiserv closed at $91.87 at the end of the last trading period.
JP Morgan downgraded the previous rating for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO) from Overweight to Neutral. Cisco Systems earned $0.87 in the third quarter, compared to $0.83 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Cisco Systems shows a 52-week-high of $64.28 and a 52-week-low of $40.82. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $42.70.
For TE Connectivity Ltd (NYSE:TEL), JP Morgan downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Neutral. In the second quarter, TE Connectivity showed an EPS of $1.81, compared to $1.57 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $166.44 and a 52-week-low of $107.12. TE Connectivity closed at $113.52 at the end of the last trading period.
For Medical Properties Trust Inc (NYSE:MPW), Credit Suisse downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Neutral. Medical Properties Trust earned $0.47 in the first quarter, compared to $0.42 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $24.13 and a 52-week-low of $14.10. Medical Properties Trust closed at $15.68 at the end of the last trading period.
For ContraFect Corp (NASDAQ:CFRX), Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Neutral. For the first quarter, ContraFect had an EPS of $0.51, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.18. The stock has a 52-week-high of $4.54 and a 52-week-low of $2.11. At the end of the last trading period, ContraFect closed at $2.85.
For Unity Software Inc (NYSE:U), Piper Sandler downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Neutral. For the first quarter, Unity Software had an EPS of $0.08, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.10. The stock has a 52-week-high of $210.00 and a 52-week-low of $29.09. At the end of the last trading period, Unity Software closed at $32.82.
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Initiations
With a Sell rating, BWS Financial initiated coverage on WD-40 Co (NASDAQ:WDFC). The price target seems to have been set at $88.00 for WD-40. For the third quarter, WD-40 had an EPS of $1.07, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.52. The stock has a 52-week-high of $258.72 and a 52-week-low of $164.01. At the end of the last trading period, WD-40 closed at $170.13.
Barrington Research initiated coverage on VerifyMe Inc (NASDAQ:VRME) with an Outperform rating. The price target for VerifyMe is set to $8.00. In the first quarter, VerifyMe showed an EPS of $0.19, compared to $0.19 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $4.28 and a 52-week-low of $1.63. At the end of the last trading period, VerifyMe closed at $1.68.
Stephens & Co. initiated coverage on Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) with a Equal-Weight rating. The price target for Cathay General is set to $45.00. In the first quarter, Cathay General showed an EPS of $0.99, compared to $0.92 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $48.88 and a 52-week-low of $35.51. Cathay General closed at $38.99 at the end of the last trading period.
With an Outperform rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on The Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS). The price target seems to have been set at $60.00 for Mosaic. In the first quarter, Mosaic showed an EPS of $2.41, compared to $0.57 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Mosaic shows a 52-week-high of $79.28 and a 52-week-low of $28.26. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $46.31.
SVB Leerink initiated coverage on Karuna Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:KRTX) with an Outperform rating. The price target for Karuna Therapeutics is set to $170.00. Karuna Therapeutics earned $1.95 in the first quarter, compared to $1.10 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $161.98 and a 52-week-low of $92.26. Karuna Therapeutics closed at $128.87 at the end of the last trading period.
Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Corteva Inc (NYSE:CTVA) with an Outperform rating. The price target for Corteva is set to $68.00. In the first quarter, Corteva showed an EPS of $0.97, compared to $0.79 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $64.03 and a 52-week-low of $40.60. At the end of the last trading period, Corteva closed at $51.97.
With an Underperform rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on CF Industries Holdings Inc (NYSE:CF). The price target seems to have been set at $73.00 for CF Industries Holdings. For the first quarter, CF Industries Holdings had an EPS of $4.21, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.70. The stock has a 52-week-high of $113.48 and a 52-week-low of $43.19. At the end of the last trading period, CF Industries Holdings closed at $85.54.
With a Buy rating, Needham initiated coverage on Adtran Inc (NASDAQ:ADTN). The price target seems to have been set at $28.00 for Adtran. In the first quarter, Adtran showed an EPS of $0.20, compared to $0.13 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $24.76 and a 52-week-low of $16.30. Adtran closed at $19.58 at the end of the last trading period.
With an Overweight rating, JP Morgan initiated coverage on TD Synnex Corp (NYSE:SNX). The price target seems to have been set at $119.00 for TD Synnex. TD Synnex earned $2.72 in the second quarter, compared to $2.09 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $130.93 and a 52-week-low of $88.61. TD Synnex closed at $90.14 at the end of the last trading period.
With an Underweight rating, JP Morgan initiated coverage on Avnet Inc (NASDAQ:AVT). The price target seems to have been set at $46.00 for Avnet. Avnet earned $2.15 in the third quarter, compared to $0.74 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Avnet shows a 52-week-high of $50.19 and a 52-week-low of $35.71. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $44.02.
With a Neutral rating, JP Morgan initiated coverage on Insight Enterprises Inc (NASDAQ:NSIT). The price target seems to have been set at $98.00 for Insight Enterprises. For the first quarter, Insight Enterprises had an EPS of $1.81, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.30. The current stock performance of Insight Enterprises shows a 52-week-high of $111.02 and a 52-week-low of $82.50. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $85.50.
Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Steris PLC (NYSE:STE) with an Overweight rating. The price target for Steris is set to $240.00. In the fourth quarter, Steris showed an EPS of $2.04, compared to $1.63 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Steris shows a 52-week-high of $255.93 and a 52-week-low of $192.40. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $205.42.
Benchmark initiated coverage on Magnite Inc (NASDAQ:MGNI) with a Buy rating. The price target for Magnite is set to $18.00. Magnite earned $0.08 in the first quarter, compared to $0.03 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $36.59 and a 52-week-low of $7.72. Magnite closed at $8.07 at the end of the last trading period.
Truist Securities initiated coverage on Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) with a Buy rating. The price target for Tesla is set to $1000.00. Tesla earned $3.22 in the first quarter, compared to $0.93 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Tesla shows a 52-week-high of $1243.49 and a 52-week-low of $620.57. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $711.12.
Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Nutrien Ltd (NYSE:NTR) with an Underperform rating. The price target for Nutrien is set to $67.00. Nutrien earned $2.70 in the first quarter, compared to $0.29 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Nutrien shows a 52-week-high of $117.25 and a 52-week-low of $57.08. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $75.60.
