Candriam S.C.A. bought a new position in PlayAGS Inc (NYSE:AGS - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 184,814 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,131,000. Candriam S.C.A. owned approximately 0.45% of PlayAGS at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Alpine Associates Management Inc. boosted its position in PlayAGS by 11.2% in the third quarter. Alpine Associates Management Inc. now owns 1,702,117 shares of the company's stock valued at $19,387,000 after buying an additional 171,274 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its stake in shares of PlayAGS by 1.3% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 751,949 shares of the company's stock valued at $8,565,000 after acquiring an additional 9,816 shares during the last quarter. Barclays PLC boosted its holdings in shares of PlayAGS by 161.7% in the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 548,073 shares of the company's stock worth $6,243,000 after acquiring an additional 338,642 shares in the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its position in PlayAGS by 15.2% during the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 284,089 shares of the company's stock worth $3,236,000 after acquiring an additional 37,399 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Centiva Capital LP increased its holdings in PlayAGS by 5.9% during the 3rd quarter. Centiva Capital LP now owns 264,870 shares of the company's stock valued at $3,017,000 after purchasing an additional 14,870 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 77.44% of the company's stock.
AGS traded down $0.06 during trading on Monday, hitting $12.02. The company's stock had a trading volume of 234,076 shares, compared to its average volume of 323,294. The company has a quick ratio of 2.64, a current ratio of 3.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 7.49. The stock has a market capitalization of $491.74 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 70.68 and a beta of 2.37. The firm's 50 day moving average price is $11.94 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $11.65. PlayAGS Inc has a 12 month low of $8.23 and a 12 month high of $12.16.
AGS is a global company focused on creating a diverse mix of entertaining gaming experiences for every kind of player. Their roots are firmly planted in the Class II Native American gaming market, but their customer-centric culture and growth have helped them branch out to become a leading all-inclusive commercial gaming supplier.
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