Zoetis Inc (NYSE: ZTS) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 30.74x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for ZTS is at 0.89. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 10 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 5 rating it as “overweight,” 5 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for ZTS is 450.80M, and currently, shorts hold a 1.39% of that float. The average trading volume for ZTS on January 02, 2025 was 2.34M shares.
ZTS) stock’s latest price update
Zoetis Inc (NYSE: ZTS)’s stock price has plunge by 0.34relation to previous closing price of 162.93. Nevertheless, the company has seen a -0.74% plunge in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-01-01 that The market’s lofty valuations make finding value tricky, but dividend stocks remain a beacon of stability and growth for long-term investors. I’ve identified three standout dividend stocks offering solid fundamentals, attractive yields, and resilience in today’s overpriced market. These picks balance income and growth, making them ideal for navigating challenging conditions while building wealth over time.
ZTS’s Market Performance
Zoetis Inc (ZTS) has seen a -0.74% fall in stock performance for the week, with a -7.54% decline in the past month and a -15.06% plunge in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.55%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.06% for ZTS. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -3.99% for ZTS’s stock, with a -7.21% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of ZTS
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for ZTS stocks, with Leerink Partners repeating the rating for ZTS by listing it as a “Outperform.” The predicted price for ZTS in the upcoming period, according to Leerink Partners is $215 based on the research report published on December 02, 2024 of the previous year 2024.
BTIG Research, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see ZTS reach a price target of $220. The rating they have provided for ZTS stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on July 25th, 2024.
Stifel gave a rating of “Buy” to ZTS, setting the target price at $215 in the report published on January 12th of the previous year.
ZTS Trading at -6.51% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought ZTS to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -18.48% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.06%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.55%, as shares sank -7.43% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -13.54% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, ZTS fell by -0.55%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -4.04% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $170.28. In addition, Zoetis Inc saw 0.34% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at ZTS starting from Polzer Robert J, who sale 3,477 shares at the price of $177.46 back on Nov 25 ’24. After this action, Polzer Robert J now owns 3,249 shares of Zoetis Inc, valued at $617,028 using the latest closing price.
Polzer Robert J, the Officer of Zoetis Inc, proposed sale 3,477 shares at $177.46 during a trade that took place back on Nov 25 ’24, which means that Polzer Robert J is holding shares at $617,029 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for ZTS
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.36 for the present operating margin
- 0.69 for the gross margin
The net margin for Zoetis Inc stands at 0.27. The total capital return value is set at 0.26. Equity return is now at value 47.13, with 17.07 for asset returns.
Based on Zoetis Inc (ZTS), the company’s capital structure generated 0.56 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.45. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.26. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 13.84.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 3.69 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 1.31. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 8.58. The receivables turnover for the company is 6.49for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.64. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 3.69.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Zoetis Inc (ZTS) has had a bad performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
