Persimmon (OTCMKTS:PSMMY) Shares Gap Down – Here’s What Happened

Persimmon Plc (OTCMKTS:PSMMY) shares gapped down prior to trading on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $36.29, but opened at $34.1025. Persimmon shares last traded at $34.09, with a volume of 1,272 shares traded.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on Persimmon in a research report on Monday, November 24th. They set a “buy” rating for the company. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of Persimmon in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded shares of Persimmon from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and four have issued a Buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Persimmon has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

Persimmon Stock Down 2.9%

The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $38.67 and a 200 day simple moving average of $34.46.

About Persimmon

Persimmon plc (OTCMKTS:PSMMY) is a leading United Kingdom–based residential property developer primarily engaged in the design, construction and sale of new homes. The company’s product range spans starter homes for first-time buyers, family houses and executive properties, addressing a broad spectrum of customer needs. Persimmon also offers warranty and after-sales services through its in-house customer care teams, ensuring ongoing support for homeowners.

Founded in 1972 and headquartered in York, North Yorkshire, Persimmon has grown from a regional builder into one of the UK’s most prolific housebuilders.