WTW - Weight Watchers International, Inc.

NasdaqGS - NasdaqGS Real Time Price. Currency in USD
30.28
+0.40 (+1.34%)
At close: 4:00PM EST
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Previous Close29.88
Open29.72
Bid30.28 x 900
Ask30.45 x 900
Day's Range29.72 - 30.83
52 Week Range27.97 - 105.73
Volume2,430,752
Avg. Volume2,338,734
Market Cap2.024B
Beta (3Y Monthly)1.39
PE Ratio (TTM)8.69
EPS (TTM)3.48
Earnings DateFeb 26, 2019
Forward Dividend & YieldN/A (N/A)
Ex-Dividend Date2013-09-25
1y Target Est77.45
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