Previous Close | 38.98 |
Open | 38.92 |
Bid | 38.95 x 1400 |
Ask | 38.99 x 1100 |
Day's Range | 38.62 - 39.13 |
52 Week Range | 36.57 - 55.00 |
Volume | |
Avg. Volume | 6,566,437 |
Market Cap | 33.697B |
Beta (5Y Monthly) | 0.59 |
PE Ratio (TTM) | 6.61 |
EPS (TTM) | 5.90 |
Earnings Date | Oct 12, 2022 - Oct 17, 2022 |
Forward Dividend & Yield | 1.92 (4.92%) |
Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
1y Target Est | 41.83 |
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