As of Wednesday close, Alphatec Holdings Inc.’s (NASDAQ:ATEC) stock was down -$0.49, moving down -3.29 percent to $14.39. The average number of shares traded per day over the past five days has been 1,147,200 shares. 2 times new highs have been achieved over the past 5 days, with a -$0.63 fall in that time frame. In the last twenty days, the average volume was 1,175,980, while in the previous 50 days, it was 1,352,104.
Since last month, ATEC stock retreated -22.72%. Shares of the company fell to $14.36 on 08/16/23, the lowest level in the past month. A 52-week high of $19.14 was reached on 07/17/23 after having rallying from a 52-week low of $7.11. Since the beginning of this year, ATEC’s stock price has risen by 16.52% or $2.04, and marked a new high 25 times. However, the stock has declined by -24.82% since its 52-week high.
ATEC stock investors should be aware that Alphatec Holdings Inc. (ATEC) stock had its last reported insider trading activity 7 days ago on Aug 10. Pritzker Jennifer N., the 10% Owner of the company, purchased of 2,400 shares for $14.99 on Aug 10. It resulted in a $35,976 investment by the insider. Pritzker Jennifer N. added 2,000 shares at an average price of $14.95 on Aug 10. The insider now owns 8,000 shares following the transaction. On Aug 08, 10% Owner Pritzker Jennifer N. bought 1,350 shares at $15.56 apiece. The transaction was valued at $21,006.
Financial Health
In the three months ended June 29, Alphatec Holdings Inc.’s quick ratio stood at 1.30, while its current ratio was 2.20, showing that the company is able to pay off its debt. On the profitability front, the trailing twelve-month gross margin is 62.40% percent. In the year ended June 29, EBITDA margin amounted to -22.00%, whereas operating margins totaled -38.00%. Based on annual data, ATEC earned $233.06 million in gross profit and brought in $350.87 million in revenue.
A company’s management is another factor that investors consider when determining the profitability of an investment. In the past year, return on investment (ROI) was -44.60%. Return on equity (ROE) for the past 12 months was 464.40%.
In Alphatec Holdings Inc.’s quarter-end financial report for June 29, it reported total debt of $455.34 million. According to the earnings report, the company had a higher net income in the recent quarter than it did in the previous quarter. ATEC’s revenue rose 27.79% to $109.11 million during the quarter, while net income inched up to $116.54 million. While analysts expected Alphatec Holdings Inc. to report -$0.28 quarterly earnings, the actual figure was -$0.43 per share, beating the consensus estimate by -53.60%. During the quarter, the company generated -$35.32 million in EBITDA. The liabilities of Alphatec Holdings Inc. were 656.39 million at the end of its most recent quarter ended June 29, and its total debt was $487.66 million. The value of shareholders’ equity is $120.32 million.
Technical Picture
This quick technical analysis looks at Alphatec Holdings Inc.’s (ATEC) price momentum. With a historical volatility rate of 33.90%, the RSI 9-day stood at 17.19% on 16 August.
With respect to its five-day moving average, the current Alphatec Holdings Inc. price is down by -4.19% percent or -$0.63. At present, ATEC shares trade -19.83% below its 20-day simple moving average and -7.40% percent below its 100-day simple moving average. However, the stock is currently trading approximately -6.50% below its SMA50 and +43.18% above its SMA200.
Stochastic coefficient K was 5.35% and Stochastic coefficient D was 5.99%, while ATR was 0.66. Given the Stochastic reading of 0.63% for the 14-day period, the RSI (14) reading has been calculated as 25.58%. As of today, the MACD Oscillator reading stands at -0.43, while the 14-day reading stands at -1.23.
Analyst Ratings
Jefferies launched its rating on Alphatec Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ATEC) to a Buy in a note to investors on October 12, 2022. Alphatec Holdings Inc. (ATEC) has been rated Buy by analysts. According to 0 brokerage firms, ATEC is a sell, and 0 firms recommend it is a Hold. There are 0 analysts who say the stock is underweight. A total of 0 analysts rate Alphatec Holdings Inc. stock as buy, with 9 recommending it as overweight.
With a median target price of $22.50, the current consensus forecast for the stock is $19.00 – $32.00. Based on these forecasts, analysts predict Alphatec Holdings Inc. (ATEC) will achieve an average price target of $23.17.
