Virtu Financial LLC Invests $30,000 in Kirkland’s, Inc. (NASDAQ:KIRK)

Virtu Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Kirkland’s, Inc. (NASDAQ:KIRK) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 18,308 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $30,000. Virtu Financial LLC owned about 0.14% of Kirkland’s as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of KIRK. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Kirkland’s by 7.7% during the 3rd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 132,445 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $290,000 after acquiring an additional 9,431 shares during the last quarter. Dupree Financial Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Kirkland’s by 47.3% during the fourth quarter. Dupree Financial Group LLC now owns 46,700 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $76,000 after purchasing an additional 15,000 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wolverine Trading LLC purchased a new position in Kirkland’s during the third quarter worth about $26,000. Institutional investors own 15.38% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Craig Hallum upgraded shares of Kirkland’s from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 18th.

Kirkland’s Stock Up 2.4 %

Shares of KIRK stock opened at $1.29 on Wednesday. Kirkland’s, Inc. has a 12-month low of $1.10 and a 12-month high of $2.57. The company has a 50 day moving average of $1.42 and a 200-day moving average of $1.67. The firm has a market cap of $16.92 million, a P/E ratio of -0.81 and a beta of 2.59.

Kirkland’s Profile

Kirkland’s, Inc operates as a specialty retailer of home décor and furnishings in the United States. Its stores provide various merchandise, including holiday décor, furniture, textiles, ornamental wall décor, decorative accessories, art, mirrors, home fragrance, lighting, floral, housewares, outdoor, and gifts.