Aviva (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) Sets New 12-Month High – Here’s What Happened

Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The company traded as high as $14.78 and last traded at $14.78, with a volume of 19548 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $14.71.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

AVVIY has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded Aviva from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 27th. BNP Paribas raised Aviva from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 5th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy”.

Aviva Stock Performance

The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $13.04 and a 200-day moving average price of $12.68.

Aviva Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 29th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 11th will be given a $0.6002 dividend. This is a boost from Aviva’s previous dividend of $0.29. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 11th.

About Aviva

Aviva plc provides various insurance, retirement, investment, and savings products in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and internationally. The company offers life insurance, long-term health and accident insurance, savings, pension, and annuity products, as well as pension fund business and lifetime mortgage products.