Avantor (AVTR) in Focus: Stock Moves 5.6% Higher

AVTR

Avantor, Inc. (AVTR - Free Report) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 6% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This stock, which remained volatile and traded within the range of $18.48 –$22.42 in the past one-month time frame, witnessed a sharp increase on Friday.

The company has seen nine positive estimate revisions in the past few weeks, while its Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter has also moved higher over the past few weeks, suggesting that more solid trading could be ahead for Avantor. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.  

Avantor has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.  

Avantor, Inc. Price

Investors interested in the Medical Services industry may consider Healthways Inc which has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

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