DST Systems Inc
DST:NYSE
| Last | Change / % Change | Dividend Yield | Volume |
| 45.49 | 0.15 0.33% | 1.54% | 180,588 |
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DST Systems (DST) Could Fall Through $45.93 Support Level
DST Systems (NYSE:DST) closed Tuesday's directionless trading session at $46.21. In the past year, the stock has hit a 52-week low of $40.48 and 52-week high of $59.41. DST Systems (DST) stock has been showing support around $45.93 and resistance in the $46.67 range. Technical indicators for the stock are Bearish and S&P; gives DST Systems (DST) a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold rating. For a hedged play on DST Systems (DST), look at the Feb '12 $45.00 covered call for a net debit in the $43.51 area. That is also the break-even stock price for this trade. This covered call has a duration of 52 days, provides 5.84% downside protection and an assigned return rate of 3.42% for an annualized return rate of 24.04% (for comparison purposes only). DST Systems (DST) has a current annual dividend yield of 1.51%.
DST Systems (DST) Showing Bearish Technicals With Resistance At $47.17
View more recent headlinesDST Systems (NYSE:DST) closed Wednesday's reticent trading session at $46.13. In the past year, the stock has hit a 52-week low of $40.48 and 52-week high of $59.41. DST Systems (DST) stock has been showing support around $44.87 and resistance in the $47.17 range. Technical indicators for the stock are Bearish and S&P; gives DST Systems (DST) a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold rating. For a hedged play on DST Systems (DST), look at the Feb '12 $45.00 covered call for a net debit in the $43.43 area. That is also the break-even stock price for this trade. This covered call has a duration of 58 days, provides 5.85% downside protection and an assigned return rate of 3.62% for an annualized return rate of 22.75% (for comparison purposes only). DST Systems (DST) has a current annual dividend yield of 1.56%.
Company Background
DST Systems, Inc. (DST) offers information processing and software services and products. DST operates in two segments: Financial Services and Output Solutions. In addition, investments in the Company's real estate subsidiaries and affiliates, equity securities, private equity funds and certain financial interests have been aggregated into the Investments and Other Segment. In May 2011, the Company acquired Newkirk Products, Inc. On July 30, 2010, DST, through its wholly owned United Kingdom subsidiary, Innovative Output Solutions Limited (IOS), acquired dsicmm Group Limited (dsicmm), a provider of print/mail services in the United Kingdom. In June 2011, it acquired Subserveo, Inc.
Bid/Size -- / -- | Ask/Size -- / -- |
Price Open 45.50 | Previous Close 45.34 |
Day High 45.68 | Day Low 45.20 |
52wk High/Date 59.41 / 6/15/2011 | 52wk Low/Date 40.48 / 10/4/2011 |
Beta 1.1 | Market Capitalization 2.0B |
Shares Outstanding 44.1M | Volatility Avg 34.45 |
Avg Vol(10 day) 136.7K | P/E Ratio 9.0x |
EPS(TTM) 5.06 | Yield 1.54% |
Dividend Announcement 9/20/2011 | Ex-Date 10/12/2011 |
Payable 0.35 - SEMI | Payable Date 11/4/2011 |
Date of Record 10/14/2011 | |
Last Trade as of 12/29/2011 4:03 PM ET | |
DST DST Systems Inc vs. Peers
| Peers | |
|---|---|
DST DST Systems Inc | 2.23% |
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | -35.17% |
SunGard Data Systems Inc. | -17.89% |
International Business Machines Corp. | 25.37% |
Pegasystems Inc. | -20.50% |
DST DST Systems Inc | 1.54% |
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | 2.66% |
SunGard Data Systems Inc. | -- |
International Business Machines Corp. | 1.63% |
Pegasystems Inc. | 0.41% |
DST DST Systems Inc | 0.33% |
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | 2.50% |
SunGard Data Systems Inc. | 2.46% |
International Business Machines Corp. | 1.19% |
Pegasystems Inc. | 1.00% |