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Kempner Capital Management Inc. acquired 42,956 shares of Sensata Technologies Holding plc in the 3rd quarter, worth approximately $1,625,000. Several other fund managers and institutional investors have also recently taken up, reduced, or acquired new stakes in the company. 96.46% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Sensata Technologies Holding plc’s stock was up 0.1% in trading, reaching $37.83. The company has a market capitalization of $5.73 billion, 50 day moving average of $33.71, and a 200 day moving average of $38.19. The stock’s 50 day and 200 day moving averages were referenced.

Sensata Technologies Holding plc’s recent earnings data indicates earnings per share for the quarter were $0.01 higher than anticipated at $0.91. The company had revenue of $1 billion for the quarter, down 1.7% from the prior year. Wall Street analysts forecast the company to post 3.65 earnings per share for the current year.

The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, yielding 1.27%. Analysts have rated the stock an average of “Hold” with an average price target of $47.40. The stock has been the subject of several research analyst reports.

Sensata Technologies Holding plc develops sensors solutions and products used in mission-critical systems, operational in two segments, Performance Sensing and Sensing Solutions. The Performance Sensing segment develops and manufactures sensors used in applications for automobiles, on-road trucks, and off-road equipment customers.

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