Bard Associates Inc. Purchases New Shares in Empire State Realty OP, L.P. (NYSE:ESBA)

Bard Associates Inc. purchased a new stake in Empire State Realty OP, L.P. (NYSE:ESBA) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 28,778 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $293,000.

Separately, Brighton Jones LLC acquired a new position in shares of Empire State Realty OP during the 4th quarter worth about $156,000.

Empire State Realty OP Price Performance

ESBA opened at $8.73 on Tuesday. Empire State Realty OP, L.P. has a fifty-two week low of $7.85 and a fifty-two week high of $11.50. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $9.43 and a 200-day moving average of $10.21.

Empire State Realty OP Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, March 14th will be given a $0.035 dividend. This represents a $0.14 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.60%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 14th.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Empire State Realty OP in a research note on Saturday. They set a “hold” rating for the company.

Empire State Realty OP Company Profile

Empire State Realty OP, L.P. operates as a subsidiary of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc