ProVen VCT (LON:PVN) recently disclosed its quarterly earnings data on a Monday, as reported by Digital Look Earnings. Following the announcement, the company's stock experienced a 2.5% increase. The information presented in this overview is derived from a news alert generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat.

In its latest quarterly report, ProVen VCT announced earnings per share (EPS) of GBX 0.20 (which translates to approximately $0.00). The company also reported a return on equity of 5.22% and a substantial net margin of 67.04%. These figures provide insight into the company's profitability and efficiency during the period.

On the day of the earnings announcement, ProVen VCT's stock (LON:PVN) opened at GBX 61 (equivalent to $0.83). The stock has seen a 12-month trading range with a low of GBX 57.50 ($0.78) and a high of GBX 62.50 ($0.85). Further indicators of its stock performance include a 50-day moving average price of GBX 59.37 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 59.21. ProVen VCT currently has a market capitalization of £165.95 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.54, and a beta of 0.02, suggesting low volatility relative to the market.

In terms of insider activity, there was a notable transaction involving James Barbour-Smit. On Monday, March 17th, Barbour-Smit acquired 23,376 shares of ProVen VCT stock. The shares were purchased at an average price of GBX 64 ($0.87) per share, culminating in a total transaction value of £14,960.64 ($20,249.92). Following such transactions, company insiders collectively own 0.16% of the stock.

ProVen VCT plc operates as a venture capital trust. The firm specializes in investments in companies at the emerging growth stage, as well as funding expansions and management buyouts. ProVen VCT focuses on small and medium-sized companies, explicitly stating that it does not invest in startups. Its investment portfolio may also include non-qualifying investments such as cash, liquidity funds, fixed interest securities, debt and debt-related securities in growth companies, and other non-qualifying venture capital investments.

According to information associated with MarketBeat, ProVen VCT currently holds a "Hold" rating among analysts. While this rating indicates a neutral stance, MarketBeat also highlighted that its top-rated analysts have identified other stocks they consider to be potentially better buys at this time, implying that ProVen VCT was not among their top immediate recommendations. Investors are often encouraged to consider various analyst perspectives before making investment decisions.