What In The World Is Going On With Ault Alliance Stock?

Ault Alliance Inc AULT shares are trading higher by 25.3% to $0.44 during Wednesday’s session after the company said it decided not to pursue new acquisitions in 2024, focusing instead on maximizing the value of its existing assets.

This strategic shift includes reducing total headcount to save over $2 million in payroll expenses for the year. The company’s core assets consist of a data center operation, crane rental business, and lending company, which it aims to optimize for improved efficiency and bottom-line results.

Executive Chairman Milton “Todd” Ault III emphasized the commitment to enhancing existing portfolio value and creating lasting value for shareholders. Ault Alliance added that this decision reflects the company’s vision for sustained growth and success.

Is AULT A Good Stock To Buy:

An investor can make a few decisions when deciding whether a stock is a good buy. In addition to valuation metrics and price action which you can find on Benzinga's quote pages – like Ault Alliance‘s page for example – there are factors like whether or not a company pays a dividend or buys a large portion of its stock each quarter.

These are known as capital allocation programs. Ault Alliance does not pay a dividend, but obviously has a few ways it can return value to shareholders. Feel free to search Benzinga's dividend calendar for the next company that is due to pay a dividend and determine what kind of yield you can earn for holding a share of the company.

For example, if you're looking to earn an annualized return of 11.65%, you'll need to buy a share of Pioneer Floating Rate by the 15th February, 2024. Once done, you can expect to receive a nominal payout of $0.09 on 29th February, 2024.

Buyback programs are obviously different and highly variable. A company can approve a buyback program and purchase shares as it sees fit over the course of time in which the buyback was authorized. Looking through the latest news on Ault Alliance will often yield whether or not the company has approved a buyback program recently. Buyback programs usually serve as a support for share prices, serving as a backstop for demand.

According to data from Benzinga Pro, AULT has a 52-week high of $1,103.68 and a 52-week low of $0.35.