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LON:DLG

Direct Line Insurance Group (DLG) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 198.05
+2.35 (+1.20%)
(As of 06:57 AM ET)
Today's Range
196
199.85
50-Day Range
160.15
225.80
52-Week Range
132.12
240.10
Volume
8.11 million shs
Average Volume
6.25 million shs
Market Capitalization
£2.57 billion
P/E Ratio
1,237.81
Dividend Yield
4.04%
Price Target
GBX 201

Direct Line Insurance Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
4.1% Upside
GBX 206.25 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
-0.31mentions of Direct Line Insurance Group in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£24,984 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.42 out of 5 stars

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About Direct Line Insurance Group Stock (LON:DLG)

Direct Line Insurance Group plc engages in the provision of general insurance products and services in the United Kingdom. The company operates through four segments: Motor, Home, Rescue and Other Personal Lines, and Commercial. It offers motor, home, rescue, travel, creditor, and pet insurance products, as well as insurance for mid-to-high-net worth customers; and commercial insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company also provides claims and capital management, motor vehicle repair, insurance intermediary, support and operational, legal, and breakdown recovery services. It sells its insurance products directly through price comparison Websites and phone, as well as through partners and brokers under the Direct Line, Churchill, Green Flag, NIG, Direct Line for Business, Privilege, Darwin, and DLG Auto Services brands. The company was formerly known as RBS Insurance Group Limited and changed its name to Direct Line Insurance Group plc in February 2012. Direct Line Insurance Group plc was founded in 1985 and is based in Bromley, the United Kingdom.

DLG Stock Price History

DLG Stock News Headlines

Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy
Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.
Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy
Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.
Direct Line Insurance Group PLC (D1LN.SG)
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/01/2018
Today
3/27/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/17 Dividend
4/04/2024
Dividend Payable
5/17/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Insurance - Diversified
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
9,387
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 201
High Stock Price Target
GBX 250
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 161
Potential Upside/Downside
+2.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£206.30 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£3.27 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 54.05 per share
Book Value
GBX 185 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,300,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£2.54 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.44
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Neil D. Manser (Age 50)
    CFO & Director
    Comp: $563k
  • Mr. Jonathan Paul Greenwood (Age 56)
    Acting CEO, Chief Commercial Officer & Director
  • Mr. Ash Jokhoo
    Chief Information Officer
  • Paul Smith
    Investor Relations Director
  • Mr. Humphrey Michael Tomlinson
    General Counsel
  • Jade Trimbee
    Corporate Communications Manager
  • Ms. Victoria Jane Wallis (Age 57)
    Chief People Officer
  • Ms. Kate Syred
    Chief Customer Officer
  • Ms. Jasvinder Kaur Gakhal (Age 43)
    Managing Director of Motor
  • Mr. Roger Cheston Clifton
    Company Secretary

DLG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Direct Line Insurance Group stock right now?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Direct Line Insurance Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DLG shares.
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What is Direct Line Insurance Group's stock price target for 2024?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Direct Line Insurance Group's shares. Their DLG share price targets range from GBX 161 to GBX 250. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 206.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have DLG shares performed in 2024?

Direct Line Insurance Group's stock was trading at GBX 181.95 at the beginning of the year. Since then, DLG stock has increased by 8.9% and is now trading at GBX 198.20.
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How were Direct Line Insurance Group's earnings last quarter?

Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 1st. The company reported $16.70 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $14.20 by $2.50. Direct Line Insurance Group had a net margin of 6.81% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.52%.

How often does Direct Line Insurance Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Direct Line Insurance Group?

Direct Line Insurance Group declared a dividend on Thursday, March 21st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 4th will be given a dividend of GBX 4 per share on Friday, May 17th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.89%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 4th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for DLG
.

Is Direct Line Insurance Group a good dividend stock?

Direct Line Insurance Group (LON:DLG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.31%. DLG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 5,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for DLG.

What other stocks do shareholders of Direct Line Insurance Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Direct Line Insurance Group investors own include Aviva (AV), BlackBerry (BB), 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (FLWS), Sports Direct International (SPD), Air Canada (AC), Ally Financial (ALLY), Berry Global Group (BERY), boohoo group (BOO), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) and ValiRx (VAL).

How do I buy shares of Direct Line Insurance Group?

Shares of DLG stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:DLG) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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