Should I buy or sell London Stock Exchange Group stock right now?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for London Stock Exchange Group in the last year. There are currently 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" LSEG shares. View LSEG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is London Stock Exchange Group's stock price target for 2024?

7 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for London Stock Exchange Group's stock. Their LSEG share price targets range from GBX 9,200 to £110. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach £101.64 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 13.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LSEG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have LSEG shares performed in 2024?

London Stock Exchange Group's stock was trading at GBX 9,274 at the start of the year. Since then, LSEG stock has decreased by 3.4% and is now trading at GBX 8,960. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does London Stock Exchange Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for London Stock Exchange Group?

London Stock Exchange Group announced a dividend on Thursday, February 29th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 18th will be given a dividend of GBX 79.30 per share on Wednesday, May 22nd. This represents a dividend yield of 0.89%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 18th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 35.70. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for LSEG .

Is London Stock Exchange Group a good dividend stock?

London Stock Exchange Group (LON:LSEG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 115 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.23%. The dividend payout ratio is 8,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for LSEG .

How do I buy shares of London Stock Exchange Group?

Shares of LSEG 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

LON:LSEG

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 8,948

-88.00 (-0.97%)

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Today's Range: 8,930
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9,010
50-Day Range: 8,784.98
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9,674
52-Week Range: 7,784
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9,696

Volume: 11.99 million shs
Average Volume: 1.33 million shs
Market Capitalization: £47.93 billion

P/E Ratio: 6,484.06
Dividend Yield: 1.29%
Price Target: £101.64

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London Stock Exchange Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.14 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 13.4% Upside
£101.64 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.41
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£157.91 M Sold 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.

1.16 out of 5 stars

2.6

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
London Stock Exchange Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.14, and is based on 6 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
London Stock Exchange Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for LSEG.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
London Stock Exchange Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.23%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
London Stock Exchange Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of London Stock Exchange Group is 8,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for LSEG.

1.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
London Stock Exchange Group has a news sentiment score of 0.41. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for London Stock Exchange Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added London Stock Exchange Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

4.2

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, London Stock Exchange Group insiders have sold 3,048.47% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought £50,155.30 in company stock and sold £1,579,124.17 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
10.32% of the stock of London Stock Exchange Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
62.12% of the stock of London Stock Exchange Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of London Stock Exchange Group is 6,492.75, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.28.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of London Stock Exchange Group is 6,492.75, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 451.35.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
London Stock Exchange Group has a PEG Ratio of 3.03. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
London Stock Exchange Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.03. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About London Stock Exchange Group Stock (LON:LSEG)

London Stock Exchange Group plc operates as a financial markets infrastructure and data provider primarily in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company operates in three segments: Data & Analytics, Capital Markets, and Post Trade. It operates a range of international equity, fixed income, exchange-traded funds/exchange-traded products, and foreign exchange markets through the London Stock Exchange, AIM, Turquoise, FXall, Matching, and Tradeweb. The company also provides information and data products, such as indexes, benchmarks, real time pricing data and trade reporting, and reconciliation services, as well as network connection and services; market trading services; and clearing, risk management, capital optimization, and regulatory reporting solutions. In addition, it licenses capital markets; installs software; and provides maintenance, and events and media services. The company was founded in 1698 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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LSEG Stock News Headlines

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London Stock Exchange Group Rejigs Divisional Reporting Structure

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February 29, 2024 | finanznachrichten.de

London Stock Exchange Group FY Preliminary Pre-tax Profit Down 3.7%; Plans GBP 1 Bln Shares Buyback

February 29, 2024 | msn.com

London Stock Exchange group boss eyes 'encouraging' IPO pipeline

February 27, 2024 | marketwatch.com

London Stock Exchange Group Expected to Report Higher Income -- Earnings Preview

February 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:LSEG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.lseg.com
Phone: 44 20 7797 1000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 25,608
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: £101.64
High Stock Price Target: £110
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 9,200
Potential Upside/Downside: +12.5%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.14
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 1.38
Trailing P/E Ratio: 6,547.83
Forward P/E Ratio: 23.26
P/E Growth: 3.03
Net Income: £761 million
Net Margins: 9.08%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 3.51%
Return on Assets: 0.13%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 37.70
Current Ratio: 1.00
Quick Ratio: 0.01

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £8.38 billion
Price / Sales: 5.78
Cash Flow: GBX 502.79 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 17.97
Book Value: GBX 4,408 per share
Price / Book: 2.05

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 535,600,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £48.40 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.33

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Key Executives

Mr. David Adam Schwimmer (Age 55)
Interim Group Head of Data and Analytics, Group CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $2.93M
Mr. Michel-Alain M. Proch (Age 54)
CFO & Director
Mr. David Shalders (Age 57)
COO & Head of Integration
Mr. Irfan Hussain
Chief Information Officer
Mr. Peregrine Riviere
Group Head of Investor Relations
Ms. Catherine Johnson
Group General Counsel & Head of Compliance
Ms. Erica Bourne
Chief People Officer
Ms. Claire Dorrian
Head of London & Southern Region, UK Primary Markets, Capital Markets
Mr. John V. Millar
Head of Primary Markets
Mr. Dee Liyanwela
Head of Technology - Sri Lanka & Head of Shared Service Centres

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Should I Buy London Stock Exchange Group Stock? LSEG Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in London Stock Exchange Group plc:

London Stock Exchange Group plc insider recently purchased shares, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
The company has a strong dividend payout ratio, providing potential income for investors.
Analysts have given the stock positive ratings, suggesting growth potential.
London Stock Exchange Group's market capitalization is substantial, indicating stability and market presence.
The stock price has been showing an upward trend, potentially offering capital gains to investors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in London Stock Exchange Group plc for these reasons:

The company's debt-to-equity ratio is high, which may pose risks in times of financial instability.
The dividend yield is relatively low, potentially less attractive for income-focused investors.
London Stock Exchange Group's PEG ratio is above 3, indicating a potentially overvalued stock.
The quick ratio is very low, suggesting potential liquidity issues for the company.
Despite positive ratings, the stock's price-to-earnings ratio is high, which may deter value investors.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these London Stock Exchange Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

LSEG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell London Stock Exchange Group stock right now?: 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for London Stock Exchange Group in the last year. There are currently 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" LSEG shares.
View LSEG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is London Stock Exchange Group's stock price target for 2024?: 7 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for London Stock Exchange Group's stock. Their LSEG share price targets range from GBX 9,200 to £110. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach £101.64 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 13.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for LSEG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have LSEG shares performed in 2024?: London Stock Exchange Group's stock was trading at GBX 9,274 at the start of the year. Since then, LSEG stock has decreased by 3.4% and is now trading at GBX 8,960.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does London Stock Exchange Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for London Stock Exchange Group?: London Stock Exchange Group announced a dividend on Thursday, February 29th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 18th will be given a dividend of GBX 79.30 per share on Wednesday, May 22nd. This represents a dividend yield of 0.89%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 18th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 35.70. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for LSEG.

Is London Stock Exchange Group a good dividend stock?: London Stock Exchange Group (LON:LSEG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 115 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.23%. The dividend payout ratio is 8,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for LSEG.
How do I buy shares of London Stock Exchange Group?: Shares of LSEG 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:LSEG) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price, News & Analysis

London Stock Exchange Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About London Stock Exchange Group Stock (LON:LSEG)

LSEG Stock Price History

LSEG Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

Should I Buy London Stock Exchange Group Stock? LSEG Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

LSEG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™