Should I buy or sell Diploma stock right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diploma in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DPLM shares. View DPLM analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Diploma's stock price target for 2024?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Diploma's stock. Their DPLM share price targets range from GBX 2,550 to GBX 4,400. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 3,450 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.5%. View analysts price targets for DPLM or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have DPLM shares performed in 2024?

Diploma's stock was trading at GBX 3,582 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, DPLM stock has decreased by 1.2% and is now trading at GBX 3,538. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Diploma's earnings last quarter?

Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) announced its earnings results on Monday, November, 18th. The company reported $64.30 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $63.40 by $0.90. Diploma had a net margin of 9.81% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.07%.

How often does Diploma pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Diploma?

Diploma declared a dividend on Wednesday, November 20th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 18th will be given a dividend of GBX 40 per share on Friday, February 2nd. This represents a yield of 1.32%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 18th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 16.50. The official announcement can be accessed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for DPLM .

Is Diploma a good dividend stock?

Diploma (LON:DPLM) pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.58%. The dividend payout ratio is 6,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for DPLM .

What other stocks do shareholders of Diploma own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Diploma investors own include Ashtead Group (AHT) , Anglo American (AAL) , Applied Materials (AMAT) , Meggitt (MGGT) , Unilever (ULVR) , Aviva (AV) , Barratt Developments (BDEV) , Croda International (CRDA) , Experian (EXPN) and easyJet (EZJ) .

How do I buy shares of Diploma?

Shares of DPLM 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 .

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Today's Range: 3,538
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3,538
50-Day Range: 3,300
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3,750
52-Week Range: 2,584
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3,870

Volume: 1.53 million shs
Average Volume: 273,459 shs
Market Capitalization: £4.74 billion

P/E Ratio: 3,931.11
Dividend Yield: 1.61%
Price Target: GBX 3,450

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Diploma MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 2.5% Downside
GBX 3,450 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
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.

0.20 out of 5 stars

1.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Diploma has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Diploma 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 DPLM.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Diploma pays a meaningful dividend of 1.58%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Diploma does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Diploma is 6,333.33%. 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 DPLM.

2.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Diploma has a news sentiment score of 0.59. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.39 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Diploma this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added Diploma to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Diploma insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.74% of the stock of Diploma is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
80.04% of the stock of Diploma 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 Diploma is 3,931.11, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.13.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Diploma is 3,931.11, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 399.46.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Diploma has a PEG Ratio of 2.82. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Diploma has a P/B Ratio of 5.30. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Diploma Stock (LON:DPLM)

Diploma PLC, together with its subsidiaries, supplies specialized technical products and services in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates through three business sectors: Life Sciences, Seals, and Controls. The Life Sciences sector supplies technology-enabled products used in surgical procedures in operating theatres and endoscopy; testing equipment and services for clinical laboratories; and bio-pharma, food safety and testing, and other research-oriented products. It serves hospitals, clinical laboratories, and research facilities. The Seals sector supplies various seals, gaskets, cylinders, components, and kits used in heavy mobile machinery; and O-rings, fittings, hydraulic and industrial hoses, pneumatics products, pumps, and related accessories. The Controls sector offers wire and cabling, interconnect, specialty fasteners, and adhesive and industrial automation solutions for various applications. Diploma PLC was incorporated in 1999 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/18/2019
Ex-Dividend for 2/2 Dividend: 1/18/2024
Dividend Payable: 2/02/2024
Today: 4/18/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Distribution
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:DPLM
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.diplomaplc.com
Phone: +44-20-75495700
Fax: N/A
Employees: 3,319
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 3,450
High Stock Price Target: GBX 4,400
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 2,550
Potential Upside/Downside: -2.5%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.90
Trailing P/E Ratio: 3,931.11
Forward P/E Ratio: 25.75
P/E Growth: 2.82
Net Income: £117.70 million
Net Margins: 9.81%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 15.07%
Return on Assets: 8.25%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 44.05
Current Ratio: 2.06
Quick Ratio: 0.80

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £1.20 billion
Price / Sales: 3.95
Cash Flow: GBX 40.29 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 87.82
Book Value: GBX 668 per share
Price / Book: 5.30

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 134,030,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £4.74 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.73

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Key Executives

Mr. Jonathan David Thomson (Age 52)
CEO & Director
Comp: $1.76M
Mr. Christopher Mark Davies (Age 54)
CFO & Executive Director
Mr. John Morrison
Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
Ms. Jill Tennant
Group HR Director
Mr. Dan Brown
Sector Chief Executive Officer of Life Sciences
David Goode
Sector Chief Executive Officer of Controls
Ted Messmer
Sector Chief Executive Officer of North American Seals
Alessandro Lala
Sector Chief Executive Officer of International Seals
Mr. Phillip Pratt
Group Sustainability Director
Mr. Neil Yazdani
Group Financial Controller

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DPLM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Diploma stock right now?: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diploma in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DPLM shares.
View DPLM analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Diploma's stock price target for 2024?: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Diploma's stock. Their DPLM share price targets range from GBX 2,550 to GBX 4,400. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 3,450 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.5%.
View analysts price targets for DPLM or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have DPLM shares performed in 2024?: Diploma's stock was trading at GBX 3,582 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, DPLM stock has decreased by 1.2% and is now trading at GBX 3,538.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Diploma's earnings last quarter?: Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) announced its earnings results on Monday, November, 18th. The company reported $64.30 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $63.40 by $0.90. Diploma had a net margin of 9.81% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.07%.

How often does Diploma pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Diploma?: Diploma declared a dividend on Wednesday, November 20th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 18th will be given a dividend of GBX 40 per share on Friday, February 2nd. This represents a yield of 1.32%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 18th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 16.50. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for DPLM.
Is Diploma a good dividend stock?: Diploma (LON:DPLM) pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.58%. The dividend payout ratio is 6,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for DPLM.
What other stocks do shareholders of Diploma own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Diploma investors own include Ashtead Group (AHT), Anglo American (AAL), Applied Materials (AMAT), Meggitt (MGGT), Unilever (ULVR), Aviva (AV), Barratt Developments (BDEV), Croda International (CRDA), Experian (EXPN) and easyJet (EZJ).
How do I buy shares of Diploma?: Shares of DPLM 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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Diploma (DPLM) Share Price, News & Analysis

Diploma 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 Diploma Stock (LON:DPLM)

DPLM Stock Price History

DPLM Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

DPLM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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