Should I buy or sell Crest Nicholson stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Crest Nicholson in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" CRST shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CRST, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View CRST analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Crest Nicholson's stock price target for 2024?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Crest Nicholson's stock. Their CRST share price targets range from GBX 180 to GBX 250. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 222.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CRST or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have CRST shares performed in 2024?

Crest Nicholson's stock was trading at GBX 217.20 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CRST stock has decreased by 14.2% and is now trading at GBX 186.25. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Crest Nicholson's earnings last quarter?

Crest Nicholson Holdings plc (LON:CRST) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June, 12th. The company reported $23.80 EPS for the quarter. Crest Nicholson had a net margin of 2.72% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.06%.

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

Crest Nicholson announced a dividend on Tuesday, January 23rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 21st will be given a dividend of GBX 11.50 per share on Tuesday, April 23rd. This represents a dividend yield of 5.62%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 21st. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 5.50. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for CRST .

Is Crest Nicholson a good dividend stock?

Crest Nicholson (LON:CRST) pays an annual dividend of GBX 17 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.74%. CRST has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 24,285.71%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for CRST .

What other stocks do shareholders of Crest Nicholson own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Crest Nicholson investors own include Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) , Interserve (IRV) , Petra Diamonds (PDL) , Arconic (ARNC) , Berry Global Group (BERY) , Micron Technology (MU) , Plexus (PLXS) , Rexnord (RXN) and Taylor Wimpey (TW) .

How do I buy shares of Crest Nicholson?

Shares of CRST 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:CRST

Crest Nicholson (CRST) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 186.25

-2.15 (-1.14%)

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Today's Range: 185.50
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186.25
50-Day Range: 184.90
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226
52-Week Range: 152.70
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276.80

Volume: 77,248 shs
Average Volume: 1.11 million shs
Market Capitalization: £478.51 million

P/E Ratio: 2,660.71
Dividend Yield: 9.13%
Price Target: GBX 222.40

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Crest Nicholson MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 19.4% Upside
GBX 222.40 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.78
Based on 3 Articles This Week
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.

1.78 out of 5 stars

2.0

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Crest Nicholson has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Crest Nicholson 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 CRST.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Crest Nicholson is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.74%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Crest Nicholson does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Crest Nicholson is 24,285.71%. 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 CRST.

2.7

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Crest Nicholson has a news sentiment score of 0.78. 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 0.37 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Crest Nicholson this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for CRST on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Crest Nicholson insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 9.74% of the stock of Crest Nicholson is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
77.38% of the stock of Crest Nicholson is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Crest Nicholson is 2,660.71, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 147.54.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Crest Nicholson is 2,660.71, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 342.64.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Crest Nicholson has a PEG Ratio of 0.51. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Crest Nicholson has a P/B Ratio of 0.56. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Crest Nicholson Stock (LON:CRST)

Crest Nicholson Holdings plc engages in building residential homes in the United Kingdom. It develops and sells apartments, houses, and commercial properties. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Addlestone, the United Kingdom.

CRST Stock Price History

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CRST Stock News Headlines

April 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Crest Nicholson (LON:CRST) Price Target Increased to GBX 180 by Analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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UK Stocks: Crest Nicholson (CRST) Shares Drop on Dim Outlook

March 19, 2024 | marketwatch.com

Crest Nicholson to Spend Up to GBP15 Mln on Remediation Work Over Next Three Years

March 19, 2024 | reuters.com

UK's Crest Nicholson could build up to 11% fewer homes this fiscal year

February 20, 2024 | wsj.com

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January 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Crest Nicholson Holdings Full Year 2023 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS Lags

January 24, 2024 | msn.com

FTSE 100 ends flat as insurers overshadow miners boost

January 23, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

After a tough year, is this overlooked FTSE 250 stock set to climb?

January 23, 2024 | uk.investing.com

UK homebuilder Crest Nicholson CEO to step down after tough 2023

January 23, 2024 | reuters.com

UK homebuilder Crest Nicholson full-year profit slumps

January 22, 2024 | lse.co.uk

Crest Nicholson Share Chat

January 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

With 87% ownership, Crest Nicholson Holdings plc (LON:CRST) boasts of strong institutional backing

January 16, 2024 | msn.com

Crest Nicholson slashes profit forecast again as costs mount

January 16, 2024 | msn.com

Crest Nicholson cuts profit outlook for third time in six months

January 16, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Crest Nicholson Falls on Lower Profit Expectations

January 15, 2024 | msn.com

Crest Nicholson cuts profit outlook for third time in six months as costs climb

January 15, 2024 | marketwatch.com

Crest Nicholson Cuts Guidance Again on Rising Costs

January 15, 2024 | uk.investing.com

London midday: Stocks turn lower as PageGroup, Crest Nicholson disappoint

January 15, 2024 | msn.com

UK's Crest Nicholson cuts profit view again as costs mount

December 12, 2023 | msn.com

Families demand Baker Crescent park in Dartford is reopened by Crest Nicholson after its closure eight months ago for repairs

December 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is It Time To Consider Buying Crest Nicholson Holdings plc (LON:CRST)?

November 16, 2023 | msn.com

Jobs threat at Crest Nicholson amid subdued demand for new homes

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 6/12/2018
Ex-Dividend for 4/23 Dividend: 3/21/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/23/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Residential Construction
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:CRST
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.crestnicholson.com
Phone: +44-1932-580555
Fax: N/A
Employees: 778
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 222.40
High Stock Price Target: GBX 250
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 180
Potential Upside/Downside: +19.4%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.07
Trailing P/E Ratio: 2,660.71
Forward P/E Ratio: 20.50
P/E Growth: 0.51
Net Income: £17.90 million
Net Margins: 2.72%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 2.06%
Return on Assets: 1.82%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 12.16
Current Ratio: 3.33
Quick Ratio: 0.72

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £657.50 million
Price / Sales: 0.73
Cash Flow: GBX 89.44 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 2.08
Book Value: GBX 334 per share
Price / Book: 0.56

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 256,920,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £478.51 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.96

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Key Executives

Mr. Peter Martin Truscott (Age 62)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $769k
Mr. William James Spencer Floydd (Age 55)
Group Finance Director & Executive Director
Mr. Kieran Daya (Age 41)
Chief Operating Officer
Graham Gribbin
Group Technical Director
Ms. Jenny Matthews
Head of Investor Relations:
Ms. Heather O'Sullivan
Group General Counsel
Ms. Jane Cookson (Age 51)
Group HR Director
Mr. Darren Dancey (Age 50)
Managing Director of Crest Nicholson South West
Mr. Ben Miller
Managing Director of Crest Nicholson Midlands
Trevor Selwyn
Managing Director of London

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CRST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Crest Nicholson stock right now?: 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Crest Nicholson in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" CRST shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CRST, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View CRST analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Crest Nicholson's stock price target for 2024?: 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Crest Nicholson's stock. Their CRST share price targets range from GBX 180 to GBX 250. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 222.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for CRST or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have CRST shares performed in 2024?: Crest Nicholson's stock was trading at GBX 217.20 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CRST stock has decreased by 14.2% and is now trading at GBX 186.25.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Crest Nicholson's earnings last quarter?: Crest Nicholson Holdings plc (LON:CRST) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June, 12th. The company reported $23.80 EPS for the quarter. Crest Nicholson had a net margin of 2.72% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.06%.

How often does Crest Nicholson pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Crest Nicholson?: Crest Nicholson announced a dividend on Tuesday, January 23rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 21st will be given a dividend of GBX 11.50 per share on Tuesday, April 23rd. This represents a dividend yield of 5.62%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 21st. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 5.50. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for CRST.
Is Crest Nicholson a good dividend stock?: Crest Nicholson (LON:CRST) pays an annual dividend of GBX 17 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.74%. CRST has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 24,285.71%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for CRST.
What other stocks do shareholders of Crest Nicholson own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Crest Nicholson investors own include Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Interserve (IRV), Petra Diamonds (PDL), Arconic (ARNC), Berry Global Group (BERY), Micron Technology (MU), Plexus (PLXS), Rexnord (RXN) and Taylor Wimpey (TW).
How do I buy shares of Crest Nicholson?: Shares of CRST 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:CRST) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Crest Nicholson (CRST) Share Price, News & Analysis

Crest Nicholson 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

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Crest Nicholson Stock (LON:CRST)

CRST Stock Price History

CRST Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

CRST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™