Should I buy or sell M&G stock right now?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for M&G in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" MNG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MNG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View MNG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is M&G's stock price target for 2024?

6 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for M&G's shares. Their MNG share price targets range from GBX 205 to GBX 250. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 222.60 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MNG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have MNG shares performed in 2024?

M&G's stock was trading at GBX 222.40 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, MNG stock has decreased by 10.3% and is now trading at GBX 199.60. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does M&G pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for M&G?

M&G declared a dividend on Thursday, March 21st. Investors of record on Thursday, March 28th will be given a dividend of GBX 13.20 per share on Thursday, May 9th. This represents a dividend yield of 5.7%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 28th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 6.50. The official announcement can be accessed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for MNG .

Is M&G a good dividend stock?

M&G (LON:MNG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.48%. MNG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 16,666.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for MNG .

What other stocks do shareholders of M&G own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other M&G investors own include Barclays (BARC) , Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Prudential (PRU) , Aviva (AV) , Diageo (DGE) , HSBC (HSBA) , International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) , Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) , Vodafone Group Public (VOD) and Melrose Industries (MRO) .

How do I buy shares of M&G?

Shares of MNG 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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M&G (MNG) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 199.60

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Today's Range: 197.31
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199.76
50-Day Range: 196.45
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238.80
52-Week Range: 181.55
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241.10

Volume: 39.08 million shs
Average Volume: 5.99 million shs
Market Capitalization: £4.73 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,663.33
Dividend Yield: 10.02%
Price Target: GBX 222.60

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M&G MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 11.5% Upside
GBX 222.60 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.00
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.

0.35 out of 5 stars

2.2

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
M&G has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
M&G has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
M&G is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.48%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
M&G does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of M&G is 16,666.67%. 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 MNG.

1.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for M&G this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
14 people have searched for MNG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 75% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
10 people have added M&G to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 233% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, M&G insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 2.68% of the stock of M&G is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
55.65% of the stock of M&G 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 M&G is 1,663.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.77.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of M&G is 1,663.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 457.48.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Due to a projected decrease in earnings for M&G, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
M&G has a P/B Ratio of 1.15. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About M&G Stock (LON:MNG)

M&G plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in savings and investment businesses in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Asset Management, Life, and Wealth. It offers retirement, savings, and investment management solutions. The company also provides individual and corporate pensions, retirement, annuities, life, savings, and investment products, such as equities, fixed income, multi-asset and real estate. It serves individuals, insurance companies, financial advisers, banks, wealth managers, institutional investors, and other distribution partners. The company was formerly known as M&G Prudential PLC and changed its name to M&G plc in September 2019. M&G plc was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

MNG Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 5/9 Dividend: 3/28/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/09/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:MNG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: global.mandg.com
Phone: 44 2076 264 588
Fax: N/A
Employees: 6,101
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 222.60
High Stock Price Target: GBX 250
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 205
Potential Upside/Downside: +11.5%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.12
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,663.33
Forward P/E Ratio: 8.38
P/E Growth: -2.76
Net Income: £297 million
Net Margins: 4.73%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 7.36%
Return on Assets: 0.53%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 207.54
Current Ratio: 2.52
Quick Ratio: 0.39

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £6.28 billion
Price / Sales: 0.75
Cash Flow: GBX 243.06 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 0.82
Book Value: GBX 174 per share
Price / Book: 1.15

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 2,370,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £4.73 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.49

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Key Executives

Mr. Paolo Andrea Rossi (Age 58)
Group CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $2.75M
Ms. Kathryn McLeland (Age 53)
CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.71M
Rupert Krefting
Head of Corporate Finance & Stewardship
Luca Gagliardi
Director of Investor Relations
Ms. Charlotte Dawn Alethea Heiss
Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
Ms. Louise Gelling
Interim Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
Jonathan Miller
Head of External Communications
Mr. Matt Howells
Chief People Officer
Mr. William Nicoll
Head of Institutional Fixed Income
Mr. Nicola Caverzan
Head of Credit & Rating Agency Relations

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Insiders

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MNG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell M&G stock right now?: 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for M&G in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" MNG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MNG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View MNG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is M&G's stock price target for 2024?: 6 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for M&G's shares. Their MNG share price targets range from GBX 205 to GBX 250. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 222.60 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for MNG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have MNG shares performed in 2024?: M&G's stock was trading at GBX 222.40 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, MNG stock has decreased by 10.3% and is now trading at GBX 199.60.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does M&G pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for M&G?: M&G declared a dividend on Thursday, March 21st. Investors of record on Thursday, March 28th will be given a dividend of GBX 13.20 per share on Thursday, May 9th. This represents a dividend yield of 5.7%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 28th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 6.50. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for MNG.

Is M&G a good dividend stock?: M&G (LON:MNG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.48%. MNG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 16,666.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for MNG.
What other stocks do shareholders of M&G own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other M&G investors own include Barclays (BARC), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Prudential (PRU), Aviva (AV), Diageo (DGE), HSBC (HSBA), International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS), Vodafone Group Public (VOD) and Melrose Industries (MRO).
How do I buy shares of M&G?: Shares of MNG 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:MNG) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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M&G (MNG) Share Price, News & Analysis

M&G 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 Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About M&G Stock (LON:MNG)

MNG Stock Price History

MNG Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

MNG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™