LON:WJG Watkin Jones (WJG) Share Price, News & Analysis → top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL) (From Traders Agency) (Ad) Free WJG Stock Alerts GBX 44.11 +1.01 (+2.35%) (As of 08:27 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 43.68▼ 44.2050-Day Range 39.45▼ 53.6052-Week Range 30▼ 101Volume2.14 million shsAverage Volume1.01 million shsMarket Capitalization£113.21 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield13.60%Price TargetGBX 140 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Watkin Jones alerts: Email Address Watkin Jones MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside218.2% UpsideGBX 140 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingSelling Shares£1.90 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.1.85 out of 5 stars 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWatkin Jones has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageWatkin Jones has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for WJG. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWatkin Jones is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 11.20%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWatkin Jones does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for WJG. Previous Next 0.6 News and Social Media Coverage MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Watkin Jones to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Watkin Jones insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £18,985.79 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 9.85% of the stock of Watkin Jones is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions56.08% of the stock of Watkin Jones is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Watkin Jones is -338.46, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Watkin Jones is -338.46, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWatkin Jones has a P/B Ratio of 0.86. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Traders Agencytop AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. But Ross Givens says the #1 artificial intelligence stock[/lin] is NOT Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple. 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Watkin Jones Plc was founded in 1791 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.Read More WJG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WJG Stock News HeadlinesApril 17, 2024 | msn.comRoundup: Windnagel’s hit gives Watkins Memorial 10-inning victory against GranvilleApril 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWatkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 60% of the companyApril 25, 2024 | Traders Agency (Ad)top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. But Ross Givens says the #1 artificial intelligence stock[/lin] is NOT Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple. 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Nope — his research is pointing to a tiny, under-the-radar stock that’s trading for just a few dollars right now… And could soon shoot to the moon, handing early investors a windfall.November 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWatkin Jones (LON:WJG) investors are sitting on a loss of 72% if they invested five years agoOctober 24, 2023 | uk.style.yahoo.comCouncil paid out £52,000 in compensation after public injured tripping on pathsOctober 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWith 63% institutional ownership, Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) is a favorite amongst the big gunsOctober 11, 2023 | marketwatch.comWatkin Jones Backs Guidance Amid Operational ProgressJuly 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWatkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) Analysts Just Cut Their EPS ForecastsJuly 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Spends UK£194k Buying More Shares In Watkin JonesJuly 19, 2023 | marketwatch.comWatkin Jones Shares Slump After Warning of Profit Hit From Worsening Market ConditionsJuly 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWatkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) Shares Could Be 22% Below Their Intrinsic Value EstimateJune 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWatkin Jones (LON:WJG) shareholders have endured a 56% loss from investing in the stock five years agoJune 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why We're Wary Of Buying Watkin Jones' (LON:WJG) For Its Upcoming DividendJune 1, 2023 | msn.comWatkin Jones (LSE:WJG) Price Target Decreased by 8.53% to 144.84May 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWatkin Jones (LON:WJG) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last YearMay 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThings Look Grim For Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) After Today's DowngradeMay 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWatkin Jones First Half 2023 Earnings: UK£0.002 loss per share (vs UK£0.052 loss in 1H 2022)May 24, 2023 | msn.comPeel Hunt Limited Reiterates Watkin Jones (LSE:WJG) Buy RecommendationMarch 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Watkin Jones Plc's (LON:WJG) Stock On A Downtrend As A Result Of Its Poor Financials?February 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Non-Executive Director of Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG), Francis Salway, Just Bought A Few More SharesJanuary 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWatkin Jones (LON:WJG) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To £0.045See More Headlines Receive WJG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Watkin Jones and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorConsumer Cyclical Industry Residential Construction Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:WJG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.watkinjonesplc.com Phone+44-1248-362516FaxN/AEmployees727Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 140 High Stock Price TargetGBX 140 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 140 Potential Upside/Downside+218.2%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX (0.13) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio10.53 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income£-32,550,000.00 Net Margins-7.88% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity-21.21% Return on Assets-5.74% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio56.71 Current Ratio2.32 Quick Ratio1.55 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£413.24 million Price / Sales0.27 Cash FlowGBX 8.39 per share Price / Cash Flow5.24 Book ValueGBX 51 per share Price / Book0.86Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares256,650,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£112.93 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.39 (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Alex Pease (Age 45)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $457.24kMs. Sarah Sergeant (Age 51)CFO & Director Comp: $423.6kMs. Kerry Anne WatsonGroup Company SecretaryKey CompetitorsSpringfield PropertiesLON:SPRTelford HomesLON:TEFMJ GleesonLON:GLEStride GamingLON:STRIG Design GroupLON:IGRView All CompetitorsInsidersSarah SergeantSold 44,153 sharesTotal: £1.90 M ($43.00/share)Sarah SergeantBought 20,000 shares on 10/11/2023Total: £660,000.00 ($33.00/share)Alan GiddinsBought 416,000 shares on 7/19/2023Total: £19.55 M ($47.00/share)Alan GiddinsBought 50,500 shares on 5/23/2023Total: £3.94 M ($78.00/share)View All Insider Transactions WJG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Watkin Jones stock right now? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Watkin Jones in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" WJG shares. View WJG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Watkin Jones' stock price target for 2024? 1 brokers have issued 12-month price targets for Watkin Jones' shares. Their WJG share price targets range from GBX 140 to GBX 140. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 140 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 218.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WJG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WJG shares performed in 2024? Watkin Jones' stock was trading at GBX 58.30 at the start of the year. Since then, WJG shares have decreased by 24.5% and is now trading at GBX 44. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does Watkin Jones pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Watkin Jones? Watkin Jones declared a dividend on Tuesday, May 23rd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 8th will be given a dividend of GBX 1.40 per share on Friday, June 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.45%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 8th. The official announcement can be seen at this link. Read our dividend analysis for WJG. Is Watkin Jones a good dividend stock? Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 11.20%. WJG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for WJG. What other stocks do shareholders of Watkin Jones own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Watkin Jones investors own include Micron Technology (MU), Burford Capital (BUR), McColl's Retail Group (MCLS), Twilio (TWLO), Zscaler (ZS), Broadcom (AVGO), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP), BATM Advanced Communications (BVC), Citigroup (C) and CyberArk Software (CYBR). How do I buy shares of Watkin Jones? Shares of WJG 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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