Should I buy or sell Virgin Money UK stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Virgin Money UK in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" VMUK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VMUK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View VMUK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Virgin Money UK's stock price target for 2024?

5 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for Virgin Money UK's shares. Their VMUK share price targets range from GBX 180 to GBX 220. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 198.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.0%. View analysts price targets for VMUK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have VMUK shares performed in 2024?

Virgin Money UK's stock was trading at GBX 164.45 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, VMUK stock has increased by 29.9% and is now trading at GBX 213.60. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does Virgin Money UK pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Virgin Money UK?

Virgin Money UK announced a dividend on Saturday, November 23rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 22nd will be given a dividend of GBX 2 per share on Wednesday, March 20th. This represents a yield of 1.27%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 22nd. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for VMUK .

Is Virgin Money UK a good dividend stock?

Virgin Money UK (LON:VMUK) pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.48%. The dividend payout ratio is 2,777.78%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for VMUK .

What other stocks do shareholders of Virgin Money UK own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Virgin Money UK investors own include Barclays (BARC) , easyJet (EZJ) , Melrose Industries (MRO) , Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) , Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR) , Wizz Air (WIZZ) , AIB Group (AIBG) , Aston Martin Lagonda Global (AML) , Amarin (AMRN) and Aviva (AV) .

How do I buy shares of Virgin Money UK?

Shares of VMUK 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:VMUK

Virgin Money UK (VMUK) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 213.60

-0.20 (-0.09%)

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Today's Range: 213.60
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214.60
50-Day Range: 155.35
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216.99
52-Week Range: 136.10
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218.80

Volume: 1.56 million shs
Average Volume: 3.91 million shs
Market Capitalization: £2.78 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,186.67
Dividend Yield: 2.34%
Price Target: GBX 198.75

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Virgin Money UK MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.20 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 7.0% Downside
GBX 198.75 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.

0.30 out of 5 stars

1.1

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Virgin Money UK has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.20, and is based on 1 buy rating, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Virgin Money UK has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Virgin Money UK pays a meaningful dividend of 2.48%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Virgin Money UK does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Virgin Money UK is 2,777.78%. 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 VMUK.

1.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Virgin Money UK has a news sentiment score of 0.30. 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 0.48 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Virgin Money UK this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Virgin Money UK insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
22.65% of the stock of Virgin Money UK is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
50.70% of the stock of Virgin Money UK is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Virgin Money UK is 1,187.53, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.94.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Virgin Money UK is 1,187.53, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 448.89.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Virgin Money UK has a PEG Ratio of 5.71. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Virgin Money UK has a P/B Ratio of 0.57. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Virgin Money UK Stock (LON:VMUK)

Virgin Money UK PLC provides banking products and services for consumers, and small and medium sized businesses under the Clydesdale Bank, Yorkshire Bank, and Virgin Money brands in the United Kingdom. The company offers savings and current accounts, mortgages, credit cards, and home loans; business loans, overdraft facilities, treasury solutions, and corporate and structured finance; risk management; asset and invoice finance services; international trade services; and home, car, and life and critical illness insurance products. It also offers online and mobile banking, and telephone banking services. The company was formerly known as CYBG PLC and changed its name to Virgin Money UK PLC in October 2019. Virgin Money UK PLC was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

VMUK Stock Price History

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VMUK Stock News Headlines

April 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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April 3, 2024 | lse.co.uk

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March 22, 2024 | msn.com

Nationwide takeover of Virgin Money: What the deal means for brands, jobs and branches

March 19, 2024 | msn.com

Clydesdale Bank did not charge unfair fees to small firms, court rules

March 7, 2024 | msn.com

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March 7, 2024 | lse.co.uk

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February 6, 2024 | uk.investing.com

Stocks called higher despite drop in retail sales

February 6, 2024 | msn.com

Virgin Money warns of more job cuts to come after dropping 150 staff as it slashes costs

February 6, 2024 | uk.investing.com

Virgin Money says trading in line, with lending little changed

February 5, 2024 | msn.com

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February 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Virgin Money UK PLC (LON:VMUK) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 65% of the company

December 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Virgin Money UK (LON:VMUK) shareholder returns have been , earning 29% in 3 years

November 24, 2023 | msn.com

Virgin Money Falls Short of Profit Expectations Amidst Rising Cost Pressures

November 24, 2023 | msn.com

UK's FTSE 100 logs first gain in four as energy stocks advance

November 23, 2023 | msn.com

Virgin Money's profit misses forecasts as cost pressures bite

November 23, 2023 | msn.com

UK's FTSE 100 rises on higher energy shares

October 13, 2023 | msn.com

Virgin Wins UK Suit Over Florida’s Brightline Train

September 5, 2023 | au.finance.yahoo.com

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August 2, 2023 | msn.com

Virgin Money sees credit card arrears rise

July 24, 2023 | msn.com

Virgin Money Norwich branch to close as part of plan to axe a third of UK branches

July 21, 2023 | msn.com

Virgin Money bank to shut nearly third of UK branches

July 21, 2023 | msn.com

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Banks - Regional
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:VMUK
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.virginmoneyukplc.com
Phone: 44 14 1248 7070
Fax: N/A
Employees: 8,110
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 198.75
High Stock Price Target: GBX 220
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 180
Potential Upside/Downside: -7.0%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.20
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.18
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,186.67
Forward P/E Ratio: 6.24
P/E Growth: 5.71
Net Income: £192 million
Net Margins: 12.65%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 4.12%
Return on Assets: 0.27%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: N/A
Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £1.52 billion
Price / Sales: 1.83
Cash Flow: GBX 176.70 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 1.21
Book Value: GBX 373 per share
Price / Book: 0.57

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,300,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £2.78 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.87

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Key Executives

Mr. David Joseph Duffy B.B.S. (Age 63)
MA, CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.54M
Mr. Clifford James Abrahams (Age 57)
CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $974k
Ms. Sarah Fay Wilkinson (Age 54)
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Richard Smith
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. James Richard Peirson (Age 46)
General Counsel & Purpose Officer
Ms. Syreeta Brown
Group Chief People & Communications Officer
Mr. Hugh Chater
Senior Adviser
Ms. Susan Poot
Group Chief Risk Officer
Mr. Matthew Harrison
Head of Treasury Debt Capital Markets
Ms. Allegra Patrizi
Managing Director of Business & Commercial

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VMUK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Virgin Money UK stock right now?: 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Virgin Money UK in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" VMUK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VMUK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View VMUK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Virgin Money UK's stock price target for 2024?: 5 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for Virgin Money UK's shares. Their VMUK share price targets range from GBX 180 to GBX 220. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 198.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.0%.
View analysts price targets for VMUK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have VMUK shares performed in 2024?: Virgin Money UK's stock was trading at GBX 164.45 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, VMUK stock has increased by 29.9% and is now trading at GBX 213.60.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does Virgin Money UK pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Virgin Money UK?: Virgin Money UK announced a dividend on Saturday, November 23rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 22nd will be given a dividend of GBX 2 per share on Wednesday, March 20th. This represents a yield of 1.27%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 22nd. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for VMUK.

Is Virgin Money UK a good dividend stock?: Virgin Money UK (LON:VMUK) pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.48%. The dividend payout ratio is 2,777.78%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for VMUK.
What other stocks do shareholders of Virgin Money UK own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Virgin Money UK investors own include Barclays (BARC), easyJet (EZJ), Melrose Industries (MRO), Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS), Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR), Wizz Air (WIZZ), AIB Group (AIBG), Aston Martin Lagonda Global (AML), Amarin (AMRN) and Aviva (AV).
How do I buy shares of Virgin Money UK?: Shares of VMUK 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.

This page (LON:VMUK) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Virgin Money UK (VMUK) Share Price, News & Analysis

Virgin Money UK 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

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Virgin Money UK Stock (LON:VMUK)

VMUK Stock Price History

VMUK Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

VMUK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™