Should I buy or sell AJ Bell stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AJ Bell in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AJB shares. View AJB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is AJ Bell's stock price target for 2024?

4 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for AJ Bell's stock. Their AJB share price targets range from GBX 340 to GBX 490. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 400 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 32.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AJB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have AJB shares performed in 2024?

AJ Bell's stock was trading at GBX 313 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, AJB shares have decreased by 3.8% and is now trading at GBX 301. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were AJ Bell's earnings last quarter?

AJ Bell plc (LON:AJB) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 21st. The company reported $4.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. AJ Bell had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 45.57% and a net margin of 31.40%.

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

AJ Bell declared a dividend on Saturday, December 7th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 7.25 per share on Friday, February 9th. This represents a yield of 2.81%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 11th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 3.50. The official announcement can be accessed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for AJB .

Is AJ Bell a good dividend stock?

AJ Bell (LON:AJB) pays an annual dividend of GBX 11 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.66%. The dividend payout ratio is 6,470.59%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for AJB .

What other stocks do shareholders of AJ Bell own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other AJ Bell investors own include Close Brothers Group (CBG) , Man Group (EMG) , Experian (EXPN) , easyJet (EZJ) , Fresnillo (FRES) , Hummingbird Resources (HUM) , Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Micron Technology (MU) , Vodafone Group Public (VOD) and Aviva (AV) .

How do I buy shares of AJ Bell?

Shares of AJB 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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AJ Bell (AJB) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 301

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Today's Range: 295
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301
50-Day Range: 288
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325.20
52-Week Range: 241.60
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346.60

Volume: 299,256 shs
Average Volume: 577,768 shs
Market Capitalization: £1.24 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,770.59
Dividend Yield: 3.65%
Price Target: GBX 400

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AJ Bell MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 32.9% Upside
GBX 400 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.49
Based on 11 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£13.96 M Sold Last Quarter
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.

2.50 out of 5 stars

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
AJ Bell has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
AJ Bell 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 AJB.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
AJ Bell is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.66%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
AJ Bell does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of AJ Bell is 6,470.59%. 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 AJB.

1.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
AJ Bell has a news sentiment score of 0.49. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Financial Services companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for AJ Bell this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

4.2

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, AJ Bell insiders have sold 93,579.01% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought £148.99 in company stock and sold £139,572.36 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
33.23% of the stock of AJ Bell is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
49.37% of the stock of AJ Bell 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 AJ Bell is 1,770.59, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.54.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of AJ Bell is 1,770.59, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 448.07.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
AJ Bell has a PEG Ratio of 5.73. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
AJ Bell has a P/B Ratio of 7.53. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About AJ Bell Stock (LON:AJB)

AJ Bell plc, through its subsidiaries, operates investment platforms in the United Kingdom. The company offers AJ Bell Investcentre, which offers advisers and clients service, easy-to-use functionality, and a comprehensive investment range at competitive prices; and AJ Bell, an investment platform. It also provides Touch by AJ Bell, an investment platform which help advisers to streamline their businesses with investment solutions delivered and managed digitally on their clients' smartphones; and Dodl by AJ Bell, an investment app. In addition, it provides adviser-led platform app; wealth management solution; technical consultancy services; and investment administration, dealing, and custody services, as well as publishes shares magazine, stock market commentary, equity analysis, and educational material. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.

AJB Stock Price History

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AJB Stock News Headlines

April 18, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Beating the S&P 500? I’d buy this FTSE 250 stock for my Stocks and Shares ISA

April 18, 2024 | thetimes.co.uk

DIY investors scurry to boost AJ Bell

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Secret Bull Market Starts in This Unusual Sector

April 18, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Forecasts are down, but I see a bright future for FTSE 100 dividend stocks

April 18, 2024 | marketwatch.com

AJ Bell's Assets Under Administration Rises as Investor Sentiment Recovers

April 18, 2024 | uk.investing.com

AJ Bell passes half a million customers mark

April 18, 2024 | msn.com

AJ Bell shares jump after trading platform boasts record assets of £80.3bn as it draws in more customers

April 18, 2024 | msn.com

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April 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

AJ Bell posts bumper asset growth, sees improved investor sentiment

March 8, 2024 | msn.com

AJ Bell founder lambasts Hunt's British ISA "white elephant"

March 7, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Everything wrong with the Great British Isa

February 21, 2024 | lse.co.uk

London open: Stocks fall as HSBC, Glencore weigh

February 21, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

The ‘safe haven’ asset that cost investors 30pc of their money

February 20, 2024 | msn.com

AJ Bell founder reportedly to chair JD Sports-backed sports supplement firm

February 20, 2024 | msn.com

AJ Bell founder to chair sports nutrition brand as it plots London float

February 10, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

How to pay less for your pension: Providers and fees to know about

January 31, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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January 19, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Hargreaves Lansdown vs AJ Bell: these FTSE 250 stock surged, but which is best?

January 19, 2024 | msn.com

AJ Bell assets top £76bn thanks to markets boost

January 18, 2024 | marketwatch.com

AJ Bell Assets Under Management, Administration Rise Supported by Inflows

January 8, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

What Tube drivers don’t want you to know about their pay

December 12, 2023 | marketwatch.com

AJ Bell to Cut Prices, Increase Interest Rates for Customers

December 12, 2023 | msn.com

AJ Bell slashes fees and hikes interest rate after warning from regulator

December 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

UK financial regulator vows to ‘intervene’ over withheld interest payments

December 12, 2023 | msn.com

Hargreaves, AJ Bell shares slide after regulator warns on charges

December 12, 2023 | msn.com

Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell shares slump as FCA fires interest rate warning shot

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 5/21/2020
Ex-Dividend for 2/9 Dividend: 1/11/2024
Dividend Payable: 2/09/2024
Today: 4/19/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:AJB
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.ajbell.co.uk
Phone: 44 8454 089 100
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,373
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 400
High Stock Price Target: GBX 490
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 340
Potential Upside/Downside: +32.9%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.17
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,770.59
Forward P/E Ratio: 17.71
P/E Growth: 5.73
Net Income: £68.22 million
Net Margins: 31.40%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 45.57%
Return on Assets: 34.13%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 7.47
Current Ratio: 3.71
Quick Ratio: 7.16

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £217.28 million
Price / Sales: 5.71
Cash Flow: GBX 17.14 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 17.56
Book Value: GBX 40 per share
Price / Book: 7.53

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 411,930,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £1.24 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.90

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Key Executives

Mr. Michael Thomas Summersgill (Age 41)
CEO, Member of the Management Board & Director
Comp: $507k
Mr. Peter Michael Birch (Age 46)
CFO, Director & Member of Management Board
Comp: $327k
Mr. Roger John Stott (Age 59)
COO, Member of the Management Board & Director
Comp: $294k
Mr. Billy Mackay
MD of Advised & Member of Management Board
Ms. Elizabeth Anne Carrington (Age 50)
HR Director & Member of the Management Board
Mr. Charlie Musson
Chief Communications Officer, Acting MD of D2C & Member of Management Board
Mr. Mohamed Tagari (Age 45)
CTO & Member of Management Board
Ms. Karen Goodman (Age 38)
Chief Risk Officer & Member of Management Board
Shaun Yates
Director of Investor Relations
Ms. Kina Sinclair
Group Legal Services Director

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AJB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell AJ Bell stock right now?: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AJ Bell in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AJB shares.
View AJB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is AJ Bell's stock price target for 2024?: 4 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for AJ Bell's stock. Their AJB share price targets range from GBX 340 to GBX 490. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 400 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 32.9% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for AJB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have AJB shares performed in 2024?: AJ Bell's stock was trading at GBX 313 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, AJB shares have decreased by 3.8% and is now trading at GBX 301.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were AJ Bell's earnings last quarter?: AJ Bell plc (LON:AJB) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 21st. The company reported $4.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. AJ Bell had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 45.57% and a net margin of 31.40%.

How often does AJ Bell pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AJ Bell?: AJ Bell declared a dividend on Saturday, December 7th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 7.25 per share on Friday, February 9th. This represents a yield of 2.81%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 11th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 3.50. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for AJB.
Is AJ Bell a good dividend stock?: AJ Bell (LON:AJB) pays an annual dividend of GBX 11 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.66%. The dividend payout ratio is 6,470.59%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for AJB.
What other stocks do shareholders of AJ Bell own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other AJ Bell investors own include Close Brothers Group (CBG), Man Group (EMG), Experian (EXPN), easyJet (EZJ), Fresnillo (FRES), Hummingbird Resources (HUM), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Micron Technology (MU), Vodafone Group Public (VOD) and Aviva (AV).
How do I buy shares of AJ Bell?: Shares of AJB 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:AJB) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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AJ Bell (AJB) Share Price, News & Analysis

AJ Bell 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 AJ Bell Stock (LON:AJB)

AJB Stock Price History

AJB Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

AJB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™