Should I buy or sell GSK stock right now?

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

What is GSK's stock price target for 2024?

7 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for GSK's shares. Their GSK share price targets range from GBX 1,300 to GBX 1,950. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 1,630.63 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 3.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for GSK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have GSK shares performed in 2024?

GSK's stock was trading at GBX 1,450.20 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, GSK shares have increased by 9.1% and is now trading at GBX 1,582.75. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were GSK's earnings last quarter?

GSK plc (LON:GSK) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July, 29th. The company reported $56.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. GSK had a net margin of 16.25% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 46.38%.

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

GSK announced a dividend on Wednesday, January 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 22nd will be given a dividend of GBX 16 per share on Thursday, April 11th. This represents a yield of 1.04%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 22nd. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 14. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for GSK .

Is GSK a good dividend stock?

GSK (LON:GSK) pays an annual dividend of GBX 64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.95%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for GSK .

What other stocks do shareholders of GSK own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other GSK investors own include AstraZeneca (AZN) , General Electric (GE) , Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) , Vodafone Group Public (VOD) , Intel (INTC) , NVIDIA (NVDA) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , AT&T (T) , Barclays (BARC) and Gilead Sciences (GILD) .

How do I buy shares of GSK?

Shares of GSK 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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GSK (GSK) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 1,583.50

-6.50 (-0.41%)

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Today's Range: 1,580
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1,595.53
50-Day Range: 1,590
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52-Week Range: 1,302.60
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Volume: 4.45 million shs
Average Volume: 7.11 million shs
Market Capitalization: £64.77 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,319.58
Dividend Yield: 4.04%
Price Target: GBX 1,630.63

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GSK MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.29 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 3.0% Upside
GBX 1,630.63 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.56
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.29
Based on 13 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£231.78 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.

0.75 out of 5 stars

1.1

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
GSK has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
GSK has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
GSK is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.95%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
GSK does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of GSK is 5,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

4.4

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
GSK has received a 66.82% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Physical diseases" impact, which is mostly driven by its "HIV medication", "Shingles vaccines", "Mouthwash", "Clinical research services for infectious diseases", "Clinical research services for cancer", and "Clinical research services for the respiratory system" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for GSK is -1.56.

1.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
GSK has a news sentiment score of 0.29. 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 0.47 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for GSK this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 29 people have searched for GSK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -57% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added GSK to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -86% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, GSK insiders have sold 638.57% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought £313,814.84 in company stock and sold £2,317,751.36 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.71% of the stock of GSK is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
45.39% of the stock of GSK is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

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Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of GSK is 1,318.96, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.02.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of GSK is 1,318.96, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 179.83.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
GSK has a PEG Ratio of 1.09. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
GSK has a P/B Ratio of 4.81. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About GSK Stock (LON:GSK)

GSK plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, and manufacture of vaccines, and specialty and general medicines to prevent and treat disease in the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Commercial Operations and Total R&D. The company offers shingles, meningitis, respiratory syncytial virus, flu, polio, influenza, and pandemic vaccines. It also provides medicines for HIV, oncology, respiratory/immunology, and other specialty medicine products, as well as inhaled medicines for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and antibiotics for infections. It has a collaboration agreement with CureVac to develop mRNA-based influenza vaccines, and with Wave Life Sciences and Elsie Biotechnologies, Inc for oligonucleotide platform development. The company was formerly known as GlaxoSmithKline plc and changed its name to GSK plc in May 2022. GSK plc was founded in 1715 and is headquartered in Brentford, the United Kingdom.

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GSK Stock News Headlines

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GSK Canada expands charitable partnerships to include support of environmental sustainability and STEM

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GSK (LON:GSK) Given Buy Rating at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

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GSK's latest meningitis vaccine accepted for review by US regulator

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GSK plc (LON:GSK) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by Analysts

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April 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Barclays Reiterates Equal Weight Rating for GSK (LON:GSK)

April 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

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March 28, 2024 | bizjournals.com

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March 21, 2024 | benzinga.com

Senator Bernie Sanders Applauds GSK's Move To Cap Inhaler Costs At $35 Per Month

March 20, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Sosei Regains Full Ownership From GSK Of Clinic-Ready GPR35 Agonist For Inflammatory Bowel Disease

March 20, 2024 | reuters.com

GSK to cap out-of-pocket inhaler costs in US

March 18, 2024 | msn.com

GSK Reveals New Phase 3 Data For Jemperli Combo Therapy To Support Expanded Use Approval For Wider Endometrial Cancer

March 18, 2024 | lse.co.uk

GSK says Jemperli combination gets good results for endometrial cancer

March 18, 2024 | marketwatch.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 7/29/2020
Ex-Dividend for 4/11 Dividend: 2/22/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/11/2024
Today: 4/18/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Medical
Industry: Drug Manufacturers - General
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:GSK
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.gsk.com
Phone: +44-20-80475000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 70,212
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 1,630.63
High Stock Price Target: GBX 1,950
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,300
Potential Upside/Downside: +2.7%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.29
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 1.20
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,323.33
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.07
P/E Growth: 1.09
Net Income: £4.93 billion
Net Margins: 16.25%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 46.38%
Return on Assets: 8.81%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 140.82
Current Ratio: 0.88
Quick Ratio: 0.73

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £30.33 billion
Price / Sales: 2.14
Cash Flow: GBX 194.96 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 8.15
Book Value: GBX 329 per share
Price / Book: 4.83

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 4,090,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £64.95 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.27

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Key Executives

Ms. Emma Natasha Walmsley (Age 55)
CEO & Director
Comp: $5.39M
Ms. Julie Belita Brown (Age 62)
CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $5.14M
Ms. Shobie Ramakrishnan (Age 53)
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Mr. Tony Wood
Chief Scientific Officer and Head of R&D
Ms. Sarah Elton-Farr
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. James Ford
Senior VP & Group General Counsel of Legal & Compliance
Ms. Sally Jackson
Senior Vice President of Global Communications & CEO Office
Mr. David Simon Redfern BSc (Hons) (Age 58)
CA, President of Corporate Development
Ms. Diana Conrad
Chief People Officer
Mr. Philip C. Thomson
President of Global Affairs

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Should I Buy GSK Stock? GSK Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in GSK plc:

GSK plc has shown consistent growth in revenue and earnings, indicating a strong financial performance.
The company has a solid return on equity of 51.45%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds.
With a market capitalization of $88.69 billion, GSK plc is a well-established player in the pharmaceutical industry.
GSK plc's stock price has been steadily increasing, reaching a 12-month high of $43.84, reflecting positive investor sentiment.
The company's diverse product portfolio and global presence provide stability and potential for further expansion.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in GSK plc for these reasons:

GSK plc's PEG ratio of 1.94 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its future growth prospects.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19 indicates a relatively high level of debt, which could pose risks in a challenging economic environment.
Analysts predict a lower earnings per share of 4.08 for the current fiscal period, potentially impacting investor expectations.
GSK plc's beta of 0.64 implies lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential returns for more aggressive investors.
The company's quick ratio of 0.62 raises concerns about its short-term liquidity and ability to meet immediate financial obligations.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these GSK pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

GSK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell GSK stock right now?: 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for GSK in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" GSK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GSK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View GSK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is GSK's stock price target for 2024?: 7 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for GSK's shares. Their GSK share price targets range from GBX 1,300 to GBX 1,950. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 1,630.63 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 3.0% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for GSK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have GSK shares performed in 2024?: GSK's stock was trading at GBX 1,450.20 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, GSK shares have increased by 9.1% and is now trading at GBX 1,582.75.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were GSK's earnings last quarter?: GSK plc (LON:GSK) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July, 29th. The company reported $56.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. GSK had a net margin of 16.25% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 46.38%.

How often does GSK pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for GSK?: GSK announced a dividend on Wednesday, January 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 22nd will be given a dividend of GBX 16 per share on Thursday, April 11th. This represents a yield of 1.04%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 22nd. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 14. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for GSK.
Is GSK a good dividend stock?: GSK (LON:GSK) pays an annual dividend of GBX 64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.95%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for GSK.
What other stocks do shareholders of GSK own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other GSK investors own include AstraZeneca (AZN), General Electric (GE), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Barclays (BARC) and Gilead Sciences (GILD).
How do I buy shares of GSK?: Shares of GSK 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:GSK) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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GSK (GSK) Share Price, News & Analysis

GSK MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About GSK Stock (LON:GSK)

GSK Stock Price History

GSK Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

Should I Buy GSK Stock? GSK Pros and Cons Explained

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GSK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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