NYSE:LU Lufax (LU) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The Gold Grab of the Century (From Colonial Metals) (Ad) Free LU Stock Alerts $4.70 +0.06 (+1.29%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$4.54▼$4.7150-Day Range$2.55▼$4.9252-Week Range$2.11▼$7.64Volume2.04 million shsAverage Volume2.93 million shsMarket Capitalization$2.69 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield5.32%Price Target$6.91 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Lufax alerts: Email Address Lufax MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.17 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside47.1% Upside$6.91 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.45% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.81Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth152.38%From $0.21 to $0.53 Per ShareSee 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.4.34 out of 5 starsFinance Sector212th out of 874 stocksNondepository Credit Institutions Industry6th out of 48 stocks 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLufax has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.17, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageLufax has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.45% of the float of Lufax has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLufax has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Lufax has recently increased by 51.41%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipLufax is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.31%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthLufax does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Lufax will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.17% next year. This indicates that Lufax will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LU. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLufax has a news sentiment score of 0.81. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Lufax this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 10 people have searched for LU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added Lufax to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Lufax insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Institutions69.14% of the stock of Lufax is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Lufax are expected to grow by 152.38% in the coming year, from $0.21 to $0.53 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Lufax is -33.57, 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 Lufax is -33.57, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLufax has a PEG Ratio of 0.64. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLufax has a P/B Ratio of 0.21. 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 Banyan Hill PublishingForget AI, Imperium Is Expected to Grow 320,00% in 3 YearsIf you think AI is big, then you have got to check out something I call Imperium… By my calculations, it’s set to grow 320,000% in three years. (You can see my calculations here.)Watch my video for all of the details About Lufax Stock (NYSE:LU)Lufax Holding Ltd operates a technology-empowered personal financial services platform in China. The company offers loan products, including unsecured loans and secured loans, as well as consumer finance loans. It also provides wealth management platforms, such as Lufax (Lu.com), Lu International (Singapore), and Lu International (Hong Kong) to the middle class and affluent investors to invest in products and portfolios; retail credit facilitation services platform that offers small business owners with lending solutions; and technology empowerment solutions for financial institutions. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.Read More LU Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LU Stock News HeadlinesMay 1, 2024 | msn.comDun & Bradstreet Q1 2024 Earnings PreviewApril 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLufax (NYSE:LU) Shares Up 6.1%May 5, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)The Gold Grab of the CenturyWhen central banks buy gold… The rich buy right along with them. And central banks are buying at breakneck pace. Last year… 1,037 tons. Just 45 tons less than the record set two years ago.April 25, 2024 | seekingalpha.comLufax Holding Ltd (LU) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLufax (NYSE:LU) Shares Gap Down to $4.39April 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLufax Holding Ltd (NYSE:LU) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 24, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deLufax Holding Ltd: Lufax Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsApril 23, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLufax Holding: Maintaining Hold Rating Amid Profitability and Sustainability ConcernsMay 5, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)The Gold Grab of the CenturyWhen central banks buy gold… The rich buy right along with them. And central banks are buying at breakneck pace. Last year… 1,037 tons. Just 45 tons less than the record set two years ago.April 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Lufax Holding Ltd Earnings CallApril 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLufax Announces Annual General Meeting on May 30, 2024 and Filing of Its Annual Report on Form 20-FApril 22, 2024 | investorplace.comLU Stock Earnings: Lufax Holding Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024April 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comLufax Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsApril 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLufax A earnings preview: what to expectApril 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLufax earnings preview: what to expectApril 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLufax to Announce First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on April 22, 2024March 25, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comInvestors Unimpressed By Massive Dividend From Shrinking LufaxMarch 24, 2024 | barrons.comLufax Holding Ltd. ADRMarch 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLufax Holding Ltd (NYSE:LU) Analysts Are Reducing Their Forecasts For This YearMarch 24, 2024 | morningstar.comLufax Holding Ltd ADR LUMarch 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLufax Holding Ltd (NYSE:LU) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 22, 2024 | seekingalpha.comLufax: Massive Special Dividend Overshadows Below-Expectations Results (Rating Upgrade)March 22, 2024 | marketwatch.comLufax Holdings Shares Surge on Surprise Special DividendMarch 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHere's what to expect from Lufax A's earnings reportMarch 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLufax is about to announce earnings — here's what Wall Street expectsMarch 21, 2024 | marketwatch.comADRs Edge Higher; Lufax Climbs Almost 46%March 21, 2024 | msn.comWhat's Going On With Lufax Stock?See More Headlines Receive LU Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Lufax and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/21/2024Today5/05/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/19/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Nondepository credit institutions Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:LU CUSIPN/A CIK1816007 Webwww.lu.com Phone86-21-3863-6278FaxN/AEmployees71,034Year Founded2005Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$6.91 High Stock Price Target$10.00 Low Stock Price Target$4.00 Potential Upside/Downside+47.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.17 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.14) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio22.38 P/E Growth0.64Net Income$125.31 million Net Margins-2.17% Pretax Margin3.06% Return on Equity-0.72% Return on Assets-0.27% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.07 Current Ratio1.70 Quick Ratio1.70 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.82 billion Price / Sales0.56 Cash Flow$0.37 per share Price / Cash Flow12.79 Book Value$22.42 per share Price / Book0.21Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares573,280,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$2.69 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.82 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Yong Suk Cho (Age 52)Co-CEO & Chairman of the Board Comp: $1.39MMr. Gregory Dean Gibb (Age 57)Co-CEO & Director Comp: $979.28kMr. Siu Kam Choy (Age 49)Chief Financial Officer Mr. Jinliang Mao (Age 58)Chief Technology Officer Ms. Zhuang YanChief Human Resources OfficerMr. Yu ChenHead of Board Office & Capital MarketsMs. Younjeong Lim (Age 52)Chief Risk Officer Ms. Xinyan LiuHead of Board Office and Capital MarketsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsWalker & DunlopNYSE:WDCleanSparkNASDAQ:CLSKPerella Weinberg PartnersNASDAQ:PWPSprottNYSE:SIIHut 8NASDAQ:HUTView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipDaiwa Securities Group Inc.Bought 33,500 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.011%PDS Planning IncBought 18,429 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.003%BNP Paribas Financial MarketsBought 102,815 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.018%Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd.Sold 854,717 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.006%Sequoia Financial Advisors LLCBought 14,311 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.002%View All Institutional Transactions LU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Lufax stock right now? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lufax in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" LU shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LU, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View LU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Lufax's stock price target for 2024? 6 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Lufax's stock. Their LU share price targets range from $4.00 to $10.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $6.91 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 47.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LU or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LU shares performed in 2024? Lufax's stock was trading at $3.07 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, LU shares have increased by 53.1% and is now trading at $4.70. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Lufax? Lufax saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 18,790,000 shares, an increase of 51.4% from the March 31st total of 12,410,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 5,260,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.6 days. Currently, 3.5% of the company's shares are short sold. View Lufax's Short Interest. When is Lufax's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 19th 2024. View our LU earnings forecast. How were Lufax's earnings last quarter? Lufax Holding Ltd (NYSE:LU) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March, 21st. The company reported ($0.21) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.03) by $0.18. The firm earned $965.76 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.06 billion. Lufax had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.72% and a negative net margin of 2.17%. How often does Lufax pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Lufax? Lufax announced a -- dividend on Tuesday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 4th will be given a dividend of $0.156 per share on Tuesday, August 6th. This represents a dividend yield of 5.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 4th. Read our dividend analysis for LU. Is Lufax a good dividend stock? Lufax (NYSE:LU) pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.31%. LU has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for LU. What ETFs hold Lufax's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Lufax (NYSE:LU) stock in their portfolio include Amplify Emerging Markets FinTech ETF (EMFQ), Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV), iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS), Global X FinTech Thematic ETF (FINX), KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB), Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ) and Global X MSCI China Financials ETF (CHIX).Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETF (EMQQ). When did Lufax's stock split? Shares of Lufax reverse split on Monday, December 18th 2023. The 1-4 reverse split was announced on Monday, November 20th 2023. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Friday, December 15th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 25 shares after the split. When did Lufax IPO? Lufax (LU) raised $2.2 billion in an IPO on Friday, October 30th 2020. The company issued 175,000,000 shares at $11.50-$13.50 per share. Goldman Sachs (Asia), BofA Securities, UBS Investment Bank, HSBC, China PA Securities (Hong Kong) Co., Morgan Stanley, CLSA and Jefferies acted as the underwriters for the IPO and J.P. Morgan, BOCI, Haitong International, Stifel, China Renaissance and KeyBanc Capital Markets were co-managers. Who are Lufax's major shareholders? Lufax's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Baillie Gifford & Co. (2.11%), BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.02%), Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (0.01%), Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (0.01%), DGS Capital Management LLC (0.00%) and Diversified Trust Co (0.00%). How do I buy shares of Lufax? Shares of LU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Lufax have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Lufax: Chongqing Jin An Microloan Limited, Gem Alliance Limited, Gem Blazing Limited, Harmonious Splendor Limited, Hunan Ping An Puhui Microloan Co. Ltd., Jinjiong (Shenzhen) Technology Service Limited, Lufax Holding (Shenzhen) Technology Service Co. Ltd., Ping An Financing Guarantee (Tianjin) Co. Ltd., Ping An Puhui Enterprises Management Co. Ltd., Ping An Puhui Financing Guarantee Co. Ltd., Ping An Puhui Information Service Co. Ltd., Ping An Puhui Investment & Consulting Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Ping An Puhui Microloan Co. Ltd., Weikun (Shanghai) Technology Service Co. 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