LON:DLG Direct Line Insurance Group (DLG) Share Price, News & Analysis → Your Money is Not Safe (From American Alternative) (Ad) Free DLG Stock Alerts GBX 195.05 -0.65 (-0.33%) (As of 03/28/2024 05:19 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 195.05▼ 201.1050-Day Range 160.15▼ 225.8052-Week Range 132.12▼ 240.10Volume14.09 million shsAverage Volume6.34 million shsMarket Capitalization£2.54 billionP/E Ratio1,219.06Dividend Yield4.10%Price TargetGBX 206.25 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Direct Line Insurance Group alerts: Email Address Direct Line Insurance Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.7% UpsideGBX 206.25 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.31Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£24,984 Bought 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.0.43 out of 5 stars 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingDirect Line Insurance Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 206.25, Direct Line Insurance Group has a forecasted upside of 5.7% from its current price of GBX 195.05.Amount of Analyst CoverageDirect Line Insurance Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for DLG. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipDirect Line Insurance Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.31%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthDirect Line Insurance Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Direct Line Insurance Group is 5,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for DLG. Previous Next 1.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentDirect Line Insurance Group has a news sentiment score of -0.31. 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 0.80 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Direct Line Insurance Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Direct Line Insurance Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Direct Line Insurance Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £249.84 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.91% of the stock of Direct Line Insurance Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions114.24% of the stock of Direct Line Insurance Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Direct Line Insurance Group is 1,219.06, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.11.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Direct Line Insurance Group is 1,219.06, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 458.04.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDirect Line Insurance Group has a PEG Ratio of 2.22. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioDirect Line Insurance Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.05. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Gold Safe ExchangeTrump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.Protect your retirement savings from the inevitable devaluation of the dollar… About Direct Line Insurance Group Stock (LON:DLG)Direct Line Insurance Group plc engages in the provision of general insurance products and services in the United Kingdom. The company operates through four segments: Motor, Home, Rescue and Other Personal Lines, and Commercial. It offers motor, home, rescue, travel, creditor, and pet insurance products, as well as insurance for mid-to-high-net worth customers; and commercial insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company also provides claims and capital management, motor vehicle repair, insurance intermediary, support and operational, legal, and breakdown recovery services. It sells its insurance products directly through price comparison Websites and phone, as well as through partners and brokers under the Direct Line, Churchill, Green Flag, NIG, Direct Line for Business, Privilege, Darwin, and DLG Auto Services brands. The company was formerly known as RBS Insurance Group Limited and changed its name to Direct Line Insurance Group plc in February 2012. Direct Line Insurance Group plc was founded in 1985 and is based in Bromley, the United Kingdom.Read More DLG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart DLG Stock News HeadlinesMarch 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDirect Line Insurance Group (LON:DLG) Stock Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $178.95March 22, 2024 | marketwatch.comAgeas Insurance International: No Offer Will be Made For Direct Line Insurance GroupMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.March 21, 2024 | marketwatch.comDirect Line Launches Cost-Cutting Plan, Business Review -- UpdateMarch 17, 2024 | lse.co.ukPRESS: Direct Line suitor Ageas heads to China for Fosun backingMarch 13, 2024 | bloomberg.comDirect Line Rejects Improved £3.2 Billion Bid From Insurer AgeasMarch 10, 2024 | msn.comDirect Line to prioritise profits in bid to shake off Ageas interestMarch 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comForm 8.3 - The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Direct Line Insurance Group plcMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.February 29, 2024 | msn.comDirect Line shares soar 25% on takeover bid!February 28, 2024 | theguardian.comDirect Line rejects £3.1bn takeover offer from Belgian rivalFebruary 28, 2024 | msn.comDirect Line shares rocket higher after rejecting £3.1bn offer from Belgian peer AgeasFebruary 28, 2024 | msn.comUK insurer Direct Line shares jump on Ageas' $3.9 billion buyout proposalFebruary 28, 2024 | ft.comBelgian insurer Ageas considers £3.1bn bid for Direct LineFebruary 28, 2024 | marketwatch.comDirect Line Insurance Group Shares Rise After Ageas Potential $3.93 Bln Takeover OfferJanuary 31, 2024 | news.yahoo.comAre you eligible to use Direct File? New free IRS tax filing in Florida, 11 other statesJanuary 1, 2024 | msn.com9.9% dividend yield! Is Direct Line the best dividend stock to buy in 2024?December 3, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comDirect Line Insurance Group PLC (D1LN.SG)November 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStrong week for Direct Line Insurance Group (LON:DLG) shareholders doesn't alleviate pain of five-year lossNovember 7, 2023 | lse.co.ukDirect Line "confident" going forward after strong third quarterOctober 1, 2023 | msn.comIs Direct Line Insurance Group the FTSE 250’s most exciting dividend stock?September 9, 2023 | msn.com8.8% dividend yield! Should I buy cheap Direct Line shares for passive income?September 7, 2023 | msn.comHere’s why I think the Direct Line share price could soar by 2025August 30, 2023 | msn.comFTSE 250: Aviva’s Adam Winslow Takes the Helm as Direct Line’s New CEOAugust 30, 2023 | msn.comCan Direct Line Insurance Group shares hit 300p again under the incoming chief?August 30, 2023 | marketwatch.comDirect Line Insurance Group Names Adam Winslow as CEOJune 29, 2023 | ft.comDirect Line to reassess claims after regulator discovers underpaymentsSee More Headlines Receive DLG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Direct Line Insurance Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/01/2018Today3/28/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/17 Dividend4/04/2024Dividend Payable5/17/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorFinancial Services Industry Insurance - Diversified Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:DLG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.directlinegroup.com Phone+44-113-2920667FaxN/AEmployees9,387Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 206.25 High Stock Price TargetGBX 250 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 161 Potential Upside/Downside+5.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.16 Trailing P/E Ratio1,219.06 Forward P/E Ratio12.60 P/E Growth2.22Net Income£206.30 million Net Margins6.81% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity9.52% Return on Assets-0.60% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio18.60 Current Ratio0.60 Quick Ratio0.28 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£3.27 billion Price / Sales0.78 Cash FlowGBX 53.88 per share Price / Cash Flow3.62 Book ValueGBX 185 per share Price / Book1.05Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,300,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£2.54 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.44 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Neil D. Manser (Age 50)CFO & Director Comp: $563kMr. Jonathan Paul Greenwood (Age 56)Acting CEO, Chief Commercial Officer & Director Mr. Ash JokhooChief Information OfficerPaul SmithInvestor Relations DirectorMr. Humphrey Michael TomlinsonGeneral CounselJade TrimbeeCorporate Communications ManagerMs. Victoria Jane Wallis (Age 57)Chief People Officer Ms. Kate SyredChief Customer OfficerMs. Jasvinder Kaur Gakhal (Age 43)Managing Director of Motor Mr. Roger Cheston CliftonCompany SecretaryMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsIntuitive Investments GroupLON:IIGJPMorgan Global Growth & IncomeLON:JGGIMonksLON:MNKSSt. James's PlaceLON:STJHICL InfrastructureLON:HICLView All CompetitorsInsidersNeil ManserBought 93 shares on 2/27/2024Total: £15,066.00 ($162.00/share)Neil ManserBought 87 shares on 1/29/2024Total: £9,918.00 ($114.00/share)Neil ManserBought 80 shares on 12/27/2023Total: £15,040.00 ($188.00/share)Neil ManserBought 79 shares on 11/27/2023Total: £15,089.00 ($191.00/share)Jon GreenwoodBought 95 shares on 10/27/2023Total: £14,915.00 ($157.00/share)View All Insider Transactions DLG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Direct Line Insurance Group stock right now? 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Direct Line Insurance Group in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DLG shares. View DLG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Direct Line Insurance Group's stock price target for 2024? 5 brokerages have issued 1 year price objectives for Direct Line Insurance Group's stock. Their DLG share price targets range from GBX 161 to GBX 250. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 206.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for DLG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have DLG shares performed in 2024? Direct Line Insurance Group's stock was trading at GBX 181.95 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, DLG shares have increased by 7.2% and is now trading at GBX 195.05. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Direct Line Insurance Group's earnings last quarter? Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 1st. The company reported $16.70 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $14.20 by $2.50. Direct Line Insurance Group had a net margin of 6.81% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.52%. How often does Direct Line Insurance Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Direct Line Insurance Group? Direct Line Insurance Group announced a dividend on Thursday, March 21st. Investors of record on Thursday, April 4th will be paid a dividend of GBX 4 per share on Friday, May 17th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.89%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 4th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for DLG. Is Direct Line Insurance Group a good dividend stock? Direct Line Insurance Group (LON:DLG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.31%. DLG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 5,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for DLG. What other stocks do shareholders of Direct Line Insurance Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Direct Line Insurance Group investors own include Aviva (AV), BlackBerry (BB), 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (FLWS), Sports Direct International (SPD), Air Canada (AC), Ally Financial (ALLY), Berry Global Group (BERY), boohoo group (BOO), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) and ValiRx (VAL). How do I buy shares of Direct Line Insurance Group? Shares of DLG 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:DLG) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersTrump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Gold Safe ExchangeYour Money is Not SafeAmerican AlternativeDid You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?Crypto Swap ProfitsMake This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsMonument Traders AllianceTop Project Outperforms BTC in 2023…Crypto 101 MediaOnly a fool would buy Nvidia today… Porter & CompanyThe ONE AI Sock to own now. (It’s not Nvidia.)Weiss RatingsForget Bitcoin. 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