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 twelve months. 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 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Direct Line Insurance Group's shares. Their DLG share price targets range from GBX 161 to GBX 250. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 212.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.9% 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 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, DLG stock has increased by 6.3% and is now trading at GBX 193.40. 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) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 1st. The company reported $16.70 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 9.70%.

How often does Direct Line Insurance Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Direct Line Insurance Group?

Direct Line Insurance Group declared a dividend on Thursday, March 21st. Shareholders 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 seen 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 4.16%. 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 .

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Direct Line Insurance Group (DLG) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 193.40

+1.30 (+0.68%)

(As of 04/15/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: 190.26
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194.30
50-Day Range: 160.15
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225.80
52-Week Range: 132.12
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240.10

Volume: 1.80 million shs
Average Volume: 6.02 million shs
Market Capitalization: £2.51 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,208.75
Dividend Yield: 4.14%
Price Target: GBX 212.50

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Direct Line Insurance Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.60 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 9.9% Upside
GBX 212.50 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.20
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£39,960 Bought 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.

0.50 out of 5 stars

1.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Direct 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.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Direct Line Insurance Group 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 DLG.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Direct Line Insurance Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.16%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Direct Line Insurance Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The 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.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for DLG.

1.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Direct Line Insurance Group has a news sentiment score of 0.20. 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 Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Direct Line Insurance Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 2 people have added Direct Line Insurance Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In 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 £399.60 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.92% of the stock of Direct Line Insurance Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
112.36% 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.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Direct Line Insurance Group is 1,208.75, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.33.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Direct Line Insurance Group is 1,208.75, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 456.11.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Direct 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 Ratio
Direct 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.

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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.

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DLG Stock News Headlines

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Insider Buying: Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG) Insider Purchases 78 Shares of Stock

April 15, 2024 | wsj.com

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April 6, 2024 | msn.com

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March 22, 2024 | marketwatch.com

Ageas Insurance International: No Offer Will be Made For Direct Line Insurance Group

March 21, 2024 | marketwatch.com

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Direct Line Rejects Improved £3.2 Billion Bid From Insurer Ageas

March 10, 2024 | msn.com

Direct Line to prioritise profits in bid to shake off Ageas interest

March 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

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February 29, 2024 | msn.com

Direct Line shares soar 25% on takeover bid!

February 28, 2024 | theguardian.com

Direct Line rejects £3.1bn takeover offer from Belgian rival

February 28, 2024 | msn.com

Direct Line shares rocket higher after rejecting £3.1bn offer from Belgian peer Ageas

February 28, 2024 | msn.com

UK insurer Direct Line shares jump on Ageas' $3.9 billion buyout proposal

February 28, 2024 | ft.com

Belgian insurer Ageas considers £3.1bn bid for Direct Line

February 28, 2024 | marketwatch.com

Direct Line Insurance Group Shares Rise After Ageas Potential $3.93 Bln Takeover Offer

January 31, 2024 | news.yahoo.com

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January 1, 2024 | msn.com

9.9% dividend yield! Is Direct Line the best dividend stock to buy in 2024?

December 3, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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Strong week for Direct Line Insurance Group (LON:DLG) shareholders doesn't alleviate pain of five-year loss

November 7, 2023 | lse.co.uk

Direct Line "confident" going forward after strong third quarter

October 1, 2023 | msn.com

Is Direct Line Insurance Group the FTSE 250’s most exciting dividend stock?

September 9, 2023 | msn.com

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September 7, 2023 | msn.com

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August 30, 2023 | msn.com

FTSE 250: Aviva’s Adam Winslow Takes the Helm as Direct Line’s New CEO

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 8/01/2018
Ex-Dividend for 5/17 Dividend: 4/04/2024
Today: 4/16/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/17/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Insurance - Diversified
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:DLG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.directlinegroup.com
Phone: +44-113-2920667
Fax: N/A
Employees: 10,131
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 212.50
High Stock Price Target: GBX 250
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 161
Potential Upside/Downside: +9.9%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.60
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.16
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,208.75
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.81
P/E Growth: 2.22
Net Income: £206.30 million
Net Margins: 6.81%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 9.70%
Return on Assets: -0.82%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 18.89
Current Ratio: 8.31
Quick Ratio: 0.28

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £3.27 billion
Price / Sales: 0.77
Cash Flow: GBX 53.42 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.62
Book Value: GBX 185 per share
Price / Book: 1.05

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,300,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £2.51 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.44

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Key Executives

Mr. Neil D. Manser (Age 50)
CFO & Director
Comp: $563k
Mr. Adam Charles Winslow
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Ash Jokhoo
Chief Information Officer
Paul Smith
Investor Relations Director
Mr. Humphrey Michael Tomlinson
General Counsel
Jade Trimbee
Corporate Communications Manager
Ms. Victoria Jane Wallis (Age 57)
Chief People Officer
Ms. Kate Syred
Chief Customer Officer
Ms. Jasvinder Kaur Gakhal (Age 43)
Managing Director of Motor
Mr. Roger Cheston Clifton
Company Secretary

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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 twelve months. 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 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Direct Line Insurance Group's shares. Their DLG share price targets range from GBX 161 to GBX 250. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 212.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.9% 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 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, DLG stock has increased by 6.3% and is now trading at GBX 193.40.
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) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 1st. The company reported $16.70 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 9.70%.

How often does Direct Line Insurance Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Direct Line Insurance Group?: Direct Line Insurance Group declared a dividend on Thursday, March 21st. Shareholders 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 seen 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 4.16%. 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.
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This page (LON:DLG) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Direct Line Insurance Group (DLG) Share Price, News & Analysis

Direct Line Insurance Group 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

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Direct Line Insurance Group Stock (LON:DLG)

DLG Stock Price History

DLG Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

DLG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™