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Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
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3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Disney Stock Catches 3 Upgrades In a Single Week
7 Stocks That Will Drive the Weight Loss Drugs Market
Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
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3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
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Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
LON:AZN

AstraZeneca (AZN) Share Price, News & Analysis

£106.78
-64.00 (-0.60%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
£106.74
£107.80
50-Day Range
9,501
£107.42
52-Week Range
9,461
£123.92
Volume
1.29 million shs
Average Volume
2.31 million shs
Market Capitalization
£165.51 billion
P/E Ratio
3,547.51
Dividend Yield
2.14%
Price Target
£117.13

AstraZeneca MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
9.7% Upside
£117.13 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.35
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
N/A
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.

1.57 out of 5 stars

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About AstraZeneca Stock (LON:AZN)

AstraZeneca PLC, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of prescription medicines. The company's marketed products include Tagrisso, Imfinzi, Lynparza, Calquence, Enhertu, Orpathys, Truqap, Zoladex, Faslodex, Farxiga, Brilinta, Lokelma, Roxadustat, Andexxa, Crestor, Seloken, Onglyza, Bydureon, Fasenra, Breztri, Symbicort, Saphnelo, Tezspire, Pulmicort, Bevespi, and Daliresp for cardiovascular, renal, metabolism, and oncology. Its marketed products also comprise Vaxzevria, Beyfortus, Synagis, FluMist, Soliris, Ultomiris, Strensiq, Koselugo, and Kanuma for covid-19 and rare disease. The company serves primary care and specialty care physicians through distributors and local representative offices in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. It has a collaboration agreement with Neurimmune AG to develop and commercialize NI006. The company was formerly known as Zeneca Group PLC and changed its name to AstraZeneca PLC in April 1999. AstraZeneca PLC was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

AZN Stock Price History

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AZN Mar 2024 57.000 call
AZN Mar 2024 68.000 put
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/25 Dividend
2/22/2024
Dividend Payable
3/25/2024
Today
3/28/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Medical
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
89,900
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
£117.13
High Stock Price Target
£135
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 9,500
Potential Upside/Downside
+9.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
10 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£5.95 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£45.81 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 274.56 per share
Book Value
GBX 2,525 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,550,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£165.51 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.17
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Pascal Soriot D.V.M. (Age 65)
    M.B.A., CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $4.57M
  • Dr. Aradhana Sarin M.D. (Age 50)
    CFO & Executive Director
    Comp: $2.52M
  • Ms. Pam P. Cheng (Age 54)
    EVP of Global opt. & IT, Chief Sust. Officer and Member of External Sust.Adv. Board
  • Mr. Andrew P. Barnett
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Jeffrey Pott
    CHRO, Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel & Member of External Sustainability Advisory Board
  • Gonzalo Vina
    Head of Global Media Relations
  • Dr. Menelas Nicolas Pangalos Ph.D. (Age 57)
    Executive Vice-President
  • Dr. Ruud Dobber Ph.D.
    Executive Vice-President of BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit
  • Dr. Susan Mary Galbraith M.D. (Age 58)
    Ph.D., Executive Vice President of Oncology Research & Development
  • Mr. Leon Wang
    Executive VP of International & China President

Should I Buy AstraZeneca Stock? AZN Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in AstraZeneca PLC:

  • AstraZeneca's recent successful drug trials have shown promising results, indicating potential revenue growth.
  • The company's strong pipeline of innovative pharmaceutical products positions it well for future market expansion.
  • With a current stock price of $XX, AstraZeneca offers an attractive entry point for investors looking for value.
  • AstraZeneca's strategic partnerships and collaborations enhance its research capabilities and market reach.
  • The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility can attract socially conscious investors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in AstraZeneca PLC for these reasons:

  • Regulatory challenges and uncertainties in the pharmaceutical industry can impact AstraZeneca's operations and profitability.
  • Competition from other pharmaceutical companies may pose a threat to AstraZeneca's market share and pricing power.
  • Fluctuations in currency exchange rates could affect AstraZeneca's international revenue and earnings.
  • Unexpected adverse effects or setbacks in clinical trials could lead to significant financial losses for the company.
  • Changes in healthcare policies and regulations globally may impact AstraZeneca's pricing strategies and market access.
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 Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these AstraZeneca pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AZN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell AstraZeneca stock right now?

10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AstraZeneca in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AZN shares.
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What is AstraZeneca's stock price target for 2024?

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for AstraZeneca's stock. Their AZN share price targets range from GBX 9,500 to £135. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach £117.13 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have AZN shares performed in 2024?

AstraZeneca's stock was trading at £106 at the start of the year. Since then, AZN stock has increased by 0.7% and is now trading at £106.78.
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How often does AstraZeneca pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AstraZeneca?

AstraZeneca announced a dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 22nd will be given a dividend of GBX 156 per share on Monday, March 25th. This represents a yield of 1.49%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 22nd. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 71.80. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
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.

Is AstraZeneca a good dividend stock?

AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) pays an annual dividend of GBX 228 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.17%. The dividend payout ratio is 7,574.75%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for AZN.

What other stocks do shareholders of AstraZeneca own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other AstraZeneca investors own include GSK (GSK), NVIDIA (NVDA), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Intel (INTC), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Alibaba Group (BABA), Pfizer (PFE), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and The Hain Celestial Group (HAIN).

How do I buy shares of AstraZeneca?

Shares of AZN 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:AZN) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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