LON:ESP Empiric Student Property (ESP) Share Price, News & Analysis → Did You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet? (From Crypto Swap Profits) (Ad) Free ESP Stock Alerts GBX 95 +0.50 (+0.53%) (As of 03/28/2024 04:35 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 93.50▼ 95.8050-Day Range 88.20▼ 96.6052-Week Range 82.20▼ 97.90Volume1.74 million shsAverage Volume1.34 million shsMarket Capitalization£573.27 millionP/E Ratio1,055.56Dividend Yield4.21%Price TargetGBX 115 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider Trades Get Empiric Student Property alerts: Email Address Empiric Student Property MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside21.1% UpsideGBX 115 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. 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.0.70 out of 5 stars 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEmpiric Student Property has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 115, Empiric Student Property has a forecasted upside of 21.1% from its current price of GBX 95.Amount of Analyst CoverageEmpiric Student Property has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for ESP. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipEmpiric Student Property is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.93%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthEmpiric Student Property does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Empiric Student Property is 4,444.44%. 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 ESP. Previous Next 0.6 News and Social Media Coverage Search Interest4 people have searched for ESP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Empiric Student Property insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.32% of the stock of Empiric Student Property is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions73.74% of the stock of Empiric Student Property is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Empiric Student Property is 1,055.56, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.21.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Empiric Student Property is 1,055.56, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Real Estate sector average P/E ratio of about 209.88.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEmpiric Student Property has a PEG Ratio of 2.03. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEmpiric Student Property has a P/B Ratio of 0.78. 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 Behind the MarketsCentral 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.Find out how you can protect yourself now >>> About Empiric Student Property Stock (LON:ESP)Empiric Student Property plc is a leading provider and operator of modern, predominantly direct-let, premium student accommodation located in high-demand university towns and cities across the UK. Investing in both operating and development assets, Empiric is a fully integrated operational student property business focused on premium studio-led accommodation managed through its Hello Student operating platform, that is attractive to a growing number of student segments. The Company is an internally managed real estate investment trust ("REIT") incorporated in England and Wales, listed on the premium listing segment of the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority and was admitted to trading on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange in June 2014.Read More ESP Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ESP Stock News HeadlinesMarch 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEmpiric Student Property (LON:ESP) Stock Price Crosses Above Fifty Day Moving Average of $92.38March 14, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com2 REITs to help me build an additional income streamMarch 29, 2024 | WealthPress (Ad)A lot of people are making this costly mistakeYou may have heard the saying “options are risky” … And, they can be. But only if you use them the way a lot of folks do. A lot of people think of BUYING speculative options when they talk about options. 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This week we are holding several workshops and if you attend and pay attention my special guest is going to send you $10 in Bitcoin.August 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe past five years for Empiric Student Property (LON:ESP) investors has not been profitableJuly 11, 2022 | fool.co.ukIs this property penny stock one to buy or avoid?May 27, 2022 | uk.news.yahoo.comHere is how city analysts rate Empiric Student PropertyMay 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEmpiric Student Property plc's (LON:ESP) Stock's Been Going Strong: Could Weak Financials Mean The Market Will Correct Its Share Price?February 25, 2022 | investing.comEmpiric Student Property PLC (ESP)February 3, 2022 | lse.co.ukEmpiric Student Property sees occupancy rates recoverJanuary 31, 2022 | uk.news.yahoo.com3 mega-cheap penny stocks to buy in FebruaryNovember 22, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comA Empiric Student Property plc (LON:ESP) insider increased their holdings last yearNovember 5, 2021 | lse.co.ukEmpiric Student Property to restart dividend as performance improvesNovember 4, 2021 | morningstar.comFTSE Rises, Housebuilders Rally After BOE Holds RatesAugust 24, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comEmpiric Student Property (LON:ESP) shareholders have earned a 41% return over the last yearSee More Headlines Receive ESP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Empiric Student Property and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Today3/29/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/19 Dividend4/04/2024Dividend Payable4/19/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorReal Estate Industry REIT - Residential Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:ESP CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.empiric.co.uk Phone+44-20-38288700FaxN/AEmployees358Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 115 High Stock Price TargetGBX 115 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 115 Potential Upside/Downside+21.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.09 Trailing P/E Ratio1,055.56 Forward P/E Ratio18.02 P/E Growth2.03Net Income£53.40 million Net Margins66.33% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity7.44% Return on Assets2.25% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio48.73 Current Ratio0.61 Quick Ratio1.06 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£80.50 million Price / Sales7.12 Cash FlowGBX 9.77 per share Price / Cash Flow9.72 Book ValueGBX 122 per share Price / Book0.78Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares603,440,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£573.27 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.00 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? 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(Age 51)Chief Financial & Sustainability Officer and Executive Director Comp: $306.73kMs. Joanne PollardChief Operating OfficerCharles TaylorConsultant and Acquisitions ManagerMr. Martyn Roe MBAMRICS, Dip Proj Man, ConsultantKey CompetitorsPrs ReitLON:PRSRTriple Point Social Housing REITLON:SOHOSigma Capital GroupLON:SGMBalanced Commercial Property TrustLON:BCPTTarget Healthcare REITLON:THRLView All CompetitorsInsidersDonald GrantBought 33,177 shares on 11/6/2023Total: £2.99 M ($90.00/share)View All Insider Transactions ESP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Empiric Student Property stock right now? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Empiric Student Property in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ESP shares. View ESP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Empiric Student Property's stock price target for 2024? 2 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for Empiric Student Property's shares. Their ESP share price targets range from GBX 115 to GBX 115. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 115 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 21.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ESP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ESP shares performed in 2024? Empiric Student Property's stock was trading at GBX 94.80 at the start of the year. Since then, ESP shares have increased by 0.2% and is now trading at GBX 95. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does Empiric Student Property pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Empiric Student Property? Empiric Student Property announced a dividend on Thursday, March 14th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 4th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.94 per share on Friday, April 19th. This represents a dividend yield of 1%. 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 ESP. Is Empiric Student Property a good dividend stock? Empiric Student Property (LON:ESP) pays an annual dividend of GBX 4 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.93%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,444.44%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for ESP. What other stocks do shareholders of Empiric Student Property own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Empiric Student Property investors own include Imperial Brands (IMB), HICL Infrastructure (HICL), 3M (MMM), Pennon Group (PNN), Telford Homes (TEF), Altra Industrial Motion (AIMC), Allianz Technology Trust (ATT), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Altria Group (MO) and Nicolet Bankshares (NCBS). How do I buy shares of Empiric Student Property? Shares of ESP 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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