Should I buy or sell Antofagasta stock right now?

9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Antofagasta in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" ANTO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ANTO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View ANTO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Antofagasta's stock price target for 2024?

9 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Antofagasta's shares. Their ANTO share price targets range from GBX 1,270 to GBX 2,100. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,619.38 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 28.6%. View analysts price targets for ANTO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have ANTO shares performed in 2024?

Antofagasta's stock was trading at GBX 1,679.50 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ANTO shares have increased by 35.1% and is now trading at GBX 2,269. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does Antofagasta pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Antofagasta?

Antofagasta announced a dividend on Tuesday, February 20th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 18th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.24 per share on Friday, May 10th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.09%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 18th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.12. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for ANTO .

Is Antofagasta a good dividend stock?

Antofagasta (LON:ANTO) pays an annual dividend of GBX 29 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.44%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,328.36%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for ANTO .

What other stocks do shareholders of Antofagasta own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Antofagasta investors own include Intelsat (I) , Associated British Foods (ABF) , Fossil Group (FOSL) , Chaarat Gold (CGH) , Bank of America (BAC) , AMC Entertainment (AMC) , First Data (FDC) , HSBC (HSBA) , easyJet (EZJ) and Air Canada (AC) .

How do I buy shares of Antofagasta?

Shares of ANTO 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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Antofagasta (ANTO) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 2,258

-11.00 (-0.48%)

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Today's Range: 2,249
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2,286
50-Day Range: 1,642
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2,275
52-Week Range: 1,280
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2,336

Volume: 64.19 million shs
Average Volume: 1.21 million shs
Market Capitalization: £22.26 billion

P/E Ratio: 3,370.15
Dividend Yield: 1.28%
Price Target: GBX 1,619.38

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Antofagasta MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 28.6% Downside
GBX 1,619.38 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -3.98
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.22
Based on 18 Articles This Week
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.

0.53 out of 5 stars

2.2

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Antofagasta has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Antofagasta has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for ANTO.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Antofagasta pays a meaningful dividend of 1.44%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Antofagasta does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Antofagasta is 4,328.36%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

0.6

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Antofagasta has received a -70.83% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Antofagasta in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Copper", "Mineral exploration and evaluation services", and "Rail freight transport services" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Antofagasta is -3.98.

2.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Antofagasta has a news sentiment score of 0.22. 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 0.38 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 18 news articles for Antofagasta this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
1 people have searched for ANTO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added Antofagasta to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Antofagasta insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
65.38% of the stock of Antofagasta is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 19.86% of the stock of Antofagasta is held by institutions.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Antofagasta is 3,386.57, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.02.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Antofagasta is 3,386.57, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 129.16.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Due to a projected decrease in earnings for Antofagasta, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Antofagasta has a P/B Ratio of 2.50. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Antofagasta Stock (LON:ANTO)

Antofagasta plc operates as a mining company. It operates through Los Pelambres, Centinela, Antucoya, Zaldívar, Exploration and Evaluation, and Transport Division segments. The company holds a 60% interest in the Los Pelambres mine, a 70% interest in the Centinela mine, a 70% interest in the Antucoya mine, and a 50% interest in the Zaldívar mine located in Chile. Its mines produce copper cathodes and copper concentrates; and molybdenum, gold, and silver by-products. The company also has exploration projects in various countries. In addition, it provides rail and road cargo services to mining customers in northern Chile. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. Antofagasta plc operates as a subsidiary of Metalinvest Anstalt.

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ANTO Stock News Headlines

April 18, 2024 | lse.co.uk

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April 17, 2024 | msn.com

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U.K. stocks eye record as higher commodity prices boost miners and oil groups

April 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Antofagasta (LON:ANTO) Given Buy Rating at Bank of America

April 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Rugby Resources Commences Exploration at the Mantau Copper-Gold Project, Chile

April 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Antofagasta (LON:ANTO) Given Underweight Rating at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

April 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Antofagasta (LON:ANTO) Reaches New 1-Year High at $2,236.00

April 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

European Shares Inch Higher As Investors Look To ECB

April 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Antofagasta plc (LON:ANTO) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

April 4, 2024 | forbes.com

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April 4, 2024 | thetimes.co.uk

Metal miners digging the boom in copper and gold

April 3, 2024 | theguardian.com

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March 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

UPDATE 1-Peruvian miner Buenaventura adds two board members from Chile's Antofagasta

March 20, 2024 | msn.com

Antofagasta seals $2.5bn Centinela expansion financing deal

March 19, 2024 | msn.com

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March 19, 2024 | marketwatch.com

Antofagasta Says Minera Centinela Unit Signed $2.5 Bln Financing Pact

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Copper
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:ANTO
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.antofagasta.co.uk
Phone: +44-20-78080988
Fax: N/A
Employees: 7,494
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 1,619.38
High Stock Price Target: GBX 2,100
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,270
Potential Upside/Downside: -28.7%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
Research Coverage: 9 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.67
Trailing P/E Ratio: 3,391.04
Forward P/E Ratio: 34.00
P/E Growth: -1.08
Net Income: £835.10 million
Net Margins: 13.20%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 10.97%
Return on Assets: 5.83%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 33.86
Current Ratio: 2.37
Quick Ratio: 2.78

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £6.32 billion
Price / Sales: 3.54
Cash Flow: GBX 460.71 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 4.93
Book Value: GBX 908 per share
Price / Book: 2.50

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 985,860,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £22.40 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.12

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Key Executives

Mr. Ivan Arriagada Herrera (Age 60)
Chief Executive Officer
Comp: $2.1M
Mr. Mauricio Ortiz
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Octavio Araneda Oses
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Patricio Enei
Vice President of Legal
Mr. Gonzalo Sanchez
Vice President of Sales
Ms. Georgeanne Barcelo
Vice President of Human Resources
Mr. Rene Aguilar
Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability
Mr. Nelson Pizarro (Age 83)
Chief Executive Officer of Corporation Nacional Del Cobre De Chile
Julian Thomas Roddan Anderson
Company Secretary
Mr. Diego Cristobal Hernandez Cabrera (Age 75)
Adviser to the Board
Comp: $273.21k

Key Competitors

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Insiders

Ramon Jara
Sold 5,260 shares
Total: £8.95 M ($1,702.00/share)

ANTO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Antofagasta stock right now?: 9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Antofagasta in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" ANTO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ANTO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View ANTO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Antofagasta's stock price target for 2024?: 9 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Antofagasta's shares. Their ANTO share price targets range from GBX 1,270 to GBX 2,100. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,619.38 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 28.6%.
View analysts price targets for ANTO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have ANTO shares performed in 2024?: Antofagasta's stock was trading at GBX 1,679.50 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ANTO shares have increased by 35.1% and is now trading at GBX 2,269.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does Antofagasta pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Antofagasta?: Antofagasta announced a dividend on Tuesday, February 20th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 18th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.24 per share on Friday, May 10th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.09%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 18th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.12. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for ANTO.

Is Antofagasta a good dividend stock?: Antofagasta (LON:ANTO) pays an annual dividend of GBX 29 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.44%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,328.36%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for ANTO.
What other stocks do shareholders of Antofagasta own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Antofagasta investors own include Intelsat (I), Associated British Foods (ABF), Fossil Group (FOSL), Chaarat Gold (CGH), Bank of America (BAC), AMC Entertainment (AMC), First Data (FDC), HSBC (HSBA), easyJet (EZJ) and Air Canada (AC).
How do I buy shares of Antofagasta?: Shares of ANTO 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:ANTO) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Antofagasta (ANTO) Share Price, News & Analysis

Antofagasta MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Antofagasta Stock (LON:ANTO)

ANTO Stock Price History

ANTO Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

ANTO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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