LON:DPLM Diploma (DPLM) Share Price, News & Analysis → [BUY ALERT] Our #1 A.I. Stock for March (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free DPLM Stock Alerts GBX 3,753.99 +3.99 (+0.11%) (As of 05:01 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 3,680▼ 3,75850-Day Range 3,228▼ 3,75052-Week Range 2,574▼ 3,870Volume28,241 shsAverage Volume254,335 shsMarket Capitalization£5.03 billionP/E Ratio4,171.10Dividend Yield1.52%Price TargetGBX 3,250 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Diploma alerts: Email Address Diploma MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside13.3% DownsideGBX 3,250 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.07Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider 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.0.18 out of 5 stars 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingDiploma has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 3,250, Diploma has a forecasted downside of 13.3% from its current price of GBX 3,750.Amount of Analyst CoverageDiploma has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for DPLM. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldDiploma pays a meaningful dividend of 1.66%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthDiploma does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Diploma is 6,333.33%. 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 DPLM. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentDiploma has a news sentiment score of 0.07. 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 0.35 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Diploma this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Diploma to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Diploma insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.72% of the stock of Diploma is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions80.28% of the stock of Diploma 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 Diploma is 4,166.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 148.14.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Diploma is 4,166.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 402.08.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDiploma has a PEG Ratio of 2.82. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioDiploma has a P/B Ratio of 5.61. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the Markets[BUY ALERT] Our #1 A.I. Stock for MarchIt's the one AI stock nobody is talking about. Cathy Wood just bought 11 million shares of it.Get the name of the stock here - before it takes off >>> About Diploma Stock (LON:DPLM)Diploma PLC, together with its subsidiaries, supplies specialized technical products and services in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates through three business sectors: Life Sciences, Seals, and Controls. The Life Sciences sector supplies technology-enabled products used in surgical procedures in operating theatres and endoscopy; testing equipment and services for clinical laboratories; and bio-pharma, food safety and testing, and other research-oriented products. It serves hospitals, clinical laboratories, and research facilities. The Seals sector supplies various seals, gaskets, cylinders, components, and kits used in heavy mobile machinery; and O-rings, fittings, hydraulic and industrial hoses, pneumatics products, pumps, and related accessories. The Controls sector offers wire and cabling, interconnect, specialty fasteners, and adhesive and industrial automation solutions for various applications. Diploma PLC was incorporated in 1999 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.Read More DPLM Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart DPLM Stock News HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDiploma (LON:DPLM) Receives Buy Rating from Shore CapitalMarch 27, 2024 | uk.investing.comUK's FTSE 100 lag as energy stocks fall; DS Smith, Diploma jumpMarch 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BUY ALERT] Our #1 A.I. Stock for MarchIt's the one AI stock nobody is talking about. Cathy Wood just bought 11 million shares of it.March 27, 2024 | msn.comUK Stocks: Diploma (DPLM) Shares Rally on Peerless AcquisitionMarch 27, 2024 | lse.co.ukTOP NEWS: Diploma to buy US specialty fastener firm for GBP236 millionMarch 27, 2024 | uk.investing.comDiploma soars to new all-time high on nuts and bolts acquisitionMarch 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comDiploma Announces Proposed Acquisition Of Peerless Aerospace Fastener For GBP 236 MlnMarch 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Diploma (LON:DPLM) have seen strong returns of 155% over the past five yearsMarch 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BUY ALERT] Our #1 A.I. Stock for MarchIt's the one AI stock nobody is talking about. Cathy Wood just bought 11 million shares of it.March 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDiploma (LON:DPLM) Hits New 12-Month High at $3,870.00March 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDiploma (LON:DPLM) Stock Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average of $3,242.01March 11, 2024 | msn.comRevolutionise Your Investment with this Pro Webinar and Our Stock ScreenerFebruary 27, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com2 recession-resistant UK stocks I’d buy and hold for a decade!February 16, 2024 | wsj.comDiploma PLCFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAre Strong Financial Prospects The Force That Is Driving The Momentum In Diploma PLC's LON:DPLM) Stock?February 4, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comGot a spare £1,000 this month? I’d consider buying 30 shares of this UK stock to aim for a millionJanuary 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhy You Might Be Interested In Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) For Its Upcoming DividendJanuary 5, 2024 | msn.com2 fantastic growth stocks investors should consider buying!January 1, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com2 growth stocks that could crush the market in 2024December 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDiploma (LON:DPLM) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.40December 22, 2023 | msn.comI’d buy 280 shares of this FTSE 100 stock to aim for passive income of £142 a month in retirementDecember 15, 2023 | msn.comAt an all-time-high, is this FTSE 100 stock still one to buy?December 3, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comCould this FTSE 100 stock be like buying Apple shares in 2009?November 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDiploma's (LON:DPLM) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.40November 14, 2023 | morningstar.comDiploma PLC DPLMNovember 11, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com2 stocks I’d buy today to earn passive income in retirementOctober 4, 2023 | uk.style.yahoo.comBest British growth stocks to consider buying in OctoberSee More Headlines Receive DPLM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Diploma and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings11/18/2019Ex-Dividend for 2/2 Dividend1/18/2024Dividend Payable2/02/2024Today3/27/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorIndustrials Industry Industrial Distribution Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:DPLM CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.diplomaplc.com Phone+44-20-75495700FaxN/AEmployees3,319Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 3,250 High Stock Price TargetGBX 3,800 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 2,550 Potential Upside/Downside-13.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.90 Trailing P/E Ratio4,166.67 Forward P/E Ratio27.88 P/E Growth2.82Net Income£117.70 million Net Margins9.81% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity15.07% Return on Assets8.25% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio44.05 Current Ratio2.06 Quick Ratio0.80 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£1.20 billion Price / Sales4.19 Cash FlowGBX 42.70 per share Price / Cash Flow87.82 Book ValueGBX 668 per share Price / Book5.61Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares134,090,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£5.03 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.73 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jonathan David Thomson (Age 52)CEO & Director Comp: $1.76MMr. Christopher Mark Davies (Age 54)CFO & Executive Director Mr. John MorrisonGroup General Counsel & Company SecretaryMs. Jill TennantGroup HR DirectorMr. Dan BrownSector Chief Executive Officer of Life SciencesDavid GoodeSector Chief Executive Officer of ControlsTed MessmerSector Chief Executive Officer of North American SealsAlessandro LalaSector Chief Executive Officer of International SealsMr. Phillip PrattGroup Sustainability DirectorMr. Neil YazdaniGroup Financial ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRS GroupLON:RS1Grafton GroupLON:GFTUThe Weir GroupLON:WEIRIMILON:IMISmiths GroupLON:SMINView All CompetitorsInsidersChris DaviesBought 3,824 shares on 12/15/2023Total: £13.56 M ($3,546.00/share)Johnny ThomsonSold 22,000 sharesTotal: £73.70 M ($3,350.00/share)Johnny ThomsonSold 35,158 sharesTotal: £106.18 M ($3,020.00/share)View All Insider Transactions DPLM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Diploma stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diploma in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DPLM shares. View DPLM analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Diploma's stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Diploma's stock. Their DPLM share price targets range from GBX 2,550 to GBX 3,800. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 3,250 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 13.3%. View analysts price targets for DPLM or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have DPLM shares performed in 2024? Diploma's stock was trading at GBX 3,582 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, DPLM stock has increased by 4.7% and is now trading at GBX 3,750. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Diploma's earnings last quarter? Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) issued its earnings results on Monday, November, 18th. The company reported $64.30 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $63.40 by $0.90. Diploma had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.07% and a net margin of 9.81%. How often does Diploma pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Diploma? Diploma declared a dividend on Wednesday, November 20th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 18th will be given a dividend of GBX 40 per share on Friday, February 2nd. This represents a yield of 1.32%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 18th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 16.50. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for DPLM. Is Diploma a good dividend stock? Diploma (LON:DPLM) pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.66%. The dividend payout ratio is 6,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for DPLM. What other stocks do shareholders of Diploma own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Diploma investors own include Ashtead Group (AHT), Anglo American (AAL), Applied Materials (AMAT), Meggitt (MGGT), Unilever (ULVR), Aviva (AV), Barratt Developments (BDEV), Croda International (CRDA), Experian (EXPN) and easyJet (EZJ). How do I buy shares of Diploma? Shares of DPLM 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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