Should I buy or sell Aptitude Software Group stock right now?

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aptitude Software Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" APTD shares. View APTD analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Aptitude Software Group's stock price target for 2024?

2 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for Aptitude Software Group's shares. Their APTD share price targets range from GBX 470 to GBX 615. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 542.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 77.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for APTD or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have APTD shares performed in 2024?

Aptitude Software Group's stock was trading at GBX 280 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, APTD shares have increased by 9.3% and is now trading at GBX 306. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does Aptitude Software Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Aptitude Software Group?

Aptitude Software Group announced a dividend on Thursday, March 21st. Investors of record on Thursday, May 23rd will be given a dividend of GBX 3.60 per share on Friday, June 14th. This represents a dividend yield of 1%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 23rd. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 1.80. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for APTD .

Is Aptitude Software Group a good dividend stock?

Aptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.75%. The dividend payout ratio is 7,142.86%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for APTD .

How do I buy shares of Aptitude Software Group?

Shares of APTD 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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Aptitude Software Group (APTD) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 306

+2.00 (+0.66%)

(As of 04/18/2024 09:22 PM ET)

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Today's Range: 299.55
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50-Day Range: 290.62
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52-Week Range: 224.50
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370.25

Volume: 632,677 shs
Average Volume: 88,121 shs
Market Capitalization: £175.25 million

P/E Ratio: 4,371.43
Dividend Yield: 1.63%
Price Target: GBX 542.50

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Aptitude Software Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 77.3% Upside
GBX 542.50 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
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.

1.28 out of 5 stars

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Aptitude Software Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Aptitude Software Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Aptitude Software Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.75%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Aptitude Software Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Aptitude Software Group is 7,142.86%. 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 APTD.

0.6

News and Social Media Coverage

Search Interest
1 people have searched for APTD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Aptitude Software Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
10.61% of the stock of Aptitude Software Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
77.09% of the stock of Aptitude Software 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 Aptitude Software Group is 4,371.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.92.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Aptitude Software Group is 4,371.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 221.93.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Aptitude Software Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.91. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Aptitude Software Group Stock (LON:APTD)

Aptitude Software Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides financial management software in the United Kingdom and internationally. It provides Fynapse, an intelligent finance data management and accounting platform for autonomous finance; Aptitude Accounting Hub, a rules accounting engine and subledger solution; Aptitude RevStream, a revenue recognition software; Aptitude Fynapse and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance; and enterprise finance solutions. The company also provides Aptitude IFRS 17 Solution, a solution to comply with IFRS 17 insurance standards; Lease Accounting Engine, a lease accounting software; Aptitude Insurance Calculation Engine, Revenue Recognition Engine, Aptitude Calculate, and Aptitude Platform; eSuite, a subscription management tool, which is a modular, cloud based end-to-end SaaS solution for large, international, enterprise customers; and Aptitude Assure, a solution management service, which include release management, processing support, client enablement, and solution optimization. It licenses its software; provides software maintenance, support, software subscription fees, financial transactions, usage fees along with funded development, and related consultancy services; and offers general consultancy services. The company was formerly known as Microgen plc and changed its name to Aptitude Software Group plc in April 2019. Aptitude Software Group plc was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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APTD Stock News Headlines

March 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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May 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Aptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) shareholders have endured a 12% loss from investing in the stock five years ago

April 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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October 31, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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July 31, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Aptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of £0.018

June 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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May 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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May 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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March 16, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Computer and Technology
Industry: Software - Application
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:APTD
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.aptitudesoftwaregroup.com
Phone: 44 20 3880 7100
Fax: N/A
Employees: 472
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 542.50
High Stock Price Target: GBX 615
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 470
Potential Upside/Downside: +77.3%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.07
Trailing P/E Ratio: 4,371.43
Forward P/E Ratio: 19.42
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: £4.12 million
Net Margins: 5.52%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 6.83%
Return on Assets: 3.34%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 18.91
Current Ratio: 1.11
Quick Ratio: 1.01

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £74.69 million
Price / Sales: 2.35
Cash Flow: GBX 35.84 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 8.54
Book Value: GBX 105 per share
Price / Book: 2.91

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 57,270,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £175.25 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.41

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Key Executives

Ms. Alexandra Louise Curran (Age 43)
CEO & Director
Comp: $322.7k
Mr. Christophe Kasolowsky
Chief Product Officer
Mr. Alexander William Campbell
Company Secretary

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APTD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Aptitude Software Group stock right now?: 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aptitude Software Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" APTD shares.
View APTD analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Aptitude Software Group's stock price target for 2024?: 2 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for Aptitude Software Group's shares. Their APTD share price targets range from GBX 470 to GBX 615. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 542.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 77.3% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for APTD or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have APTD shares performed in 2024?: Aptitude Software Group's stock was trading at GBX 280 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, APTD shares have increased by 9.3% and is now trading at GBX 306.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does Aptitude Software Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Aptitude Software Group?: Aptitude Software Group announced a dividend on Thursday, March 21st. Investors of record on Thursday, May 23rd will be given a dividend of GBX 3.60 per share on Friday, June 14th. This represents a dividend yield of 1%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 23rd. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 1.80. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for APTD.

Is Aptitude Software Group a good dividend stock?: Aptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.75%. The dividend payout ratio is 7,142.86%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for APTD.
How do I buy shares of Aptitude Software Group?: Shares of APTD 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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Aptitude Software Group (APTD) Share Price, News & Analysis

Aptitude Software 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

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Aptitude Software Group Stock (LON:APTD)

APTD Stock Price History

APTD Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

APTD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™