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LON:LSEG

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 9,490
-102.00 (-1.06%)
(As of 03/28/2024 07:40 PM ET)
Today's Range
9,464
9,600
50-Day Range
8,784.98
9,674
52-Week Range
7,706
9,696
Volume
935,050 shs
Average Volume
1.26 million shs
Market Capitalization
£49.39 billion
P/E Ratio
6,876.81
Dividend Yield
1.21%
Price Target
£100.44

London Stock Exchange Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.14 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.8% Upside
£100.44 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.55mentions of London Stock Exchange Group in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
£157.91 M Sold Last Quarter
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.

0.50 out of 5 stars

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About London Stock Exchange Group Stock (LON:LSEG)

London Stock Exchange Group plc operates as a financial markets infrastructure and data provider primarily in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company operates in three segments: Data & Analytics, Capital Markets, and Post Trade. It operates a range of international equity, fixed income, exchange-traded funds/exchange-traded products, and foreign exchange markets through the London Stock Exchange, AIM, Turquoise, FXall, Matching, and Tradeweb. The company also provides information and data products, such as indexes, benchmarks, real time pricing data and trade reporting, and reconciliation services, as well as network connection and services; market trading services; and clearing, risk management, capital optimization, and regulatory reporting solutions. In addition, it licenses capital markets; installs software; and provides maintenance, and events and media services. London Stock Exchange Group plc was founded in 1698 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

LSEG Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Today
3/28/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/22 Dividend
4/18/2024
Dividend Payable
5/22/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
24,296
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
£100.44
High Stock Price Target
£105
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 9,200
Potential Upside/Downside
+5.8%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.14
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£761 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£8.38 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 528.05 per share
Book Value
GBX 4,408 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£49.39 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.33
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Key Executives

  • Mr. David Adam Schwimmer (Age 55)
    Interim Group Head of Data and Analytics, Group CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $2.68M
  • Mr. Michel-Alain M. Proch (Age 54)
    CFO & Director
  • Mr. David Shalders (Age 57)
    COO & Head of Integration
  • Mr. Irfan Hussain
    Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Peregrine Riviere
    Group Head of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Catherine Johnson
    Group General Counsel & Head of Compliance
  • Ms. Brigitte Trafford (Age 58)
    Chief Corporate Affairs & Marketing Officer
  • Ms. Erica Bourne
    Chief People Officer
  • Ms. Claire Dorrian
    Head of London & Southern Region, UK Primary Markets, Capital Markets
  • Mr. John V. Millar
    Head of Primary Markets

Should I Buy London Stock Exchange Group Stock? LSEG Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in London Stock Exchange Group plc:

  • The company has a strong market capitalization of £49.13 billion, indicating stability and potential for growth.
  • London Stock Exchange Group plc operates in three segments: Data & Analytics, Capital Markets, and Post Trade, providing diversified revenue streams.
  • Recent insider buying activity, with an insider purchasing 533 shares of stock, can signal confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company recently increased its dividend, offering investors a yield of 0.89%, which may attract income-focused investors.
  • Analysts have given London Stock Exchange Group plc a positive rating, with a consensus target price of £100.44, suggesting potential upside.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in London Stock Exchange Group plc for these reasons:

  • The company's dividend payout ratio is currently 9,583.33%, which may raise concerns about sustainability and future dividend growth.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 7,866.67 and a PEG ratio of 3.05 may indicate overvaluation, potentially limiting short-term gains.
  • London Stock Exchange Group plc has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 37.70, which could pose risks in times of economic uncertainty or rising interest rates.
  • The company's 200-day moving average is GBX 8,762.49, suggesting potential price volatility and uncertainty in the stock's performance.
  • While the company operates internationally, its exposure to global market risks and regulatory changes could impact its financial performance.
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 Monday, March 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these London Stock Exchange Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

LSEG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell London Stock Exchange Group stock right now?

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for London Stock Exchange Group in the last year. There are currently 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" LSEG shares.
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What is London Stock Exchange Group's stock price target for 2024?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for London Stock Exchange Group's stock. Their LSEG share price targets range from GBX 9,200 to £105. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach £100.44 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have LSEG shares performed in 2024?

London Stock Exchange Group's stock was trading at GBX 9,274 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, LSEG shares have increased by 2.3% and is now trading at GBX 9,490.
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How often does London Stock Exchange Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for London Stock Exchange Group?

London Stock Exchange Group declared a dividend on Thursday, February 29th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 18th will be paid a dividend of GBX 79.30 per share on Wednesday, May 22nd. This represents a yield of 0.89%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 18th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 35.70. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
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Is London Stock Exchange Group a good dividend stock?

London Stock Exchange Group (LON:LSEG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 115 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.20%. The dividend payout ratio is 8,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for LSEG.

How do I buy shares of London Stock Exchange Group?

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

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