YouGov (LON:YOU) Given “Buy” Rating at Canaccord Genuity Group

Canaccord Genuity Group reissued their buy rating on shares of YouGov (LON:YOU) in a research report report published on Thursday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The firm currently has a GBX 450 price target on the stock.

YOU has been the topic of several other reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of YouGov from GBX 380 to GBX 350 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 510 price target on shares of YouGov in a report on Wednesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price target on shares of YouGov from GBX 370 to GBX 350 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Berenberg Bank began coverage on shares of YouGov in a research report on Tuesday. They issued a “buy” rating and a GBX 395 price objective on the stock. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of GBX 411.

YouGov Price Performance

YOU opened at GBX 166.34 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 112.39, a current ratio of 0.62 and a quick ratio of 0.99. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is GBX 207.83 and its 200 day simple moving average is GBX 249.68. The firm has a market cap of £194.96 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.72, a PEG ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 1.40. YouGov has a 1 year low of GBX 135.40 and a 1 year high of GBX 399.

YouGov (LON:YOU) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 24th. The company reported GBX 11.40 earnings per share for the quarter. YouGov had a return on equity of 6.46% and a net margin of 3.11%. As a group, analysts predict that YouGov will post 41.8853256 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at YouGov

In other news, insider Ashley G. Martin bought 16,586 shares of YouGov stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 11th. The shares were purchased at an average price of GBX 211 per share, for a total transaction of £34,996.46. Also, insider Stephan Shakespeare bought 65,616 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 24th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 155 per share, with a total value of £101,704.80. In the last three months, insiders have bought 112,986 shares of company stock valued at $18,472,430. 13.45% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting YouGov

Here are the key news stories impacting YouGov this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Senior insider buying: CEO Stephan Shakespeare purchased 65,616 shares on March 24, signalling management confidence and supporting the stock. Stephan Shakespeare Buys 65,616 Shares of YouGov Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Chair Ian Griffiths bought 30,784 shares at ~GBX 156 on March 24, another bullish insider signal that can attract long-term investors. Ian Griffiths Buys 30,784 Shares of YouGov Stock
• Positive Sentiment: New / reaffirmed broker support: Berenberg initiated coverage with a “buy” and GBX 395 PT; Canaccord reaffirmed a “buy” with GBX 450 PT; UBS reaffirmed a buy with a GBX 510 PT — analyst endorsements can underpin demand. Berenberg Bank Begins Coverage on YouGov
• Neutral Sentiment: Regional polling work: YouGov-published modelling for the Powys Senedd election is a normal part of the firm’s product offering; useful for credibility and revenues but not a material near-term profit driver. YouGov poll shows how Powys could look after Senedd election
• Negative Sentiment: Reputational hit — YouGov withdrew a church-attendance poll after finding “fraudulent” responses; the BBC reports the withdrawal, which can raise client and market concerns about data integrity until resolved. Church attendance report pulled after YouGov finds ‘fraudulent’ responses
• Negative Sentiment: Additional coverage of the withdrawn poll and its fallout (AOL) reinforces the reputational risk and could pressure client relationships and short-term revenues. Claims of church revival debunked as YouGov withdraws ‘fraudulent’ poll
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts trimming targets: JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank reduced price targets (to GBX 350 / lowered from higher levels) despite keeping positive ratings — signals tempered upside expectations. Broker Ratings (Digital Look)
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that YouGov is exploring selling a unit (including Shopper) and has warned of profit pressure from AI investments suggest near-term margin strain; asset sales can be seen as corrective but also indicate cash/earnings stress. YouGov explores unit sale as AI investments squeeze profit

About YouGov

YouGov is a global research data and analytics group. Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world really thinks and does. With operations in the Americas, Mainland Europe, UK and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world’s largest research networks.

Above all, YouGov is powered by reality. That stems from a unique panel of millions of registered members across 64 markets, encapsulating some 18 million shopping trips and millions of interconnected data points. Our unique approach to recruiting and engaging with our panel, combined with our state-of-the-art technology platforms, enables us to deliver real-world, real-time insights that lead to better decision-making and a competitive advantage for our clients.