Capita (LON:CPI) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Analyst Says

Capita (LON:CPI) had its price target increased by equities researchers at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from GBX 300 to GBX 320 in a research report issued on Friday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The brokerage currently has a “hold” rating on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s price target points to a potential upside of 18.71% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on CPI. Shore Capital Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Capita in a research note on Thursday. Canaccord Genuity Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a GBX 900 target price on shares of Capita in a report on Friday. Finally, Berenberg Bank reduced their price target on Capita to GBX 330 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of GBX 464.20.

Capita Stock Down 2.5%

LON:CPI opened at GBX 269.57 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 964.14, a current ratio of 0.54 and a quick ratio of 0.53. The company’s fifty day moving average price is GBX 338.31 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 337.97. Capita has a 1-year low of GBX 168 and a 1-year high of GBX 415.50. The firm has a market capitalization of £306.63 million, a P/E ratio of 19.88, a PEG ratio of 0.18 and a beta of 0.66.

Capita (LON:CPI) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, March 10th. The company reported GBX 49.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Capita had a negative net margin of 7.45% and a negative return on equity of 142.88%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Adolfo Hernandez purchased 34,540 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 13th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of GBX 279 per share, with a total value of £96,366.60. Also, insider Pablo Andres purchased 12,178 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 11th. The shares were purchased at an average price of GBX 280 per share, for a total transaction of £34,098.40. Insiders have purchased 58,718 shares of company stock worth $16,346,500 over the last three months. 13.40% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

More Capita News

Here are the key news stories impacting Capita this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Capita agreed to sell its private‑sector contact‑centre business as it refocuses on public services and pensions; the disposal was cited as the main near‑term catalyst lifting the shares. Capita shares jump on sale of call centre business
• Positive Sentiment: Capita sold private‑sector contact centres — company update/press coverage highlighting the strategic refocus that investors view as value‑creative. Capita Sells Private Sector Contact Centres to Refocus on Public Services and Pensions
• Positive Sentiment: Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed a “buy” rating and retains an aggressive GBX 900 price target — a very bullish signal from a broker that could support upside sentiment. London Stock Exchange
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a GBX 450 price target, adding further buy‑side support. London Stock Exchange
• Positive Sentiment: Deutsche Bank raised its price target from GBX 300 to GBX 320 (rating: hold) — a modest upgrade to valuation assumptions that reduces near‑term downside. London Stock Exchange
• Positive Sentiment: Shore Capital reaffirmed its “buy” rating, another broker reiteration supporting the trade after the disposal news. Digital Look

About Capita

Capita is a modern outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. Operating across 8 countries, Capita’s colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology. We play an integral role in society – our work matters to the lives of the millions of people who rely on us every day.