Capita (LON:CPI – Free Report) had its target price lowered by Berenberg Bank to GBX 330 in a research note released on Wednesday morning, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The brokerage currently has a hold rating on the stock.
Separately, Canaccord Genuity Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 900 target price on shares of Capita in a research report on Wednesday. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of GBX 489.
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Capita Stock Performance
Capita (LON:CPI – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 10th. The company reported GBX 49.71 EPS for the quarter. Capita had a return on equity of 8.48% and a net margin of 0.69%.
Insider Activity
In related news, insider Pablo Andres purchased 12,178 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 11th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of GBX 280 per share, with a total value of £34,098.40. Insiders own 13.40% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Capita
Here are the key news stories impacting Capita this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed a “buy” rating and published a generous GBX 900 price target, a bullish broker signal that supports upside expectations for the stock. Digital Look
- Positive Sentiment: Insider buying by CFO Pablo Andres: multiple transactions this week at ~GBX 275–280 were reported; the disclosed purchases represent a sizable personal commitment (reported roughly a six‑figure total), which typically signals management confidence. CFO Purchase
- Positive Sentiment: Capita’s CEO increased his stake as the fourth tranche of a buy‑out share award vested, reinforcing insider alignment with shareholders and long‑term leadership confidence. CEO Stake
- Positive Sentiment: Company commentary highlighted AI‑led transformation progress and contract wins — a strategic narrative that could support medium‑term revenue/profit improvement if execution continues. AI Transformation
- Neutral Sentiment: Capita reported quarterly EPS of GBX 49.71 and provided an investor slide deck and call; the raw results include improvement in some metrics but were overshadowed by the forward guidance (see negatives). Earnings Release
- Negative Sentiment: Management guided to a weaker 2026 margin profile driven by contact‑centre weakness and higher costs; that outlook triggered a sharp market selloff yesterday and remains the principal near‑term risk to the share price. Weak 2026 Outlook
- Negative Sentiment: Berenberg cut its price target to GBX 330 and moved to a “hold” rating, reflecting more cautious analyst sentiment after the guidance update. Berenberg Rating
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.
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