Should I buy or sell Smiths Group stock right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Smiths Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SMIN shares. View SMIN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Smiths Group's stock price target for 2024?

3 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Smiths Group's stock. Their SMIN share price targets range from GBX 1,775 to GBX 1,920. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,846.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 16.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SMIN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have SMIN shares performed in 2024?

Smiths Group's stock was trading at GBX 1,763.50 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, SMIN stock has decreased by 9.8% and is now trading at GBX 1,590. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Smiths Group's earnings last quarter?

Smiths Group plc (LON:SMIN) announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, March, 23rd. The company reported $40.40 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $44.10 by $3.70. The company earned $1.55 billion during the quarter. Smiths Group had a net margin of 7.65% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.12%.

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

Smiths Group declared a dividend on Tuesday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 4th will be paid a dividend of GBX 13.55 per share on Monday, May 13th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.82%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 4th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for SMIN .

Is Smiths Group a good dividend stock?

Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) pays an annual dividend of GBX 42 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.56%. The dividend payout ratio is 6,363.64%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for SMIN .

What other stocks do shareholders of Smiths Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Smiths Group investors own include Smiths Group (SMGZY) , Glencore (GLEN) , GSK (GSK) , Vodafone Group Public (VOD) , BAE Systems (BA) , Barclays (BARC) , Diageo (DGE) , Fresnillo (FRES) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) .

How do I buy shares of Smiths Group?

Shares of SMIN 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 .

LON:SMIN

Smiths Group (SMIN) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 1,590

+10.00 (+0.63%)

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Today's Range: 1,577
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1,599
50-Day Range: 1,586.91
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1,690
52-Week Range: 1,517.50
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1,776.50

Volume: 3.10 million shs
Average Volume: 691,620 shs
Market Capitalization: £5.52 billion

P/E Ratio: 2,409.09
Dividend Yield: 2.64%
Price Target: GBX 1,846.67

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Smiths Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 16.1% Upside
GBX 1,846.67 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -2.28
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: -0.16
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£326,022 Bought 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.

1.68 out of 5 stars

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Smiths Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Smiths Group has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Smiths Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.56%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Smiths Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Smiths Group is 6,363.64%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

2.6

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Smiths Group has received a 15.65% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Electric power transmission lines", "Heating elements", "Personnel screening x-ray machines", and "Industrial water filtering apparatus" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Smiths Group is -2.28.

1.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Smiths Group has a news sentiment score of -0.16. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.38 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Smiths Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Smiths Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £3,260.22 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.70% of the stock of Smiths Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
73.67% of the stock of Smiths Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Smiths Group is 2,409.09, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.41.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Smiths Group is 2,409.09, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 400.31.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Smiths Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.35. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Smiths Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.62. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Smiths Group Stock (LON:SMIN)

Smiths Group plc operates as a technology company in Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through four divisions: John Crane, Smiths Detection, Flex-Tek, and Smiths Interconnect. The John Crane division offers mechanical seals, seal support systems, power transmission couplings, and specialized filtration systems. The Smiths Detection division provides sensors and systems that detect and identify explosives, narcotics, weapons, chemical agents, biohazards, and contraband. The Flex-Tek division offers engineered components, flexible hosing, and rigid tubing that heat and move fluids and gases. The Smiths Interconnect division provides specialized electronic and radio frequency board-level and waveguide devices, connectors, cables, test sockets, and sub-systems used in secure connectivity applications. The company serves general industrial, safety and security, energy, and aerospace markets. The company was formerly known as Smiths Industries and changed its name to Smiths Group plc in 2000. Smiths Group plc was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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SMIN Stock News Headlines

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March 19, 2024 | msn.com

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March 13, 2024 | msn.com

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March 12, 2024 | msn.com

Irv Smith Jr. to join defending Super Bowl champs

March 7, 2024 | msn.com

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March 6, 2024 | msn.com

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March 3, 2024 | msn.com

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February 27, 2024 | msn.com

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February 27, 2024 | tmcnet.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/23/2018
Ex-Dividend for 5/13 Dividend: 4/04/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/13/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Specialty Industrial Machinery
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:SMIN
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.smiths.com
Phone: +44-20-70041600
Fax: N/A
Employees: 15,156
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 1,846.67
High Stock Price Target: GBX 1,920
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,775
Potential Upside/Downside: +16.4%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.66
Trailing P/E Ratio: 2,404.19
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.85
P/E Growth: 0.35
Net Income: £233 million
Net Margins: 7.65%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 10.12%
Return on Assets: 6.14%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 32.22
Current Ratio: 1.91
Quick Ratio: 1.29

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £3.05 billion
Price / Sales: 1.81
Cash Flow: GBX 288.40 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.50
Book Value: GBX 607 per share
Price / Book: 2.61

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 347,140,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £5.51 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.65

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Key Executives

Ms. Jemma Spalton
Director of Investor Relations
Mr. James Down
General Counsel
Ms. Diana J. Houghton (Age 61)
Group Head of Strategy & Communication
Mr. Craig Barry
Vice President of Marketing
Ms. Vera Kirikova MBA (Age 50)
Chief People Officer
Mr. Samit Basu
Chief Digital Officer
Mr. Keir Boxshall
Head of Innovation
John D. Ostergren
Chief Sustainability Officer
Mr. Ted Wan
President of Smiths China
Mr. Pat McCaffrey
President of Flex-Tek

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Insiders

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SMIN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Smiths Group stock right now?: 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Smiths Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SMIN shares.
View SMIN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Smiths Group's stock price target for 2024?: 3 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Smiths Group's stock. Their SMIN share price targets range from GBX 1,775 to GBX 1,920. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,846.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 16.1% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for SMIN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have SMIN shares performed in 2024?: Smiths Group's stock was trading at GBX 1,763.50 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, SMIN stock has decreased by 9.8% and is now trading at GBX 1,590.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Smiths Group's earnings last quarter?: Smiths Group plc (LON:SMIN) announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, March, 23rd. The company reported $40.40 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $44.10 by $3.70. The company earned $1.55 billion during the quarter. Smiths Group had a net margin of 7.65% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.12%.

How often does Smiths Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Smiths Group?: Smiths Group declared a dividend on Tuesday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 4th will be paid a dividend of GBX 13.55 per share on Monday, May 13th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.82%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 4th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SMIN.
Is Smiths Group a good dividend stock?: Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) pays an annual dividend of GBX 42 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.56%. The dividend payout ratio is 6,363.64%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for SMIN.
What other stocks do shareholders of Smiths Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Smiths Group investors own include Smiths Group (SMGZY), Glencore (GLEN), GSK (GSK), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), BAE Systems (BA), Barclays (BARC), Diageo (DGE), Fresnillo (FRES), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY).
How do I buy shares of Smiths Group?: Shares of SMIN 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.

This page (LON:SMIN) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Smiths Group (SMIN) Share Price, News & Analysis

Smiths 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

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Smiths Group Stock (LON:SMIN)

SMIN Stock Price History

SMIN Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

SMIN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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