Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Upgrades Liontrust Asset Management (LON:LIO) to Sell

Key Points

• Deutsche Bank raised Liontrust Asset Management to “Sell” and increased its price target from 205p to 215p, still implying 26.75% downside from the stock’s 293.5p price.
• Analyst views remain mixed: Berenberg raised its target to 390p with a “Buy” rating, while the broader consensus is “Hold” with an average target of 362p.
• Investor sentiment is also influenced by Liontrust’s planned Hawksmoor acquisition and an insider purchase of 10,000 shares worth £28,500, though integration and asset-retention risks remain.

Liontrust Asset Management (LON:LIO - Get Free Report) was upgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft to a "sell" rating in a research note issued on Friday, London Stock Exchange reports. The brokerage currently has a GBX 215 price objective on the stock, up from their previous price objective of GBX 205. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft's price target would indicate a potential downside of 26.75% from the stock's current price.

Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price objective on shares of Liontrust Asset Management from GBX 235 to GBX 270 and gave the company an "underperform" rating in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Berenberg Bank upped their price target on shares of Liontrust Asset Management from GBX 360 to GBX 390 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of GBX 362.

Liontrust Asset Management Stock Performance

Liontrust Asset Management stock opened at GBX 293.50 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.54, a quick ratio of 1.35 and a current ratio of 1.34. The stock has a market cap of £181.59 million, a PE ratio of 19.07, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of -1.70 and a beta of 1.47. The stock has a 50-day moving average of GBX 295.39 and a two-hundred day moving average of GBX 290.37. Liontrust Asset Management has a one year low of GBX 223 and a one year high of GBX 358.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Vinay Kumar Abrol bought 10,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 30th. The shares were purchased at an average price of GBX 285 per share, for a total transaction of £28,500. 9.50% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Liontrust Asset Management News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Liontrust Asset Management this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Hawksmoor acquisition: Liontrust agreed to acquire Hawksmoor Investment Management’s fund management and model portfolio services businesses for an initial £6 million, with total consideration of up to £10 million. The deal would add assets under management, expand Liontrust’s distribution capabilities and potentially increase earnings. Liontrust enters Hawksmoor asset purchase agreement
• Positive Sentiment: More bullish broker view: Berenberg raised its Liontrust price target from 360p to 390p and maintained a “Buy” rating, indicating improved confidence in the company’s outlook and potential upside. Berenberg raises Liontrust price target
• Positive Sentiment: Insider purchase: Vinay Kumar Abrol bought 10,000 Liontrust shares at 285p for £28,500. The transaction may be viewed as a signal that an insider considers the stock attractively valued following its recent gains. Liontrust insider buying
• Neutral Sentiment: The acquisition is strategically attractive, but investors will assess asset retention, integration execution and whether the acquired operations generate returns sufficient to justify the potential £10 million consideration. Liontrust agrees to buy Hawksmoor businesses
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite the positive news, analyst opinion remains mixed: Berenberg is bullish, while other brokers retain lower price targets or negative ratings. The broader consensus is “Hold,” which could limit momentum after the recent rally.

About Liontrust Asset Management

Liontrust Asset Management Plc is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm also launches equity, fixed income, , multi-asset and managed funds for its clients. It invests into the public equity and multi-asset markets across the globe. The firm was formerly known as River and Mercantile Investment Management Limited. Liontrust Asset Management Plc was founded in 1994 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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