Vistry Group PLC (VTY.L) - What Are Investment Firms Thinking About This Stock?

Key Points

• Analyst sentiment is bearish: Eight firms give Vistry Group an average “Reduce” rating, with three sells, three holds and two buys. The average 12-month price target is GBX 400.88, while recent targets ranged from GBX 180 to GBX 274.
• Financial performance remains weak: Vistry reported quarterly EPS of negative GBX 18.80, a net margin of negative 14.73% and a return on equity of negative 16.57%.
• The stock showed modest gains but remains well below its annual high: Shares opened at GBX 240 after rising 5.5%, compared with a 12-month range of GBX 216 to GBX 746.40. Insider Alice Woodwark bought 8,305 shares at GBX 241 each.

Shares of Vistry Group PLC (LON:VTY - Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of "Reduce" by the eight research firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, three have assigned a hold rating and two have given a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is GBX 400.88.

Several analysts recently commented on the company. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a "hold" rating and set a GBX 274 price target on shares of Vistry Group in a research report on Friday, September 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an "underperform" rating and issued a GBX 180 price objective on shares of Vistry Group in a report on Friday, September 18th. Finally, Berenberg Bank decreased their price objective on Vistry Group from GBX 263 to GBX 252 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, September 28th.

Insider Activity

In other Vistry Group news, insider Alice Woodwark bought 8,305 shares of Vistry Group stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 5th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of GBX 241 per share, for a total transaction of £20,015.05. 1.23% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Vistry Group Trading Up 5.5%

VTY stock opened at GBX 240 on Friday. Vistry Group has a 12-month low of GBX 216 and a 12-month high of GBX 746.40. The business's 50-day moving average is GBX 264.96 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 280.22. The company has a current ratio of 2.36, a quick ratio of 0.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 30.07. The stock has a market cap of £762.88 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.52, a PEG ratio of -0.20 and a beta of 1.91.

Vistry Group (LON:VTY - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, September 24th. The company reported GBX (18.80) EPS for the quarter. Vistry Group had a negative net margin of 14.73% and a negative return on equity of 16.57%. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Vistry Group will post 108.46 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Vistry Group Company Profile

Vistry Group is a leading homebuilder developing in partnership to deliver sustainable homes, communities, and social value, leaving a lasting legacy of places where people love to live. Operating across 25 regions, we build homes for those who need them right across the UK. Our partners include Registered Providers, Local Authorities, Homes England and Private Rented Sector providers. Our timber manufacturing capability, Vistry Works, is at the core of our strategy to deliver more quality homes, faster. We sell homes on the open market through three respected brands: Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes.

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