YouGov (LON:YOU) Stock Jumps 6% - Here's Why

Key Points

• YouGov shares rose 6% to as high as GBX 319.40, with trading volume reaching nearly 2.9 million shares—196% above the average daily volume.
• Analyst sentiment remains positive: JPMorgan raised its price target to GBX 375, while Berenberg and Canaccord maintained “buy” ratings. The consensus price target is GBX 416.
• YouGov reported quarterly EPS of GBX 30.20, with a 3.11% net margin and 6.46% return on equity; analysts expect full-year EPS of GBX 41.89.

Shares of YouGov plc (LON:YOU - Get Free Report) were up 6% during mid-day trading on Tuesday. The company traded as high as GBX 319.40 and last traded at GBX 285.52. Approximately 2,924,927 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 196% from the average daily volume of 989,051 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 269.40.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

YOU has been the subject of several recent research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on YouGov from GBX 360 to GBX 375 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Berenberg Bank reissued a "buy" rating and issued a GBX 395 price target on shares of YouGov in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group restated a "buy" rating and issued a GBX 450 price objective on shares of YouGov in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, YouGov currently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of GBX 416.

YouGov Trading Up 6.0%

The business's fifty day moving average price is GBX 265.86 and its 200 day moving average price is GBX 228.79. The company has a quick ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 112.39. The firm has a market capitalization of £334.51 million, a PE ratio of 27.45, a P/E/G ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 1.41.

YouGov (LON:YOU - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 13th. The company reported GBX 30.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. YouGov had a net margin of 3.11% and a return on equity of 6.46%. As a group, analysts expect that YouGov plc will post 41.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

YouGov Company Profile

YouGov is a global research data and analytics group. Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world really thinks and does. With operations in the Americas, Mainland Europe, UK and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world's largest research networks. Above all, YouGov is powered by reality. That stems from a unique panel of millions of registered members across 64 markets, encapsulating some 18 million shopping trips and millions of interconnected data points. Our unique approach to recruiting and engaging with our panel, combined with our state-of-the-art technology platforms, enables us to deliver real-world, real-time insights that lead to better decision-making and a competitive advantage for our clients.

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