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Trainline (LON:TRN) Shares Up 12.2% Following Analyst Upgrade

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Key Points

  • Trainline Plc's stock rose 12.2% on Friday, trading at a high of GBX 300 ($4.07), with trading volume increasing by 202% compared to the average daily volume.
  • Several analysts have issued reports on Trainline, with UBS Group maintaining a "buy" rating and a price target of GBX 465, while JPMorgan Chase lowered its target to GBX 320 and set a "neutral" rating.
  • The company recently announced a share buyback program, indicating that its board believes the stock is undervalued.
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Trainline Plc (LON:TRN - Get Free Report) was up 12.2% during mid-day trading on Friday after JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on the stock from GBX 320 to GBX 325. JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has a neutral rating on the stock. Trainline traded as high as GBX 300 ($4.10) and last traded at GBX 291.80 ($3.98). Approximately 6,605,374 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 202% from the average daily volume of 2,187,263 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 260 ($3.55).

Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. UBS Group restated a "buy" rating and issued a GBX 465 target price on shares of Trainline in a research report on Friday, September 5th. Shore Capital reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Trainline in a research report on Thursday, September 11th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Trainline presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of GBX 441.25.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on TRN

Trainline Stock Down 2.6%

The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.52 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 49.07. The firm has a market capitalization of £1.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 2,252.76 and a beta of 1.64. The stock has a fifty day moving average of GBX 272.22 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 276.75.

Trainline declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback program on Thursday, September 11th that authorizes the company to repurchase 0 outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are often a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

About Trainline

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Trainline's ambition is to bring together rail, coach and other travel services into one simple mobile experience so travellers can easily find the best prices for their journey and access smart, real-time travel information on the go. By making rail and coach travel easier, our aim is to encourage people all over the world to make more environmentally sustainable travel choices.

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