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XPS Pensions Group (LON:XPS) Stock Passes Below 200-Day Moving Average - Here's Why

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Key Points

  • XPS Pensions Group shares have fallen below their 200-day moving average for the first time, currently trading at GBX 367 ($4.96), compared to the moving average of GBX 378.16 ($5.11).
  • Despite the decline, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an "outperform" rating with a target price of GBX 465, indicating continued confidence from some analysts.
  • Insider sales have raised concerns, with a total of 733,394 shares sold worth approximately $278 million over the last quarter, suggesting potential caution among company insiders.
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XPS Pensions Group plc (LON:XPS - Get Free Report)'s stock price crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 378.16 ($5.10) and traded as low as GBX 359 ($4.84). XPS Pensions Group shares last traded at GBX 367 ($4.95), with a volume of 370,835 shares changing hands.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a GBX 465 price objective on shares of XPS Pensions Group in a research report on Wednesday, July 2nd. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of GBX 434.

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XPS Pensions Group Stock Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of £722.74 million, a P/E ratio of 2.81 and a beta of 0.57. The stock has a 50 day moving average of GBX 371.04 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 378.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 17.52, a quick ratio of 1.51 and a current ratio of 1.27.

XPS Pensions Group (LON:XPS - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, June 19th. The company reported GBX 21.90 EPS for the quarter. XPS Pensions Group had a return on equity of 156.24% and a net margin of 128.13%.

Insider Transactions at XPS Pensions Group

In other news, insider Snehal Shah sold 127,488 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of GBX 380, for a total value of £484,454.40. Also, insider Ben Bramhall sold 181,117 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 380, for a total transaction of £688,244.60. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 733,394 shares of company stock valued at $278,202,376. 5.14% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

XPS Pensions Group Company Profile

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XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,300 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis.

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