YouGov (LON:YOU) Shares Pass Below 200 Day Moving Average - What's Next?

Key Points

• YouGov plc shares have fallen below their 200-day moving average, trading at GBX 320.33 ($4.37) after reaching a low of GBX 316.50 ($4.32).
• Despite recent fluctuations, several analysts maintain a "buy" rating, with price targets ranging from GBX 565 to GBX 760 and a consensus target of GBX 662.50.
• Recent insider transactions include purchases by Stephan Shakespeare at GBX 346 per share, indicating potential confidence in the company's future performance.

Shares of YouGov plc (LON:YOU - Get Free Report) crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 322.49 ($4.35) and traded as low as GBX 316.50 ($4.26). YouGov shares last traded at GBX 320.33 ($4.32), with a volume of 632,123 shares.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages recently issued reports on YOU. Berenberg Bank restated a "buy" rating and set a GBX 760 target price on shares of YouGov in a research report on Tuesday, August 5th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a GBX 565 price target on shares of YouGov in a research report on Wednesday, August 6th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of GBX 662.50.

YouGov Trading Down 1.3%

The stock's fifty day moving average price is GBX 334.12 and its 200 day moving average price is GBX 322.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 130.35, a current ratio of 0.77 and a quick ratio of 0.99. The stock has a market capitalization of £363.30 million, a P/E ratio of 44,285.71, a PEG ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 1.06.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Stephan Shakespeare bought 86,715 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 28th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 346 per share, with a total value of £300,033.90. Also, insider Alex McIntosh sold 76,486 shares of YouGov stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of GBX 340, for a total transaction of £260,052.40. 13.32% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

About YouGov

YouGov is an international research and data analytics group. Our mission is to supply a continuous stream of accurate data into what the world thinks, so that organisations can better serve the communities that sustain them. Our 22 million registered members provide us with a highly engaged proprietary panel that delivers thousands of data points on consumer opinions, attitudes and behaviour on a daily basis.