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The UAE holds an annual oil and gas conference just ahead of hosting UN COP28 climate talks in Dubai
S&P 500   4,288.05
DOW   33,507.50
QQQ   358.27
Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as Japan business confidence rises and US shutdown is averted
Is NVIDIA Leading a "Magnificent Seven Bubble"? (Ad)
Federal student loan payments are starting again. Here's what you need to know
Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy
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Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy
Grant program for Black women entrepreneurs blocked by federal appeals court
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The death toll in a collapsed gold mine in Zimbabwe expected to rise to 13, vice president says
The UAE holds an annual oil and gas conference just ahead of hosting UN COP28 climate talks in Dubai
S&P 500   4,288.05
DOW   33,507.50
QQQ   358.27
Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as Japan business confidence rises and US shutdown is averted
Is NVIDIA Leading a "Magnificent Seven Bubble"? (Ad)
Federal student loan payments are starting again. Here's what you need to know
Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy
This is the #1 Stock to Buy for the AI Tidal Wave (Ad)
Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy
Grant program for Black women entrepreneurs blocked by federal appeals court
BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindness (Ad)
The death toll in a collapsed gold mine in Zimbabwe expected to rise to 13, vice president says
The UAE holds an annual oil and gas conference just ahead of hosting UN COP28 climate talks in Dubai
LON:AHT

Ashtead Group (AHT) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 5,073.60
+71.61 (+1.43%)
(As of 03:43 AM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
5,012
5,076
50-Day Range
5,002
5,762
52-Week Range
3,962
6,012
Volume
25,657 shs
Average Volume
669,270 shs
Market Capitalization
£22.22 billion
P/E Ratio
1,636.65
Dividend Yield
1.56%
Price Target
GBX 5,965.71

Ashtead Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.71 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
19.3% Upside
GBX 5,965.71 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.36
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
£776.10 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.46 out of 5 stars


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About Ashtead Group (LON:AHT) Stock

Ashtead Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the construction, industrial, and general equipment rental business in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It provides pumps, power generation, heating, cooling, scaffolding, traffic management, temporary flooring, trench shoring, and lifting services. The company offers its products and services for facilities maintenance and municipalities, such as office complexes, apartment complexes, government, hospitals, data centers, parks and recreation departments, schools and universities, shopping centers, pavement/kerb repairs, and golf course maintenance; construction of airports, highways and bridges, office buildings, data centers, schools and universities, shopping centers, residential, remodeling, manufacturing plants, and green energy plants; emergency response for fire, hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, winter, storms, residential and health emergencies, alternative care facilities, points of distribution, and mobile testing facilities; and entertainment and special events, including national events, concerts, sporting events, film and telvision production, theme parks, festivals farmers' markets, local 5k runs, and cycle races. It operates 1,094 stores in the United States, 119 stores in Canada, and 185 stores in the United Kingdom under the Sunbelt Rentals brand. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

AHT Price History

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AHT Company Calendar

Last Earnings
6/16/2020
Ex-Dividend for 9/12 Dividend
8/10/2023
Dividend Payable
9/12/2023
Today
10/01/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Rental & Leasing Services
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
25,982
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
GBX 5,965.71
High Stock Price Forecast
GBX 7,000
Low Stock Price Forecast
GBX 4,460
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+19.3%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.71
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£1.67 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£10.10 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 6.09 per share
Book Value
GBX 1,477 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£21.91 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.45
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Brendan Horgan (Age 49)
    CEO & Exec. Director
    Comp: $4.25M
  • Mr. Michael Richard Pratt (Age 59)
    CFO & Director
    Comp: $1.9M
  • Mr. Will Shaw
    Director of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Eric Watkins
    Gen. Counsel & Sec.
  • Mr. John Washburn
    SVP Sales & Marketing
  • Mr. Anthony J. Miller
    Exec. VP
  • Mr. Douglas McLuckie
    Managing Director of ESG
  • Ms. Cheryl Black
    Sr. VP of Culture & Engagement













AHT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ashtead Group stock right now?

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ashtead Group in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AHT shares.
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What is Ashtead Group's stock price forecast for 2023?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Ashtead Group's shares. Their AHT share price forecasts range from GBX 4,460 to GBX 7,000. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 5,965.71 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have AHT shares performed in 2023?

Ashtead Group's stock was trading at GBX 4,720 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, AHT stock has increased by 6.0% and is now trading at GBX 5,002.
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How were Ashtead Group's earnings last quarter?

Ashtead Group plc (LON:AHT) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June, 16th. The company reported $175.00 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $175.10 by $0.10. Ashtead Group had a net margin of 16.52% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 28.42%.

How often does Ashtead Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ashtead Group?

Ashtead Group announced a dividend on Tuesday, June 13th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 10th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.85 per share on Tuesday, September 12th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.26%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 10th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.15. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
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Is Ashtead Group a good dividend stock?

Ashtead Group (LON:AHT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 79 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.56%. The dividend payout ratio is 2,548.39%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for AHT.

What other stocks do shareholders of Ashtead Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ashtead Group investors own include Associated British Foods (ABF), Intelsat (I), Fossil Group (FOSL), HSBC (HSBA), Chaarat Gold (CGH), Bank of America (BAC), easyJet (EZJ), AMC Entertainment (AMC), First Data (FDC) and Ciena (CIEN).

What is Ashtead Group's stock symbol?

Ashtead Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "AHT."

How do I buy shares of Ashtead Group?

Shares of AHT stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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What is Ashtead Group's stock price today?

One share of AHT stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 5,002.

How much money does Ashtead Group make?

Ashtead Group (LON:AHT) has a market capitalization of £21.91 billion and generates £10.10 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £1.67 billion in net income (profit) each year or GBX 3.10 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Ashtead Group have?

The company employs 25,982 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Ashtead Group?

Ashtead Group's mailing address is 100 Cheapside, LONDON, EC2V 6DT, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.ashtead-group.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-77269700.

This page (LON:AHT) was last updated on 10/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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