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Ashtead Group (AHT) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 5,524
-164.00 (-2.88%)
(As of 06/3/2024 ET)
Today's Range
5,498
5,822
50-Day Range
5,524
6,104
52-Week Range
4,437
6,180
Volume
520,457 shs
Average Volume
811,679 shs
Market Capitalization
£24.11 billion
P/E Ratio
1,898.28
Dividend Yield
1.45%
Price Target
GBX 4,970.63

Ashtead Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
10.0% Downside
GBX 4,970.63 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.36
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.30mentions of Ashtead Group in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.41 out of 5 stars

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About Ashtead Group Stock (LON:AHT)

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.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
6/16/2020
Today
6/03/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Rental & Leasing Services
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
27,018
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 4,970.63
High Stock Price Target
GBX 7,000
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 615
Potential Upside/Downside
-9.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.75
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£1.62 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£10.67 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 6.71 per share
Book Value
GBX 1,578 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£24.03 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.29
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Brendan Horgan (Age 51)
    CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $3.41M
  • Mr. Michael Richard Pratt (Age 60)
    CFO & Director
    Comp: $1.9M
  • Mr. Will Shaw
    Director of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Eric Watkins (Age 69)
    General Counsel & Secretary
  • Mr. John Washburn
    SVP Sales & Marketing
  • Mr. Anthony J. Miller
    Executive Vice President
  • Mr. Douglas McLuckie
    Managing Director of ESG
  • Ms. Cheryl Black
    Senior Vice President of Culture & Engagement

Should I Buy Ashtead Group Stock? AHT Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ashtead Group plc:

  • Ashtead Group plc has shown consistent growth in its stock price, trading above its 200-day moving average, indicating positive momentum.
  • The company has a strong market capitalization of £24.94 billion, reflecting its stability and size in the industry.
  • Analysts have given Ashtead Group plc an "overweight" rating, suggesting confidence in its future performance.
  • Ashtead Group plc operates in the construction, industrial, and general equipment rental business, which can benefit from infrastructure development projects.
  • The company has a low price-to-earnings ratio of 1,957.39, indicating potential undervaluation compared to its earnings.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Ashtead Group plc for these reasons:

  • Ashtead Group plc has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 162.35, which may pose risks in times of economic downturns or rising interest rates.
  • The company's beta of 1.29 indicates higher volatility compared to the market average, potentially leading to more significant price fluctuations.
  • Ashtead Group plc's price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.26 suggests that the stock may be slightly overvalued relative to its growth prospects.
  • While the company has a strong market capitalization, it also implies a larger size that could hinder rapid growth opportunities.
  • Investors should be cautious of the company's 50-day moving average of GBX 5,705.48, as it may indicate short-term price trends that could affect investment decisions.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ashtead Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AHT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ashtead Group stock right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ashtead Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AHT shares.
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What is Ashtead Group's stock price target for 2024?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Ashtead Group's stock. Their AHT share price targets range from GBX 615 to GBX 7,000. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 4,970.63 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 10.0%.
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How have AHT shares performed in 2024?

Ashtead Group's stock was trading at GBX 5,462 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, AHT stock has increased by 1.1% and is now trading at GBX 5,524.
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How were Ashtead Group's earnings last quarter?

Ashtead Group plc (LON:AHT) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, June, 16th. The company reported $175.00 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $175.10 by $0.10. Ashtead Group had a net margin of 15.17% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.67%.

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

Ashtead Group announced a dividend on Thursday, December 5th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 11th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.16 per share on Thursday, February 8th. This represents a yield of 0.25%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 11th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
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Is Ashtead Group a good dividend stock?

Ashtead Group (LON:AHT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.38%. The dividend payout ratio is 2,749.14%. 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).

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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This page (LON:AHT) was last updated on 6/3/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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