LON:AJB AJ Bell (AJB) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 256.60 -7.20 (-2.73%) (As of 10/3/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 252.40▼ 264.6050-Day Range 256.60▼ 327.8052-Week Range 252.40▼ 404.07Volume1.60 million shsAverage Volume686,781 shsMarket Capitalization£1.06 billionP/E Ratio1,832.86Dividend Yield3.12%Price TargetGBX 400 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlines AJ Bell MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside55.9% UpsideGBX 400 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.92Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£26.30 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.25 out of 5 stars 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAJ Bell has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 400, AJ Bell has a forecasted upside of 55.9% from its current price of GBX 256.60.Amount of Analyst CoverageAJ Bell has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for AJB. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAJ Bell pays a meaningful dividend of 2.73%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAJ Bell does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of AJ Bell is 5,714.29%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for AJB. Previous Next 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAJ Bell has a news sentiment score of 0.92. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.78 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for AJ Bell this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added AJ Bell to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AJ Bell insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £263,032.25 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders33.56% of the stock of AJ Bell is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions48.52% of the stock of AJ Bell is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AJ Bell is 1,832.86, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 116.73.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AJ Bell is 1,832.86, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 285.05.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAJ Bell has a PEG Ratio of 5.73. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAJ Bell has a P/B Ratio of 7.13. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About AJ Bell (LON:AJB) StockAJ Bell plc, through its subsidiaries, operates investment platforms in the United Kingdom. The company offers AJ Bell Investcentre, which provides a suite of products, services, investment solutions, and online tools for regulated financial advisers and wealth managers to help them manage retail customers' portfolio; and AJ Bell, an investment platform proposition that include investment solutions through in-house funds, ready-made portfolios, and guidance through the AJ Bell funds list to execution-only retail customers, as well as cash savings solutions. It also provides Touch by AJ Bell, an app-based investment platform proposition that offers a digital service model to advisers; and Dodl by AJ Bell, an investment app that streamlined a range of investments available with a simplified charging structure. In addition, it provides adviser-led and D2C pension administration services to customers with bespoke SIPP and SSAS accounts; wealth management solutions; and investment administration, dealing, and custody services, as well as publishes shares magazine and other proprietary investment content to support platform propositions. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.Read More AJB Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AJB Stock News HeadlinesOctober 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAJ Bell (LON:AJB) Sets New 1-Year Low at $252.40October 2, 2023 | msn.comGlasgow comes out in force to support the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run weekendOctober 3, 2023 | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)This is the #1 Stock to Buy for the AI Tidal WaveMarc Chaikin warned people about NVDA before its 2023 bull run - now he’s naming his next pick or the AI tidal wave. Learn more here.September 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAJ Bell plc (LON:AJB) Insider Peter Birch Purchases 7,500 SharesSeptember 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvestment transfer market needs a regulatory crackdownSeptember 7, 2023 | investing.comVt Aj Bell Adventurous Fund Class I Accumulation (0P00019YY1)September 6, 2023 | msn.comFeel the feeling at the AJ Bell Great Scottish RunSeptember 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAre you too passive about your passive investments?October 3, 2023 | Goldco (Ad)Warren Buffett: Stark Warning On InflationAccording to a recent letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, “Billionaire Investment Guru Warren Buffett issues stark inflation warning”. The new numbers have shown a comeback for inflation, surging to its highest levels in six months, and it’s now looking like there’s little chance our policy makers can put this cat back in the bag. That’s why it’s critical you heed Warren’s Buffett’s advice and “brace yourself”, before it’s too late. 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August 25, 2023 | msn.comBig Brother's new host AJ Odudu reveals how Davina McCall gave her blessingAugust 9, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comOne million more savers to pay tax this yearAugust 4, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comThe best value platforms for your Isa investmentsJuly 30, 2023 | msn.comAJ Bell Triathlon World Championship Series returns to Roker seafrontJuly 29, 2023 | msn.comSun shines on Sunderland as AJ Bell Triathlon World Championship Series comes to townJuly 29, 2023 | msn.com20 great pictures as the AJ Bell Triathlon World Championship Series comes to SunderlandJuly 21, 2023 | msn.comAJ Bell attracts over £1bn to bring assets under administration to ‘record high’July 20, 2023 | marketwatch.comAJ Bell 3Q Assets Under Administration Rose on Customer UptickJuly 7, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comWhy the savings rate revival threatens to put fund managers to shameJuly 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com3FY.SG - AJ Bell plcJune 15, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com3 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy now without hesitationMay 30, 2023 | msn.comMinisters must accelerate pension dashboard after ‘disappointing’ delays, AJ Bell chief warnsMay 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAJ Bell (LON:AJB) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.035May 28, 2023 | msn.comNumis Reiterates AJ Bell (LSE:AJB) Buy RecommendationMay 25, 2023 | thetimes.co.ukHigher interest rates deliver a boost to AJ BellMay 25, 2023 | thetimes.co.ukNumbers are a ringing endorsement for AJ BellMay 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUK retail investors piling into gilts, says AJ BellMay 25, 2023 | msn.comAJ Bell hikes dividend by 26% as interest rate hikes and new customer gains help generate bumper profitsSee More Headlines Receive AJB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for AJ Bell and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address AJB Company Calendar Last Earnings5/21/2020Today10/03/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Asset Management Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinancial Services Current SymbolLON:AJB CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.ajbell.co.uk Phone44 8454 089 100FaxN/AEmployees1,173Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 400 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 490 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 340 Forecasted Upside/Downside+55.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.14 Trailing P/E Ratio1,840.00 Forward P/E Ratio15.45 P/E Growth5.73Net Income£58.68 million Net Margins30.71% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity44.61% Return on Assets34.20% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio8.97 Current Ratio4.48 Quick Ratio7.16 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£191.06 million Price / Sales5.56 Cash FlowGBX 14.67 per share Price / Cash Flow17.56 Book ValueGBX 36 per share Price / Book7.16Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares412,090,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£1.06 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.92 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael Thomas Summersgill (Age 40)CEO, Member of the Management Board & Director Comp: $314kMr. Peter Michael Birch (Age 45)CFO, Director & Member of Management Board Comp: $312kMr. Roger John Stott (Age 58)COO, Member of the Management Board & Director Comp: $277kMr. Billy MackayMD of Advised & Member of Management BoardMs. Elizabeth Anne Carrington (Age 49)HR Director & Member of the Management Board Mr. Christopher Bruce RobinsonGroup Legal Services Director, Company Sec. & Member of the Management BoardMr. Kevin Doran CFA (Age 47)MD of D2C & Investments and Member of Management Board Mr. Mohamed Tagari (Age 44)CTO & Member of Management Board Ms. Karen Goodman (Age 37)Chief Risk Officer & Member of Management Board Shaun YatesDirector of Investor RelationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsVietnam Enterprise InvestmentsLON:VEILBlackRock World Mining TrustLON:BRWMCapital Gearing Trust p.l.cLON:CGTBankersLON:BNKRQuilterLON:QLTView All CompetitorsInsidersPeter BirchBought 7,500 shares on 9/28/2023Total: £2.08 M ($277.00/share)Roger StottBought 51 shares on 9/11/2023Total: £15,045.00 ($295.00/share)Leslie Michael PlattsBought 86,000 shares on 8/18/2023Total: £24.17 M ($281.00/share)Roger StottBought 50 shares on 8/11/2023Total: £14,900.00 ($298.00/share)Roger StottBought 50 shares on 8/11/2023Total: £14,900.00 ($298.00/share)View All Insider Transactions AJB Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell AJ Bell stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AJ Bell in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AJB shares. View AJB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is AJ Bell's stock price forecast for 2023? 4 brokerages have issued 1-year target prices for AJ Bell's shares. Their AJB share price forecasts range from GBX 340 to GBX 490. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 400 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 55.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AJB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AJB shares performed in 2023? AJ Bell's stock was trading at GBX 358.20 at the start of the year. Since then, AJB shares have decreased by 28.1% and is now trading at GBX 257.60. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How were AJ Bell's earnings last quarter? AJ Bell plc (LON:AJB) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 21st. The company reported $4.38 EPS for the quarter. AJ Bell had a net margin of 30.71% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 44.61%. How often does AJ Bell pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AJ Bell? AJ Bell declared a dividend on Thursday, May 25th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 8th will be given a dividend of GBX 3.50 per share on Friday, June 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 8th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for AJB. Is AJ Bell a good dividend stock? AJ Bell (LON:AJB) pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.73%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,714.29%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for AJB. What other stocks do shareholders of AJ Bell own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other AJ Bell investors own include Close Brothers Group (CBG), Man Group (EMG), Experian (EXPN), easyJet (EZJ), Fresnillo (FRES), Hummingbird Resources (HUM), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Micron Technology (MU), Vodafone Group Public (VOD) and Aviva (AV). What is AJ Bell's stock symbol? AJ Bell trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "AJB." How do I buy shares of AJ Bell? Shares of AJB 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.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is AJ Bell's stock price today? One share of AJB stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 257.60. How much money does AJ Bell make? AJ Bell (LON:AJB) has a market capitalization of £1.06 billion and generates £191.06 million in revenue each year. The company earns £58.68 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.14 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does AJ Bell have? The company employs 1,173 workers across the globe. How can I contact AJ Bell? AJ Bell's mailing address is 4 Exchange Quay, Salford Quays, Manchester M5 3EE, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.ajbell.co.uk. The company can be reached via phone at 44 8454 089 100. This page (LON:AJB) was last updated on 10/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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