AJ Bell Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:AJB) GBX 308.60 +9.40 (+3.14%) (As of 04:45 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 293.80▼ 316.8050-Day Range 249▼ 299.2052-Week Range 241.60▼ 394.80Volume1.96 million shsAverage Volume689,495 shsMarket Capitalization£1.27 billionP/E Ratio2,204.29Dividend Yield2.59%Price TargetGBX 400 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades AJ Bell MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside29.2% UpsideGBX 400 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.66Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£2.11 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.2.17 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 29.2% from its current price of GBX 309.60.Amount of Analyst CoverageAJ Bell has only been the subject of 1 research reports 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 3.24%, 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 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAJ Bell has a news sentiment score of 0.66. 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 0.51 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for AJ Bell this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. 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 £21,076.70 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 2,211.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.69.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AJ Bell is 2,211.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 312.70.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 8.60. 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 Stock (LON:AJB)AJ 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 Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AJB Stock News HeadlinesDecember 7, 2023 | marketwatch.comAJ Bell Pretax Profit Rose on Higher Interest RatesDecember 7, 2023 | msn.comAJ Bell posts record profits despite fee cutsDecember 8, 2023 | Autonomix (Ad)How to Invest Early In the Next Potential Breakthrough Nerve-Sensing TechnologyAutonomix is preparing a public listing as they develop technology to potentially detect and treat a range of nervous system disorders with much greater visibility than available today. Now, their management team sees a potentially untapped $100B market opportunity.* *Disclosure: This is a paid advertisement for Autonomix’s Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.comDecember 7, 2023 | thetimes.co.ukAJ Bell defends rates paid to customers as profits rise by 50%December 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAJ Bell: investment platform shakes off fears of bloated cash balancesDecember 7, 2023 | msn.comCustomers flock to AJ Bell signalling hope for domestic investing marketDecember 7, 2023 | msn.comThis FTSE 100 share price just jumped 15%. Is it one of the best buys for 2024?December 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe three-year underlying earnings growth at AJ Bell (LON:AJB) is promising, but the shareholders are still in the red over that timeDecember 8, 2023 | Autonomix (Ad)How to Invest Early In the Next Potential Breakthrough Nerve-Sensing TechnologyAutonomix is preparing a public listing as they develop technology to potentially detect and treat a range of nervous system disorders with much greater visibility than available today. Now, their management team sees a potentially untapped $100B market opportunity.* *Disclosure: This is a paid advertisement for Autonomix’s Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.comNovember 10, 2023 | msn.comSalford Red Devils bosses say club could be WEEKS from folding due to ongoing AJ Bell Stadium disputeNovember 6, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comHigh house prices lock thousands of first-time buyers out of Lifetime ISA schemeNovember 5, 2023 | morningstar.comAJ Bell PLC AJBOctober 23, 2023 | msn.comOne FTSE 250 stock investors should consider buying for long-term returns and growthOctober 19, 2023 | msn.comBUSINESS LIVE: HL and AJ Bell assets soar; Hipgnosis strategic review; Fund firms struggle for inflowsOctober 19, 2023 | msn.comAJ Bell attracts over 50,000 new customers despite ‘challenging market backdrop’October 19, 2023 | marketwatch.comAJ Bell Assets Rise on Higher InflowsOctober 19, 2023 | msn.comAJ Bell and Hargreaves Lansdown buoyed by client and asset growthOctober 11, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comDIY investors launch bond buying spree to cash in on market chaosOctober 4, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comRevealed: the wealth managers with the best investment returnsOctober 2, 2023 | msn.comGlasgow comes out in force to support the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run weekendSeptember 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?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 investmentsSee 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings5/21/2020Today12/08/2023Get 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 TargetGBX 400 High Stock Price TargetGBX 490 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 340 Potential Upside/Downside+31.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.14 Trailing P/E Ratio2,167.14 Forward P/E Ratio29.10 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 / Sales6.54 Cash FlowGBX 17.28 per share Price / Cash Flow17.56 Book ValueGBX 36 per share Price / Book8.43Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares412,090,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£1.25 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.94 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. 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. 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 RelationsMs. Kina SinclairGroup Legal Services DirectorMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCapital GearingLON:CGTAberforth Smaller CompaniesLON:ASLAllianz Technology TrustLON:ATTNinety One GroupLON:N91Edinburgh InvestmentLON:EDINView All CompetitorsInsidersRoger StottBought 55 shares on 10/11/2023Total: £15,125.00 ($275.00/share)Peter 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)View All Insider Transactions AJB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell AJ Bell stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AJ Bell in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 target for 2024? 4 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for AJ Bell's shares. Their AJB share price targets range from GBX 340 to GBX 490. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 400 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 29.2% 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 stock has decreased by 13.6% and is now trading at GBX 309.60. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How were AJ Bell's earnings last quarter? AJ Bell plc (LON:AJB) released its earnings results on Thursday, May, 21st. The company reported $4.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. AJ Bell had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 44.61% and a net margin of 30.71%. How often does AJ Bell pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AJ Bell? AJ Bell declared a dividend on Thursday, December 7th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 11th will be given a dividend of GBX 7.25 per share on Friday, February 9th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.81%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 11th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 3.50. The official announcement can be seen 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 3.24%. 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). 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. 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