LON:AO AO World (AO) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 69.50 -0.80 (-1.14%) (As of 06/7/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 68.95▼ 70.9350-Day Range 62.30▼ 78.5052-Week Range N/AVolume98,361 shsAverage Volume22,969 shsMarket Capitalization£400.95 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice TargetGBX 69 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsInsider TradesHeadlinesProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsInsider TradesHeadlines AO World MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold1.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.7% DownsideGBX 69 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.01Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. 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.1.00 out of 5 stars 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAO World has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 69, AO World has a forecasted downside of 0.7% from its current price of GBX 69.50.Amount of Analyst CoverageAO World has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for AO. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAO World does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAO World does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for AO. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAO World has a news sentiment score of -0.01. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.38 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for AO World this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added AO World to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AO World insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders27.15% of the stock of AO World is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions65.68% of the stock of AO World 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 AO World is -868.75, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AO World is -868.75, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDue to a projected decrease in earnings for AO World, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAO World has a P/B Ratio of 4.09. 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 AO World (LON:AO) StockAO World plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the online retailing of domestic appliances the United Kingdom and Germany. It retails fridge freezers, cookers and washing machines, and audiovisual equipment, as well as computing, mobile, gaming, and smart home technology products. The company also provides logistics and transport services. In addition, it engages in the investment activities; and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling activities. The company sells its products through its websites, marketplaces, and third-party websites. AO World plc was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bolton, the United Kingdom.Read More Receive AO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for AO World and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address AO Stock News HeadlinesJune 8, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comShore Capital Reiterates Buy Rating for AO World (LON:AO)May 31, 2023 | msn.comNormalising Te ao Māori in the workplace key to dispelling whakamāJune 8, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)New "Mined in America" Lithium Opportunities?The average electric vehicle needs 138 pounds of lithium carbonate for its battery components. But China currently controls the entire lithium supply chain.May 31, 2023 | forbes.comInside Rosewood Guangzhou, The World’s Highest Luxury HotelMay 31, 2023 | bbc.comLeigh Wood: Two-time world champion to 'dig heels in' for 'dream' City Ground fightMay 30, 2023 | bbc.comLeigh Wood: Two-time world champion to "dig heels in" for "dream" City Ground fightMay 27, 2023 | bbc.co.ukLeigh Wood wins WBA featherweight world title by beating Mauricio LaraMay 25, 2023 | msn.comHow to get a refund for Sam Smith's cancelled AO Arena show following abrupt endingJune 8, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)New "Mined in America" Lithium Opportunities?The average electric vehicle needs 138 pounds of lithium carbonate for its battery components. But China currently controls the entire lithium supply chain.May 25, 2023 | msn.comResorts World Arena issue update over Sam Smith gig - after Manchester show cancelledMay 24, 2023 | msn.comSam Smith concert suddenly stopped as AO Arena plunged into darknessMay 20, 2023 | thetimes.co.ukRIP WFH: company culture at AO World demands we ‘work from work’May 20, 2023 | msn.comSee man break world record by visiting Seven Wonders in seven daysMay 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comA Look At The Fair Value Of AO World plc (LON:AO.)May 14, 2023 | msn.comWorld Bank's Malpass: U.S. debt limit standoff adds to global economic woesMay 14, 2023 | msn.comWorld's Cheapest Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae Doesn't Look PrettyMay 11, 2023 | thetimes.co.ukWork in the office or quit, AO World boss tells staffMay 11, 2023 | msn.comAO Arena unveils exclusive new VIP entrance and premium level boasting bar, restaurant and after-show DJ to 'keep the party going'April 28, 2023 | yahoo.comProject 1 AO Porsche withdraws from Spa 6 HoursApril 28, 2023 | msn.comNo U20 World Cup for EndrickApril 28, 2023 | bbc.co.ukNatasha Jonas: World champion added to Liam Smith-Chris Eubank Jr undercard in June in ManchesterApril 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAO World plc's (LON:AO.) Shareholders Might Be Looking For ExitApril 16, 2023 | msn.comTe Ao has netball world at her fingertipsApril 14, 2023 | thetimes.co.ukAO World raises forecasts again as fears for consumer recedeApril 14, 2023 | marketwatch.comAO World Sees FY 2023 Profits at Top End of GuidanceApril 14, 2023 | msn.comUK's AO World raises profit outlook for the fourth time on better marginsApril 14, 2023 | yahoo.comFTSE 100 Live: Dr Martens and Superdry cut guidance, AO World upbeatSee More Headlines AO Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Internet Retail Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Cyclical Current SymbolLON:AO CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webao.com Phone+44-1204-672400FaxN/AEmployees3,600Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 69 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 85 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 52 Forecasted Upside/Downside-1.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)1.75 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX (0.08) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio21.31 P/E Growth-2.13Net Income£-39,400,000.00 Net Margins-2.86% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity-44.19% Return on Assets-3.19% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio168.05 Current Ratio0.79 Quick Ratio0.48 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£1.44 billion Price / Sales0.28 Cash FlowGBX 9.91 per share Price / Cash Flow7.09 Book ValueGBX 17 per share Price / Book4.14Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares576,900,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£405.56 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.66 Key ExecutivesMr. John Roberts (Age 49)Founder, CEO & Exec. Director Comp: $610.82kMr. Mark Higgins (Age 45)Group CFO & Exec. Director Comp: $816.65kMs. Cynthia H. AlersDirector of Investor RelationsMs. Julie FinnemoreDirector of Group Legal & Company Sec.Mr. David Ashwell (Age 55)Managing Director of Expert Logistics Key CompetitorsPhoto-Me InternationalLON:PHTMTremor InternationalLON:TRMRDods GroupLON:DODSASOSLON:ASCHollywood Bowl GroupLON:BOWLView All CompetitorsInsidersJohn RobertsBought 8,400 shares on 11/29/2022Total: £512,400.00 ($61.00/share)View All Insider Transactions AO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell AO World stock right now? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AO World in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" AO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View AO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is AO World's stock price forecast for 2023? 5 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for AO World's shares. Their AO share price forecasts range from GBX 52 to GBX 85. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 69 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.8%. View analysts price targets for AO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AO shares performed in 2023? AO World's stock was trading at GBX 52 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AO shares have increased by 35.2% and is now trading at GBX 70.30. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. What other stocks do shareholders of AO World own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other AO World investors own include The Vitec Group (VTC), ASOS (ASC), boohoo group (BOO), ITV (ITV), NewAge (NBEV), 888 (888), B&M European Value Retail (BME), Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (BGS), Beazley (BEZ) and Balanced Commercial Property Trust (BCPT). What is AO World's stock symbol? AO World trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "AO." How do I buy shares of AO World? Shares of AO 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 AO World's stock price today? One share of AO stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 70.30. How much money does AO World make? AO World (LON:AO) has a market capitalization of £405.56 million and generates £1.44 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £-39,400,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or GBX (0.08) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does AO World have? The company employs 3,600 workers across the globe. How can I contact AO World? AO World's mailing address is Ao Park, 5A the Parklands, Bolton, BL6 4SD, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is ao.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1204-672400. This page (LON:AO) was last updated on 6/8/2023 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. Adding AO World plc Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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