LON:ASCL

Ascential - ASCL Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 260

+2.40 (+0.93%)

(As of 08/16/2022 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: 256.60
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264.20
50-Day Range: 223.79
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310.51
52-Week Range: 220.80
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449.60

Volume: 402,427 shs
Average Volume: 1.03 million shs
Market Capitalization: £1.14 billion

P/E Ratio: 4.86
Dividend Yield: 2.31%
Price Target: GBX 377.50

About Ascential (LON:ASCL) Stock

Ascential plc provides specialist information, analytics, and e-commerce optimization platforms in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The company operates through four segments: Digital Commerce, Product Design, Marketing, and Retail & Financial Services. It offers industry-specific business intelligence, insights, and forecasting through data and digital subscription tools. The company was formerly known as Trident Floatco PLC and changed its name to Ascential plc in January 2016. Ascential plc was incorporated in 2016 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Ascential Stock Up 0.9 %

Shares of Ascential stock traded up GBX 2.40 ($0.03) during trading on Tuesday, reaching GBX 260 ($3.14). The stock had a trading volume of 1,140,119 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,033,810. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 35.04. The company has a market capitalization of £1.14 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.81. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of GBX 274.11 and a two-hundred day moving average price of GBX 306.96. Ascential has a 52 week low of GBX 220.80 ($2.67) and a 52 week high of GBX 449.60 ($5.43).

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ASCL has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Berenberg Bank reissued a "hold" rating and set a GBX 290 ($3.50) price target on shares of Ascential in a research report on Thursday, August 11th. Shore Capital restated a "buy" rating on shares of Ascential in a report on Monday, August 1st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price target on Ascential from GBX 440 ($5.32) to GBX 360 ($4.35) and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, June 30th. Finally, Barclays reiterated an "overweight" rating and issued a GBX 390 ($4.71) price objective on shares of Ascential in a research report on Tuesday, August 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Ascential currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of GBX 377.50 ($4.56).

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ASCL Stock News Headlines

August 14, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Berenberg Bank Reaffirms Hold Rating for Ascential (LON:ASCL)

August 5, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Berenberg Bank Downgrades Ascential (LON:ASCL) to Hold

August 3, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Shore Capital Reiterates Buy Rating for Ascential (LON:ASCL)

July 25, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Ascential plc (LON:ASCL) Receives GBX 433.33 Consensus PT from Brokerages

July 23, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Barclays Trims Ascential (LON:ASCL) Target Price to GBX 390

June 19, 2022 | lse.co.uk

FTSE 250 movers: Trustpilot gains on breakeven hopes; Wizz flies higher

June 14, 2022 | lse.co.uk

London close: Stocks fall after surprise contraction for UK GDP

May 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Shareholders in Ascential (LON:ASCL) have lost 9.9%, as stock drops 3.2% this past week

March 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Analysts Are Optimistic We'll See A Profit From Ascential plc (LON:ASCL)

January 22, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Ascential plc (ASCL.L)

January 12, 2022 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

European shares rise, Asia declines, eyeing Fed, omicron

January 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Bullish Ascential plc (LON:ASCL) investors are yet to receive a pay off on their UK£1.9m bet

October 1, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

MediaLink Hires Global Brand Leader David Muldoon in Europe

September 20, 2021 | businesswire.com

Clicbrics Appoints Scott Forbes to Board of Directors

September 11, 2021 | finanznachrichten.de

MediaLink's 2021 "The Revelation Report" Reveals Leaders Reach Inflection Point for Post-Pandemic Business Success

September 4, 2021 | proactiveinvestors.com

Ascential PLC - Director/PDMR Shareholding

July 27, 2021 | lse.co.uk

BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan raises Flutter; Liberum cuts Sumo

July 22, 2021 | proactiveinvestors.com.au

Ascential PLC - Block listing Interim Review

July 16, 2021 | markets.businessinsider.com

Ascential PLC : Holding(s) in Company

April 8, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Did Ascential plc (LON:ASCL) Insiders Buy Up More Shares?

March 19, 2021 | bloomberg.com

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March 3, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

MediaLink Taps Lucas Cridland to Lead Hudson Bridge

September 4, 2020 | finance.yahoo.com

Is Ascential plc (LON:ASCL) Popular Amongst Institutions?

September 1, 2020 | finance.yahoo.com

MediaLink Hires Kathleen Saxton, Founder of London-Based Talent Advisory Firm The Lighthouse, to Expand European Footprint

August 24, 2020 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Shares in Ascential outperform over three months

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Marketing Services
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Current Symbol: LON:ASCL
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.ascential.com
Phone: +44-20-75165000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 2,545
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: GBX 377.50
High Stock Price Forecast: GBX 470
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 290
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +45.2%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.80
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio: 4.86
Forward P/E Ratio: 0.15
P/E Growth: 1.33
Net Income: N/A
Net Margins: N/A
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: N/A
Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 35.04
Current Ratio: 0.99
Quick Ratio: 0.92

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £455.70 million
Price / Sales: 2.51
Cash Flow: GBX 21.61 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 12.03
Book Value: GBX 181.80 per share
Price / Book: 1.43

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 440,212,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £1.14 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: N/A

Key Executives

Mr. Duncan Anthony Painter (Age 52)
CEO & Director
Comp: $1.3M
Ms. Amanda Jane Gradden (Age 54)
CFO & Director
Comp: $962k
Mr. Paul Scott Harrison (Age 58)
COO & Exec. Director
Comp: $1.79M
Mr. Sean Harley
Chief Information Officer & Pres of Siberia
Rory Elliott
Head of Investor Relations
Ms. Tracey Gray
Chief People Officer
Ms. Natasha Christie-Miller
Pres of Retail & Financial Services
Mr. Philip Thomas
Chief Exec. of Intelligence & Events
Mr. Kevin M. Silk (Age 58)
Managing Director of WGSN
Mr. David Davies
Chief Content Officer

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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ASCL Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ascential stock right now?: 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ascential in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" ASCL shares.
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What is Ascential's stock price forecast for 2022?: 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Ascential's stock. Their ASCL share price forecasts range from GBX 290 to GBX 470. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 377.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 45.2% from the stock's current price.
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How have ASCL shares performed in 2022?: Ascential's stock was trading at GBX 402.40 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ASCL stock has decreased by 35.4% and is now trading at GBX 260.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Ascential own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ascential investors own include KAZ Minerals (KAZ), Standard Chartered (STAN), Intelsat (I), Associated British Foods (ABF), Fossil Group (FOSL), Bank of America (BAC), Chaarat Gold (CGH), Lloyds Banking Group (LYG), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) and AMC Entertainment (AMC).

What is Ascential's stock symbol?: Ascential trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "ASCL."
How do I buy shares of Ascential?: Shares of ASCL 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 Ascential's stock price today?: One share of ASCL stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 260.
How much money does Ascential make?: Ascential (LON:ASCL) has a market capitalization of £1.14 billion and generates £455.70 million in revenue each year.
How many employees does Ascential have?: The company employs 2,545 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Ascential?: Ascential's mailing address is The Prow, 1 Wilder Walk, LONDON, W1B 5AP, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.ascential.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-75165000.

This page (LON:ASCL) was last updated on 8/16/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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