LON:ASCL Ascential (ASCL) Share Price, News & Analysis → The Key to this $10 Trillion Tech Boom (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free ASCL Stock Alerts GBX 332 -4.50 (-1.34%) (As of 06/13/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 330▼ 33650-Day Range 308.75▼ 343.8352-Week Range 312.50▼ 550.80Volume644,846 shsAverage Volume1.39 million shsMarket Capitalization£677.28 millionP/E Ratio16,600.00Dividend Yield1.81%Price TargetGBX 340 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Ascential alerts: Email Address Ascential MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.4% UpsideGBX 340 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.0.07 out of 5 stars 1.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAscential has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAscential has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Ascential's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for ASCL. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAscential pays a meaningful dividend of 2.58%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAscential does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Ascential is 30,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Ascential's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for ASCL. Previous Next 0.6 News and Social Media Coverage MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Ascential to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ascential insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 8.51% of the stock of Ascential is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions101.91% of the stock of Ascential is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Ascential's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ascential is 16,600.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.97.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ascential is 16,600.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 481.17.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAscential has a PEG Ratio of 1.06. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAscential has a P/B Ratio of 1.63. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyThe Key to this $10 Trillion Tech BoomPresident Biden has just approved $2.6 billion for this breakthrough technology… And it has nothing to do with artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, or the blockchain.To get all the details of this new tech – click here now. About Ascential Stock (LON:ASCL)Ascential plc provides specialist information, analytics, and e-commerce optimization platforms in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the United States, Canada, China, rest of the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The company operates in two segments, Marketing and Financial Technology. The Marketing segment conducts events, as well as offers intelligence and advisory services for marketing champion activities. The Financial Technology segment provides events and intelligence that improves performance and innovation for various customers, including payments, banks, technology companies, venture capitalists, startups, and regulators, as well as merchants, retailers, and brands. It offers data, analytics, and insights platforms, which provide actionable intelligence to drive informed strategic decisions; and advisory and training services that help customers in industry trends and best practices. The company was formerly known as Trident Floatco PLC and changed its name to Ascential plc in January 2016. Ascential plc was founded in 1887 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.Read More ASCL Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ASCL Stock News HeadlinesMay 25, 2024 | nasdaq.comUBS Group Cuts Stake in Ascential PLCMay 22, 2024 | barrons.comAscential PLCMay 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAscential's (LON:ASCL) investors will be pleased with their notable 31% return over the last yearApril 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCan Mixed Financials Have A Negative Impact on Ascential plc's 's (LON:ASCL) Current Price Momentum?March 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAscential Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Misses ExpectationsMarch 3, 2024 | nz.finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 1-Six militants killed in special operation in Russia's Ingushetia region - TASSMarch 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comReturns On Capital At Ascential (LON:ASCL) Paint A Concerning PictureJanuary 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOmnicom Announces Closing of Acquisition of FlywheelNovember 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders have faith in loss-making Ascential (LON:ASCL) as stock climbs 3.8% in past week, taking one-year gain to 31%November 9, 2023 | morningstar.comAscential PLC ASCLOctober 30, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comThis beaten-down FTSE 250 growth stock just jumped 25%. Time to buy?October 30, 2023 | reuters.comUK's Ascential to sell digital commerce, product design units in $1.70 bln dealOctober 30, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deAscential Announces Proposed Sales Of Digital Commerce, And WGSNOctober 30, 2023 | lse.co.ukLONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rise; Ascential surges on disposalsOctober 30, 2023 | msn.comLondon stocks kick start week higher; Ascential jumpsOctober 30, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAscential Announces Proposed Sales Of Digital Commerce, And WGSN - Quick FactsOctober 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comOmnicom Acquires Digital Commerce Powerhouse FlywheelOctober 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAscential plc's (LON:ASCL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 94% Above Its Share PriceSeptember 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAscential (LON:ASCL) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of ReturnJuly 21, 2023 | reuters.comExclusive: Key bidders in Ascential break-up quit auctionJuly 20, 2023 | reuters.comExclusive: Key bidders in Ascential break-up quit auction - sourcesJune 30, 2023 | reuters.comAscential unit attracts at least two bids as other buyers drop outMay 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAscential (LON:ASCL) shareholders have endured a 44% loss from investing in the stock five years agoApril 28, 2023 | bbc.comTeachers' strikes: School leaders to vote over strike action in EnglandApril 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAscential plc (LON:ASCL) Shares Could Be 37% Below Their Intrinsic Value EstimateSee More Headlines Receive ASCL Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ascential and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/3 Dividend5/20/2024Dividend Payable6/03/2024Today6/13/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorCommunication Services Industry Advertising Agencies Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:ASCL CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.ascential.com Phone+44-20-75165000FaxN/AEmployees700Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 340 High Stock Price TargetGBX 395 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 285 Potential Upside/Downside+2.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.02 Trailing P/E Ratio16,600.00 Forward P/E Ratio14.24 P/E Growth1.06Net Income£4.20 million Net Margins-92.68% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity0.89% Return on Assets1.36% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio76.89 Current Ratio2.08 Quick Ratio0.92 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£206.40 million Price / Sales3.28 Cash FlowGBX 33.93 per share Price / Cash Flow9.79 Book ValueGBX 204 per share Price / Book1.63Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares204,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£677.28 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.10 20 High-Yield Dividend Stocks that Could Ruin Your RetirementAlmost everyone loves strong dividend-paying stocks, but high yields can signal danger. 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Enter your email to get this report and avoid a high-yield dividend trap.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Amanda Jane Gradden (Age 56)CFO & Executive Director Comp: $950kMr. Philip Owain Thomas (Age 63)CEO & Executive Director Mr. Kent DreadonChief Operating OfficerHiran PattaniChief Technology OfficerRory ElliottDirector of Investor RelationsAlison WoodGeneral CounselNina Preston-SmithVice President of CommunicationsMs. Nancy ParksChief People OfficerMr. Jeff Lupinacci (Age 54)Chief Financial Officer of Digital Commerce Mr. Paul CoxhillCOO of LIONS & President of LIONS InsightMore ExecutivesKey Competitors4imprint GroupLON:FOURYouGovLON:YOUNext 15 GroupLON:NFGNext Fifteen Communications GroupLON:NFCTarsus GroupLON:TRSView All CompetitorsInsidersMandy GraddenSold 850,000 sharesTotal: £244.80 M ($288.00/share)Duncan PainterSold 300,000 sharesTotal: £84 M ($280.00/share)Duncan PainterSold 80,610 sharesTotal: £21.60 M ($268.00/share)View All Insider Transactions ASCL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Ascential stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ascential in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" ASCL shares. View ASCL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Ascential's stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Ascential's shares. Their ASCL share price targets range from GBX 285 to GBX 395. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 340 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 2.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ASCL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ASCL shares performed in 2024? Ascential's stock was trading at GBX 293.40 at the start of the year. Since then, ASCL stock has increased by 13.2% and is now trading at GBX 332. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does Ascential pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ascential? Ascential declared a dividend on Wednesday, May 8th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 20th will be paid a dividend of GBX 128.60 per share on Monday, June 3rd. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 20th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 4. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for ASCL. Is Ascential a good dividend stock? Ascential (LON:ASCL) pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.58%. The dividend payout ratio is 30,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for ASCL. 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). 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.Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (LON:ASCL) was last updated on 6/13/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersThe #1 Crypto That You Don’t Own… YetThere’s all kinds of “signals” to follow when investing in cryptos. 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