Should I buy or sell A.G. BARR stock right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for A.G. BARR in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BAG shares. View BAG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is A.G. BARR's stock price target for 2024?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for A.G. BARR's shares. Their BAG share price targets range from GBX 522 to GBX 600. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 574 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BAG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have BAG shares performed in 2024?

A.G. BARR's stock was trading at GBX 513 at the start of the year. Since then, BAG stock has increased by 6.4% and is now trading at GBX 545.99. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were A.G. BARR's earnings last quarter?

A.G. BARR p.l.c. (LON:BAG) released its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 8th. The company reported $26.50 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $27.30 by $0.80. A.G. BARR had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.71% and a net margin of 9.62%.

How often does A.G. BARR pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for A.G. BARR?

A.G. BARR announced a dividend on Tuesday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 9th will be given a dividend of GBX 12.40 per share on Friday, June 7th. This represents a yield of 2.41%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 9th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 2.65. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for BAG .

Is A.G. BARR a good dividend stock?

A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 15 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.64%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,411.76%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for BAG .

What other stocks do shareholders of A.G. BARR own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other A.G. BARR investors own include Otelco (OTEL) , BlackBerry (BB) , 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (FLWS) , Air Canada (AC) , American Airlines Group (AAL) , Ally Financial (ALLY) , Berry Global Group (BERY) , Direct Line Insurance Group (DLG) and International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) .

How do I buy shares of A.G. BARR?

Shares of BAG 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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A.G. BARR (BAG) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 545.99

-6.01 (-1.09%)

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50-Day Range: 514
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52-Week Range: 446
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591.75

Volume: 15,098 shs
Average Volume: 139,735 shs
Market Capitalization: £610.91 million

P/E Ratio: 1,605.86
Dividend Yield: 2.75%
Price Target: GBX 574

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A.G. BARR MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 5.1% Upside
GBX 574 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.41
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£35.98 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

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.

0.48 out of 5 stars

1.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
A.G. BARR has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
A.G. BARR has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for BAG.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
A.G. BARR pays a meaningful dividend of 2.64%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
A.G. BARR does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of A.G. BARR is 4,411.76%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for BAG.

1.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
A.G. BARR has a news sentiment score of 0.41. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Defensive companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for A.G. BARR this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added A.G. BARR to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

4.2

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, A.G. BARR insiders have sold 37,972.31% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought £945.07 in company stock and sold £359,809.98 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
34.15% of the stock of A.G. BARR is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
50.19% of the stock of A.G. BARR is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of A.G. BARR is 1,605.86, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.64.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of A.G. BARR is 1,605.86, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 245.65.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
A.G. BARR has a PEG Ratio of 1.36. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
A.G. BARR has a P/B Ratio of 2.08. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About A.G. BARR Stock (LON:BAG)

A.G. BARR p.l.c., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells soft drinks and cocktail solutions in the United Kingdom and internationally. It provides carbonated and flavored soft drinks, pre-mixed cocktails, fruit juices, spring and sparkling water, fruit puree, oat drinks, boost drinks, iced tea, and other non-alcoholic beverages. The company sells its products under the Barr flavours, Bundaberg, D'N'B, Funkin, IRN-BRU, KA, OMJ!, Rubicon, San Benedetto, Simply Fruity, Snapple, Strathmore, Sun Exotic, Rubicon RAW, MOMA, and Tizer brands. It also engages in the distribution and sale of plant-based milks. A.G. BARR p.l.c. was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Cumbernauld, the United Kingdom.

BAG Stock Price History

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BAG Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 4/08/2020
Today: 4/19/2024
Ex-Dividend for 6/7 Dividend: 5/09/2024
Dividend Payable: 6/07/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Beverages - Non - Alcoholic
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:BAG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.agbarr.co.uk
Phone: +44-1236-852400
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,014
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 574
High Stock Price Target: GBX 600
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 522
Potential Upside/Downside: +4.0%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.34
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,623.53
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.92
P/E Growth: 1.36
Net Income: £38.50 million
Net Margins: 9.62%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 13.71%
Return on Assets: 7.93%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.67
Current Ratio: 2.09
Quick Ratio: 1.99

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £400 million
Price / Sales: 1.54
Cash Flow: GBX 58.94 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 9.36
Book Value: GBX 263 per share
Price / Book: 2.10

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 111,890,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £617.63 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.34

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Key Executives

Mr. Roger Alexander White M.A. (HONS) (Age 59)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.27M
Mr. Stuart Lorimer BAcc. (HONS) (Age 58)
C.A. M.C.T., Finance Director & Executive Director
Comp: $753k
Mr. Jonathan David Kemp B.A. (Hons) (Age 53)
Commercial Director & Executive Director
Comp: $572k
Ms. Deborah Jones
Head of Corporate Affairs & Communication
Mr. Doug Brown
Head of Human Resources

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BAG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell A.G. BARR stock right now?: 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for A.G. BARR in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BAG shares.
View BAG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is A.G. BARR's stock price target for 2024?: 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for A.G. BARR's shares. Their BAG share price targets range from GBX 522 to GBX 600. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 574 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.1% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for BAG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have BAG shares performed in 2024?: A.G. BARR's stock was trading at GBX 513 at the start of the year. Since then, BAG stock has increased by 6.4% and is now trading at GBX 545.99.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were A.G. BARR's earnings last quarter?: A.G. BARR p.l.c. (LON:BAG) released its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 8th. The company reported $26.50 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $27.30 by $0.80. A.G. BARR had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.71% and a net margin of 9.62%.

How often does A.G. BARR pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for A.G. BARR?: A.G. BARR announced a dividend on Tuesday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 9th will be given a dividend of GBX 12.40 per share on Friday, June 7th. This represents a yield of 2.41%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 9th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 2.65. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for BAG.
Is A.G. BARR a good dividend stock?: A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 15 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.64%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,411.76%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for BAG.
What other stocks do shareholders of A.G. BARR own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other A.G. BARR investors own include Otelco (OTEL), BlackBerry (BB), 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (FLWS), Air Canada (AC), American Airlines Group (AAL), Ally Financial (ALLY), Berry Global Group (BERY), Direct Line Insurance Group (DLG) and International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF).
How do I buy shares of A.G. BARR?: Shares of BAG 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:BAG) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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A.G. BARR (BAG) Share Price, News & Analysis

A.G. BARR MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About A.G. BARR Stock (LON:BAG)

BAG Stock Price History

BAG Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

BAG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™