Should I buy or sell Barratt Developments stock right now?

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barratt Developments in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" BDEV shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BDEV, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View BDEV analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Barratt Developments' stock price target for 2024?

9 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Barratt Developments' stock. Their BDEV share price targets range from GBX 370 to GBX 552. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 481.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.9%. View analysts price targets for BDEV or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have BDEV shares performed in 2023?

Barratt Developments' stock was trading at GBX 396.80 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, BDEV shares have increased by 31.8% and is now trading at GBX 523.16. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

How were Barratt Developments' earnings last quarter?

Barratt Developments plc (LON:BDEV) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 6th. The real estate development company reported $32.70 EPS for the quarter. Barratt Developments had a net margin of 9.97% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.45%.

How often does Barratt Developments pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Barratt Developments?

Barratt Developments announced a dividend on Wednesday, September 6th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 28th will be paid a dividend of GBX 23.50 per share on Friday, November 3rd. This represents a yield of 5.3%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 28th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 10.20. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for BDEV .

Is Barratt Developments a good dividend stock?

Barratt Developments (LON:BDEV) pays an annual dividend of GBX 34 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.48%. BDEV has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 6,415.09%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for BDEV .

What other stocks do shareholders of Barratt Developments own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Barratt Developments investors own include Taylor Wimpey (TW) , Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Barclays (BARC) , Galliford Try (GFRD) , Persimmon (PSN) , Aviva (AV) , easyJet (EZJ) , Tullow Oil (TLW) , Vodafone Group Public (VOD) and Redrow (RDW) .

How do I buy shares of Barratt Developments?

Shares of BDEV 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 .

Barratt Developments Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:BDEV)

GBX 523.16

+0.56 (+0.11%)

(As of 06:47 AM ET)

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Today's Range: 516.20
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528.60
50-Day Range: 392.30
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522.60
52-Week Range: 384.15
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528.60

Volume: 527,244 shs
Average Volume: 3.62 million shs
Market Capitalization: £5.10 billion

P/E Ratio: 987.09
Dividend Yield: 6.50%
Price Target: GBX 481.75

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Barratt Developments MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.44 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 7.9% Downside
GBX 481.75 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -2.83
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£8.97 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.46 out of 5 stars

1.2

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Barratt Developments has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.44, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 481.75, Barratt Developments has a forecasted downside of 7.9% from its current price of GBX 523.16.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Barratt Developments 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 BDEV.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Barratt Developments is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.48%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Barratt Developments does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Barratt Developments is 6,415.09%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

2.0

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Barratt Developments has received a -0.86% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Barratt Developments in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Construction of single family houses", "Construction of apartment buildings", and "Construction of industrial buildings" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Barratt Developments is -2.83.

1.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Barratt Developments has a news sentiment score of 0.17. 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 0.39 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Barratt Developments this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Barratt Developments insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £89,707 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.86% of the stock of Barratt Developments is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
60.80% of the stock of Barratt Developments is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Barratt Developments is 987.09, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 118.85.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Barratt Developments is 987.09, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 344.84.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Due to a projected decrease in earnings for Barratt Developments, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Barratt Developments has a P/B Ratio of 0.91. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Barratt Developments Stock (LON:BDEV)

Barratt Developments plc engages in the housebuilding business in the United Kingdom. The company acquires and develops land; plans, designs, and constructs homes, apartments, penthouses, and communities, as well as undertakes mixed-use regeneration schemes; and develops retail, leisure, office, industrial, and mixed-use properties. It is also involved in the commercial development business under the Wilson Bowden Developments brand name. The company offers its homes under the Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes, and Barratt London brands. The company was incorporated in 1958 and is headquartered in Coalville, the United Kingdom.

BDEV Stock Price History

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BDEV Stock News Headlines

December 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Barratt Developments (LON:BDEV) Reaches New 1-Year High at $515.00

November 28, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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Barratt Developments plc's (LON:BDEV) institutional investors lost 3.3% last week but have benefitted from longer-term gains

September 22, 2023 | msn.com

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September 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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3 reasons to consider Barratt Developments shares in September 2023

September 6, 2023 | msn.com

U.K. housebuilder shares under pressure after Barratt warns of sliding sales

September 6, 2023 | uk.investing.com

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September 6, 2023 | msn.com

FTSE 100 dragged down by global gloom, Barratt warning

September 6, 2023 | msn.com

This FTSE 100 stock could be a long-term market-beater

August 22, 2023 | msn.com

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July 19, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

UK rents soar at fastest rate since 2016 as house price growth slows

July 19, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

Which is better value, the Persimmon or Barratt share price?

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/06/2019
Ex-Dividend for 11/3 Dividend: 9/28/2023
Dividend Payable: 11/03/2023
Today: 12/04/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Residential Construction
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Current Symbol: LON:BDEV
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.barrattdevelopments.co.uk
Phone: +44-1530-278278
Fax: N/A
Employees: 6,728
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 481.75
High Stock Price Target: GBX 552
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 370
Potential Upside/Downside: -7.8%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.44
Research Coverage: 9 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.53
Trailing P/E Ratio: 986.04
Forward P/E Ratio: 20.86
P/E Growth: -1.65
Net Income: £530.30 million
Net Margins: 9.97%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 9.45%
Return on Assets: 6.66%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 4.46
Current Ratio: 4.62
Quick Ratio: 0.93

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £5.32 billion
Price / Sales: 0.96
Cash Flow: GBX 172.21 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.03
Book Value: GBX 577 per share
Price / Book: 0.91

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 974,590,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £5.09 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.53

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Key Executives

Mr. David Fraser Thomas (Age 60)
Group CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.46M
Mr. Michael Ian Scott (Age 46)
CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $858k
Mr. Steven J. Boyes (Age 63)
COO, Deputy CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.18M
Mr. Michael Finn
Group Design & Technical Director
Ms. Jenny Matthews
Interim Head of Investor Relations
Ms. Sally Austin B.Sc (Hons)
B.Sc., MCIPD, Group HR Director
Mr. Gary Ennis (Age 54)
Regional Managing Director of London & Southern
Mr. Nicholas H. Richardson (Age 60)
Managing Director of Wilson Bowden Developments
Mr. Mike Roberts M.D.
Regional Managing Director of Northern
Derek Harris
Head of Public Relations

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Insiders

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BDEV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Barratt Developments stock right now?: 9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barratt Developments in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" BDEV shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BDEV, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View BDEV analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Barratt Developments' stock price target for 2024?: 9 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Barratt Developments' stock. Their BDEV share price targets range from GBX 370 to GBX 552. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 481.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.9%.
View analysts price targets for BDEV or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have BDEV shares performed in 2023?: Barratt Developments' stock was trading at GBX 396.80 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, BDEV shares have increased by 31.8% and is now trading at GBX 523.16.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
How were Barratt Developments' earnings last quarter?: Barratt Developments plc (LON:BDEV) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 6th. The real estate development company reported $32.70 EPS for the quarter. Barratt Developments had a net margin of 9.97% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.45%.

How often does Barratt Developments pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Barratt Developments?: Barratt Developments announced a dividend on Wednesday, September 6th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 28th will be paid a dividend of GBX 23.50 per share on Friday, November 3rd. This represents a yield of 5.3%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 28th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 10.20. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for BDEV.
Is Barratt Developments a good dividend stock?: Barratt Developments (LON:BDEV) pays an annual dividend of GBX 34 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.48%. BDEV has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 6,415.09%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for BDEV.
What other stocks do shareholders of Barratt Developments own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Barratt Developments investors own include Taylor Wimpey (TW), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Barclays (BARC), Galliford Try (GFRD), Persimmon (PSN), Aviva (AV), easyJet (EZJ), Tullow Oil (TLW), Vodafone Group Public (VOD) and Redrow (RDW).
How do I buy shares of Barratt Developments?: Shares of BDEV 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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Barratt Developments Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:BDEV)

Barratt Developments MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Barratt Developments Stock (LON:BDEV)

BDEV Stock Price History

BDEV Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

BDEV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™