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LON:BUR

Burford Capital (BUR) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 1,131
-9.00 (-0.79%)
(As of 09/29/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
1,120
▼
1,153
50-Day Range
983.50
▼
1,343
52-Week Range
478
▼
1,388
Volume
319,428 shs
Average Volume
340,235 shs
Market Capitalization
£2.48 billion
P/E Ratio
1,165.98
Dividend Yield
0.88%
Price Target
GBX 1,710
ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlines

Burford Capital MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
51.2% Upside
GBX 1,710 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
N/A
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.

1.59 out of 5 stars

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About Burford Capital (LON:BUR) Stock

Burford Capital Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides legal finance products and services worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Capital Provision, and Asset Management and Other Provision. The Capital Provision segment provides capital to the legal industry or in connection with legal matters directly and through investment in private funds. The Asset Management and Other Services segment provides services to the legal industry, including litigation insurance. The company also offers alternative strategies, including lower risk legal finance, post-settlement, and complex strategies. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey.

BUR Price History

BUR Stock News Headlines

September 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Burford Capital (LON:BUR) Stock Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average of $988.23
September 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Burford Capital Limited (NYSE:BUR) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
September 30, 2023 | The Oxford Club (Ad)
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September 11, 2023 | msn.com
Burford prevé retorno de 37.000% en victoria contra Argentina
September 11, 2023 | bloomberg.com
Burford Eyes 37,000% Return in $16 Billion Argentina Award
July 13, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk
Big bang ends in a bureacratic whimper
July 11, 2023 | msn.com
Houlihan Lokey (HLI) Set to Gain From 7 Mile Advisors Buyout
June 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
BURFORD CAPITAL ANNOUNCES PRICING OF PRIVATE OFFERING OF SENIOR NOTES
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June 20, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
Burford Capital unit to offer $400M senior notes
June 20, 2023 | msn.com
There should be no hangovers for investors who buy another round at this pub and hotels group
June 13, 2023 | msn.com
Burford Capital Still Has Considerable Room To Grow
June 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
BURFORD CAPITAL TO HOST GLOBAL RETAIL SHAREHOLDER CALL ON JUNE 21, 2023
May 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
BUR - Burford Capital Limited
May 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Burford Capital Limited Just Missed EPS By 30%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
May 16, 2023 | lse.co.uk
Burford Capital sees annual income and revenue jump in 2022
May 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
BURFORD CAPITAL REPORTS FULL YEAR 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS; PROFITABLE GROWTH AND UPDATE ON FAIR VALUE ACCOUNTING
May 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
BURFORD CAPITAL ANNOUNCES DATE FOR 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND UPDATE ON ITS FAIR VALUE ACCOUNTING
April 2, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
BURFORD CAPITAL STATEMENT ON YPF SUMMARY JUDGMENT RULING
March 31, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk
Burford boost after court ruling on Argentina
March 31, 2023 | bloomberg.com
Argentina Found Liable in Multibillion-Dollar Suit Over Oil Takeover
March 31, 2023 | msn.com
Burford Capital Skyrockets after Client Wins Lawsuit
March 28, 2023 | reuters.com
Litigation funder Burford slams Sysco, as U.S. Chamber steps into court fight
March 19, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
Oops! Burford Capital Delays Accounts, Stock Drops 15%
March 16, 2023 | msn.com
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March 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
REFILE-Litigation funder Burford sues Sysco over $140 mln antitrust investment
March 9, 2023 | msn.com
Australia news live: Senate inquiry recommends four-day working week pilot; Albanese to talk trade in India
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
LON
Industry
Asset Management
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Financial Services
Current Symbol
LON:BUR
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
N/A
Web
www.burfordcapital.com
Phone
44-1481-723-450
Fax
N/A
Employees
158
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
GBX 1,710
High Stock Price Forecast
GBX 1,820
Low Stock Price Forecast
GBX 1,600
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+51.2%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
GBX 0.97
Trailing P/E Ratio
1,165.98
Forward P/E Ratio
18.14
P/E Growth
1.09
Net Income
£261.46 million
Net Margins
107.73%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
13.58%
Return on Assets
1.07%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
60.62
Current Ratio
32.62
Quick Ratio
8.01

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£242.70 million
Price / Sales
10.20
Cash Flow
GBX 345.25 per share
Price / Cash Flow
3.28
Book Value
GBX 887 per share
Price / Book
1.28

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
218,960,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£2.48 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.02
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Christopher P. Bogart (Age 58)
    CEO & Director
  • Mr. Daniel Hall
    Co-Founder, MD & Co-Heads of EMEA
  • Mr. Jordan Licht (Age 45)
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Ms. Aviva O. Will (Age 54)
    Co-Chief Operating Officer
  • Mr. David Perla (Age 53)
    Co-Chief Operating Officer
  • Mr. Jonathan T. Molot (Age 56)
    Chief Investment Officer
  • Mr. Charles Utley A.C.A.
    Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Mark N. Klein (Age 55)
    Chief Admin. Officer & Gen. Counsel
  • Ms. Monika Kumari Singh
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • Mr. David Helfenbein
    VP of PR

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BUR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Burford Capital stock right now?

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Burford Capital in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" BUR shares.
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What is Burford Capital's stock price forecast for 2023?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Burford Capital's stock. Their BUR share price forecasts range from GBX 1,600 to GBX 1,820. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 1,710 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 51.2% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for BUR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

How have BUR shares performed in 2023?

Burford Capital's stock was trading at GBX 667 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BUR shares have increased by 69.6% and is now trading at GBX 1,131.
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How often does Burford Capital pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Burford Capital?

Burford Capital announced a dividend on Wednesday, September 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 9th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.06 per share on Thursday, December 7th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 9th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for BUR.

Is Burford Capital a good dividend stock?

Burford Capital (LON:BUR) pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.83%. The dividend payout ratio is 1,030.93%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for BUR.

What other stocks do shareholders of Burford Capital own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Burford Capital investors own include Fevertree Drinks (FEVR), CVS Group (CVSG), Aviva (AV), IQE (IQE), Vermilion Energy (VET), AFR.L (AFR), Code Rebel (CDRBQ), Diageo (DEO), DP Eurasia (DPEU) and easyJet (EZJ).

What is Burford Capital's stock symbol?

Burford Capital trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "BUR."

How do I buy shares of Burford Capital?

Shares of BUR 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 Burford Capital's stock price today?

One share of BUR stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,131.

How much money does Burford Capital make?

Burford Capital (LON:BUR) has a market capitalization of £2.48 billion and generates £242.70 million in revenue each year. The company earns £261.46 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.97 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Burford Capital have?

The company employs 158 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Burford Capital?

Burford Capital's mailing address is Regency Court, Glategny Esplanade, Saint Peter Port GY1 1WW. The official website for the company is www.burfordcapital.com. The company can be reached via phone at 44-1481-723-450.

This page (LON:BUR) was last updated on 9/30/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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