Should I buy or sell Clarkson stock right now?

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

What is Clarkson's stock price target for 2024?

3 brokerages have issued 12 month price targets for Clarkson's shares. Their CKN share price targets range from GBX 4,320 to GBX 4,500. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 4,381.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CKN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have CKN shares performed in 2024?

Clarkson's stock was trading at GBX 3,165 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CKN stock has increased by 26.7% and is now trading at GBX 4,010. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Clarkson's earnings last quarter?

Clarkson PLC (LON:CKN) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March, 9th. The company reported $118.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $116.00 by $2.80. Clarkson had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.73% and a net margin of 13.11%.

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

Clarkson declared a dividend on Monday, March 4th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 9th will be paid a dividend of GBX 72 per share on Friday, May 24th. This represents a yield of 1.96%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 9th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 30. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for CKN .

Is Clarkson a good dividend stock?

Clarkson (LON:CKN) pays an annual dividend of GBX 102 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.52%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,722.63%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for CKN .

What other stocks do shareholders of Clarkson own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Clarkson investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH) , Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) , Aileron Therapeutics (ALRN) , Alfa Financial Software (ALFA) , Avast (AVST) , Asiamet Resources (ARS) and ArcBest (ARCB) .

How do I buy shares of Clarkson?

Shares of CKN 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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Volume: 18,969 shs
Average Volume: 57,211 shs
Market Capitalization: £1.23 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,463.50
Dividend Yield: 2.54%
Price Target: GBX 4,381.67

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Clarkson MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 9.3% Upside
GBX 4,381.67 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.05
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
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.

0.20 out of 5 stars

1.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Clarkson has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Clarkson 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 CKN.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Clarkson pays a meaningful dividend of 2.52%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Clarkson does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Clarkson is 3,722.63%. 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 CKN.

1.7

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Clarkson has a news sentiment score of 0.05. 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 0.38 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Clarkson this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Clarkson insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
11.01% of the stock of Clarkson is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
57.82% of the stock of Clarkson 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 Clarkson is 1,463.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.63.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Clarkson is 1,463.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 396.83.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Clarkson has a P/B Ratio of 2.72. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Clarkson Stock (LON:CKN)

Clarkson PLC provides integrated shipping services worldwide. The company's Broking segment offers services to shipowners and charterers in the transportation of various cargoes by sea; and to buyers and sellers/yards related to sale and purchase transactions, as well as futures broking operation. Its Financial segment provides investment banking services for maritime, oil services, and natural resources sectors; structured asset finance services and projects in the shipping, offshore, and real estate sectors; and project finance and bespoke asset finance solutions. The company's Support segment offers port and agency, project logistics, vessel chartering, freight forwarding, customs clearance, stevedoring, shortsea broking, warehousing, crew travel, and industrial supplies for the marine and offshore industries. Its Research segment provides shipping-related information and publications. This segment also offers digital products, including Shipping Intelligence Network, World Fleet Register, Renewables Intelligence Network, Offshore Intelligence Network, and Sea/net; data, intelligence, and analysis services around shipping, trade, offshore, and maritime energy transition; and valuation services. It is involved in the provision of real estate and alternative investment funds, as well as management services; real estate project management, shipping and offshore project syndication, and property-related services; and advice on finance structuring for shipping-related projects. The company also provides research and corporate finance services, including equity and debt capital markets and M&A transactions; brokerage of shipping-related derivative financial instruments; supply of MRO, PPE, and safety equipment; accounting and financial advisory services; property management services; and equity and fixed income sales and trading services, as well as LPG swaps brokerage services. Clarkson PLC was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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CKN Stock News Headlines

April 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Clarkson (LON:CKN) Hits New 52-Week High at $4,145.00

April 10, 2024 | thetimes.co.uk

Jeremy Clarkson on his farm: ‘Everything has gone wrong’

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April 8, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Clarkson (LON:CKN) Sets New 12-Month High at $4,100.00

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Clarkson's (LON:CKN) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

April 3, 2024 | wsj.com

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March 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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Clarkson hits record profits after energy supply and Red Sea disruption

March 5, 2024 | lse.co.uk

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays cuts Bank of Ireland to 'equal weight'

March 4, 2024 | msn.com

UK Stocks: Clarkson (CKN) Shares Surge on Strong 2023 Results

February 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Do Clarkson's (LON:CKN) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

February 17, 2024 | morningstar.com

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February 10, 2024 | mirror.co.uk

Jeremy Clarkson test drives new purple £260,000 car that has to be seen to be believed

January 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Investing in Clarkson (LON:CKN) five years ago would have delivered you a 65% gain

January 10, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

20 years of dividend growth! Is this the FTSE 250’s greatest income stock to buy today?

January 6, 2024 | foxnews.com

Kelly Clarkson credits weight loss to healthy diet: 'I've been listening to my doctor'

January 5, 2024 | msn.com

Clarkson Shares Jump on Improved Fiscal 2023 Profit Guidance

January 4, 2024 | newsweek.com

Kelly Clarkson's Touching Moment With Gay Couple Goes Viral

December 29, 2023 | mirror.co.uk

Jeremy Clarkson left 'heartbroken' and 'upset' over death of animal ot Diddly Squat Farm

December 29, 2023 | dailymail.co.uk

Jeremy Clarkson reveals tragic loss on his farm just before Christmas: 'It wasn't a fun event, even for me'

December 23, 2023 | usatoday.com

Kelly Clarkson says her dogs helped her with grief of divorce, wants to 'work on me' now

November 23, 2023 | usatoday.com

Why Martha Stewart is canceling her Thanksgiving turkey dinner

November 20, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk

The 28 cars that changed Jeremy Clarkson’s life

November 16, 2023 | yahoo.com

Bowen Yang & Kelly Clarkson Rant About Things They Can't Stand

November 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/09/2020
Today: 4/16/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/24 Dividend: 5/09/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/24/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Marine Shipping
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:CKN
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.clarksons.com
Phone: +44-20-73340000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 2,024
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 4,381.67
High Stock Price Target: GBX 4,500
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 4,320
Potential Upside/Downside: +9.5%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 2.74
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,459.85
Forward P/E Ratio: 14.89
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: £83.80 million
Net Margins: 13.11%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 19.73%
Return on Assets: 7.39%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 9.46
Current Ratio: 1.59
Quick Ratio: 1.69

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £639.40 million
Price / Sales: 1.92
Cash Flow: GBX 1,103.45 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.63
Book Value: GBX 1,473 per share
Price / Book: 2.72

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 30,650,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £1.23 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.16

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Key Executives

Mr. Andi L Case (Age 58)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $11.05M
Mr. Jeffrey David Woyda B.A. (Age 62)
F.C.A., CFO, COO & Executive Director
Comp: $3.09M
Kate Hoare
Head of Public Relations
Mr. John Beckwith
Head of Human Resources
Mr. Matt Russell
Head of Specialised Products
Mr. Mike Cahill
Financial Controller
Ms. Deborah Anne Abrehart (Age 66)
Company Secretary
Mr. Yu Wang Cheng (Age 62)
Managing Director of Clarksons Platou Asia Shanghai

Key Competitors

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Insiders

Jeff Woyda
Sold 1,088 shares
Total: £3.36 M ($3,085.00/share)

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CKN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Clarkson stock right now?: 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Clarkson in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" CKN shares.
View CKN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Clarkson's stock price target for 2024?: 3 brokerages have issued 12 month price targets for Clarkson's shares. Their CKN share price targets range from GBX 4,320 to GBX 4,500. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 4,381.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.3% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for CKN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have CKN shares performed in 2024?: Clarkson's stock was trading at GBX 3,165 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CKN stock has increased by 26.7% and is now trading at GBX 4,010.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Clarkson's earnings last quarter?: Clarkson PLC (LON:CKN) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March, 9th. The company reported $118.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $116.00 by $2.80. Clarkson had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.73% and a net margin of 13.11%.

How often does Clarkson pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Clarkson?: Clarkson declared a dividend on Monday, March 4th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 9th will be paid a dividend of GBX 72 per share on Friday, May 24th. This represents a yield of 1.96%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 9th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 30. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for CKN.
Is Clarkson a good dividend stock?: Clarkson (LON:CKN) pays an annual dividend of GBX 102 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.52%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,722.63%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for CKN.
What other stocks do shareholders of Clarkson own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Clarkson investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH), Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), Aileron Therapeutics (ALRN), Alfa Financial Software (ALFA), Avast (AVST), Asiamet Resources (ARS) and ArcBest (ARCB).
How do I buy shares of Clarkson?: Shares of CKN 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:CKN) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Clarkson (CKN) Share Price, News & Analysis

Clarkson 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

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Clarkson Stock (LON:CKN)

CKN Stock Price History

CKN Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

CKN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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