Should I buy or sell CMC Markets stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CMC Markets in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CMCX shares. View CMCX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is CMC Markets' stock price target for 2024?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for CMC Markets' shares. Their CMCX share price targets range from GBX 140 to GBX 190. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 156.67 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 33.6%. View analysts price targets for CMCX or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have CMCX shares performed in 2024?

CMC Markets' stock was trading at GBX 105 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CMCX shares have increased by 124.8% and is now trading at GBX 236. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were CMC Markets' earnings last quarter?

CMC Markets plc (LON:CMCX) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 22nd. The company reported $2.70 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $4.30 by $1.60. CMC Markets had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.75% and a net margin of 3.96%.

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

CMC Markets announced a dividend on Thursday, November 16th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 7th will be given a dividend of GBX 1 per share on Thursday, January 11th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.05%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 7th. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for CMCX .

Is CMC Markets a good dividend stock?

CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.23%. The dividend payout ratio is 12,500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for CMCX .

What other stocks do shareholders of CMC Markets own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other CMC Markets investors own include Tesla (TSLA) , Elementis (ELM) , FD Technologies (FDP) , Spirent Communications (SPT) , Concurrent Technologies (CNC) , Carnival Co. & (CCL) , Computacenter (CCC) , Beximco Pharmaceuticals (BXP) , AirBoss of America (BOS) and B&M European Value Retail (BME) .

How do I buy shares of CMC Markets?

Shares of CMCX 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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CMC Markets (CMCX) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 236

-2.00 (-0.84%)

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Today's Range: 231
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237
50-Day Range: 158.20
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244
52-Week Range: 86.90
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245.50

Volume: 300,954 shs
Average Volume: 438,225 shs
Market Capitalization: £660.38 million

P/E Ratio: 5,900.00
Dividend Yield: 2.12%
Price Target: GBX 156.67

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CMC Markets MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 33.6% Downside
GBX 156.67 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£90,230 Bought 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.

0.47 out of 5 stars

1.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
CMC Markets has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
CMC Markets has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
CMC Markets pays a meaningful dividend of 2.23%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
CMC Markets does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of CMC Markets is 12,500.00%. 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 CMCX.

2.7

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
CMC Markets has a news sentiment score of 0.89. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.78 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.
MarketBeat Follows
1 people have added CMC Markets to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, CMC Markets insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £902.30 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
64.85% of the stock of CMC Markets is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 22.40% of the stock of CMC Markets is held by institutions.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of CMC Markets is 5,900.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.17.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of CMC Markets is 5,900.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 441.58.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
CMC Markets has a P/B Ratio of 1.93. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About CMC Markets Stock (LON:CMCX)

CMC Markets plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides online retail financial services to retail, professional, stockbroking, and institutional clients in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, and internationally. The company offers its clients with the ability to trade contracts for difference and financial spread betting on a range of underlying shares, including indices, foreign currencies, commodities, and treasuries through its trading platform. It also provides stockbroking, and training and education services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

CMCX Stock Price History

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CMCX Stock News Headlines

April 9, 2024 | insidertrades.com

Albert Soleiman Buys 130 Shares of CMC Markets plc (LON:CMCX) Stock

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CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) Sets New 12-Month High at $235.50

March 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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March 27, 2024 | msn.com

UK's CMC Markets expects annual operating income to top prior forecast

February 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Shareholders 55% loss in CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) partly attributable to the company's decline in earnings over past three years

February 6, 2024 | msn.com

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Can't believe it's happening again

February 5, 2024 | fxstreet.com

Risk off moves with adjusted rate expectations

February 5, 2024 | lse.co.uk

London close: Stocks turn lower on renewed interest rate concerns

February 5, 2024 | msn.com

UK's CMC Markets to cut 17% of global staff

February 1, 2024 | msn.com

Oil nudges higher on Fed rate cut expectations

January 31, 2024 | msn.com

Fed decision ahead; Microsoft, Alphabet's AI costs - what's moving markets

January 9, 2024 | msn.com

Trading platform CMC Markets' forecast hike boosts shares by 25%

January 9, 2024 | msn.com

FTSE 100 lags European peers as oil drags

January 9, 2024 | msn.com

Oil prices inch up as markets debate Middle East crisis and OPEC supply

January 8, 2024 | msn.com

CMC Markets Shares Skyrocket on Improved Income Guidance

January 8, 2024 | msn.com

CMC Markets raises income guidance as volatility pulls traders back to its platforms

January 8, 2024 | msn.com

Energy shares drag FTSE 100 lower; earnings, economic data in focus

January 8, 2024 | marketwatch.com

CMC Markets Lifts Income Guidance

January 8, 2024 | msn.com

Goldman Sachs sets FTSE 100 target as it says British underperformance will end

January 8, 2024 | msn.com

UK trading platform CMC Markets hikes operating income forecast

December 6, 2023 | investing.com

Oil prices regain ground after falling to six-month lows

November 14, 2023 | morningstar.com

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October 20, 2023 | investing.com

Futures inch lower as Treasury yields surge, earnings in focus

September 29, 2023 | investing.com

U.S. stock futures rise ahead of expected inflation drop and personal income report

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Last Earnings: 11/22/2018
Today: 4/16/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Capital Markets
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:CMCX
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.cmcmarkets.com
Phone: +44-20-71708200
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,197
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 156.67
High Stock Price Target: GBX 190
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 140
Potential Upside/Downside: -33.6%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.04
Trailing P/E Ratio: 5,900.00
Forward P/E Ratio: 16.00
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: £10.12 million
Net Margins: 3.96%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 2.75%
Return on Assets: 1.74%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 5.48
Current Ratio: 2.35
Quick Ratio: 2.47

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £255.66 million
Price / Sales: 2.58
Cash Flow: GBX 54.24 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 4.35
Book Value: GBX 122 per share
Price / Book: 1.93

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 279,820,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £660.38 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.49

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Key Executives

Lord Peter Andrew Cruddas (Age 71)
Founder, CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $840.6k
Mr. David John Fineberg (Age 45)
Deputy CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $532.5k
Mr. Matthew David Lewis (Age 47)
Head of Asia Pacific & Canada and Director
Comp: $433.3k
Mr. Albert Soleiman (Age 46)
CFO & Executive Director
Mr. James Cartwright (Age 50)
Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Marie-Claude Warnotte (Age 60)
Group Head of Human Resources
Mr. Greg Niebank (Age 47)
Group Head of Product
Mr. Luke Welch (Age 44)
Global Head of Business Intelligence
Mr. Dave Worsfold (Age 53)
Group Head of Operations
Ms. Kelly Perry
Group Head of Sustainability

Key Competitors

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Insiders

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CMCX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell CMC Markets stock right now?: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CMC Markets in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CMCX shares.
View CMCX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is CMC Markets' stock price target for 2024?: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for CMC Markets' shares. Their CMCX share price targets range from GBX 140 to GBX 190. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 156.67 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 33.6%.
View analysts price targets for CMCX or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have CMCX shares performed in 2024?: CMC Markets' stock was trading at GBX 105 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CMCX shares have increased by 124.8% and is now trading at GBX 236.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were CMC Markets' earnings last quarter?: CMC Markets plc (LON:CMCX) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 22nd. The company reported $2.70 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $4.30 by $1.60. CMC Markets had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.75% and a net margin of 3.96%.

How often does CMC Markets pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for CMC Markets?: CMC Markets announced a dividend on Thursday, November 16th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 7th will be given a dividend of GBX 1 per share on Thursday, January 11th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.05%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 7th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for CMCX.
Is CMC Markets a good dividend stock?: CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.23%. The dividend payout ratio is 12,500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for CMCX.
What other stocks do shareholders of CMC Markets own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other CMC Markets investors own include Tesla (TSLA), Elementis (ELM), FD Technologies (FDP), Spirent Communications (SPT), Concurrent Technologies (CNC), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Computacenter (CCC), Beximco Pharmaceuticals (BXP), AirBoss of America (BOS) and B&M European Value Retail (BME).
How do I buy shares of CMC Markets?: Shares of CMCX 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:CMCX) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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CMC Markets (CMCX) Share Price, News & Analysis

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Earnings and Valuation

About CMC Markets Stock (LON:CMCX)

CMCX Stock Price History

CMCX Stock News Headlines

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

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Miscellaneous

Key Executives

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CMCX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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