Cranswick Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:CWK) GBX 3,952 +32.00 (+0.82%) (As of 04:29 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 3,916▼ 4,01250-Day Range 3,450▼ 3,97052-Week Range 2,850▼ 4,025.91Volume78,040 shsAverage Volume89,908 shsMarket Capitalization£2.13 billionP/E Ratio1,681.70Dividend Yield2.07%Price TargetGBX 4,140 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Cranswick MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.8% UpsideGBX 4,140 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.00Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares£12.34 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.0.99 out of 5 stars 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCranswick 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.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 4,140, Cranswick has a forecasted upside of 4.8% from its current price of GBX 3,952.Amount of Analyst CoverageCranswick has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for CWK. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCranswick pays a meaningful dividend of 2.12%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCranswick does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Cranswick is 3,489.36%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CWK. Previous Next 0.6 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Cranswick this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Cranswick to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Cranswick insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £123,429.94 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.01% of the stock of Cranswick is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions76.25% of the stock of Cranswick is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cranswick is 1,681.70, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.26.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cranswick is 1,681.70, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 265.77.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCranswick has a PEG Ratio of 2.62. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCranswick has a P/B Ratio of 2.42. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Cranswick Stock (LON:CWK)Cranswick plc manufactures and supplies food products to grocery retailers, food service sector, and other food producers in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and internationally. The company offers fresh pork, gourmet bacon and gammon, fresh and coated chicken, ready to eat chicken, charcuterie, houmous and dips, and olives and antipasti, gourmet sausages, cooked meats, and gourmet pastries, as well as provides food services. It also offers snacks and sharing boxes under the Bodega brand; olives, olive oil, and pulses under the Cypressa brand; Mediterranean foods under the Ramona's Kitchen brand name; and pet food and supplies under the Vitalin and Alpha Feeds, as well as operates export business. Cranswick plc was incorporated in 1972 and is based in Hessle, the United Kingdom.Read More CWK Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CWK Stock News HeadlinesDecember 6, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCranswick (LON:CWK) Stock Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average of $3,427.28November 25, 2023 | msn.comMIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Our banger tip Cranswick is smashing itDecember 7, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)The Battery Metal Nobody Told You AboutAccording to McKinsey and Company, the battery storage market is growing rapidly, especially with the transition to clean, renewable energy. Lithium-ion batteries still grab most of the headlines. But analysts now call safe and long-lasting batteries made with vanadium "the future of battery tech." November 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCranswick (LON:CWK) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.227November 22, 2023 | msn.comUK's FTSE 100 falls as firmer pound, energy stocks weighNovember 21, 2023 | msn.com1 dividend-growing stock I’d tuck away in my SIPP without hesitationNovember 21, 2023 | msn.comShould I buy this FTSE 250 stock after excellent interim results released today?November 21, 2023 | lse.co.ukTOP NEWS: Cranswick lifts outlook as interim profit and revenue soarDecember 7, 2023 | Financial Alphas (Ad)Recent Reports Are A Wake-Up Call For InvestorsAs the demand for lithium, an essential element to the energy revolution, increases globally, researchers are projecting a supply deficit as early as 2025. This has sparked a worldwide "gold rush" to find and develop new sources of this critical metal. Savvy investors are paying attention as mining companies race to meet this critical deadline.November 21, 2023 | msn.comUK meat producer Cranswick's profit view underlines booming domestic demandNovember 21, 2023 | msn.comFTSE 100 slips as energy stocks weigh; Cranswick rises on upbeat profit forecastNovember 9, 2023 | msn.comThese FTSE growth stocks look like hidden gems to meNovember 7, 2023 | morningstar.comCranswick PLC CWKlNovember 7, 2023 | morningstar.comCranswick PLC CWKNovember 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDoes Cranswick (LON:CWK) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?October 31, 2023 | msn.comIs this one of the best stocks to buy on the FTSE 250 right now?October 11, 2023 | msn.comThis stock looked expensive when we tipped it but it has gone on to gain 15pcSeptember 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAre Strong Financial Prospects The Force That Is Driving The Momentum In Cranswick plc's LON:CWK) Stock?September 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCWK.L - Cranswick plcAugust 18, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.comWith just a 2% payout, here’s why I rate this dividend stock highly!August 10, 2023 | bbc.comCranswickAugust 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCranswick (LON:CWK) investors are sitting on a loss of 7.5% if they invested three years agoJuly 28, 2023 | uk.style.yahoo.comMy number-one FTSE 250 stock to buy right nowJuly 24, 2023 | reuters.comUK meat producer Cranswick raises annual forecast on strong demandJuly 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCranswick (LON:CWK) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital EffectivelyJune 2, 2023 | msn.comCranswick (LSE:CWK) Price Target Decreased by 7.74% to 3,558.10May 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why We Think Cranswick (LON:CWK) Might Deserve Your Attention TodaySee More Headlines Receive CWK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Cranswick and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings6/23/2020Today12/06/2023Ex-Dividend for 1/26 Dividend12/14/2023Dividend Payable1/26/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Packaged Foods Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Defensive Current SymbolLON:CWK CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webcranswick.plc.uk Phone+44-1482-372000FaxN/AEmployees14,200Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 4,140 High Stock Price TargetGBX 4,620 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 3,800 Potential Upside/Downside+5.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 2.35 Trailing P/E Ratio1,668.09 Forward P/E Ratio18.19 P/E Growth2.62Net Income£126.50 million Net Margins5.14% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity15.14% Return on Assets7.33% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio19.32 Current Ratio1.81 Quick Ratio1.02 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£2.46 billion Price / Sales0.86 Cash FlowGBX 26.78 per share Price / Cash Flow146.39 Book ValueGBX 1,635 per share Price / Book2.40Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares53,900,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£2.11 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.44 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Adam Hartley Couch (Age 54)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $1.5MMr. John Mark Bottomley B.Sc. (Age 60)F.C.A., CFO & Executive Director Comp: $1MMr. Christopher AldersleyExecutive Director & COOMr. James BrisbyChief Commercial Officer & Executive DirectorMr. Steven Garrick Glover LLBCompany SecretaryKey CompetitorsTate & LyleLON:TATEPremier FoodsLON:PFDDairy Crest GroupLON:DCGHilton Food GroupLON:HFGBritvicLON:BVICView All CompetitorsInsidersChristopher AldersleySold 2,666 sharesTotal: £10.34 M ($3,879.00/share)Mark BottomleySold 580 sharesTotal: £2.00 M ($3,451.00/share)Christopher AldersleySold 6,625 sharesTotal: £21.40 M ($3,230.00/share)Liz BarberBought 1,000 shares on 1/6/2023Total: £3.16 M ($3,155.00/share)View All Insider Transactions CWK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Cranswick stock right now? 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cranswick in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CWK shares. View CWK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Cranswick's stock price target for 2024? 3 brokers have issued 1 year price targets for Cranswick's shares. Their CWK share price targets range from GBX 3,800 to GBX 4,620. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 4,140 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CWK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CWK shares performed in 2023? Cranswick's stock was trading at GBX 3,078 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, CWK stock has increased by 28.4% and is now trading at GBX 3,952. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How were Cranswick's earnings last quarter? Cranswick plc (LON:CWK) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June, 23rd. The company reported $156.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $152.60 by $3.80. Cranswick had a net margin of 5.14% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.14%. How often does Cranswick pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cranswick? Cranswick announced a dividend on Tuesday, November 21st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 14th will be paid a dividend of GBX 22.70 per share on Friday, January 26th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.62%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 14th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for CWK. Is Cranswick a good dividend stock? Cranswick (LON:CWK) pays an annual dividend of GBX 82 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.12%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,489.36%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for CWK. What other stocks do shareholders of Cranswick own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Cranswick investors own include 32Red (TTR), W.W. Grainger (GWW), Dechra Pharmaceuticals (DPH), Greencore Group (GNC), Legal & General Group (LGEN), Ashtead Group (AHT), HSBC (HSBA), Diageo (DGE), Comfort Systems USA (FIX) and GSK (GSK). How do I buy shares of Cranswick? Shares of CWK 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:CWK) was last updated on 12/7/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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