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 .

Cranswick Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:CWK)

GBX 3,952

+32.00 (+0.82%)

(As of 04:29 PM ET)

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Today's Range: 3,916
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4,012
50-Day Range: 3,450
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3,970
52-Week Range: 2,850
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4,025.91

Volume: 78,040 shs
Average Volume: 89,908 shs
Market Capitalization: £2.13 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,681.70
Dividend Yield: 2.07%
Price Target: GBX 4,140

Stock Analysis Analyst Forecasts Chart Competitors Dividend Headlines Insider Trades

Cranswick MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 4.8% Upside
GBX 4,140 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.00
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£12.34 M Sold 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.

0.99 out of 5 stars

1.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Cranswick 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/Downside
According 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 Coverage
Cranswick 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 CWK.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Cranswick pays a meaningful dividend of 2.12%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Cranswick does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Cranswick is 3,489.36%. 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 CWK.

0.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Cranswick this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
4 people have added Cranswick to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In 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 Insiders
Only 5.01% of the stock of Cranswick is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
76.25% of the stock of Cranswick 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 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. Sector
The 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 Ratio
Cranswick has a PEG Ratio of 2.62. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Cranswick 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.

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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.

CWK Stock Price History

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CWK Stock News Headlines

December 6, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Cranswick (LON:CWK) Stock Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average of $3,427.28

November 25, 2023 | msn.com

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November 21, 2023 | msn.com

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November 21, 2023 | msn.com

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November 21, 2023 | msn.com

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October 31, 2023 | msn.com

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October 11, 2023 | msn.com

This stock looked expensive when we tipped it but it has gone on to gain 15pc

September 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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Cranswick (LON:CWK) investors are sitting on a loss of 7.5% if they invested three years ago

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July 24, 2023 | reuters.com

UK meat producer Cranswick raises annual forecast on strong demand

July 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Cranswick (LON:CWK) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

June 2, 2023 | msn.com

Cranswick (LSE:CWK) Price Target Decreased by 7.74% to 3,558.10

May 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Here's Why We Think Cranswick (LON:CWK) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 6/23/2020
Today: 12/06/2023
Ex-Dividend for 1/26 Dividend: 12/14/2023
Dividend Payable: 1/26/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Packaged Foods
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Current Symbol: LON:CWK
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: cranswick.plc.uk
Phone: +44-1482-372000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 14,200
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 4,140
High Stock Price Target: GBX 4,620
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 3,800
Potential Upside/Downside: +5.6%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 2.35
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,668.09
Forward P/E Ratio: 18.19
P/E Growth: 2.62
Net Income: £126.50 million
Net Margins: 5.14%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 15.14%
Return on Assets: 7.33%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 19.32
Current Ratio: 1.81
Quick Ratio: 1.02

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £2.46 billion
Price / Sales: 0.86
Cash Flow: GBX 26.78 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 146.39
Book Value: GBX 1,635 per share
Price / Book: 2.40

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 53,900,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £2.11 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.44

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Key Executives

Mr. Adam Hartley Couch (Age 54)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.5M
Mr. John Mark Bottomley B.Sc. (Age 60)
F.C.A., CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $1M
Mr. Christopher Aldersley
Executive Director & COO
Mr. James Brisby
Chief Commercial Officer & Executive Director
Mr. Steven Garrick Glover LLB
Company Secretary

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Insiders

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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

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Cranswick Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:CWK)

Cranswick 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 Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Cranswick Stock (LON:CWK)

CWK Stock Price History

CWK Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

CWK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™