LON:DLG Direct Line Insurance Group (DLG) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 172.20 -2.70 (-1.54%) (As of 09/29/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 172.20▼ 176.3550-Day Range 147.05▼ 184.7052-Week Range 132.12▼ 238.60Volume5.93 million shsAverage Volume5.25 million shsMarket Capitalization£2.26 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield0.13%Price TargetGBX 176.38 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsInsider TradesHeadlinesProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsInsider TradesHeadlines Direct Line Insurance Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingReduce1.78 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.4% UpsideGBX 176.38 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.50Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£44,923 Bought 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.1.20 out of 5 stars 0.9 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingDirect Line Insurance Group has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.78, and is based on no buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 176.38, Direct Line Insurance Group has a forecasted upside of 2.4% from its current price of GBX 172.20.Amount of Analyst CoverageDirect Line Insurance Group 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 DLG. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipDirect Line Insurance Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.77%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthDirect Line Insurance Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for DLG. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentDirect Line Insurance Group has a news sentiment score of 0.50. 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 0.79 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Direct Line Insurance Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Direct Line Insurance Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £449.23 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.37% of the stock of Direct Line Insurance Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions88.78% of the stock of Direct Line Insurance Group 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 Direct Line Insurance Group is -1,913.33, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Direct Line Insurance Group is -1,913.33, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDirect Line Insurance Group has a PEG Ratio of 2.22. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioDirect Line Insurance Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.05. 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 Direct Line Insurance Group (LON:DLG) StockDirect Line Insurance Group plc engages in the provision of general insurance products and services in the United Kingdom. The company operates through four segments: Motor, Home, Rescue and Other Personal Lines, and Commercial. It offers motor, home, rescue, travel, creditor, and pet insurance products, as well as insurance for mid-to-high-net worth customers; and commercial insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company also provides claims and capital management, motor vehicle repair, insurance intermediary, support and operational, legal, and breakdown recovery services. It sells its insurance products directly through price comparison Websites and phone, as well as through partners and brokers under the Direct Line, Churchill, Green Flag, NIG, Direct Line for Business, Privilege, Darwin, and DLG Auto Services brands. The company was formerly known as RBS Insurance Group Limited and changed its name to Direct Line Insurance Group plc in February 2012. Direct Line Insurance Group plc was founded in 1985 and is based in Bromley, the United Kingdom.Read More DLG Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart DLG Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comDirect Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG) Insider Neil Manser Purchases 83 SharesSeptember 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comDirect Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG) Receives Consensus Rating of "Reduce" from BrokeragesOctober 1, 2023 | Investor Place Media (Ad)Elon Musk May Have Just Changed EverythingQuantum computing, 3D Printing and Gene-Editing are 3 most disruptive pieces of technology in recent times. None compare to a project Elon Musk released which could mint the world’s first trillionaire. September 9, 2023 | msn.com8.8% dividend yield! Should I buy cheap Direct Line shares for passive income?September 7, 2023 | msn.comHere’s why I think the Direct Line share price could soar by 2025August 30, 2023 | msn.comFTSE 250: Aviva’s Adam Winslow Takes the Helm as Direct Line’s New CEOAugust 30, 2023 | msn.comCan Direct Line Insurance Group shares hit 300p again under the incoming chief?August 30, 2023 | marketwatch.comDirect Line Insurance Group Names Adam Winslow as CEOOctober 1, 2023 | Investor Place Media (Ad)Elon Musk May Have Just Changed EverythingQuantum computing, 3D Printing and Gene-Editing are 3 most disruptive pieces of technology in recent times. None compare to a project Elon Musk released which could mint the world’s first trillionaire. June 29, 2023 | ft.comDirect Line to reassess claims after regulator discovers underpaymentsMay 9, 2023 | msn.comDirect Line faces ‘bumpy road ahead’ as motor claims soarApril 25, 2023 | msn.comBerenberg Bank Reiterates Direct Line Insurance Group (LSE:DLG) Hold RecommendationApril 25, 2023 | msn.comDeutsche Reiterates Direct Line Insurance Group (LSE:DLG) Hold RecommendationApril 15, 2023 | msn.com3 dirt cheap FTSE 250 stocks to buy for a 2023 ISA?April 1, 2023 | msn.comThe Direct Line share price is testing new lows. Do I sell?March 13, 2023 | msn.comDirect Line share price has crashed by half! Should I buy it today?February 11, 2023 | msn.comI wish I’d never bought these 2 FTSE 250 shares!February 11, 2023 | fool.comDirect Line Insurance Group Plc (LSE: DLG)January 21, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.comIf I’d invested £1k in Direct Line shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have nowJanuary 11, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comEarnings season: why the Direct Line share price just crashedJanuary 9, 2023 | msn.com2 dirt-cheap shares I’ve bought to hold for 30 years!November 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe past five years for Direct Line Insurance Group (LON:DLG) investors has not been profitableNovember 8, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comDirect Line Insurance 9-month Adj. Gross Written Premium Down 3.5%November 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDo Its Financials Have Any Role To Play In Driving Direct Line Insurance Group plc's (LON:DLG) Stock Up Recently?September 29, 2022 | uk.news.yahoo.comThe falling Direct Line share price has made it even more attractive!September 28, 2022 | fool.co.ukDoes the Direct Line share price slump make it a no-brainer buy now?August 22, 2022 | fool.co.uk3 FTSE 250 shares I’ve bought with dividend yields over 5%See More Headlines Receive DLG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Direct Line Insurance Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address DLG Company Calendar Last Earnings8/01/2018Today9/30/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Insurance—Diversified Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinancial Services Current SymbolLON:DLG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.directlinegroup.com Phone+44-113-2920667FaxN/AEmployees9,387Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 176.38 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 220 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 159 Forecasted Upside/Downside+2.4%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.78 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX (0.09) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio7.31 P/E Growth2.22Net Income£-112,700,000.00 Net Margins-2.82% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity-4.05% Return on Assets0.03% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio21.28 Current Ratio0.60 Quick Ratio0.28 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£3.41 billion Price / Sales0.66 Cash FlowGBX 47.56 per share Price / Cash Flow3.62 Book ValueGBX 164 per share Price / Book1.05Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,310,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£2.26 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.30 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2023Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2023 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Neil D. Manser (Age 49)CFO & Director Comp: $563kMr. Jonathan Paul Greenwood (Age 55)Acting CEO, Chief Commercial Officer & Director Mr. Ash JokhooChief Information OfficerPaul SmithInvestor Relations DirectorMr. Humphrey Michael TomlinsonGen. CounselJade TrimbeeCorp. Communications Mang.Ms. Jessie BurrowsManaging Director of Customer Sales, Service & ClaimsMs. Victoria Jane Wallis (Age 56)Chief People Officer Ms. Kate SyredChief Customer OfficerMs. Jasvinder Kaur Gakhal (Age 42)Managing Director of Motor More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsInternational Public PartnershipsLON:INPPVirgin Money UKLON:VMUKOld MutualLON:OMUBurford CapitalLON:BURThe Monks Investment TrustLON:MNKSView All CompetitorsInsidersNeil ManserBought 83 shares on 9/27/2023Total: £14,940.00 ($180.00/share)Jon GreenwoodBought 95 shares on 8/29/2023Total: £15,010.00 ($158.00/share)Neil ManserBought 93 shares on 7/27/2023Total: £14,973.00 ($161.00/share)Neil ManserBought 102 shares on 6/27/2023Total: £15,096.00 ($148.00/share)Neil ManserBought 88 shares on 5/30/2023Total: £14,960.00 ($170.00/share)View All Insider Transactions DLG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Direct Line Insurance Group stock right now? 9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Direct Line Insurance Group in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 7 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" DLG shares. View DLG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Direct Line Insurance Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 9 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for Direct Line Insurance Group's shares. Their DLG share price forecasts range from GBX 159 to GBX 220. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 176.38 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 2.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for DLG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have DLG shares performed in 2023? Direct Line Insurance Group's stock was trading at GBX 221.30 at the beginning of the year. Since then, DLG stock has decreased by 22.2% and is now trading at GBX 172.20. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How were Direct Line Insurance Group's earnings last quarter? Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 1st. The company reported $16.70 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $14.20 by $2.50. Direct Line Insurance Group had a negative net margin of 2.82% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.05%. Is Direct Line Insurance Group a good dividend stock? Direct Line Insurance Group (LON:DLG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.23 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 9.77%. DLG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for DLG. What other stocks do shareholders of Direct Line Insurance Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Direct Line Insurance Group investors own include Aviva (AV), BlackBerry (BB), 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (FLWS), Sports Direct International (SPD), Air Canada (AC), Ally Financial (ALLY), Berry Global Group (BERY), boohoo group (BOO), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) and ValiRx (VAL). What is Direct Line Insurance Group's stock symbol? Direct Line Insurance Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "DLG." How do I buy shares of Direct Line Insurance Group? Shares of DLG 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. What is Direct Line Insurance Group's stock price today? One share of DLG stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 172.20. How much money does Direct Line Insurance Group make? Direct Line Insurance Group (LON:DLG) has a market capitalization of £2.26 billion and generates £3.41 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £-112,700,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or GBX (0.09) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Direct Line Insurance Group have? The company employs 9,387 workers across the globe. How can I contact Direct Line Insurance Group? Direct Line Insurance Group's mailing address is Churchill Court, Westmoreland Road, BROMLEY, BR1 1DP, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.directlinegroup.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-113-2920667. 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