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LON:DLG

Direct Line Insurance Group - DLG Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 207.80
+1.00 (+0.48%)
(As of 12/5/2022 08:09 AM ET)
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Today's Range
204.90
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207.80
50-Day Range
177.70
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223.90
52-Week Range
171.70
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313.70
Volume
368,299 shs
Average Volume
4.68 million shs
Market Capitalization
£2.73 billion
P/E Ratio
1,039.00
Dividend Yield
10.98%
Price Target
GBX 253.38

Direct Line Insurance Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.38 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
22.3% Upside
GBX 253.38 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.08mentions of Direct Line Insurance Group in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
£48.40 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.

1.97 out of 5 stars

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About Direct Line Insurance Group (LON:DLG) Stock

Direct Line Insurance Group plc provides general insurance products and services in the United Kingdom. The company operates through Motor, Home, Rescue and Other Personal Lines, and Commercial segments. 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 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, Direct Line for Business, DLG Partnerships, NIG, Privilege, DLG Legal Services, 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.

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DLG Stock News Headlines

December 2, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com
Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG) Insider Penny James Sells 218,040 Shares
December 1, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com
Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG) Receives GBX 253.38 Average Target Price from Analysts
November 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
The past five years for Direct Line Insurance Group (LON:DLG) investors has not been profitable
November 8, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.com
Direct Line Insurance 9-month Adj. Gross Written Premium Down 3.5%
November 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Do Its Financials Have Any Role To Play In Driving Direct Line Insurance Group plc's (LON:DLG) Stock Up Recently?
September 28, 2022 | fool.co.uk
Does the Direct Line share price slump make it a no-brainer buy now?
August 22, 2022 | fool.co.uk
3 FTSE 250 shares I’ve bought with dividend yields over 5%
June 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Earnings grew faster than the 0.7% CAGR delivered to Direct Line Insurance Group (LON:DLG) shareholders over the last five years
June 11, 2022 | fool.co.uk
3 stocks to buy with dividend yields of 8%+!
May 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
A Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG) insider increased their holdings by 165% last year
March 30, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com
3 shares to buy with £5,000 before the ISA deadline
March 30, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com
3 shares to buy with £5,000 before the ISA deadline
February 8, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com
Direct Line Insurance Group's (DLG) Buy Rating Reiterated at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
February 7, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com
A Warren Buffett stock I’ve been buying for passive income
January 26, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com
After the Direct Line share price jumped, should I buy?
December 29, 2021 | fool.co.uk
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October 24, 2021 | lse.co.uk
Direct Line Share Chat
October 9, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Declining Stock and Solid Fundamentals: Is The Market Wrong About Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG)?
September 6, 2021 | fool.co.uk
7.8% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy today
August 27, 2021 | fool.co.uk
Direct Line Insurance (LSE:DLG)
August 9, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Why It Might Not Make Sense To Buy Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG) For Its Upcoming Dividend
August 3, 2021 | lse.co.uk
Direct Line earnings helped by moderate weather and less crash claims
July 7, 2021 | fool.co.uk
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June 26, 2021 | uk.finance.yahoo.com
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June 25, 2021 | lse.co.uk
Hargreaves Lansdown appoints Direct Line CEO Penny James as director
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DLG Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/01/2018
Ex-Dividend for 9/9 Dividend
8/11/2022
Dividend Payable
9/09/2022
Today
12/05/2022
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
LON
Industry
Property & Casualty Insurance
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
LON:DLG
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
N/A
Web
www.directlinegroup.com
Phone
+44-113-2920667
Fax
N/A
Employees
9,786
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
GBX 253.38
High Stock Price Forecast
GBX 330
Low Stock Price Forecast
GBX 215
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+21.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.38
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio
1,039.00
Forward P/E Ratio
8.33
P/E Growth
7.46
Net Income
N/A
Net Margins
N/A
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
N/A
Return on Assets
N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
16.65
Current Ratio
0.53
Quick Ratio
0.28

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£3.22 billion
Price / Sales
0.85
Cash Flow
GBX 55.75 per share
Price / Cash Flow
3.73
Book Value
GBX 201 per share
Price / Book
1.03

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,311,400,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£2.73 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
N/A

Key Executives

  • Ms. Penelope Jane James ACA (Age 53)
    CEO & Exec. Director
    Comp: $2.13M
  • Mr. Neil D. Manser (Age 48)
    CFO & Director
    Comp: $1.1M
  • Mr. Ash Jokhoo
    Chief Information Officer
  • Paul Smith
    Investor Relations Director
  • Mr. Humphrey Michael Tomlinson
    Gen. Counsel
  • Jade Trimbee
    Corp. Communications Mang.
  • Ms. Jessie Burrows
    Managing Director of Customer Sales, Service & Claims
  • Ms. Victoria Jane Wallis (Age 55)
    Chief People Officer
  • Mr. Jonathan Paul Greenwood (Age 54)
    Chief Commercial Officer
  • Ms. Jennifer Thomas
    Head of Financial Communications

Key Competitors

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DLG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Direct Line Insurance Group stock right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Direct Line Insurance Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" DLG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in DLG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Direct Line Insurance Group's stock price forecast for 2023?

8 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Direct Line Insurance Group's stock. Their DLG share price forecasts range from GBX 215 to GBX 330. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 253.38 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 22.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have DLG shares performed in 2022?

Direct Line Insurance Group's stock was trading at GBX 279 at the beginning of 2022. Since then, DLG shares have decreased by 26.1% and is now trading at GBX 206.20.
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How were Direct Line Insurance Group's earnings last quarter?

Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 1st. The company reported $16.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $14.20 by $2.50.

How often does Direct Line Insurance Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Direct Line Insurance Group?

Direct Line Insurance Group declared a dividend on Tuesday, August 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, August 11th will be given a dividend of GBX 7.60 per share on Friday, September 9th. This represents a yield of 3.67%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 11th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for DLG.

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 10.98%. DLG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 113.50%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
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.
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What is Direct Line Insurance Group's stock price today?

One share of DLG stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 206.20.

How much money does Direct Line Insurance Group make?

Direct Line Insurance Group (LON:DLG) has a market capitalization of £2.70 billion and generates £3.22 billion in revenue each year.

How many employees does Direct Line Insurance Group have?

The company employs 9,786 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.

This page (LON:DLG) was last updated on 12/5/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff