LON:DPLM Diploma (DPLM) Share Price, News & Analysis GBX 4,356 +132.00 (+3.13%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 4,210▼ 4,359.5450-Day Range 4,058▼ 4,35652-Week Range 2,772.88▼ 4,374Volume254,046 shsAverage Volume274,033 shsMarket Capitalization£5.84 billionP/E Ratio5,124.71Dividend Yield1.31%Price TargetGBX 4,416.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Diploma alerts: Email Address Diploma MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.4% UpsideGBX 4,416.67 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.36Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.0.41 out of 5 stars 1.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingDiploma has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageDiploma has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Diploma's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for DPLM. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldDiploma pays a meaningful dividend of 1.37%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthDiploma does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Diploma is 6,705.88%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Diploma's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for DPLM. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentDiploma has a news sentiment score of 0.36. 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 0.22 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Diploma this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Diploma to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Diploma insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.63% of the stock of Diploma is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions78.60% of the stock of Diploma is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Diploma's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Diploma is 5,124.71, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.27.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Diploma is 5,124.71, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 438.72.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDiploma has a PEG Ratio of 2.82. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioDiploma has a P/B Ratio of 6.68. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Unstoppable Prosperity“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 special FREE Gifts during the event.You can find out what they are by clicking here now. About Diploma Stock (LON:DPLM)Diploma PLC, together with its subsidiaries, supplies specialized technical products and services in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates through three business sectors: Life Sciences, Seals, and Controls. The Life Sciences sector supplies technology-enabled products used in surgical procedures in operating theatres and endoscopy; testing equipment and services for clinical laboratories; and bio-pharma, food safety and testing, and other research-oriented products. It serves hospitals, clinical laboratories, and research facilities. The Seals sector supplies various seals, gaskets, cylinders, components, and kits used in heavy mobile machinery; and O-rings, fittings, hydraulic and industrial hoses, pneumatics products, pumps, and related accessories. The Controls sector offers wire and cabling, interconnect, specialty fasteners, and adhesive and industrial automation solutions for various applications. Diploma PLC was incorporated in 1999 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.Read More DPLM Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart DPLM Stock News HeadlinesJuly 26 at 3:46 AM | americanbankingnews.comDiploma (LON:DPLM) Share Price Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average of $3,730.93July 24 at 12:07 PM | sg.finance.yahoo.comTABLE-Asian physical rubber prices - July 24July 27, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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Plus, you’ll get $10 in real Bitcoin when you stay to the end of the call and take a short quiz.July 19, 2024 | msn.comFTSE 100 advances as more earnings roll in; UK wage growth slowsJuly 19, 2024 | msn.comThe Diploma share price dips despite strong revenue growth. Time to buy?July 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comShore Capital Reaffirms "Buy" Rating for Diploma (LON:DPLM)May 14, 2024 | msn.comLondon stocks slip as defence stocks weighMay 13, 2024 | msn.comUK Stocks: Diploma Shares Soar on Robust H1 Results, Upgraded ForecastMay 13, 2024 | uk.investing.comBlue-chips search for direction, Diploma tops leaderboardMay 13, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comWhy the Diploma share price is surging after a strong trading updateMay 6, 2024 | msn.comWith £1,000 to invest, should I buy growth stocks or income shares?May 2, 2024 | lse.co.ukDiploma buys seals and gaskets supplier PAR for GBP38 millionSee More Headlines Receive DPLM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Diploma and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings11/18/2019Ex-Dividend for 6/7 Dividend5/23/2024Dividend Payable6/07/2024Today7/27/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorIndustrials Industry Industrial Distribution Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:DPLM CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.diplomaplc.com Phone+44-20-75495700FaxN/AEmployees3,500Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 4,416.67 High Stock Price TargetGBX 4,700 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 4,050 Potential Upside/Downside+1.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.85 Trailing P/E Ratio5,124.71 Forward P/E Ratio31.79 P/E Growth2.82Net Income£116.10 million Net Margins9.25% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity13.39% Return on Assets8.32% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio45.69 Current Ratio2.27 Quick Ratio0.80 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£1.26 billion Price / Sales4.63 Cash FlowGBX 49.60 per share Price / Cash Flow87.82 Book ValueGBX 652 per share Price / Book6.68Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares134,030,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£5.84 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.73 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jonathan David Thomson (Age 52)CEO & Director Comp: $1.76MMr. Christopher Mark Davies (Age 54)CFO & Executive Director Comp: $1.4MMr. John MorrisonGroup General Counsel & Company SecretaryMs. Jill TennantGroup HR DirectorMr. Dan BrownSector Chief Executive Officer of Life SciencesDavid GoodeSector Chief Executive Officer of ControlsTed MessmerSector Chief Executive Officer of North American SealsAlessandro LalaSector Chief Executive Officer of International SealsMr. Phillip PrattGroup Sustainability DirectorMr. Neil YazdaniGroup Financial ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRS GroupLON:RS1Grafton GroupLON:GFTUSIGLON:SHIBrickability GroupLON:BRCKFlowtech FluidpowerLON:FLOView All CompetitorsInsidersChris DaviesBought 3,824 shares on 12/15/2023Total: £13.56 M ($3,546.00/share)Johnny ThomsonSold 22,000 sharesTotal: £73.70 M ($3,350.00/share)Johnny ThomsonSold 35,158 sharesTotal: £106.18 M ($3,020.00/share)View All Insider Transactions DPLM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have DPLM shares performed this year? Diploma's stock was trading at GBX 3,582 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, DPLM stock has increased by 21.6% and is now trading at GBX 4,356. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Diploma's earnings last quarter? Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November, 18th. The company reported $64.30 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $63.40 by $0.90. Diploma had a net margin of 9.25% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.39%. How do I buy shares of Diploma? Shares of DPLM 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 other stocks do shareholders of Diploma own? 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