Diploma PLC is an international group of businesses supplying specialized technical products and services. It is organized into three business sectors: Life Sciences, Seals and Controls. Life Sciences Sector businesses supply a range of consumables, instrumentation and related services to the healthcare and environmental industries. Seals Sector businesses supply a range of seals, gaskets, filters, cylinders, components and kits used in heavy mobile machinery and specialized industrial equipment. Controls Sector businesses supply specialized wiring, connectors, fasteners and control devices. It offers products and services for various industry sectors, such as aftermarket, industrial original equipment manufacturers and fluid controls. It operates in various sectors through Diploma Healthcare Group, a1-group, Hercules Fluid Power Group, IS-Group and Filcon Electronic GmbH. It also supplies clinical diagnostics instrumentation and consumables to the Pathology and Life Sciences sectors.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Industrials
- Industry: Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesale
- Sub-Industry: N/A
- Symbol: LON:DPLM
- CUSIP: N/A
- Web: www.diplomaplc.com
Capitalization:- Market Cap: £1.23 billion
- Outstanding Shares: 113,119,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: GBX 1,073.59
- 200 Day Moving Avg: GBX 1,087.48
- 52 Week Range: GBX 831 - GBX 1,187
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: 27.99
- P/E Growth: 2.52
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: £420.8 million
- Price / Sales: 2.92
- Book Value: GBX 2.17 per share
- Price / Book: 5.00
Profitability:- EBIDTA: £76.9 million
- Net Margins: 11.04%
- Return on Equity: 19.73%
- Return on Assets: 13.73%
Misc:- Average Volume: 90,917 shs.
Frequently Asked Questions for Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM)
What is Diploma PLC's stock symbol?
Diploma PLC trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "DPLM."
How often does Diploma PLC pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Diploma PLC?
Diploma PLC announced a dividend on Monday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 25th will be given a dividend of GBX 7 per share on Wednesday, June 14th. This represents a yield of 0.64%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 25th. The official announcement can be seen at this link. View Diploma PLC's Dividend History.
Where is Diploma PLC's stock going? Where will Diploma PLC's stock price be in 2017?
6 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for Diploma PLC's shares. Their predictions range from GBX 950 to GBX 1,280. On average, they expect Diploma PLC's stock price to reach GBX 1,109.17 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Diploma PLC.
Who are some of Diploma PLC's key competitors?
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Who are Diploma PLC's key executives?
Diploma PLC's management team includes the folowing people:
- Bruce M. Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director
- Nigel P. Lingwood, Group Finance Director, Executive Director
- Anthony J. Gallagher, Group Company Secretary
- John E. Nicholas, Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
- Andrew P. Smith, Non-Executive Director
- Anne Thorburn, Non-Executive Director
- Charles Packshaw, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
How do I buy Diploma PLC stock?
Shares of Diploma PLC 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.
What is Diploma PLC's stock price today?
One share of Diploma PLC stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,086.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Diploma PLC (LON DPLM)MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Diploma PLC and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Consensus Ratings for Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) (How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus ratings using the most recent rating from each brokerage that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Since brokers often use different ratings systems, each rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings. Each stock's consensus rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months.
MarketBeat will no longer include ratings and price target data in its consensus calculation if a broker drops coverage and MarketBeat has received a report that coverage was dropped. Ratings from certain research firms that issue ratings using purely quantitative methods (such as Zacks, Vetr and ValuEngine) are not included in consensus calculations. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
| Ratings Breakdown: | 3 Hold Ratings, 3 Buy Ratings |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy (Score: 2.50) |
| Consensus Price Target: | GBX 1,109.17 |
Analysts' Ratings History for Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM)
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target | Details |
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| 9/6/2017 | Berenberg Bank | Initiated Coverage | Buy | GBX 1,280 |  |
| 8/30/2017 | Peel Hunt | Reiterated Rating | Add | GBX 1,165 | |
| 8/30/2017 | Numis Securities Ltd | Reiterated Rating | Add | GBX 1,190 | |
| 2/2/2017 | Barclays PLC | Boost Price Target | Equal Weight | GBX 836 -> GBX 950 | |
| 2/2/2017 | Jefferies Group LLC | Reiterated Rating | Buy | GBX 1,050 | |
| 10/13/2016 | Royal Bank Of Canada | Boost Price Target | Outperform | GBX 950 -> GBX 1,020 | |
(Data available from 9/23/2015 forward)
Earnings History for Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM)
No earnings announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Earnings Estimates for Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM)Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $48.33 EPS
Dividend History by Quarter for Diploma PLC (LON DPLM)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 5/15/2017 | | GBX 7 | 0.64% | 5/25/2017 | 5/25/2017 | 6/14/2017 |
| 11/21/2016 | | GBX 13.80 | 1.51% | 12/1/2016 | 12/1/2016 | 1/27/2017 |
| 5/16/2016 | | GBX 6.20 | 0.82% | 5/26/2016 | 5/26/2016 | 6/15/2016 |
| 11/16/2015 | | GBX 12.40 | 1.73% | 11/26/2015 | 11/26/2015 | 1/27/2016 |
| 5/11/2015 | | GBX 5.80 | 0.73% | 5/21/2015 | 5/21/2015 | 6/17/2015 |
| 11/17/2014 | | GBX 11.60 | 1.66% | 11/27/2014 | 11/27/2014 | 1/28/2015 |
| 5/12/2014 | | GBX 5.40 | 0.79% | 5/21/2014 | 5/21/2014 | 6/18/2014 |
| 11/18/2013 | | GBX 10.70 | 1.63% | 11/27/2013 | 11/27/2013 | 1/22/2014 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM)Insider Trades by Quarter for Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 6/13/2017 | Bruce Thompson | Insider | Sell | 175,000 | GBX 1,115 | £1,951,250 | |
| 3/22/2017 | Bruce Thompson | Insider | Buy | 7,350 | GBX 1,044 | £76,734 | |
| 11/30/2016 | Bruce Thompson | Insider | Sell | 18,338 | GBX 924 | £169,443.12 | |
| 11/29/2016 | Nigel Lingwood | Insider | Sell | 18,338 | GBX 924 | £169,443.12 | |
| 12/10/2015 | Lingwood,Nigel | Insider | Sell | 13,945 | GBX 741 | £103,332.45 | |
| 9/30/2015 | Thorburn,Anne | Insider | Buy | 3,000 | GBX 657 | £19,710 | |
| 9/23/2015 | Packshaw ,Charles | Insider | Buy | 1,500 | GBX 625 | £9,375 | |
| 9/3/2015 | Nicholas,John Edward | Insider | Buy | 3,000 | GBX 666 | £19,980 | |
| 5/13/2015 | Marie-Louise Clayton | Insider | Sell | 5,000 | GBX 795 | £39,750 | |
| 3/30/2015 | Andy Smith | Insider | Buy | 5,500 | GBX 811 | £44,605 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM)
Latest Headlines for Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM)
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 | Diploma PLC (DPLM) Receives Consensus Rating of "Buy" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 6 at 5:08 AM |
| Peel Hunt Reiterates Add Rating for Diploma PLC (DPLM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 30 at 8:10 PM |
 | Diploma Sees Higher FY17 Revenues, Sees FY Results In Line With View
www.rttnews.com - August 30 at 4:30 AM |
 | [$$] Investors Chronicle: SuperGroup, St Modwen Properties, Greene King
finance.yahoo.com - July 8 at 10:16 AM |
| Diploma Plc breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : DPLM-GB : June 19, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - June 19 at 1:45 PM |
| Bruce Thompson Sells 175,000 Shares of Diploma PLC (DPLM) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 14 at 1:37 PM |
| Diploma Plc breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : DPLM-GB : June 8, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - June 8 at 5:47 PM |
| Diploma PLC (DPLM) PT Raised to GBX 1,165
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 28 at 5:56 PM |
| Diploma Plc : DPLM-GB: Dividend Analysis : May 26th, 2017 (record date) : By the numbers : May 26, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 26 at 10:25 PM |
| Diploma Plc :DPLM-GB: Earnings Analysis: For the six months ended March 31, 2017 : May 17, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 17 at 9:50 PM |
| Diploma PLC (DPLM) Announces Dividend of GBX 7
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 15 at 3:56 PM |
| Diploma PLC (DPLM) Price Target Raised to GBX 1,120 at Peel Hunt
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 8 at 4:15 PM |
| Diploma Plc : DPLM-GB: Dividend Analysis : December 02nd, 2016 (record date) : By the numbers : April 4, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - April 7 at 9:28 AM |
| Diploma PLC (DPLM) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Numis Securities Ltd
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 12:48 PM |
| Diploma PLC (DPLM) Earns " Add" Rating from Numis Securities Ltd
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 30 at 11:52 AM |
| Diploma PLC (DPLM) Insider Bruce Thompson Acquires 7,350 Shares
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 10:08 AM |
 | Are these high-flyers heading for a crash?
uk.finance.yahoo.com - February 2 at 5:13 PM |
| Diploma FY16 Pre-Tax Profit Rises
www.rttnews.com - November 21 at 9:37 AM |
| MORNING BID EUROPE-French "Third Man" adds to uncertainties
uk.finance.yahoo.com - November 21 at 9:37 AM |
| Full Year 2016 Diploma PLC Earnings Release - 02:00 am ET
biz.yahoo.com - November 21 at 9:37 AM |
| Sales growth of 15% makes Diploma plc a post-Brexit buy!
uk.finance.yahoo.com - November 21 at 9:37 AM |
| Acquisitions driving growth at Diploma
uk.finance.yahoo.com - March 24 at 4:35 AM |
| London pre-open: Stocks seen tough higher; UK manufacturing and production data eyed
uk.finance.yahoo.com - March 9 at 2:41 AM |
| Diploma buys Cablecraft for up to £26m
uk.finance.yahoo.com - March 9 at 2:41 AM |
| Questor share tip: Diploma weathers downturn
uk.finance.yahoo.com - January 21 at 2:27 PM |
| Diploma sales remain resilient but currencies soften up margins
uk.finance.yahoo.com - January 20 at 4:51 AM |
| Questor share tip: Diploma shares surge 18pc higher
uk.finance.yahoo.com - November 16 at 12:29 PM |
| Should You Buy GlaxoSmithKline plc, Diploma PLC & Merlin Entertainments PLC?
uk.finance.yahoo.com - November 16 at 8:45 AM |
| Full Year 2015 Diploma PLC Earnings Release - Before Market Open
biz.yahoo.com - November 16 at 7:07 AM |
| Diploma delivers in face of currency headwinds
uk.finance.yahoo.com - November 16 at 5:07 AM |
| BUZZ-Diploma: best day in 4.5 yrs on strong FY
uk.finance.yahoo.com - November 16 at 4:36 AM |
| Questor share tip: Diploma can withstand slowdown
uk.finance.yahoo.com - September 5 at 10:52 AM |
| FTSE 250 movers: Halfords punctured after trading update
uk.finance.yahoo.com - September 2 at 10:06 AM |
 | J Sainsbury plc vs Diploma plc vs Boohoo.com plc: Which Is The Best Buy?
www.fool.co.uk - September 2 at 9:40 AM |
| BUZZ-Diploma: 2nd top midcap loser on margins concerns
uk.finance.yahoo.com - September 2 at 3:57 AM |
| BUZZ-Diploma: bottom of FTSE 250 after H1 results
uk.finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 5:10 AM |
Diploma PLC (DPLM) Chart for Saturday, September, 23, 2017
