LON:DWF DWF Group (DWF) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 99.20 -0.40 (-0.40%) (As of 07:19 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 99▼ 99.8050-Day Range 83.80▼ 99.6052-Week Range 47.13▼ 101.38Volume156,174 shsAverage Volume711,727 shsMarket Capitalization£339.24 millionP/E Ratio2,480.00Dividend Yield5.04%Price TargetGBX 160 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlines DWF Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside61.0% UpsideGBX 160 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. 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.2.15 out of 5 stars 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingDWF Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 160, DWF Group has a forecasted upside of 61.0% from its current price of GBX 99.40.Amount of Analyst CoverageDWF Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for DWF. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipDWF Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.90%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthDWF Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of DWF Group is 12,500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for DWF. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentDWF Group has a news sentiment score of -0.02. 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 0.38 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for DWF Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added DWF Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, DWF Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders54.87% of the stock of DWF Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 36.18% of the stock of DWF Group is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of DWF Group is 2,485.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.96.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of DWF Group is 2,485.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 505.10.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDWF Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.54. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioDWF Group has a P/B Ratio of 4.52. 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 About DWF Group (LON:DWF) StockDWF Group plc provides integrated legal and business services in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and North America. The company operates through three divisions: Commercial Services, Insurance Services, and Legal Operations. It offers global entity management, forensic accountants, ESG consulting, and regulatory consulting services; eDiscovery, contract management, compliance, legal technology, consulting and operations, and knowledge management services. The company serves consumer, financial services, insurance, energy and natural resources, government and public, real estate, and transport sectors, as well as technology, media, and communications sectors. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.Read More DWF Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart DWF Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comDWF Group (LON:DWF) Shares Up 0.6%August 25, 2023 | msn.comProfits dip at global law firm DWF ahead of £342m takeover by InflexionSeptember 22, 2023 | Wall Street Fundamentals (Ad)The "Plug and Play" Model Putting Online Giants to ShameWhile e-commerce has been undergoing a turbulent time, a "simple" model has grown 4X faster than Amazon over the last 3 years. Applying this model to high-margin, recession-resistant businesses has shown to be profitable. 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July 16, 2023 | msn.comRevere teen charged in unprovoked attack against woman riding Silver Line busJuly 11, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comDWF Group Shares Skyrocket by Over 30% on Takeover AnnouncementJuly 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAre Investors Undervaluing DWF Group plc (LON:DWF) By 45%?July 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPRESS DIGEST-British Business - July 11July 10, 2023 | msn.comUPDATE 1-Inflexion in talks to buy UK's DWF for $438 mlnJuly 10, 2023 | msn.comPredators in £342m swoop on UK law firmJuly 10, 2023 | thetimes.co.ukLondon-listed law firm DWF set for sale and stock exchange exitJuly 10, 2023 | lse.co.ukDWF shares jump on takeover approach from Inflexion Private EquityJuly 10, 2023 | msn.comInflexion in talks to buy UK's DWF for $438 millionJuly 10, 2023 | reuters.comUK's DWF says in talks with Inflexion over possible offerJuly 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInflexion in Talks to Buy UK Law Firm DWF Group, Sources SayJuly 6, 2023 | msn.comWatch: The Weeknd, Jennie, Lily-Rose Depp share 'One of the Girls' videoJune 28, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deDWF Labs Doubles Down on Conflux with USD28 Million InvestedJune 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInstitutional investors may adopt severe steps after DWF Group plc's (LON:DWF) latest 11% drop adds to a year lossesJune 2, 2023 | msn.comDWF Group (LSE:DWF) Price Target Decreased by 5.21% to 128.01June 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDWF.L - DWF Group plcJune 1, 2023 | msn.comBerenberg Bank Reiterates DWF Group (LSE:DWF) Buy RecommendationMay 30, 2023 | lse.co.ukDWF Group shares offer "material re-rating potential" - BerenbergSee More Headlines Receive DWF Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for DWF Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address DWF Company Calendar Last Earnings9/08/2020Today9/22/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Specialty Business Services Sub-IndustryN/A SectorIndustrials Current SymbolLON:DWF CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.dwf.law Phone44 3333 202 220FaxN/AEmployees4,340Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 160 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 160 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 160 Forecasted Upside/Downside+60.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.04 Trailing P/E Ratio2,490.00 Forward P/E Ratio8.33 P/E Growth0.54Net Income£12.45 million Net Margins2.76% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity19.89% Return on Assets5.74% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio291.69 Current Ratio1.93 Quick Ratio1.59 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£451.64 million Price / Sales0.75 Cash FlowGBX 12.26 per share Price / Cash Flow8.13 Book ValueGBX 22 per share Price / Book4.53Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares341,980,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£340.61 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.62 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesSir Nigel Knowles (Age 66)Group CEO, Member of Exec. Board & Director Comp: $596.51kMr. Christopher James Stefani (Age 46)CFO, Member of Exec. Board & Director Comp: $361.31kMr. Matthew DoughtyChief Growth & Strategy Officer, CEO of Insurance Services, Member of Exe. Board and Exe. DirectorMs. Hilary RossHead of Clients & Markets and Member of Exec. BoardMr. Jason FordCEO of Connected Services & Member of Exec. BoardMs. Zelinda BennettChief Marketing Officer & Member of Exec. BoardMs. Kirsty RogersGrp Head of ESG, Office Managing Partner Manchester, Mem of Exe. Board & Co-Chair of Gender NetworkMr. Paul RimmerCEO of Legal Services & Member of Exec. BoardMr. Darren Drabble (Age 49)Group Gen. Counsel, Company Sec., Director & Member of Exec. Board Mr. Damien van BrunschotRegional Managing Partner of Australasia, Managing Partner - Australia & Member of Exec. BoardMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsFranchise BrandsLON:FRANCapitaLON:CPIRestoreLON:RSTBegbies Traynor GroupLON:BEGKeystone Law GroupLON:KEYSView All Competitors DWF Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell DWF Group stock right now? 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for DWF Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DWF shares. View DWF analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is DWF Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for DWF Group's stock. Their DWF share price forecasts range from GBX 160 to GBX 160. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 160 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 60.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for DWF or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have DWF shares performed in 2023? DWF Group's stock was trading at GBX 80.40 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, DWF shares have increased by 23.9% and is now trading at GBX 99.60. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How were DWF Group's earnings last quarter? DWF Group plc (LON:DWF) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, September, 8th. The company reported $3.00 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.60 by $0.60. DWF Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.89% and a net margin of 2.76%. How often does DWF Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for DWF Group? DWF Group announced a dividend on Friday, December 8th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 2nd will be given a dividend of GBX 1.60 per share on Friday, March 3rd. This represents a dividend yield of 2.05%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 2nd. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for DWF. Is DWF Group a good dividend stock? DWF Group (LON:DWF) pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.90%. DWF has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 12,500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for DWF. What other stocks do shareholders of DWF Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other DWF Group investors own include Credit Suisse X-Links Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Alerian MLP Index ETN (AMJL), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Permian Resources (CDEV), Hammerson (HMSO), UGI (UGI), Value And Income Trust Plc (VIN.L) (VIN), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), The Vitec Group (VTC), Washington Federal (WAFD) and Workspace Group (WKP). What is DWF Group's stock symbol? DWF Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "DWF." How do I buy shares of DWF Group? Shares of DWF 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 DWF Group's stock price today? One share of DWF stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 99.60. How much money does DWF Group make? DWF Group (LON:DWF) has a market capitalization of £340.61 million and generates £451.64 million in revenue each year. The company earns £12.45 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.04 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does DWF Group have? The company employs 4,340 workers across the globe. How can I contact DWF Group? DWF Group's mailing address is 20 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 3AG, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.dwf.law. The company can be reached via phone at 44 3333 202 220. This page (LON:DWF) was last updated on 9/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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