Should I buy or sell European Assets Trust stock right now?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for European Assets Trust in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" EAT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EAT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View EAT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is European Assets Trust's stock price target for 2024?

1 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for European Assets Trust's stock. Their EAT share price targets range from GBX 1,437 to GBX 1,437. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 1,437 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 1,610.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for EAT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have EAT shares performed in 2024?

European Assets Trust's stock was trading at GBX 89.70 at the start of the year. Since then, EAT shares have decreased by 6.4% and is now trading at GBX 84. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does European Assets Trust pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for European Assets Trust?

European Assets Trust announced a dividend on Wednesday, March 20th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 4th will be paid a dividend of GBX 1.48 per share on Tuesday, April 30th. This represents a yield of 1.71%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 4th. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for EAT .

Is European Assets Trust a good dividend stock?

European Assets Trust (LON:EAT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.95%. EAT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 6,666.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for EAT .

What other stocks do shareholders of European Assets Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other European Assets Trust investors own include F&C Global Smaller Companies (FCS) , Fidelity Japan Trust (FJV) , Hotel Chocolat Group (HOTC) , Primary Health Properties (PHP) , Real Estate Investors (RLE) , Zscaler (ZS) , BBA Aviation (BBA) , BAE Systems (BA) , Avon Protection (AVON) and Avation (AVAP) .

How do I buy shares of European Assets Trust?

Shares of EAT 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 .

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GBX 84

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Today's Range: 82.60
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84.40
50-Day Range: 83.60
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87.50
52-Week Range: 73
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95.70

Volume: 309,879 shs
Average Volume: 514,581 shs
Market Capitalization: £302.46 million

P/E Ratio: 933.33
Dividend Yield: 7.14%
Price Target: GBX 1,437

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European Assets Trust MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 1,610.7% Upside
GBX 1,437 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.94
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£870,000 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

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.

2.54 out of 5 stars

3.0

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
European Assets Trust has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
European Assets Trust has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for EAT.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
European Assets Trust is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.95%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
European Assets Trust does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of European Assets Trust is 6,666.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for EAT.

3.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
European Assets Trust has a news sentiment score of 0.94. 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 0.57 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for European Assets Trust this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 10 people have searched for EAT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
1 people have added European Assets Trust to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, European Assets Trust insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £8,700 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.79% of the stock of European Assets Trust is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
40.29% of the stock of European Assets Trust is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of European Assets Trust is 933.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.80.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of European Assets Trust is 933.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 58.74.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
European Assets Trust has a P/B Ratio of 0.85. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About European Assets Trust Stock (LON:EAT)

European Assets Trust PLC is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by F&C Investment Business Limited. The fund invests in the public equity markets of Europe, excluding the United Kingdom. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in stocks of small and mid cap companies with a market capitalization below that of the largest company in the Euromoney Smaller European Companies (ex UK) Index or below Euro 2.5 billion. It employs fundamental analysis with a focus on such factors as financial strength, quality of management, and growth prospects to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Euromoney Smaller European Companies (ex-UK) Index. European Assets Trust PLC was formed in 1972 and is domiciled in the Netherlands.

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EAT Stock News Headlines

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April 17, 2024 | msn.com

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April 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

European Assets Trust (LON:EAT) Share Price Passes Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $84.09

April 16, 2024 | msn.com

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April 9, 2024 | msn.com

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European Assets Trust (LON:EAT) Stock Crosses Above 50-Day Moving Average of $86.45

March 19, 2024 | msn.com

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March 16, 2024 | msn.com

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Ex-Dividend for 1/31 Dividend: 1/11/2024
Dividend Payable: 1/31/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/30 Dividend: 4/04/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/30/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Finance
Industry: Asset Management
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:EAT
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.fandc.com
Phone: +31-10-2013600
Fax: N/A
Employees: N/A
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 1,437
High Stock Price Target: GBX 1,437
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,437
Potential Upside/Downside: +1,610.7%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.09
Trailing P/E Ratio: 933.33
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: £30.63 million
Net Margins: 87.48%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 8.72%
Return on Assets: 5.30%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 4.83
Current Ratio: 1.04
Quick Ratio: 1.35

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £35.01 million
Price / Sales: 8.64
Cash Flow: GBX 5.33 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 15.76
Book Value: GBX 99 per share
Price / Book: 0.85

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 360,070,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £302.46 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.04

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Key Executives

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Company Sec.
Mr. Sam Cosh CFA
Fund Mang.
Mr. David Graham Moss CFA
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EAT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell European Assets Trust stock right now?: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for European Assets Trust in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" EAT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EAT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View EAT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is European Assets Trust's stock price target for 2024?: 1 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for European Assets Trust's stock. Their EAT share price targets range from GBX 1,437 to GBX 1,437. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 1,437 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 1,610.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for EAT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have EAT shares performed in 2024?: European Assets Trust's stock was trading at GBX 89.70 at the start of the year. Since then, EAT shares have decreased by 6.4% and is now trading at GBX 84.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does European Assets Trust pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for European Assets Trust?: European Assets Trust announced a dividend on Wednesday, March 20th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 4th will be paid a dividend of GBX 1.48 per share on Tuesday, April 30th. This represents a yield of 1.71%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 4th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for EAT.

Is European Assets Trust a good dividend stock?: European Assets Trust (LON:EAT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.95%. EAT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 6,666.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for EAT.
What other stocks do shareholders of European Assets Trust own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other European Assets Trust investors own include F&C Global Smaller Companies (FCS), Fidelity Japan Trust (FJV), Hotel Chocolat Group (HOTC), Primary Health Properties (PHP), Real Estate Investors (RLE), Zscaler (ZS), BBA Aviation (BBA), BAE Systems (BA), Avon Protection (AVON) and Avation (AVAP).
How do I buy shares of European Assets Trust?: Shares of EAT 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.

This page (LON:EAT) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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European Assets Trust (EAT) Share Price, News & Analysis

European Assets Trust MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About European Assets Trust Stock (LON:EAT)

EAT Stock Price History

EAT Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

EAT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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