LON:EQLS Equals Group (EQLS) Share Price, News & Analysis → Bitcoin Rockets To Record High But Buy THIS Instead (From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free EQLS Stock Alerts GBX 126 +2.00 (+1.61%) (As of 04/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 124.10▼ 12750-Day Range 106.50▼ 12652-Week Range 88▼ 130Volume687,056 shsAverage Volume625,948 shsMarket Capitalization£236.41 millionP/E Ratio3,150.00Dividend Yield1.59%Price TargetGBX 163 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Equals Group alerts: Email Address Equals Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside29.4% UpsideGBX 163 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider 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.2.65 out of 5 stars 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEquals Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEquals Group has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for EQLS. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEquals Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.27%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthEquals Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Equals Group is 5,000.00%. 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 EQLS. Previous Next 3.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEquals Group has a news sentiment score of 1.08. 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 0.36 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Equals Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for EQLS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Equals Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders33.54% of the stock of Equals Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions60.45% of the stock of Equals Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Equals Group is 3,150.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.29.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Equals Group is 3,150.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 424.53.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEquals Group has a P/B Ratio of 4.85. 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 Paradigm PressBitcoin Rockets To Record High But Buy THIS InsteadRecently, Bitcoin smashed through its previous record high to hit $72,720. It’s made many, many people very rich. But one cryptocurrency expert and investing millionaire is declaring…>>Click here to find out what it is. About Equals Group Stock (LON:EQLS)Equals Group plc, through its subsidiaries, provides payment processing and banking services to private clients and corporations through prepaid currency cards, travel cash, international money transfers, and current accounts in the United Kingdom. It operates Equals Money, a platform which combines account-to-account transfers, card products, and current accounts; Equals Money Solutions, an enterprise scale-up of the Equals Money platform serving large corporates and financial institutions with complex payments needs; FairFX, a travel card and international payment product covering the needs of high-net-worth individuals, international holidaymakers, and their families; CardOneMoney that allows small business and individuals to run their payments, direct debits, and cards through their account; Roqqett, an open-banking platform; and Equals Connect, a white label platform serving smaller FX providers. The company was formerly known as FairFX Group Plc and changed its name to Equals Group plc in June 2019. Equals Group plc was incorporated in 2014 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.Read More EQLS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EQLS Stock News HeadlinesApril 6, 2024 | lse.co.ukEquals Gp Regulatory NewsMarch 20, 2024 | marketwatch.comEquals Group Shares Rise on New Takeover ApproachApril 18, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Bitcoin Rockets To Record High But Buy THIS InsteadRecently, Bitcoin smashed through its previous record high to hit $72,720. It’s made many, many people very rich. But one cryptocurrency expert and investing millionaire is declaring…March 20, 2024 | msn.comPhilip Hammond’s Railsr floats merger with Equals GroupMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comEqual Education and Unequal Pay--Wage Gap Not a Matter of DegreesFebruary 25, 2024 | msn.com‘Most qualified person should get the job’ is microaggression, Russell Group universities sayFebruary 22, 2024 | msn.comA call for equality and inclusivity: embracing diversity in Jewish practiceFebruary 22, 2024 | lse.co.ukEquals extends takeover intention deadline for Madison for fourth timeApril 18, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Bitcoin Rockets To Record High But Buy THIS InsteadRecently, Bitcoin smashed through its previous record high to hit $72,720. It’s made many, many people very rich. But one cryptocurrency expert and investing millionaire is declaring…November 16, 2023 | msn.comUK investors have been piling into this £1 growth stock. Should I buy too?November 8, 2023 | wsj.comEquals Group PLCNovember 3, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comForm 8.3 - Apex Fundrock Limited : Re Equals Group plcNovember 3, 2023 | marketwatch.comFleetCor Doesn't Plan Offer for Equals GroupNovember 1, 2023 | marketwatch.comEquals Group Shares Rise After Takeover Approach to Potential CounterpartiesSeptember 25, 2023 | investing.comEQLS Historical DataJuly 21, 2023 | forbes.comThe Perplexing Problem With Black Women’s Equal Pay DayJuly 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEquals Group plc (LON:EQLS) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 66% of the companyJuly 5, 2023 | lse.co.ukEquals Group interim revenue up; completes GBP4.1 million Oonex dealJune 30, 2023 | msn.comFrom Stonewall to Pride, the fight for equal rights has been rooted in resistance led by Black transwomenJune 16, 2023 | msn.comHow the world is getting more equal — and unequal — at the same timeMay 16, 2023 | marketwatch.comEquals Group Revenue Rose in First 90 Working Days of YearMay 5, 2023 | benzinga.comMorgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Hub Group, Lowers Price Target to $90April 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Equals Group (LON:EQLS) have seen strong returns of 195% over the past three yearsMarch 27, 2023 | marketwatch.comEquals Group Earnings, Revenue Rose in 2022; Buys Oonex for Up to GBP4.1 MlnMarch 19, 2023 | abcnews.go.comWoman says she fought for equal pay after seeing she earned $90k less for same roleMarch 15, 2023 | yahoo.comOn Equal Pay Day, Inequity Persists for Women, Including LGBTQ+ OnesMarch 15, 2023 | morningstar.com3 Stocks That Stress Equal Pay As We Observe International Women’s DaySee More Headlines Receive EQLS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Equals Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings9/23/2020Today4/17/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorFinancial Services Industry Credit Services Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:EQLS CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.fairfx.com Phone44 20 7778 9350FaxN/AEmployees323Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 163 High Stock Price TargetGBX 176 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 150 Potential Upside/Downside+29.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.04 Trailing P/E Ratio3,150.00 Forward P/E Ratio21.86 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income£7.35 million Net Margins8.82% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity16.49% Return on Assets7.30% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio7.92 Current Ratio1.41 Quick Ratio1.55 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£83.34 million Price / Sales2.84 Cash FlowGBX 12.67 per share Price / Cash Flow9.95 Book ValueGBX 26 per share Price / Book4.85Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares187,630,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£236.41 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.42 These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ian Alexander Irving Strafford-Taylor (Age 64)Founder, CEO & Executive Director Comp: $809.8kMr. Richard Quentin-Mortimer Cooper CA (Age 64)Group CFO & Executive Director Comp: $599.06kMatthijs BoonChief Operating OfficerMr. Julian Michael Lewis BeanTechnical DirectorMr. Tom KiddleChief Commercial OfficerSteve PaulDeputy Chief Financial OfficerJohn ZablockiFinancial ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsInternational Personal FinanceLON:IPFS&ULON:SUSH&T GroupLON:HATFunding CircleLON:FCHLitigation Capital ManagementLON:LITView All Competitors EQLS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Equals Group stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equals Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" EQLS shares. View EQLS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Equals Group's stock price target for 2024? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Equals Group's shares. Their EQLS share price targets range from GBX 150 to GBX 176. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 163 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 29.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for EQLS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have EQLS shares performed in 2024? Equals Group's stock was trading at GBX 121.50 at the start of the year. Since then, EQLS shares have increased by 3.7% and is now trading at GBX 126. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Equals Group's earnings last quarter? Equals Group plc (LON:EQLS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, September, 23rd. The company reported ($1.73) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Equals Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.49% and a net margin of 8.82%. How often does Equals Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Equals Group? Equals Group declared a dividend on Thursday, November 9th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 16th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.50 per share on Thursday, December 7th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.43%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 16th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for EQLS. Is Equals Group a good dividend stock? Equals Group (LON:EQLS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.27%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for EQLS. What other stocks do shareholders of Equals Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Equals Group investors own include BATM Advanced Communications (BVC), Hollywood Bowl Group (BOWL), Best of the Best (BOTB), boohoo group (BOO), Belvoir Group (BLV), Billington (BILN), American Express (AXP), Auto Trader Group (AUTO), Altitude Group (ALT) and Argentex Group (AGFX). How do I buy shares of Equals Group? Shares of EQLS 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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