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LON:ESNT

Essentra (ESNT) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 181.40
-3.20 (-1.73%)
(As of 06/9/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
178.80
▼
183.60
50-Day Range
180.80
▼
208.50
52-Week Range
165
▼
319.50
Volume
839,160 shs
Average Volume
914,700 shs
Market Capitalization
£533.37 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
1.65%
Price Target
GBX 291.67
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Essentra MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
60.8% Upside
GBX 291.67 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£2.20 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.83 out of 5 stars

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About Essentra (LON:ESNT) Stock

Essentra plc provides essential components and solutions worldwide. The Components division manufactures and distributes plastic injection molded, vinyl dip-molded, and metal items for equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, and construction industries; and component solutions comprising caps and plugs, wire and cable management products, flange protection products, knobs, handles and grips, PCB and electronics hardware, and tools and precision instruments for a range of applications and industries that are used in protection and finish products. The Packaging division provides cartons, leaflets, self-adhesive labels, and printed foils for use in blister packs; and packaging and authentication solutions to the health and personal care sectors. The Filter division offers filters and packaging solutions to the roll own segments; analytical laboratory services; and e-cigarette and heat not burn solutions for next generation products. The company was formerly known as Filtrona plc and changed its name to Essentra plc in June 2013. Essentra plc was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom.

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ESNT Stock News Headlines

June 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Essentra (LON:ESNT) Stock Price Passes Below 200-Day Moving Average of $214.99
May 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Scott Fawcett Sells 4,325 Shares of Essentra plc (LON:ESNT) Stock
June 10, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)
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The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.
May 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Essentra (LON:ESNT) Rating Reiterated by Peel Hunt
May 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Here's Why We're Wary Of Buying Essentra's (LON:ESNT) For Its Upcoming Dividend
April 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Essentra (LON:ESNT) Shares Cross Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $219.79
April 8, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Insider Buying: Essentra plc (LON:ESNT) Insider Acquires 11,200 Shares of Stock
April 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Essentra Full Year 2022 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations
June 10, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)
66,000% upside on tiny biotech?
The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.
March 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Essentra plc (LON:ESNT) Announces GBX 1 Dividend
March 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Essentra (LON:ESNT) Sets New 52-Week Low at $165.00
March 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Jefferies Financial Group Reiterates Buy Rating for Essentra (LON:ESNT)
January 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Essentra plc (LON:ESNT)
January 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
The past five years for Essentra (LON:ESNT) investors has not been profitable
December 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
What Does Essentra plc's (LON:ESNT) Share Price Indicate?
November 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Essentra plc's (LON:ESNT) Stock Is Going Strong: Have Financials A Role To Play?
October 5, 2022 | morningstar.co.uk
LONDON BRIEFING: UK chancellor's tax U-turn; eyes on Credit Suisse - Morningstar
October 4, 2022 | morningstar.co.uk
LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Upgrades for Vodafone, AJ Bell, B&M, Pennon - Morningstar
October 4, 2022 | marketscreener.com
ESSENTRA PLC - APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE - Marketscreener.com
October 3, 2022 | morningstar.com
Berenberg Cuts 2023 UK GDP Forecast to 1.5% Contraction - Morningstar
October 3, 2022 | marketscreener.com
Essentra Names Successor as CEO Plans Year-End Exit; Shares Surge 13% - Marketscreener.com
October 3, 2022 | marketscreener.com
Berenberg Cuts 2023 UK GDP Forecast to 1.5% Contraction - Marketscreener.com
October 3, 2022 | reuters.com
UK tax reversal does little to calm London stocks - Reuters
October 3, 2022 | marketwatch.com
Essentra CEO Paul Forman to Step Down; Scott Fawcett Named Successor - MarketWatch
October 3, 2022 | lse.co.uk
LONDON MARKET OPEN: Tory backlash forces tax cut U-turn; pound climbs | Financial News - London South East
October 3, 2022 | bloomberg.com
FTSE 100 Companies: Water, Halma, Kwarteng, Tax, 45p, U-turn - Bloomberg
October 2, 2022 | marketscreener.com
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG: Acquisition of Essentra Packaging successfully completed - Marketscreener.com
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ESNT Price History

ESNT Company Calendar

Last Earnings
3/02/2018
Ex-Dividend for 4/27 Dividend
3/20/2023
Dividend Payable
4/27/2023
Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend
5/18/2023
Today
6/10/2023
Dividend Payable
6/30/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
LON
Industry
Rubber & Plastics
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Current Symbol
LON:ESNT
Previous Symbol
LON:FLTR
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
N/A
Web
www.essentraplc.com
Phone
+44-1908-359100
Fax
N/A
Employees
8,186
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
GBX 291.67
High Stock Price Forecast
GBX 300
Low Stock Price Forecast
GBX 280
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+60.8%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
GBX (0.10)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
17.77
P/E Growth
3.84
Net Income
£-35,300,000.00
Net Margins
-55.64%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
-6.02%
Return on Assets
0.22%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
78.17
Current Ratio
1.55
Quick Ratio
0.50

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£337.90 million
Price / Sales
1.58
Cash Flow
GBX 36.74 per share
Price / Cash Flow
4.94
Book Value
GBX 134 per share
Price / Book
1.35

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
294,030,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£533.37 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.23

Key Executives

  • Mr. Paul A. Forman (Age 57)
    Chief Exec. & Exec. Director
    Comp: $1.48M
  • Mr. Jack Clarke
    CFO & Exec. Director
  • Aamir Mohiuddin
    Director of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Jon Green
    Company Sec. & Gen. Counsel
  • Ms. Lucy Yank
    Group Communications Director
  • Ms. Oshin Cassidy
    Group HR Director
  • Mr. Scott Fawcett
    Managing Director of Components Division
  • Emma Reid
    Head of Governance
  • Patricia Kendall
    Deputy Company Sec.

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ESNT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Essentra stock right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Essentra in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" ESNT shares.
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What is Essentra's stock price forecast for 2023?

3 equities research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Essentra's shares. Their ESNT share price forecasts range from GBX 280 to GBX 300. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 291.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 60.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have ESNT shares performed in 2023?

Essentra's stock was trading at GBX 236.50 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, ESNT shares have decreased by 23.3% and is now trading at GBX 181.40.
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How were Essentra's earnings last quarter?

Essentra plc (LON:ESNT) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, March, 2nd. The company reported $22.10 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $22.80 by $0.70. The firm had revenue of $1.03 billion for the quarter. Essentra had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.02% and a negative net margin of 55.64%.

How often does Essentra pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Essentra?

Essentra announced a dividend on Wednesday, March 29th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 18th will be given a dividend of GBX 1 per share on Friday, June 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.56%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 18th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
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Is Essentra a good dividend stock?

Essentra (LON:ESNT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.80%.
Read our dividend analysis for ESNT.

What other stocks do shareholders of Essentra own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Essentra investors own include Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR), Imperial Brands (IMB), BP (BP), Carillion (CLLN), British American Tobacco (BATS), Glencore (GLEN), Persimmon (PSN), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB), Rio Tinto Group (RIO) and Anglo American (AAL).

What is Essentra's stock symbol?

Essentra trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "ESNT."

How do I buy shares of Essentra?

Shares of ESNT 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.
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What is Essentra's stock price today?

One share of ESNT stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 181.40.

How much money does Essentra make?

Essentra (LON:ESNT) has a market capitalization of £533.37 million and generates £337.90 million in revenue each year. The company earns £-35,300,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or GBX (0.10) on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Essentra have?

The company employs 8,186 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Essentra?

Essentra's mailing address is Avebury HSE, 201-249 Avebury Boulevard, MILTON KEYNES, MK9 1AU, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.essentraplc.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1908-359100.

This page (LON:ESNT) was last updated on 6/10/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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