LON:ESP Empiric Student Property (ESP) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 93 +2.30 (+2.54%) (As of 06/2/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 90.59▼ 9350-Day Range 83.80▼ 94.4052-Week Range 74▼ 103.80Volume1.04 million shsAverage Volume831,299 shsMarket Capitalization£561.12 millionP/E Ratio845.45Dividend Yield3.23%Price TargetGBX 107.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlines About Empiric Student Property (LON:ESP) StockEmpiric Student Property plc is a leading provider and operator of modern, predominantly direct-let, premium student accommodation located in high-demand university towns and cities across the UK. Investing in both operating and development assets, Empiric is a fully integrated operational student property business focused on premium studio-led accommodation managed through its Hello Student® operating platform, that is attractive to affluent growing student segments. The Company, an internally managed real estate investment trust ("REIT") incorporated in England and Wales, listed on the premium listing segment of the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority and was admitted to trading on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange in June 2014.Read More Receive ESP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Empiric Student Property and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address ESP Stock News HeadlinesMay 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comEmpiric Student Property plc (LON:ESP) to Issue Dividend of GBX 0.81April 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBerenberg Bank Reiterates Buy Rating for Empiric Student Property (LON:ESP)June 4, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)"Unknown laser company making HUGE profit from Russia-Ukraine War"On February 24th, Russia invaded Ukraine. This caused major stock losses and soaring gas prices. But it also created a HUGE opportunity for savvy investors. There's an unknown laser company that's been profiting greatly from this war... ...and from another major conflict happening 3,000 miles away. Learn more here >>>March 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comEmpiric Student Property (LON:ESP) PT Raised to GBX 100 at Royal Bank of CanadaNovember 28, 2022 | fool.co.ukA dirt-cheap REIT I’d buy for healthy lifelong passive income!August 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe past five years for Empiric Student Property (LON:ESP) investors has not been profitableJuly 11, 2022 | fool.co.ukIs this property penny stock one to buy or avoid?May 27, 2022 | uk.news.yahoo.comHere is how city analysts rate Empiric Student PropertyJune 4, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)"Unknown laser company making HUGE profit from Russia-Ukraine War"On February 24th, Russia invaded Ukraine. This caused major stock losses and soaring gas prices. But it also created a HUGE opportunity for savvy investors. There's an unknown laser company that's been profiting greatly from this war... ...and from another major conflict happening 3,000 miles away. Learn more here >>>May 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEmpiric Student Property plc's (LON:ESP) Stock's Been Going Strong: Could Weak Financials Mean The Market Will Correct Its Share Price?February 25, 2022 | investing.comEmpiric Student Property PLC (ESP)February 3, 2022 | lse.co.ukEmpiric Student Property sees occupancy rates recoverJanuary 31, 2022 | uk.news.yahoo.com3 mega-cheap penny stocks to buy in FebruaryNovember 22, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comA Empiric Student Property plc (LON:ESP) insider increased their holdings last yearNovember 5, 2021 | lse.co.ukEmpiric Student Property to restart dividend as performance improvesNovember 4, 2021 | morningstar.comFTSE Rises, Housebuilders Rally After BOE Holds RatesAugust 24, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comEmpiric Student Property (LON:ESP) shareholders have earned a 41% return over the last yearJune 7, 2021 | lse.co.ukEmpiric Student Property hopes for late bookings as applications riseMay 26, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comThe CEO & Director of Empiric Student Property plc (LON:ESP), Duncan Garrood, Just Bought A Few More SharesMay 26, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comHave Insiders Been Buying Empiric Student Property plc (LON:ESP) Shares?March 3, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Kind Of Shareholders Own Empiric Student Property plc (LON:ESP)?November 30, 2020 | finance.yahoo.comEmpiric Student Property (LON:ESP) Share Prices Have Dropped 35% In The Last Five YearsOctober 23, 2020 | lse.co.ukEmpiric Student Property Trading Profitably Despite Challenging TimesAugust 24, 2020 | uk.finance.yahoo.comWill the Empiric Student Property share price run continue?August 9, 2020 | lse.co.ukEmpiric Regulatory News (ESP)July 23, 2020 | finance.yahoo.comEmpiric Student Property plc (EPCFF)June 26, 2020 | www.lse.co.ukEmpiric Student Picks Ten Entertainment Boss As New CEOSee More Headlines ESP Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ESP Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/14 Dividend3/30/2023Dividend Payable4/14/2023Today6/04/2023Ex-Dividend for 6/23 Dividend6/08/2023Dividend Payable6/23/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry REIT - Residential Sub-IndustryN/A SectorReal Estate Current SymbolLON:ESP CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.empiric.co.uk Phone+44-20-38288700FaxN/AEmployees295Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 107.50 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 115 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 100 Forecasted Upside/Downside+15.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.11 Trailing P/E Ratio845.45 Forward P/E Ratio19.79 P/E Growth2.19Net Income£67.70 million Net Margins92.74% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity10.04% Return on Assets2.01% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio55.34 Current Ratio1.32 Quick Ratio1.06 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£73 million Price / Sales7.69 Cash FlowGBX 9.57 per share Price / Cash Flow9.72 Book ValueGBX 116 per share Price / Book0.80Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares603,350,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£561.12 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.00 Key ExecutivesMr. Duncan Garrood (Age 64)CEO & Director Comp: $491.83kMr. Donald A. Grant C.A. (Age 49)CA, Chief Financial & Sustainability Officer and Exec. Director Mr. Clint Bartman BScMBA, Operations DirectorCharles TaylorConsultant and Acquisitions Mang.Mr. Martyn Roe MBAMRICS, Dip Proj Man, ConsultantKey CompetitorsSigma Capital GroupLON:SGMCLSLON:CLIBalanced Commercial Property TrustLON:BCPTPRS REITLON:PRSRRdi ReitLON:RDIView All CompetitorsInsidersAlice AvisBought 53,600 shares on 3/16/2023Total: £4.61 M ($86.00/share)View All Insider Transactions ESP Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Empiric Student Property stock right now? 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Empiric Student Property in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" ESP shares. View ESP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Empiric Student Property's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for Empiric Student Property's shares. Their ESP share price forecasts range from GBX 100 to GBX 115. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 107.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 15.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ESP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ESP shares performed in 2023? Empiric Student Property's stock was trading at GBX 84.20 at the start of the year. Since then, ESP shares have increased by 10.5% and is now trading at GBX 93. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How often does Empiric Student Property pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Empiric Student Property? Empiric Student Property announced a dividend on Wednesday, May 24th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 8th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.81 per share on Friday, June 23rd. This represents a dividend yield of 0.87%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 8th. The official announcement can be seen at this link. Read our dividend analysis for ESP. Is Empiric Student Property a good dividend stock? Empiric Student Property (LON:ESP) pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.51%. The dividend payout ratio is 2,727.27%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for ESP. What other stocks do shareholders of Empiric Student Property own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Empiric Student Property investors own include Imperial Brands (IMB), HICL Infrastructure (HICL), 3M (MMM), Pennon Group (PNN), Telford Homes (TEF), Altra Industrial Motion (AIMC), Allianz Technology Trust (ATT), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Altria Group (MO) and Nicolet Bankshares (NCBS). What is Empiric Student Property's stock symbol? Empiric Student Property trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "ESP." How do I buy shares of Empiric Student Property? Shares of ESP 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 Empiric Student Property's stock price today? One share of ESP stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 93. How much money does Empiric Student Property make? Empiric Student Property (LON:ESP) has a market capitalization of £561.12 million and generates £73 million in revenue each year. The company earns £67.70 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.11 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Empiric Student Property have? The company employs 295 workers across the globe. How can I contact Empiric Student Property? Empiric Student Property's mailing address is Swan HSE, 17-19 Stratford Place, LONDON, W1C 1BQ, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.empiric.co.uk. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-38288700. This page (LON:ESP) was last updated on 6/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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