LON:ESP Empiric Student Property (ESP) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 89.50 -0.20 (-0.22%) (As of 09/29/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 89.50▼ 90.4050-Day Range 85.30▼ 92.7052-Week Range 74▼ 96Volume608,235 shsAverage Volume926,960 shsMarket Capitalization£540.08 millionP/E Ratio2,983.33Dividend Yield3.35%Price TargetGBX 107.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider Trades Empiric Student Property MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.33 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside20.1% UpsideGBX 107.50 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.1.35 out of 5 stars 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEmpiric Student Property has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 107.50, Empiric Student Property has a forecasted upside of 20.1% from its current price of GBX 89.50.Amount of Analyst CoverageEmpiric Student Property 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 ESP. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipEmpiric Student Property is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.55%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthEmpiric Student Property does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Empiric Student Property is 10,000.00%. 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 ESP. Previous Next 0.6 News and Social Media Coverage Search Interest2 people have searched for ESP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Empiric Student Property insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.34% of the stock of Empiric Student Property is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions56.01% of the stock of Empiric Student Property is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Empiric Student Property is 2,983.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 110.42.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Empiric Student Property is 2,983.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Real Estate sector average P/E ratio of about 141.45.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEmpiric Student Property has a PEG Ratio of 1.91. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEmpiric Student Property has a P/B Ratio of 0.75. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here 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 a growing number of student segments. The Company is 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 ESP Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ESP Stock News HeadlinesNovember 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 profitableOctober 1, 2023 | Oxford Club (Ad)Better Than Oil StocksThe best way to profit from energy is NOT a stock...Rather, it's this little-known alternative investment. July 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 PropertyMay 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 recoverOctober 1, 2023 | Oxford Club (Ad)Better Than Oil StocksThe best way to profit from energy is NOT a stock...Rather, it's this little-known alternative investment. January 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.comHave Insiders Been Buying Empiric Student Property plc (LON:ESP) Shares?May 26, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comThe CEO & Director of Empiric Student Property plc (LON:ESP), Duncan Garrood, Just Bought A Few More SharesMarch 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 CEOJune 25, 2020 | uk.finance.yahoo.comThe Empiric Student Property share price - is the market missing something?June 4, 2020 | uk.finance.yahoo.comWhat factors will move the Empiric Student Property share price?June 3, 2020 | finance.yahoo.comSome Analysts Just Cut Their Empiric Student Property plc (LON:ESP) EstimatesSee More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 9/22 Dividend9/07/2023Dividend Payable9/22/2023Today10/01/2023Get 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/AEmployees340Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 107.50 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 115 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 100 Forecasted Upside/Downside+20.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.03 Trailing P/E Ratio2,983.33 Forward P/E Ratio18.63 P/E Growth1.91Net Income£22 million Net Margins27.95% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity3.09% Return on Assets2.21% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio50.91 Current Ratio1.72 Quick Ratio1.06 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£78.70 million Price / Sales6.86 Cash FlowGBX 9.21 per share Price / Cash Flow9.72 Book ValueGBX 119 per share Price / Book0.75Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares603,440,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£540.08 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.97 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Duncan Garrood (Age 65)CEO & Director Comp: $736.45kMr. Donald A. Grant C.A. (Age 50)CA, Chief Financial & Sustainability Officer and Exec. Director Comp: $306.73kCharles TaylorConsultant and Acquisitions Mang.Mr. Martyn Roe MBAMRICS, Dip Proj Man, ConsultantKey CompetitorsPRS REITLON:PRSRTriple Point Social Housing REITLON:SOHOUrban Logistics REITLON:SHEDIndustrials REITLON:MLICLSLON:CLIView 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? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Empiric Student Property in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ESP shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ESP, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View ESP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Empiric Student Property's stock price forecast for 2023? 3 Wall Street analysts 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 predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 107.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.1% 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 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, ESP shares have increased by 6.3% and is now trading at GBX 89.50. 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 declared a dividend on Thursday, August 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 7th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.81 per share on Friday, September 22nd. This represents a dividend yield of 0.95%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 7th. The official announcement can be viewed 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 3.55%. The dividend payout ratio is 10,000.00%. 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 89.50. How much money does Empiric Student Property make? Empiric Student Property (LON:ESP) has a market capitalization of £540.08 million and generates £78.70 million in revenue each year. The company earns £22 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.03 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Empiric Student Property have? The company employs 340 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 10/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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