LON:FGP FirstGroup (FGP) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 150.20 -1.50 (-0.99%) (As of 06:20 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 144.91▼ 15250-Day Range 140.80▼ 159.6052-Week Range 89.55▼ 166.70Volume146,673 shsAverage Volume1.51 million shsMarket Capitalization£1.02 billionP/E Ratio1,502.00Dividend Yield3.33%Price TargetGBX 159.20 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesOptions ChainProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesOptions Chain FirstGroup MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.4% UpsideGBX 159.20 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£14,994 Bought Last QuarterProj. 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.1.40 out of 5 stars 1.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFirstGroup has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 159.20, FirstGroup has a forecasted upside of 5.4% from its current price of GBX 151.Amount of Analyst CoverageFirstGroup has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for FGP. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFirstGroup pays a meaningful dividend of 3.14%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthFirstGroup does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of FirstGroup 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 FGP. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFirstGroup has a news sentiment score of 0.53. 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 Industrials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for FirstGroup this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for FGP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, FirstGroup insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £149.94 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.47% of the stock of FirstGroup is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions103.56% of the stock of FirstGroup 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 FirstGroup is 1,510.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.63.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of FirstGroup is 1,510.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 474.35.Price to Earnings Growth RatioFirstGroup has a PEG Ratio of 5.21. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirstGroup has a P/B Ratio of 1.44. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About FirstGroup (LON:FGP) StockFirstGroup plc provides public transport services in the United Kingdom. The company operates through First Bus and First Rail segments. The First Bus segment offers local bus services with a fleet of approximately 4,900 buses in the United Kingdom. The First Rail segment operates a passenger rail network that provides long-distance, commuter, regional, and sleeper services through a portfolio of Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, TransPennine Express, and Avanti West Coast franchises; and hull trains and Lumos. FirstGroup plc was founded in 1986 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.Read More FGP Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FGP Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 21, 2023 | msn.comFirstGroup shares are hot in 2023. Should I buy some?September 19, 2023 | uk.investing.comTransport operator FirstGroup signs Avanti West Coast rail contract with BritainSeptember 27, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.September 19, 2023 | msn.comFirstGroup secures new National Rail Contract for West Coast PartnershipAugust 30, 2023 | msn.comSpanish soccer chief’s actions expose soccer’s enduring misogynyAugust 18, 2023 | fool.comFirstGroup Plc (LSE: FGP)August 18, 2023 | msn.comUK train drivers announce Sept. 1 strike over pay dispute - unionAugust 5, 2023 | msn.comShould I buy FirstGroup shares?September 27, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.July 25, 2023 | msn.comIf I’d invested £5k in FirstGroup shares 3 years ago here’s what I’d have todayJuly 22, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deFirstGroup Plc - 2023 AGM StatementJuly 18, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.comHere’s the dividend forecast for FirstGroup shares to 2026!July 3, 2023 | uk.style.yahoo.comIs the FirstGroup share price primed to rocket?June 8, 2023 | reuters.comUK's FirstGroup profit jumps on strong travel demandMay 11, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deFIRSTGROUP PLC - Statement on TransPennine ContractMay 11, 2023 | msn.comUK brings train operator TransPennine under temporary state controlApril 20, 2023 | reuters.comExclusive: FirstGroup, I Squared weigh competing bids for Arriva -sourcesApril 18, 2023 | thestreet.comFerrellgas (FGP) Stock Slumps as Q4 Results Miss Estimates, Analysts DowngradeOctober 26, 2022 | finanznachrichten.deFIRSTGROUP PLC - Statement re First Transit EarnoutOctober 20, 2022 | bizjournals.comDowntown Albany transit center could take place of bus station, study concludes - Albany Business Review - The Business JournalsOctober 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEQT Is Exploring Sale of American Bus Operator First Transit - Yahoo FinanceOctober 12, 2022 | axios.comNearly 500 whales die in New Zealand mass strandings - AxiosOctober 10, 2022 | bbc.comBus workers in Somerset and Cornwall announce strike action - bbc.comOctober 8, 2022 | yahoo.comAvanti Gets a Six-Month West Coast Contract Despite UK Rail Chaos - Yahoo! VoicesOctober 7, 2022 | bloomberg.comFTSE News: Wetherspoon Warns of Inflation, Covid; Avanti West Coast Contract - BloombergOctober 7, 2022 | marketscreener.comBritain hands troubled train operator Avanti short term contract - Marketscreener.comOctober 7, 2022 | lse.co.ukFirstGroup's Avanti given short-term contract renewal by UK government | Financial News - London South EastSee More Headlines Receive FGP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for FirstGroup and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FGP Company Calendar Last Earnings11/13/2018Ex-Dividend for 8/18 Dividend7/13/2023Dividend Payable8/18/2023Today9/27/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Railroads Sub-IndustryN/A SectorIndustrials Current SymbolLON:FGP CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.firstgroupplc.com Phone+44-1224-650100FaxN/AEmployees31,477Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 159.20 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 170 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 143 Forecasted Upside/Downside+4.9%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.10 Trailing P/E Ratio1,517.00 Forward P/E Ratio12.72 P/E Growth5.21Net Income£78.50 million Net Margins1.83% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity10.60% Return on Assets0.50% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio275.31 Current Ratio0.88 Quick Ratio0.74 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£4.75 billion Price / Sales0.22 Cash FlowGBX 136.34 per share Price / Cash Flow1.11 Book ValueGBX 105 per share Price / Book1.44Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares675,910,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£1.03 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.51 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! 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Director Comp: $1.26MMr. Ryan Dirk Mangold (Age 52)CFO & Director Comp: $1.19MFaisal TabbahHead of Investor RelationsStuart ButchersGroup Head of CommunicationsMr. Steve MontgomeryManaging Director of First RailMr. Jim HarbidgeGroup Head of EnvironmentMs. Janette BellManaging Director of First BusDavid John Mark BlizzardCompany Sec.More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsThe Go-Ahead GroupLON:GOGNational Express GroupLON:NEXMobico GroupLON:MCGMorgan Sindall GroupLON:MGNSRWSLON:RWSView All CompetitorsInsidersRyan MangoldBought 102 shares on 7/11/2023Total: £14,994.00 ($147.00/share)Ryan MangoldSold 816,749 sharesTotal: £113.53 M ($139.00/share)Ryan MangoldBought 107 shares on 6/13/2023Total: £14,980.00 ($140.00/share)Graham SutherlandBought 30,569 shares on 3/16/2023Total: £3.09 M ($101.00/share)Claire HawkingsBought 10,000 shares on 1/30/2023Total: £1.08 M ($108.00/share)View All Insider Transactions FGP Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell FirstGroup stock right now? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for FirstGroup in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" FGP shares. View FGP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is FirstGroup's stock price forecast for 2023? 5 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for FirstGroup's stock. Their FGP share price forecasts range from GBX 143 to GBX 170. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 159.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FGP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FGP shares performed in 2023? FirstGroup's stock was trading at GBX 101 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FGP shares have increased by 50.2% and is now trading at GBX 151.70. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How were FirstGroup's earnings last quarter? FirstGroup plc (LON:FGP) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 13th. The transport operator reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter. FirstGroup had a net margin of 1.83% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.60%. How often does FirstGroup pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for FirstGroup? FirstGroup announced a dividend on Thursday, June 8th. Investors of record on Thursday, July 13th will be paid a dividend of GBX 2.90 per share on Friday, August 18th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 13th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.90. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for FGP. Is FirstGroup a good dividend stock? FirstGroup (LON:FGP) pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.14%. 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 FGP. What other stocks do shareholders of FirstGroup own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other FirstGroup investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Stagecoach Group (SGC), Barclays (BARC), Cineworld Group (CINE), Just Group (JUST), BP (BP), SIG (SHI), Aviva (AV) and International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG). What is FirstGroup's stock symbol? FirstGroup trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "FGP." How do I buy shares of FirstGroup? Shares of FGP 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 FirstGroup's stock price today? One share of FGP stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 151.70. How much money does FirstGroup make? FirstGroup (LON:FGP) has a market capitalization of £1.03 billion and generates £4.75 billion in revenue each year. The transport operator earns £78.50 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.10 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does FirstGroup have? The company employs 31,477 workers across the globe. How can I contact FirstGroup? FirstGroup's mailing address is 395 King Street, ABERDEEN, AB24 5RP, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.firstgroupplc.com. The transport operator can be reached via phone at +44-1224-650100. 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