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LON:FGP

FirstGroup (FGP) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 150.20
-1.50 (-0.99%)
(As of 06:20 AM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
144.91
152
50-Day Range
140.80
159.60
52-Week Range
89.55
166.70
Volume
146,673 shs
Average Volume
1.51 million shs
Market Capitalization
£1.02 billion
P/E Ratio
1,502.00
Dividend Yield
3.33%
Price Target
GBX 159.20

FirstGroup MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.4% Upside
GBX 159.20 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£14,994 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.

1.40 out of 5 stars


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About FirstGroup (LON:FGP) Stock

FirstGroup 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.

FGP Price History

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FGP Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/13/2018
Ex-Dividend for 8/18 Dividend
7/13/2023
Dividend Payable
8/18/2023
Today
9/27/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Railroads
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
31,477
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
GBX 159.20
High Stock Price Forecast
GBX 170
Low Stock Price Forecast
GBX 143
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+4.9%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£78.50 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£4.75 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 136.34 per share
Book Value
GBX 105 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£1.03 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.51
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Graham F. Sutherland (Age 68)
    CEO & Exec. Director
    Comp: $1.26M
  • Mr. Ryan Dirk Mangold (Age 52)
    CFO & Director
    Comp: $1.19M
  • Faisal Tabbah
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Stuart Butchers
    Group Head of Communications
  • Mr. Steve Montgomery
    Managing Director of First Rail
  • Mr. Jim Harbidge
    Group Head of Environment
  • Ms. Janette Bell
    Managing Director of First Bus
  • David John Mark Blizzard
    Company Sec.













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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

This page (LON:FGP) was last updated on 9/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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