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LON:FGP

FirstGroup (FGP) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 138.14
+19.44 (+16.38%)
(As of 07:27 AM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
124.97
144.90
50-Day Range
103.90
123.90
52-Week Range
89.55
144.90
Volume
2.71 million shs
Average Volume
1.39 million shs
Market Capitalization
£974.30 million
P/E Ratio
2,302.33
Dividend Yield
1.45%
Price Target
GBX 146.40

FirstGroup MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
11.6% Downside
GBX 120.14 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.00mentions of FirstGroup in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£3.09 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.

1.03 out of 5 stars


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About FirstGroup (LON:FGP) Stock

FirstGroup plc provides public transport services in the United Kingdom and the United States. 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; passenger rail services; and hull trains and Lumos. FirstGroup plc was founded in 1986 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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FGP Stock News Headlines

FIRSTGROUP PLC - Statement on TransPennine Contract
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FIRSTGROUP PLC - Statement re First Transit Earnout
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FGP Price History

FGP Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/13/2018
Today
6/07/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Trucking
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
100,807
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
GBX 146.40
High Stock Price Forecast
GBX 165
Low Stock Price Forecast
GBX 129
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+23.3%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£59.20 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£4.66 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 106.68 per share
Book Value
GBX 101 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£837.19 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.54

Key Executives

  • Mr. Ryan Mangold
    CFO & Director
  • Mr. Graham F. Sutherland (Age 67)
    CEO & Exec. Director
  • 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
  • Mr. Andrew Jarvis
    Managing Director for Scotland and Glasgow
  • Ms. Janette Bell
    Managing Director of First Bus
  • David Blizzard
    Company Sec.
  • Ms. Rachael Borthwick
    Group Corp. Services Director













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
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What is FirstGroup's stock price forecast for 2023?

5 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for FirstGroup's stock. Their FGP share price forecasts range from GBX 129 to GBX 165. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 146.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 23.3% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for FGP
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How have FGP shares performed in 2023?

FirstGroup's stock was trading at GBX 101 at the start of the year. Since then, FGP stock has increased by 17.5% and is now trading at GBX 118.70.
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How were FirstGroup's earnings last quarter?

FirstGroup plc (LON:FGP) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 13th. The transport operator reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter. FirstGroup had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.56% and a net margin of 2.68%.

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

FirstGroup announced a dividend on Wednesday, November 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 17th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.90 per share on Friday, December 23rd. This represents a yield of 0.84%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 17th. 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 2 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.73%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,333.33%. 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 118.70.

How much money does FirstGroup make?

FirstGroup (LON:FGP) has a market capitalization of £837.19 million and generates £4.66 billion in revenue each year. The transport operator earns £59.20 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.06 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does FirstGroup have?

The company employs 100,807 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 6/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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