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GSK (GSK) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 1,553
+29.50 (+1.94%)
(As of 07/26/2024 ET)
Today's Range
1,521.50
1,557.50
50-Day Range
1,498
1,788.50
52-Week Range
1,330.19
1,823.50
Volume
4.97 million shs
Average Volume
7.34 million shs
Market Capitalization
£63.36 billion
P/E Ratio
1,424.77
Dividend Yield
3.86%
Price Target
GBX 1,820

GSK MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.57 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
17.2% Upside
GBX 1,820 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.56
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.31mentions of GSK in the last 14 days
Based on 10 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£732,828 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.80 out of 5 stars

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About GSK Stock (LON:GSK)

GSK plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, and manufacture of vaccines, and specialty and general medicines to prevent and treat disease in the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Commercial Operations and Total R&D. The company offers shingles, meningitis, respiratory syncytial virus, flu, polio, influenza, and pandemic vaccines. It also provides medicines for HIV, oncology, respiratory/immunology, and other specialty medicine products, as well as inhaled medicines for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and antibiotics for infections. It has a collaboration agreement with CureVac to develop mRNA-based influenza vaccines, and with Wave Life Sciences and Elsie Biotechnologies, Inc for oligonucleotide platform development. The company was formerly known as GlaxoSmithKline plc and changed its name to GSK plc in May 2022. GSK plc was founded in 1715 and is headquartered in Brentford, the United Kingdom.

GSK Stock Price History

GSK Stock News Headlines

GSK Jul 2024 47.000 call (GSK240726C00047000)
J.P. Morgan’s DIRE Warning
When the largest bank in the U.S. says a crisis is coming - you NEED to listen. The Wall Street Journal warns, "America's bonds are getting harder to sell."
GSK Jan 2026 25.000 put
J.P. Morgan’s DIRE Warning
When the largest bank in the U.S. says a crisis is coming - you NEED to listen. The Wall Street Journal warns, "America's bonds are getting harder to sell."
GSK Jul 2024 44.500 call
GSK falls Friday, still outperforms market
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/29/2020
Ex-Dividend for 7/11 Dividend
5/16/2024
Dividend Payable
7/11/2024
Today
7/26/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Medical
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Sub-Industry
Pharmaceutical Products
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
90,100
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 1,820
High Stock Price Target
GBX 2,100
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 1,585
Potential Upside/Downside
+17.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.57
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£4.48 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£30.74 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 190.66 per share
Book Value
GBX 339 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
4,080,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£63.36 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.27
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Key Executives

  • Ms. Emma Natasha Walmsley (Age 55)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $5.39M
  • Ms. Julie Belita Brown (Age 62)
    CFO & Executive Director
    Comp: $5.14M
  • Ms. Shobie Ramakrishnan (Age 53)
    Chief Digital & Technology Officer
  • Mr. Tony Wood
    Chief Scientific Officer and Head of R&D
  • Ms. Sarah Elton-Farr
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. James Ford
    Senior VP & Group General Counsel of Legal & Compliance
  • Ms. Sally Jackson
    Senior Vice President of Global Communications & CEO Office
  • Mr. David Simon Redfern BSc (Hons) (Age 58)
    CA, President of Corporate Development
  • Ms. Diana Conrad
    Chief People Officer
  • Mr. Philip C. Thomson
    President of Global Affairs

Should I Buy GSK Stock? GSK Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in GSK plc:

  • GSK's stock price has been trading at a relatively stable level, indicating potential consistency in returns for investors.
  • GSK recently reported strong quarterly earnings, surpassing analyst expectations, which could lead to positive market sentiment and potential stock price appreciation.
  • Analysts have given GSK a "buy" rating, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance and growth potential.
  • GSK has a diversified product portfolio in the pharmaceutical sector, reducing risk associated with dependence on a single product or market.
  • The company's dividend yield, though recently reduced, still offers investors a source of income, albeit at a lower rate.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in GSK plc for these reasons:

  • GSK's dividend payout ratio is extremely high, indicating that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting reinvestment for growth.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio is notably high, which could pose risks in times of economic downturns or financial instability.
  • GSK's stock price has experienced recent fluctuations, suggesting volatility that may not align with risk-averse investor strategies.
  • Recent insider trading activity, such as the purchase of shares by an insider, could signal uncertainty or lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Analysts have issued a "sell" rating on GSK, indicating concerns about the company's outlook and potential challenges ahead.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these GSK pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

GSK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GSK shares performed this year?

GSK's stock was trading at GBX 1,450.20 at the start of the year. Since then, GSK shares have increased by 7.1% and is now trading at GBX 1,553.
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How were GSK's earnings last quarter?

GSK plc (LON:GSK) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July, 29th. The company reported $56.90 earnings per share for the quarter. GSK had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 38.78% and a net margin of 14.59%.

How do I buy shares of GSK?

Shares of GSK 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 other stocks do shareholders of GSK own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that GSK investors own include AstraZeneca (AZN), General Electric (GE), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

This page (LON:GSK) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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