Should I buy or sell Hotel Chocolat Group stock right now?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hotel Chocolat Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HOTC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HOTC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View HOTC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Hotel Chocolat Group's stock price target for 2024?

1 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Hotel Chocolat Group's stock. Their HOTC share price targets range from GBX 175 to GBX 175. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 175 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 52.3%. View analysts price targets for HOTC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have HOTC shares performed in 2023?

Hotel Chocolat Group's stock was trading at GBX 155.50 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, HOTC stock has increased by 136.0% and is now trading at GBX 367. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

How were Hotel Chocolat Group's earnings last quarter?

Hotel Chocolat Group plc (LON:HOTC) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 25th. The company reported $11.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Hotel Chocolat Group had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.49% and a negative net margin of 3.05%.

Is Hotel Chocolat Group a good dividend stock?

Hotel Chocolat Group (LON:HOTC) pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.63%. Read our dividend analysis for HOTC .

What other stocks do shareholders of Hotel Chocolat Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hotel Chocolat Group investors own include Fidelity Japan Trust (FJV) , Tracsis (TRCS) , Zscaler (ZS) , British Land (BLND) , GSK (GSK) , International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) , Marks and Spencer Group (MKS) , Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) , Starbucks (SBUX) and Senior (SNR) .

How do I buy shares of Hotel Chocolat Group?

Shares of HOTC 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 .

Hotel Chocolat Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:HOTC)

GBX 367

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(As of 05:07 PM ET)

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Today's Range: 366
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368
50-Day Range: 128
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368
52-Week Range: 100
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370

Volume: 356,023 shs
Average Volume: 262,891 shs
Market Capitalization: £504.77 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 0.54%
Price Target: GBX 175

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Hotel Chocolat Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 52.3% Downside
GBX 175 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.00
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
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.

0.65 out of 5 stars

1.0

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Hotel Chocolat Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 175, Hotel Chocolat Group has a forecasted downside of 52.3% from its current price of GBX 367.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Hotel Chocolat Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for HOTC.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Hotel Chocolat Group has a dividend yield of 0.63%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Hotel Chocolat Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for HOTC.

0.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Hotel Chocolat Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added Hotel Chocolat Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Hotel Chocolat Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
54.72% of the stock of Hotel Chocolat Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 37.84% of the stock of Hotel Chocolat Group is held by institutions.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Hotel Chocolat Group is -7,340.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Hotel Chocolat Group is -7,340.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Hotel Chocolat Group has a P/B Ratio of 5.40. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Hotel Chocolat Group Stock (LON:HOTC)

Hotel Chocolat Group plc engages in the manufacture and retail chocolates and cocoa-related products under the Hotel Chocolat brand name in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Saint Lucia, the United States, and Japan. It also offers hot chocolate makers under the Velvetiser name, as well as sells wine, beer, gin, vodka, and other spirits through a network of owned and third-party stores, as well as through online subscription. In addition, the company operates stores, cafés, restaurants, outlets, and factory stores. Hotel Chocolat Group plc was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Royston, the United Kingdom.

HOTC Stock Price History

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HOTC Stock News Headlines

November 28, 2023 | lse.co.uk

Hotel Chocolat Regulatory News

November 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 18, 2023 | msn.com

Hotel Chocolat Share Price Skyrockets on Acquisition Bid from Mars

November 17, 2023 | bbc.com

Hotel Chocolat founders share £288m from Mars sale

November 16, 2023 | msn.com

Why did the Hotel Chocolat share just double – and more?

November 16, 2023 | msn.com

Mars to buy Hotel Chocolat to help expansion overseas

November 16, 2023 | reuters.com

Mars to buy Britain's Hotel Chocolat for $662m

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November 16, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Mars owner buys Hotel Chocolat for £534m in confectionery tie-up

November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Mars to Pay 170% Premium to Buy UK’s Hotel Chocolat

November 16, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Mars strikes huge deal to buy Hotel Chocolat - and nets Mr Whippy inventor's son £39m

November 15, 2023 | msn.com

'I got £113 worth of Hotel Chocolat for just £33 - here's how'

November 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Here's What's Concerning About Hotel Chocolat Group's (LON:HOTC) Returns On Capital

October 13, 2023 | msn.com

Hotel Chocolat ‘on front foot again’ amid strong sales at new UK shops

October 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Are Investors Undervaluing Hotel Chocolat Group plc (LON:HOTC) By 43%?

October 5, 2023 | msn.com

Hotel Chocolat set to open at Anlaby Retail Park in time for Christmas

September 30, 2023 | investing.com

HOTC Historical Data

September 19, 2023 | msn.com

Hotel Chocolat opening concept store at New Mersey

August 28, 2023 | nypost.com

Luxury hotel apologizes for serving chocolate-covered woman for dessert in front of kids

August 22, 2023 | msn.com

Hotel Chocolat to open in Sevenoaks

August 4, 2023 | msn.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Offering Allergy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie

July 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Shareholders in Hotel Chocolat Group (LON:HOTC) are in the red if they invested five years ago

July 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Companies Like Hotel Chocolat Group (LON:HOTC) Can Afford To Invest In Growth

June 23, 2023 | msn.com

Hotel Chocolat shares tumble following another profit warning

June 23, 2023 | msn.com

Shares plummet in Hotel Chocolat after second profit warning in two months

June 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Hotel Chocolat Group's (LON:HOTC) Returns On Capital

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/25/2020
Today: 11/29/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Confectioners
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Current Symbol: LON:HOTC
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.hotelchocolat.com
Phone: +44-1763-257746
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,390
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 175
High Stock Price Target: GBX 175
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 175
Potential Upside/Downside: -52.3%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX (0.05)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 192.31
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: £-6,230,000.00
Net Margins: -3.05%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: -6.49%
Return on Assets: 0.64%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 51.31
Current Ratio: 1.56
Quick Ratio: 0.51

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £204.50 million
Price / Sales: 2.47
Cash Flow: GBX 33.01 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 11.12
Book Value: GBX 68 per share
Price / Book: 5.40

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 137,540,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £504.77 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.16

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Key Executives

Mr. Angus Thirlwell (Age 60)
Co-Founder, CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $337.13k
Mr. Peter Mark Harris (Age 68)
Co-Founder, Development Director & Executive Director
Comp: $241.41k
Mr. Jonathan Firth Akehurst (Age 40)
CFO & Executive Board Director
Comp: $388.71k
Mr. Matthew Paul Margereson (Age 53)
Managing Director of Manufacturing Operations
Comp: $56.49k
Ms. Lauren Green
People Operations Manager
Ms. Lysa Maria Hardy (Age 53)
Managing Director of Retail
Mr. Brendan Drake (Age 48)
CEO of Hotel Chocolat USA
Ms. Jo Brett (Age 49)
CEO Hotel Chocolat St Lucia
Mr. Simon Wood
Head of Manufacturing Projects
Bernadette Barber
Company Secretary

Key Competitors

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HOTC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Hotel Chocolat Group stock right now?: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hotel Chocolat Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HOTC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HOTC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View HOTC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Hotel Chocolat Group's stock price target for 2024?: 1 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Hotel Chocolat Group's stock. Their HOTC share price targets range from GBX 175 to GBX 175. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 175 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 52.3%.
View analysts price targets for HOTC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have HOTC shares performed in 2023?: Hotel Chocolat Group's stock was trading at GBX 155.50 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, HOTC stock has increased by 136.0% and is now trading at GBX 367.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
How were Hotel Chocolat Group's earnings last quarter?: Hotel Chocolat Group plc (LON:HOTC) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 25th. The company reported $11.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Hotel Chocolat Group had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.49% and a negative net margin of 3.05%.

Is Hotel Chocolat Group a good dividend stock?: Hotel Chocolat Group (LON:HOTC) pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.63%.
Read our dividend analysis for HOTC.
What other stocks do shareholders of Hotel Chocolat Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hotel Chocolat Group investors own include Fidelity Japan Trust (FJV), Tracsis (TRCS), Zscaler (ZS), British Land (BLND), GSK (GSK), International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), Marks and Spencer Group (MKS), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB), Starbucks (SBUX) and Senior (SNR).
How do I buy shares of Hotel Chocolat Group?: Shares of HOTC 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.

This page (LON:HOTC) was last updated on 11/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Hotel Chocolat Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:HOTC)

Hotel Chocolat Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Hotel Chocolat Group Stock (LON:HOTC)

HOTC Stock Price History

HOTC Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

HOTC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™