Should I buy or sell Johnson Service Group stock right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Johnson Service Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" JSG shares. View JSG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Johnson Service Group's stock price target for 2024?

3 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for Johnson Service Group's shares. Their JSG share price targets range from GBX 140 to GBX 170. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 160 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 25.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for JSG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have JSG shares performed in 2024?

Johnson Service Group's stock was trading at GBX 141.60 at the start of the year. Since then, JSG shares have decreased by 9.9% and is now trading at GBX 127.60. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Johnson Service Group's earnings last quarter?

Johnson Service Group PLC (LON:JSG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company reported $8.70 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $8.60 by $0.10. The company earned $290.90 million during the quarter. Johnson Service Group had a net margin of 5.87% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.65%.

How often does Johnson Service Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Johnson Service Group?

Johnson Service Group announced a dividend on Tuesday, March 5th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 1.90 per share on Friday, May 10th. This represents a yield of 1.34%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 11th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.90. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for JSG .

Is Johnson Service Group a good dividend stock?

Johnson Service Group (LON:JSG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.14%. 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 JSG .

What other stocks do shareholders of Johnson Service Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Johnson Service Group investors own include Alkemy Capital Investments (ALK) , TechnipFMC (FTI) , Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Scapa Group (SCPA) , Telford Homes (TEF) , ASOS (ASC) , Arcontech Group (ARC) , Alliance Pharma (APH) , Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF (AND) and Animalcare Group (ANCR) .

How do I buy shares of Johnson Service Group?

Shares of JSG 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 .

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Johnson Service Group (JSG) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 127.60

+3.60 (+2.90%)

(As of 04/18/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: 121
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129.20
50-Day Range: 122
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144.80
52-Week Range: 99
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147.40

Volume: 581,705 shs
Average Volume: 598,526 shs
Market Capitalization: £528.80 million

P/E Ratio: 2,126.67
Dividend Yield: 2.35%
Price Target: GBX 160

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Johnson Service Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 25.4% Upside
GBX 160 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.27
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£8.91 M 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.

2.09 out of 5 stars

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Johnson Service Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Johnson Service 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 JSG.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Johnson Service Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.14%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Johnson Service Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Johnson Service Group is 5,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

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

2.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Johnson Service Group has a news sentiment score of 0.27. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.39 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Johnson Service Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
1 people have searched for JSG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Johnson Service Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £89,050 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.83% of the stock of Johnson Service Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
74.00% of the stock of Johnson Service Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Johnson Service Group is 2,126.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.54.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Johnson Service Group is 2,126.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 400.59.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Johnson Service Group has a PEG Ratio of 10.18. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Johnson Service Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.90. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Johnson Service Group Stock (LON:JSG)

Johnson Service Group PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides textile rental and related services in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It operates in two segments, Workwear; and Hotel, Restaurants and Catering. The Workwear segment offers workwear and protective wear rental; and workplace hygiene services under the Johnsons Workwear brands, as well as provides laundry services. The Hotel, Restaurants and Catering segment offers linen services, including table linen, napkins, and chefs wear to the restaurant, catering, and hospitality market through the Johnsons Hotel Linen by Afonwen; Johnsons Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Linen by Stalbridge; Johnsons Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Linen by South West Laundry; Johnsons Restaurant & Catering Linen by London Linen; Regency; Johnsons Belfast; and Celtic Linen brand names. The company also engages in property holding activities. It serves owner managed enterprises and multinational brands across various industries. Johnson Service Group PLC was incorporated in 1953 and is headquartered in Preston Brook, the United Kingdom.

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JSG Stock News Headlines

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April 12, 2024 | msn.com

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April 11, 2024 | msn.com

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Johnson Service Group (LON:JSG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.019

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Johnson City PD unveils 5-member Special Victims Unit

March 11, 2024 | msn.com

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March 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

CEO, Executive Director and Director of Health of Johnson Service Group Peter Egan Buys 17% More Shares

March 9, 2024 | msn.com

Johnson to choose from 15 candidates for civilian police oversight board

March 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Johnson Service Group Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations

March 5, 2024 | lse.co.uk

Johnson Service revenue jumps on higher volume and price increases

March 5, 2024 | marketwatch.com

Johnson Service Group Profit Rises on Surging Revenue from Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Unit

March 5, 2024 | msn.com

Johnson Services thanks ‘significant investment’ and acquisitions for strong results

March 3, 2024 | news.yahoo.com

Johnson sells GOP 'victories' in marketing his first bipartisan funding bills

February 22, 2024 | msn.com

Republicans Furious as Speaker Johnson Turns GOP Leadership Meeting Into Religious Revival

February 20, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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February 19, 2024 | msn.com

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February 19, 2024 | msn.com

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February 8, 2024 | nasdaq.com

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February 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Returns On Capital At Johnson Service Group (LON:JSG) Have Hit The Brakes

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/27/2018
Ex-Dividend for 5/10 Dividend: 4/11/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/10/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Specialty Business Services
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:JSG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.jsg.com
Phone: +44-1928-704600
Fax: N/A
Employees: 6,165
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 160
High Stock Price Target: GBX 170
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 140
Potential Upside/Downside: +25.7%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.06
Trailing P/E Ratio: 2,121.50
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.79
P/E Growth: 10.18
Net Income: £27.20 million
Net Margins: 5.87%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 9.65%
Return on Assets: 5.93%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 41.03
Current Ratio: 0.88
Quick Ratio: 0.80

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £465.30 million
Price / Sales: 1.13
Cash Flow: GBX 2.35 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 54.24
Book Value: GBX 67 per share
Price / Book: 1.90

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 414,420,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £527.52 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.67

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Key Executives

Mr. Peter John Egan M.B.A. (Age 52)
Chairman of Management Board, CEO, Executive Director and Director of Health, Safety & Environment
Comp: $1.06M
Ms. Yvonne May Monaghan B.Sc. (Age 66)
BSc (Hons), F.C.A., Member of Group Management Board, CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $771k
Mr. Christopher John Clarkson L.L.B.
General Counsel & Company Secretary

Key Competitors

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Insiders

Peter Egan
Bought 65,000 shares on 3/5/2024
Total: £8.91 M ($137.00/share)

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JSG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Johnson Service Group stock right now?: 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Johnson Service Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" JSG shares.
View JSG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Johnson Service Group's stock price target for 2024?: 3 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for Johnson Service Group's shares. Their JSG share price targets range from GBX 140 to GBX 170. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 160 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 25.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for JSG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have JSG shares performed in 2024?: Johnson Service Group's stock was trading at GBX 141.60 at the start of the year. Since then, JSG shares have decreased by 9.9% and is now trading at GBX 127.60.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Johnson Service Group's earnings last quarter?: Johnson Service Group PLC (LON:JSG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company reported $8.70 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $8.60 by $0.10. The company earned $290.90 million during the quarter. Johnson Service Group had a net margin of 5.87% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.65%.

How often does Johnson Service Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Johnson Service Group?: Johnson Service Group announced a dividend on Tuesday, March 5th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 1.90 per share on Friday, May 10th. This represents a yield of 1.34%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 11th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.90. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for JSG.
Is Johnson Service Group a good dividend stock?: Johnson Service Group (LON:JSG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.14%. 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 JSG.
What other stocks do shareholders of Johnson Service Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Johnson Service Group investors own include Alkemy Capital Investments (ALK), TechnipFMC (FTI), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Scapa Group (SCPA), Telford Homes (TEF), ASOS (ASC), Arcontech Group (ARC), Alliance Pharma (APH), Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF (AND) and Animalcare Group (ANCR).
How do I buy shares of Johnson Service Group?: Shares of JSG 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:JSG) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Johnson Service Group (JSG) Share Price, News & Analysis

Johnson Service 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 Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Johnson Service Group Stock (LON:JSG)

JSG Stock Price History

JSG Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

JSG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™