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DOW   33,093.34
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China's 1st domestically made passenger plane completes maiden commercial flight
[BREAKING] New "Living Software" to Revolutionize Warfare (Ad)
EgyptAir flight from Cairo blows tire during landing in Saudi Arabia
'Succession' fans brace for series finale of Emmy-winning hit drama
[BREAKING] New "Living Software" to Revolutionize Warfare (Ad)
Russia launched 'largest drone attack' on Ukrainian capital before Kyiv Day; 1 killed
Biden, GOP reach debt-ceiling deal, now Congress must approve it to prevent calamitous default
NOTICE: Your retirement is in immediate danger (Ad)
Voters in Turkey choose between Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu in presidential runoff
In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control
S&P 500   4,205.45
DOW   33,093.34
QQQ   348.40
China's 1st domestically made passenger plane completes maiden commercial flight
[BREAKING] New "Living Software" to Revolutionize Warfare (Ad)
EgyptAir flight from Cairo blows tire during landing in Saudi Arabia
'Succession' fans brace for series finale of Emmy-winning hit drama
[BREAKING] New "Living Software" to Revolutionize Warfare (Ad)
Russia launched 'largest drone attack' on Ukrainian capital before Kyiv Day; 1 killed
Biden, GOP reach debt-ceiling deal, now Congress must approve it to prevent calamitous default
NOTICE: Your retirement is in immediate danger (Ad)
Voters in Turkey choose between Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu in presidential runoff
In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control
LON:MER

Mears Group (MER) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 241
0.00 (0.00%)
(As of 05/26/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
240
▼
242
50-Day Range
181.51
▼
247
52-Week Range
178.50
▼
249.50
Volume
104,152 shs
Average Volume
245,775 shs
Market Capitalization
£267.56 million
P/E Ratio
1,004.17
Dividend Yield
3.73%
Price Target
GBX 275
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Mears Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
14.1% Upside
GBX 275 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
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.

1.74 out of 5 stars

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About Mears Group (LON:MER) Stock

Mears Group plc, through its subsidiaries, provides a range of outsourced services to the public and private sectors in the United Kingdom. It offers rapid-response and planned maintenance services to local authorities; gas and repair services; and maintenance and repairs, capital works, energy investment, and regeneration solutions for public buildings, as well as grounds maintenance services. The company also provides housing management services, which include supply of affordable homes to public and private sectors, emergency and temporary accommodation services, affordable housing services, housing with care services, and housing services to government departments. In addition, it offers house building services; and facilities management services to the public and private sectors, including defense estates, education, healthcare, public buildings, and commercial office accommodation. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Gloucester, the United Kingdom.

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MER Stock News Headlines

May 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Mears Group (LON:MER) Stock Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $204.87
May 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Has Mears Group plc's (LON:MER) Impressive Stock Performance Got Anything to Do With Its Fundamentals?
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May 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Investors’ Chronicle: Mears, Card Factory, Lords Trading Group
April 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Mears Group Full Year 2022 Earnings: Beats Expectations
April 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Is Now The Time To Put Mears Group (LON:MER) On Your Watchlist?
April 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Mears Group (LON:MER) Stock Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average of $200.05
April 12, 2023 | dailymail.co.uk
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Peel Hunt Reaffirms Buy Rating for Mears Group (LON:MER)
January 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
The past five years for Mears Group (LON:MER) investors has not been profitable
January 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
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November 25, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
When Should You Buy Mears Group plc (LON:MER)?
November 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Here's Why Mears Group (LON:MER) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
October 13, 2022 | bbc.co.uk
Sailor Jamie Mears died in Italy mountain bike fall
October 13, 2022 | fool.co.uk
Mears Group
October 12, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Mears Group plc's (LON:MER) Stock Has Shown A Decent Performance: Have Financials A Role To Play?
October 9, 2022 | thetimes.co.uk
Ray Mears takes a swipe at David Attenborough-style nature shows
September 19, 2022 | sg.finance.yahoo.com
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August 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Mears Group (LON:MER) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.0325
August 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Mears Group plc (LON:MER) insider upped their holding by 12% earlier this year
July 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
An Intrinsic Calculation For Mears Group plc (LON:MER) Suggests It's 25% Undervalued
June 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Mears Group plc (LON:MER)?
May 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Mears Group plc (LON:MER) Stock Goes Ex-Dividend In Just Three Days
May 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Mears Group plc (LON:MER) Stock's On A Decline: Are Poor Fundamentals The Cause?
March 17, 2022 | news.yahoo.com
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MER Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/13/2019
Today
5/28/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
LON
Industry
Business Services
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Industrials
Current Symbol
LON:MER
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
N/A
Web
www.mearsgroup.co.uk
Phone
+44-87-06071400
Fax
N/A
Employees
5,400
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
GBX 275
High Stock Price Forecast
GBX 275
Low Stock Price Forecast
GBX 275
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+14.1%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
GBX 0.24
Trailing P/E Ratio
1,004.17
Forward P/E Ratio
9.00
P/E Growth
0.68
Net Income
£27.81 million
Net Margins
2.95%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
13.74%
Return on Assets
4.06%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
105.42
Current Ratio
1.05
Quick Ratio
0.92

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£959.61 million
Price / Sales
0.28
Cash Flow
GBX 102.98 per share
Price / Cash Flow
2.34
Book Value
GBX 191 per share
Price / Book
1.26

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
111,020,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£267.56 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.07

Key Executives

  • Mr. David J. Miles (Age 57)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $838k
  • Mr. Andrew C. M. Smith (Age 51)
    CFO & Exec. Director
    Comp: $553k
  • Mr. Lucas Critchley
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Mr. John Taylor
    Chief Operating Officer of Mears Housing
  • Ms. Tanya Srikandan
    Head of Commercial
  • Jonathan Mallen-Beadle
    Managing Director of Mears Living
  • Jacqui McKinlay
    Chief Exec. of the Centre for Public Scrutiny
  • Mr. Ben Westran (Age 46)
    Company Sec.
  • Ms. Bernadette Walsh (Age 61)
    Chief Operating Officer of Mears Care

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MER Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Mears Group stock right now?

1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mears Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" MER shares.
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What is Mears Group's stock price forecast for 2023?

1 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for Mears Group's stock. Their MER share price forecasts range from GBX 275 to GBX 275. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 275 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 14.1% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for MER or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

How have MER shares performed in 2023?

Mears Group's stock was trading at GBX 208 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, MER stock has increased by 15.9% and is now trading at GBX 241.
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How were Mears Group's earnings last quarter?

Mears Group plc (LON:MER) released its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 13th. The company reported $9.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Mears Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.74% and a net margin of 2.95%.

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

Mears Group announced a dividend on Friday, April 28th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 6th will be given a dividend of GBX 7.25 per share on Thursday, July 27th. This represents a yield of 3%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 6th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 3.25. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for MER.

Is Mears Group a good dividend stock?

Mears Group (LON:MER) pays an annual dividend of GBX 9 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.54%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,750.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for MER.

What other stocks do shareholders of Mears Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Mears Group investors own include Topps Tiles (TPT), Vertu Motors (VTU), BT Group (BT), Smiths News Plc (CNCT.L) (CNCT), Debenhams (DEB), Laird (LRD), Kier Group (KIE), Malibu Boats (MBUU) and The Merchants Trust (MRCH).

What is Mears Group's stock symbol?

Mears Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "MER."

How do I buy shares of Mears Group?

Shares of MER 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 Mears Group's stock price today?

One share of MER stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 241.

How much money does Mears Group make?

Mears Group (LON:MER) has a market capitalization of £267.56 million and generates £959.61 million in revenue each year. The company earns £27.81 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.24 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Mears Group have?

The company employs 5,400 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Mears Group?

Mears Group's mailing address is 1390 Montpelier Court Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, GLOUCESTER, GL3 4AH, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.mearsgroup.co.uk. The company can be reached via phone at +44-87-06071400.

This page (LON:MER) was last updated on 5/28/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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