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LON:MRCH

The Merchants Trust (MRCH) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 541
-3.00 (-0.55%)
(As of 07:01 AM ET)
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Today's Range
539.69
▼
543.99
50-Day Range
519
▼
563
52-Week Range
480
▼
606
Volume
78,844 shs
Average Volume
228,512 shs
Market Capitalization
£795.38 million
P/E Ratio
1,803.33
Dividend Yield
5.18%
Price Target
N/A
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About The Merchants Trust (LON:MRCH) Stock

The Merchants Trust Plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors GmbH, UK Branch. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United Kingdom. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the FTSE All-Share Index. The Merchants Trust Plc was formed on February 16, 1889 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.

MRCH Price History

MRCH Stock News Headlines

September 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
The Merchants Trust (LON:MRCH) Share Price Passes Below 50 Day Moving Average of $540.43
July 22, 2023 | benzinga.com
The Merchant Risk Council Appoints Forter Leaders to its Advisory Boards in APAC and Europe
September 27, 2023 | Wall Street Fundamentals (Ad)
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May 31, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com
MRCH.L - The Merchants Trust Plc
March 2, 2023 | benzinga.com
Merchants Capital Provides Record $8.95 Billion in Debt Financing in 2022
February 22, 2023 | fool.co.uk
These 2 investment trusts hold all the dividend stocks I want. Yet I’m not buying them
February 13, 2023 | reuters.com
Fidelity National to carve out merchant payments unit after shareholder push
January 31, 2023 | msn.com
I’d love to buy this investment trust in February for its 4.37% dividend yield, but there’s one thing stopping me
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November 13, 2022 | uk.news.yahoo.com
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October 29, 2022 | msn.com
THE MERCHANTS TRUST: The only way is up, says boss Simon Gergel
September 20, 2022 | benzinga.com
First Farmers and Merchants Corporation Announces 9.5% Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend to $0.23 Per Share
August 18, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.com
Investment managers give six stock picks to beat inflation
August 18, 2022 | msn.com
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July 13, 2022 | fool.co.uk
3 cheap UK income shares to buy right now
June 26, 2022 | fool.co.uk
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May 26, 2022 | bizjournals.com
Rockbridge CEO: North Market's Merchant Building will be '700,000-square-foot vertical neighborhood'
October 24, 2021 | msn.com
MERCHANTS IN THE MARKET FOR BIG DIVIDENDS
October 23, 2021 | msn.com
THE MERCHANTS TRUST: Fund on course to deliver 40th year of dividend increase, to delight of shareholders
October 23, 2021 | msn.com
THE MERCHANTS TRUST: 40th year of dividend increase
October 22, 2021 | investing.com
FTSE 350 Higher Yield (FTHY)
September 16, 2021 | markets.businessinsider.com
Merchants Trust. : Geographical Distribution
July 28, 2021 | markets.businessinsider.com
Merchants Trust. : Edison issues review on The Merchants Trust (MRCH)
April 15, 2021 | apnews.com
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Reports First Quarter Earnings Per Share of $1.11
March 31, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
FCA grants Authorised Payments Institution License to Trust Payments
March 29, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
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March 23, 2021 | msn.com
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MRCH Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 8/24 Dividend
7/06/2023
Dividend Payable
8/24/2023
Today
9/27/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/10 Dividend
10/05/2023
Dividend Payable
11/10/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
LON
Industry
Asset Management
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Financial Services
Current Symbol
LON:MRCH
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
N/A
Web
www.merchantstrust.co.uk
Phone
+44-20-32467000
Fax
N/A
Employees
N/A
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
GBX 0.30
Trailing P/E Ratio
1,813.33
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
£40.19 million
Net Margins
82.25%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
5.18%
Return on Assets
3.18%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
13.42
Current Ratio
0.31
Quick Ratio
0.70

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£48.86 million
Price / Sales
16.37
Cash Flow
GBX 15.05 per share
Price / Cash Flow
36.15
Book Value
GBX 580 per share
Price / Book
0.94

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
147,020,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£799.79 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.92
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Key Executives

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MRCH Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MRCH shares performed in 2023?

The Merchants Trust's stock was trading at GBX 561 at the start of the year. Since then, MRCH shares have decreased by 3.0% and is now trading at GBX 544.
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How often does The Merchants Trust pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for The Merchants Trust?

The Merchants Trust declared a dividend on Tuesday, September 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 5th will be given a dividend of GBX 7.10 per share on Friday, November 10th. This represents a yield of 1.31%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 5th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for MRCH.

Is The Merchants Trust a good dividend stock?

The Merchants Trust (LON:MRCH) pays an annual dividend of GBX 28 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.34%. MRCH has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 9,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for MRCH.

What other stocks do shareholders of The Merchants Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other The Merchants Trust investors own include Smiths News Plc (CNCT.L) (CNCT), Laird (LRD), NetApp (NTAP), Twitter (TWTR), The City of London Investment Trust (CTY), Dynavax Technologies (DVAX), QUALCOMM (QCOM), TiVo (TIVO), Aldeyra Therapeutics (ALDX) and Ares Capital (ARCC).

What is The Merchants Trust's stock symbol?

The Merchants Trust trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "MRCH."

How do I buy shares of The Merchants Trust?

Shares of MRCH 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 The Merchants Trust's stock price today?

One share of MRCH stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 544.

How much money does The Merchants Trust make?

The Merchants Trust (LON:MRCH) has a market capitalization of £799.79 million and generates £48.86 million in revenue each year. The investment trust earns £40.19 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.30 on an earnings per share basis.

How can I contact The Merchants Trust?

The Merchants Trust's mailing address is 199 Bishopsgate, LONDON, EC2M 3TY, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.merchantstrust.co.uk. The investment trust can be reached via phone at +44-20-32467000.

This page (LON:MRCH) was last updated on 9/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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