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About National Express (LON:NEX)
National Express Group PLC provides public transportation services in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, North Africa, North America, and the Middle East. The company operates through UK Bus, UK Coach, German Rail, North America, Spain and Morocco, and Central functions segments. It primarily offers bus, coach, and rail services. The company also provides urban bus transportation services outside of London, as well as in Coventry and Dundee; and operates the Midland Metro light rail service between Birmingham and Wolverhampton. In addition, it operates scheduled coach services linking approximately 900 destinations across the United Kingdom; and offers commuter coach travel services in London and the south of England. Further, the company operates long distance, regional, and urban bus and coach services in Spain and Morocco, as well as service areas and other transport-related businesses, such as fuel distribution; and offers student transportation and transit services in 34 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces. Additionally, it offers contracted rail services in Germany. The company operates approximately 29,000 vehicles. National Express Group PLC was incorporated in 1991 and is based in Birmingham, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Railroads
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorServices
SymbolLON:NEX
CUSIPN/A
Phone+448450130130
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current RatioN/A
Quick RatioN/A
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Price / SalesN/A
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book ValueN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net Margins6.09%
Return on Equity12.23%
Return on Assets4.28%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares511,740,000
National Express (LON:NEX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Express' stock symbol?
National Express trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "NEX."
How often does National Express pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for National Express?
National Express announced a dividend on Thursday, March 1st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 26th will be paid a dividend of GBX 9.25 per share on Monday, May 21st. This represents a dividend yield of 2.55%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 26th. This is a positive change from National Express's previous dividend of $4.26. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. View National Express' Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for NEX?
11 analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for National Express' stock. Their predictions range from GBX 385 to GBX 445. On average, they expect National Express' share price to reach GBX 414.33 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for National Express.
Who are some of National Express' key competitors?
Who are National Express' key executives?
National Express' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Dean Finch, Group CEO & Exec. Director (Age 51)
- Mr. Chris Davies, Group Fin. Director & Exec. Director (Age 48)
- Mr. Matthew Ashley, Pres & CEO of North America and Exec. Director (Age 44)
- Mr. Mike Goddard, Group HR Director
- Mr. Chris Hardy, Managing Director of Coach
Has National Express been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about NEX stock has trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern. The research firm identifies negative and positive media coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. National Express earned a coverage optimism score of 0.18 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media stories about the company an impact score of 50.21 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
How do I buy shares of National Express?
Shares of NEX 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.
What is National Express' stock price today?
One share of NEX stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 411.20.
How big of a company is National Express?
National Express has a market capitalization of £1.99 billion.
How can I contact National Express?
National Express' mailing address is National Express House Mill Lane, Digbeth, BIRMINGHAM, B5 6DD, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +448450130130.
MarketBeat Community Rating for National Express (NEX)
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National Express (LON:NEX) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
11 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for National Express in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is GBX 414.33The high price target for NEX is GBX 445 and the low price target for NEX is GBX 385. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.62 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 1 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
7 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
7 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
7 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
9 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | GBX 414.33 | GBX 414.33 | GBX 403.60 | GBX 403.27 |
National Express (LON:NEX) Consensus Price Target History
National Express (LON:NEX) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 5/20/2016 forward)
National Express (LON:NEX) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 3/1/2018 | | GBX 9.25 | 2.55% | 4/26/2018 | 4/26/2018 | 5/21/2018 |
| 7/27/2017 | | GBX 4.26 | 1.16% | 8/31/2017 | 8/31/2017 | 9/22/2017 |
| 2/23/2017 | | GBX 8.41 | 2.4% | 4/27/2017 | 4/27/2017 | 5/19/2017 |
| 7/28/2016 | | GBX 3.87 | 1.15% | 9/1/2016 | 9/1/2016 | 9/23/2016 |
| 2/25/2016 | | GBX 7.65 | 2.38% | 4/28/2016 | 4/28/2016 | 5/20/2016 |
| 7/29/2015 | | GBX 3.69 | 1.23% | 9/3/2015 | 9/3/2015 | 9/25/2015 |
| 2/27/2015 | | GBX 6.95 | 2.39% | 4/30/2015 | 4/30/2015 | 5/22/2015 |
| 7/30/2014 | | GBX 3.35 | 1.28% | 9/3/2014 | 9/3/2014 | 9/19/2014 |
| 2/27/2014 | | GBX 6.75 | 2.26% | 4/30/2014 | 4/30/2014 | 5/23/2014 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
National Express (LON NEX) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
National Express (LON NEX) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 4/11/2018 | Jane Kingston | Insider | Buy | 3,000 | GBX 404 | £12,120 | | |
| 3/20/2018 | Dean K Finch | Insider | Sell | 84,598 | GBX 392 | £331,624.16 | | |
| 3/8/2018 | Dean K Finch | Insider | Sell | 91,838 | GBX 394 | £361,841.72 | | |
| 3/6/2018 | Matthew Ashley | Insider | Sell | 62,309 | GBX 390 | £243,005.10 | | |
| 12/14/2017 | Chris Davies | Insider | Buy | 3,000 | GBX 367 | £11,010 | | |
| 9/18/2017 | Dean K Finch | Insider | Buy | 14,200 | GBX 347 | £49,274 | | |
| 9/4/2017 | Ashley Steel | Insider | Buy | 5,888 | GBX 357 | £21,020.16 | | |
| 8/3/2017 | Dean K Finch | Insider | Sell | 130,703 | GBX 367 | £479,680.01 | | |
| 5/25/2017 | Elliott (Lee) Sander | Insider | Buy | 1,000 | GBX 479 | £4,790 | | |
| 5/12/2017 | Matthew Ashley | Insider | Buy | 2,696 | GBX 368 | £9,921.28 | | |
| 4/13/2017 | Dean K Finch | Insider | Sell | 444,095 | GBX 356 | £1,580,978.20 | | |
| 3/15/2017 | Matthew Ashley | Insider | Sell | 40,278 | GBX 359 | £144,598.02 | | |
| 6/20/2016 | Steel,Ashley | Insider | Buy | 9,528 | GBX 313 | £29,822.64 | | |
| 5/18/2016 | Kingston,Jane | Insider | Buy | 2,100 | GBX 328 | £6,888 | | |
| 5/12/2016 | Finch,Dean K | Insider | Buy | 53,000 | GBX 331 | £175,430 | | |
| 11/9/2015 | McKeon,Michael J E | Insider | Buy | 5,000 | GBX 312 | £15,600 | | |
| 3/2/2015 | Dean K Finch | Insider | Sell | 73,378 | GBX 289 | £212,062.42 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
National Express (LON NEX) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | National Express (NEX) Rating Reiterated by Liberum Capital
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 16 at 11:29 AM |
 | National Express 4-M Profit, Revenue Up; Says On Track To Meet FY Profit View
www.nasdaq.com - May 16 at 9:23 AM |
| National Express (NEX) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 30 at 5:36 AM |
 | 3 Days Left To Cash In On National Express Group PLC (LON:NEX) Dividend, Should You Buy?
finance.yahoo.com - April 22 at 5:37 PM |
| National Express (NEX) Cut to Hold at Liberum Capital
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 6:36 AM |
| National Express (NEX) Given Buy Rating at Liberum Capital
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 6:11 PM |
| National Express (NEX) Receives Overweight Rating from Barclays
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 10:25 AM |
| Jefferies Group Reaffirms "Buy" Rating for National Express (NEX)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 9:53 AM |
| Jane Kingston Buys 3,000 Shares of National Express (NEX) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 1:17 AM |
| National Express (NEX) Given Consensus Rating of "Buy" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 5:35 AM |
| National Express (NEX) Receives Buy Rating from Liberum Capital
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 4 at 10:54 PM |
| National Express (NEX) PT Lowered to GBX 412
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 8:46 PM |
| National Express Group (NEX) Earns "Buy" Rating from Liberum Capital
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 28 at 4:56 PM |
| National Express Group's (NEX) "Buy" Rating Reaffirmed at Liberum Capital
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 4:24 PM |
| Dean K. Finch Sells 84,598 Shares of National Express Group PLC (NEX) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 21 at 1:26 PM |
 | Acacia Pharma Group plc: Second Mid-Stabilisation Period Announcement
globenewswire.com - March 20 at 4:35 PM |
| National Express Group's (NEX) Buy Rating Reiterated at HSBC
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 19 at 7:16 PM |
| Edited Transcript of NEX.L earnings conference call or presentation 1-Mar-18 9:30am GMT
finance.yahoo.com - March 18 at 9:07 AM |
| National Express Group (NEX) Stock Rating Upgraded by Numis Securities
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 16 at 4:26 PM |
| Deutsche Bank Raises National Express Group (NEX) Price Target to GBX 390
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 12 at 11:36 PM |
| National Express Group PLC (NEX) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 11 at 8:36 AM |
| National Express Group (NEX) Receives "Buy" Rating from Liberum Capital
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 10 at 4:20 PM |
| National Express Group (NEX) Price Target Raised to GBX 445
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 9 at 8:26 PM |
| National Express Group PLC (NEX) Insider Sells £361,841.72 in Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 9 at 3:33 PM |
| Insider Selling: National Express Group PLC (NEX) Insider Sells 62,309 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 7 at 12:21 PM |
 | National Express Group Plc. ADR 2017 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Slides
seekingalpha.com - March 2 at 5:20 PM |
 | Why Taylor Wimpey plc isn’t the only cheap dividend stock that could help you retire early
www.fool.co.uk - March 2 at 5:20 PM |
| National Express Group PLC (NEX) Announces Dividend of GBX 9.25
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 1:44 PM |
 | National Express 2017 profit up on overseas growth
www.marketwatch.com - March 1 at 5:03 PM |
 | UK Government Petitioned To Return East Coast Mainline To Public Hands
www.morningstar.co.uk - February 20 at 8:53 AM |
| National Express Group PLC (NEX) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 14 at 5:40 AM |
| Is It The Right Time To Buy National Express Group PLC (LON:NEX)?
finance.yahoo.com - February 9 at 9:23 AM |
 | National Milk Records Plc - Appointment of Chairman
uk.finance.yahoo.com - February 6 at 9:19 AM |
| National Express Group PLC (NEX) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 20 at 5:48 AM |
| National Express Expects Lower Tax Rate, Tax Credit After US Reform
www.morningstar.co.uk - January 16 at 5:11 PM |
 | BRIEF-National Express Sees Small Tax Credit In 2017 from U.S. Tax Reform
www.reuters.com - January 16 at 5:11 PM |
| With 9.9% Earnings Growth Lately, Did National Express Group PLC (LON:NEX) Outperform The Industry?
finance.yahoo.com - December 30 at 9:29 AM |
| Liberum Capital Reiterates "Buy" Rating for National Express Group (NEX)
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 26 at 12:28 AM |
| DIRECTOR DEALINGS: National Express Finance Director Buys 3,000 Shares
www.morningstar.co.uk - December 15 at 5:45 PM |
| National Express Group PLC (NEX) Insider Chris Davies Purchases 3,000 Shares
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 15 at 11:24 AM |
| Canaccord Genuity Reaffirms "Buy" Rating for National Express Group (NEX)
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 4 at 1:04 PM |
| Why I’d swap Capita plc for this dividend champion
www.fool.co.uk - December 4 at 9:35 AM |
| National Express Group PLC (NEX) Receives Average Recommendation of "Buy" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 1 at 11:34 AM |
| National Express Group Plc breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : NEX-GB : November 22, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - November 22 at 6:07 AM |
| National Express Group PLC's (NEX) "Buy" Rating Reiterated at HSBC Holdings plc
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 14 at 7:20 PM |
| National Express Group PLC (NEX) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by HSBC
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 14 at 4:00 PM |
| National Express Group PLC -- Moody's changes outlook on National Express Group's Baa3 rating to positive
finance.yahoo.com - November 7 at 7:38 AM |
| National Express Group PLC (NEX) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 6 at 5:44 AM |
| National Express Group PLC (NEX) Given Buy Rating at HSBC Holdings plc
www.americanbankingnews.com - November 3 at 10:51 AM |
| Investors Are Undervaluing National Express Group PLC (LSE:NEX) By 21.78%, Here Is My Intrinsic Value Calculation
finance.yahoo.com - November 1 at 6:46 AM |
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