LON:PAG Paragon Banking Group (PAG) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 516 -1.00 (-0.19%) (As of 09/22/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 505.50▼ 52350-Day Range 498.20▼ 554.5052-Week Range 364.60▼ 621.50Volume403,068 shsAverage Volume599,652 shsMarket Capitalization£1.13 billionP/E Ratio409.52Dividend Yield5.81%Price TargetGBX 687.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesOptions ChainProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesOptions Chain Paragon Banking Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.80 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside33.2% UpsideGBX 687.50 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingSelling Shares£13.13 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.37 out of 5 stars 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingParagon Banking Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 687.50, Paragon Banking Group has a forecasted upside of 33.2% from its current price of GBX 516.Amount of Analyst CoverageParagon Banking Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for PAG. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipParagon Banking Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.96%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthParagon Banking Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Paragon Banking Group is 2,380.95%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for PAG. Previous Next 0.0 News and Social Media Coverage Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for PAG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Paragon Banking Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Paragon Banking Group insiders have sold 751.28% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought £15,420.02 in company stock and sold £131,266.80 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.68% of the stock of Paragon Banking Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions75.32% of the stock of Paragon Banking Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Paragon Banking Group is 409.52, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 123.09.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Paragon Banking Group is 409.52, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 241.71.Price to Earnings Growth RatioParagon Banking Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.50. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioParagon Banking Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.84. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) StockParagon Banking Group PLC provides financial services in the United Kingdom. It operates through Mortgage Lending and Commercial Lending segments. The Mortgage Lending segment provides buy-to-let, and owner-occupied first and second charge lending and related services. The Commercial Lending segment undertakes leasing activities, development finance, structured lending, and other offerings primarily for SME customers; and engages in motor finance business. The company was formerly known as The Paragon Group of Companies PLC and changed its name to Paragon Banking Group PLC in September 2017. Paragon Banking Group PLC was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Solihull, the United Kingdom.Read More PAG Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PAG Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 12, 2023 | msn.com57. Paragon Capital ManagementJuly 25, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deParagon Banking Group Expects FY Results In Line With ExpectationsSeptember 23, 2023 | Legacy Research (Ad)The Real Reason They Murdered JFK?Some people believe JFK was murdered because of his executive order 11110 that would have reduced the power of the Federal Reserve. Regardless if that’s true or not… The Fed is now involved in a new controversy that could have drastic consequences for the US dollar.July 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWith EPS Growth And More, Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Makes An Interesting CaseJune 27, 2023 | fool.comParagon Banking Group Plc (LSE: PAG)June 9, 2023 | msn.comRBC Capital Markets Reiterates Paragon Banking Group (LSE:PAG) Sector Perform RecommendationJune 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comParagon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.11June 7, 2023 | msn.comJP Morgan Cazenove Reiterates Paragon Banking Group (LSE:PAG) Prior RecommendationSeptember 23, 2023 | Legacy Research (Ad)The Real Reason They Murdered JFK?Some people believe JFK was murdered because of his executive order 11110 that would have reduced the power of the Federal Reserve. Regardless if that’s true or not… The Fed is now involved in a new controversy that could have drastic consequences for the US dollar.June 7, 2023 | msn.comJefferies Reiterates Paragon Banking Group (LSE:PAG) Prior RecommendationMay 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comParagon Banking Group's (LON:PAG) investors will be pleased with their favorable 68% return over the last three yearsApril 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQuite a few insiders invested in Paragon Banking Group PLC (LON:PAG) last year which is positive news for shareholdersFebruary 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders May Not Be So Generous With Paragon Banking Group PLC's (LON:PAG) CEO Compensation And Here's WhyJanuary 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why We Think Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Is Well Worth WatchingJanuary 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBuy-to-let/Paragon: soaring inflation may catch lenders outDecember 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comParagon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last YearDecember 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comParagon Banking Group Full Year 2022 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsNovember 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe past year for Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) investors has not been profitableOctober 13, 2022 | investing.comParagon Ceylon PLC (PARA)September 13, 2022 | msn.comBuying price of palay drops to P13/kiloSeptember 11, 2022 | fool.co.ukParagon Banking GroupAugust 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comParagon Care Limited Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their ModelsJuly 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDoes Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?June 15, 2022 | fool.co.uk3 cheap FTSE 250 shares to buy with £5,000 todayMay 29, 2022 | news.yahoo.comParagon Humidity Control Technology Flies on Boeing's CST-100 StarlinerMay 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) three years ago would have delivered you a 24% gainJanuary 28, 2022 | marketwatch.comParagon Banking Group 1Q Performance in Line With ExpectationsSee More Headlines Receive PAG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Paragon Banking Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address PAG Company Calendar Last Earnings6/10/2020Ex-Dividend for 7/28 Dividend7/06/2023Dividend Payable7/28/2023Today9/22/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Mortgage Finance Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinancial Services Current SymbolLON:PAG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.paragonbankinggroup.co.uk Phone+44-84-58494000FaxN/AEmployees1,537Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 687.50 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 700 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 660 Forecasted Upside/Downside+33.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.80 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 1.26 Trailing P/E Ratio409.52 Forward P/E Ratio5.78 P/E Growth0.5Net Income£242.40 million Net Margins69.00% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity18.36% Return on Assets1.47% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio272.26 Current Ratio1.39 Quick Ratio1.48 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£351.30 million Price / Sales3.22 Cash FlowGBX 1,148.20 per share Price / Cash Flow0.45 Book ValueGBX 611 per share Price / Book0.84Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares219,050,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£1.13 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.40 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Nigel S. Terrington (Age 63)Chief Exec. & Director Comp: $1.82MMr. Richard J. Woodman (Age 57)CFO & Director Comp: $1.15MMr. Zish KhanChief Operating OfficerMr. Marius Van NiekerkGen. CounselMichael ClarkeHead of Media RelationsMs. Anne BarnettChief People OfficerMr. Dave NewcombeManaging Director of Commercial LendingMr. Michael Francis Helsby (Age 51)Managing Director of Strategic Devel. and Savings Ms. Jan GreenhalghHead of New Bus.-Asset Fin.Anup SanghaHead of Credit- Asset Fin.More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsOSB GroupLON:OSBMortgage Advice BureauLON:MAB1BlackRock World Mining TrustLON:BRWMBank of Cyprus Holdings PublicLON:BOCHPlus500LON:PLUSView All CompetitorsInsidersNigel S TerringtonSold 26,045 sharesTotal: £13.13 M ($504.00/share)Richard WoodmanBought 2,926 shares on 6/28/2023Total: £1.54 M ($527.00/share)Graeme YorstonBought 650 shares on 3/22/2023Total: £352,300.00 ($542.00/share)Richard WoodmanSold 12,455 sharesTotal: £7.27 M ($584.00/share)Hugo TudorSold 7,000 sharesTotal: £4.11 M ($587.00/share)View All Insider Transactions PAG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Paragon Banking Group stock right now? 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Paragon Banking Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PAG shares. View PAG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Paragon Banking Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 5 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Paragon Banking Group's shares. Their PAG share price forecasts range from GBX 660 to GBX 700. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 687.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 33.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for PAG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have PAG shares performed in 2023? Paragon Banking Group's stock was trading at GBX 563.50 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, PAG stock has decreased by 8.4% and is now trading at GBX 516. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How were Paragon Banking Group's earnings last quarter? Paragon Banking Group PLC (LON:PAG) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June, 10th. The company reported $17.60 earnings per share for the quarter. Paragon Banking Group had a net margin of 69.00% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.36%. How often does Paragon Banking Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Paragon Banking Group? Paragon Banking Group announced a dividend on Tuesday, June 6th. Investors of record on Thursday, July 6th will be given a dividend of GBX 11 per share on Friday, July 28th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.18%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 6th. The official announcement can be seen at this link. Read our dividend analysis for PAG. Is Paragon Banking Group a good dividend stock? Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.96%. PAG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 2,380.95%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for PAG. What other stocks do shareholders of Paragon Banking Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Paragon Banking Group investors own include Premier Oil (PMO), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Tesla (TSLA), Barratt Developments (BDEV), Imperial Brands (IMB), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS), SM Energy (SM), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY), Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (AUPH) and Broadcom (AVGO). What is Paragon Banking Group's stock symbol? Paragon Banking Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "PAG." How do I buy shares of Paragon Banking Group? Shares of PAG 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. What is Paragon Banking Group's stock price today? One share of PAG stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 516. How much money does Paragon Banking Group make? Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) has a market capitalization of £1.13 billion and generates £351.30 million in revenue each year. The company earns £242.40 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 1.26 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Paragon Banking Group have? The company employs 1,537 workers across the globe. How can I contact Paragon Banking Group? Paragon Banking Group's mailing address is 51 Homer Road, SOLIHULL, B91 3QJ, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.paragonbankinggroup.co.uk. 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