LON:PAG Paragon Banking Group - PAG Share Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Paragon Banking Group PLC Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. GBX 581.50 +5.50 (+0.95%) (As of 02/3/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 578.29▼ 589.4950-Day Range 453.20▼ 60852-Week Range 364.60▼ 621.50Volume1.12 million shsAverage Volume906,107 shsMarket Capitalization£1.36 billionP/E Ratio461.51Dividend Yield4.89%Price TargetGBX 628.33 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesOptions Chain Paragon Banking Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside8.1% UpsideGBX 628.33 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.67Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£23.46 M Bought 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.1.90 out of 5 stars 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingParagon Banking Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 628.33, Paragon Banking Group has a forecasted upside of 8.1% from its current price of GBX 581.50.Amount of Analyst CoverageParagon Banking Group has only been the subject of 3 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 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipParagon Banking Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.89%, 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 22.46%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for PAG. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentParagon Banking Group has a news sentiment score of 0.67. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Paragon Banking Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for PAG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Paragon Banking Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Paragon Banking Group insiders have bought 106.07% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £234,559.76 in company stock and sold £113,827.20 in company stock. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Paragon Banking Group is 461.51, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 131.60.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Paragon Banking Group is 461.51, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 182.99.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 0.92. 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 three segments: Mortgage Lending, Commercial Lending, and Idem Capital. The Mortgages Lending segment offers buy-to-let, owner-occupied first and second charge lending, and related activities. The Commercial Lending segment provides SME lending, development finance, structured lending, and motor finance services. The Idem Capital segment engages in the acquisition and servicing of products, such as leases, motor finance agreements, mortgages, and unsecured loans; and offers servicing of loan portfolios for clients, including banks, private equity houses, and specialist lenders. It also provides a range of savings products to households. 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 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 Stock News HeadlinesFebruary 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comParagon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Hits New 12-Month High at $621.50January 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comParagon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Receives Buy Rating from Numis SecuritiesFebruary 5, 2023 | Investor Place Media (Ad)Cash Holders STILL Aren't Taking Steps to PrepareStocks are crashing... inflation is through the roof... multiple industries are getting hit hard... Americans are fearful of what might happen to their stock portfolios right now -- and who's to blame them? But former Wall Street money manager Louis Navellier says all it takes is being on the right side of this force driving the massive divide. 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Here’s why this UK share is soaringJune 6, 2021 | uk.finance.yahoo.comWeek ahead: UK GDP, ECB forecasts and more inflation jittersSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 3/3 Dividend2/02/2023Today2/05/2023Dividend Payable3/03/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Specialty Finance Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolLON:PAG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.paragonbankinggroup.co.uk Phone+44-84-58494000FaxN/AEmployees1,441Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 628.33 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 660 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 575 Forecasted Upside/Downside+8.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A Trailing P/E Ratio461.51 Forward P/E Ratio7.65 P/E Growth0.5Net IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio290.57 Current Ratio1.48 Quick Ratio1.48 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£400.20 million Price / Sales3.40 Cash FlowGBX 1,293.95 per share Price / Cash Flow0.45 Book ValueGBX 629.10 per share Price / Book0.92Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares233,919,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£1.36 billion OptionableOptionable BetaN/A Key ExecutivesMr. Nigel S. Terrington (Age 62)Chief Exec. & Director Comp: $1.74MMr. Richard J. Woodman (Age 56)CFO & Director Comp: $1.1MMs. Pamela Elizabeth Rowland (Age 61)Chief Operating Officer Mr. Marius Van NiekerkGen. CounselMs. Anne BarnettChief People OfficerMr. Tony ArmitageHead of Redbrick Landlords InsuranceMr. Dave NewcombeManaging Director of Commercial LendingMs. Jan GreenhalghHead of New Bus.-Asset Fin.Anup SanghaHead of Credit- Asset Fin.Mr. Richard C. RowntreeManaging Director of MortgagesMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMortgage Advice BureauLON:MAB1BlackRock World Mining TrustLON:BRWMBH MacroLON:BHMGPantheon InternationalLON:PINTP ICAP GroupLON:TCAPView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsRichard WoodmanSold 12,455 sharesTotal: £7.27 M ($584.00/share)Hugo TudorSold 7,000 sharesTotal: £4.11 M ($587.00/share)Nigel S TerringtonBought 3,336 shares on 12/22/2022Total: £1.85 M ($556.00/share)Nigel S TerringtonBought 44,084 shares on 12/7/2022Total: £21.60 M ($490.00/share)Nigel S TerringtonBought 4,553 shares on 9/28/2022Total: £1.85 M ($407.00/share)View All Insider Transactions PAG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Paragon Banking Group stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Paragon Banking Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" PAG shares. View PAG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Paragon Banking Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 4 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Paragon Banking Group's shares. Their PAG share price forecasts range from GBX 575 to GBX 660. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 628.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.1% 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 increased by 3.2% and is now trading at GBX 581.50. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How were Paragon Banking Group's earnings last quarter? Paragon Banking Group PLC (LON:PAG) released its earnings results on Wednesday, June, 10th. The company reported $17.60 earnings per share for the quarter. How often does Paragon Banking Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Paragon Banking Group? Paragon Banking Group announced a dividend on Wednesday, December 6th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 2nd will be paid a dividend of GBX 19.20 per share on Friday, March 3rd. This represents a dividend yield of 4.13%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 2nd. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 9.40. The official announcement can be accessed 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 0.28 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.89%. PAG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 22.46%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. 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 581.50. How much money does Paragon Banking Group make? Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) has a market capitalization of £1.36 billion and generates £400.20 million in revenue each year. How many employees does Paragon Banking Group have? The company employs 1,441 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. The company can be reached via phone at +44-84-58494000. 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