LON:PAG

Paragon Banking Group (PAG) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 557

+5.00 (+0.91%)

(As of 04:38 PM ET)

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Today's Range: 553
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565
50-Day Range: 481.35
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552
52-Week Range: 364.60
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621.50

Volume: 548,078 shs
Average Volume: 650,713 shs
Market Capitalization: £1.26 billion

P/E Ratio: 442.06
Dividend Yield: 5.21%
Price Target: GBX 641.67

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Paragon Banking Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 23.4% Upside
GBX 687.50 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: -0.03
Based on 11 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£352,300 Bought Last Quarter
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.

2.13 out of 5 stars

2.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Paragon Banking Group has received a consensus rating of 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/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 687.50, Paragon Banking Group has a forecasted upside of 23.4% from its current price of GBX 557.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Paragon Banking Group has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for PAG.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Paragon Banking Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.92%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Paragon Banking Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Paragon Banking Group is 2,301.59%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for PAG.

1.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Paragon Banking Group has a news sentiment score of -0.03. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Paragon Banking Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for PAG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Paragon Banking Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £3,523 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.63% of the stock of Paragon Banking Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
81.20% 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.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Paragon Banking Group is 442.06, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.66.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Paragon Banking Group is 442.06, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 143.93.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Paragon 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 Ratio
Paragon 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.

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About Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Stock

Paragon 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.

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PAG Stock News Headlines

June 8, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Paragon Banking Group PLC (PAG) to Issue Dividend of GBX 11 on July 28th

June 8, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Earns "Buy" Rating from Shore Capital

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June 8, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Reiterates "Buy" Rating for Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG)

June 7, 2023 | msn.com

JP Morgan Cazenove Reiterates Paragon Banking Group (LSE:PAG) Prior Recommendation

June 7, 2023 | msn.com

Jefferies Reiterates Paragon Banking Group (LSE:PAG) Prior Recommendation

May 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Paragon Banking Group's (LON:PAG) investors will be pleased with their favorable 68% return over the last three years

April 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Quite a few insiders invested in Paragon Banking Group PLC (LON:PAG) last year which is positive news for shareholders

June 8, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)

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March 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Graeme Yorston Buys 650 Shares of Paragon Banking Group PLC (LON:PAG) Stock

February 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Shareholders May Not Be So Generous With Paragon Banking Group PLC's (LON:PAG) CEO Compensation And Here's Why

January 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Here's Why We Think Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Is Well Worth Watching

January 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Buy-to-let/Paragon: soaring inflation may catch lenders out

December 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

December 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Paragon Banking Group Full Year 2022 Earnings: Beats Expectations

November 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

The past year for Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) investors has not been profitable

October 13, 2022 | investing.com

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May 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Investing in Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) three years ago would have delivered you a 24% gain

January 28, 2022 | marketwatch.com

Paragon Banking Group 1Q Performance in Line With Expectations

December 12, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To UK£0.19

November 15, 2021 | fxstreet.com

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PAG Price History

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PAG Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 6/10/2020
Today: 6/08/2023
Ex-Dividend for 7/28 Dividend: 7/06/2023
Dividend Payable: 7/28/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Specialty Finance
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Finance
Current Symbol: LON:PAG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.paragonbankinggroup.co.uk
Phone: +44-84-58494000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,441
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: GBX 687.50
High Stock Price Forecast: GBX 700
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 660
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +15.2%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 1.26
Trailing P/E Ratio: 442.06
Forward P/E Ratio: 7.47
P/E Growth: 0.5
Net Income: £313.60 million
Net Margins: 78.36%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 23.59%
Return on Assets: 1.97%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 290.57
Current Ratio: 1.48
Quick Ratio: 1.48

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £400.20 million
Price / Sales: 3.15
Cash Flow: GBX 1,239.43 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 0.45
Book Value: GBX 606 per share
Price / Book: 0.92

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 226,680,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £1.26 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.44

Key Executives

Mr. Nigel S. Terrington (Age 62)
Chief Exec. & Director
Comp: $1.74M

Mr. Richard J. Woodman (Age 56)
CFO & Director
Comp: $1.1M

Ms. Pamela Elizabeth Rowland (Age 61)
Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Marius Van Niekerk
Gen. Counsel

Ms. Anne Barnett
Chief People Officer

Mr. Tony Armitage
Head of Redbrick Landlords Insurance

Mr. Dave Newcombe
Managing Director of Commercial Lending

Ms. Jan Greenhalgh
Head of New Bus.-Asset Fin.

Anup Sangha
Head of Credit- Asset Fin.

Mr. Richard C. Rowntree
Managing Director of Mortgages

Key Competitors

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Insiders

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PAG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Paragon Banking Group stock right now?: 5 Wall Street 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 research analysts is that investors should "buy" PAG shares.
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What is Paragon Banking Group's stock price forecast for 2023?: 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Paragon Banking Group's stock. Their PAG share price forecasts range from GBX 660 to GBX 700. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 687.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 23.4% from the stock's current price.
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How have PAG shares performed in 2023?: Paragon Banking Group's stock was trading at GBX 563.50 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, PAG shares have decreased by 1.2% and is now trading at GBX 557.
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How were Paragon Banking Group's earnings last quarter?: Paragon Banking Group PLC (LON:PAG) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June, 10th. The company reported $17.60 EPS for the quarter. Paragon Banking Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.59% and a net margin of 78.36%.
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. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 6th will be given a dividend of GBX 11 per share on Friday, July 28th. This represents a yield of 2.18%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 6th. 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 29 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.92%. PAG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 2,301.59%. 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.
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What is Paragon Banking Group's stock price today?: One share of PAG stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 557.
How much money does Paragon Banking Group make?: Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) has a market capitalization of £1.26 billion and generates £400.20 million in revenue each year. The company earns £313.60 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 1,441 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.

This page (LON:PAG) was last updated on 6/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Paragon Banking Group (PAG) Share Forecast, Price & News

Paragon Banking Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Stock

PAG Stock News Headlines

PAG Price History

PAG Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

PAG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™