LON:PAG Paragon Banking Group (PAG) Share Price, News & Analysis → Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free PAG Stock Alerts GBX 690.50 +16.00 (+2.37%) (As of 03/28/2024 07:40 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 657.50▼ 690.5050-Day Range 634▼ 72352-Week Range 439.18▼ 724Volume406,341 shsAverage Volume397,131 shsMarket Capitalization£1.47 billionP/E Ratio1,046.21Dividend Yield5.36%Price TargetGBX 696.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Paragon Banking Group alerts: Email Address Paragon Banking Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.9% UpsideGBX 696.67 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingSelling Shares£19.60 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.36 out of 5 stars 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingParagon Banking Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate 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 696.67, Paragon Banking Group has a forecasted upside of 0.9% from its current price of GBX 690.50.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 5.55%, 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 5,606.06%. 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 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentParagon Banking Group has a news sentiment score of 1.05. 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 0.80 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Paragon Banking Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for PAG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% 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 320.32% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought £46,634.70 in company stock and sold £196,013.84 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.51% of the stock of Paragon Banking Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions76.53% 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 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Paragon Banking Group is 1,046.21, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 148.81.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Paragon Banking Group is 1,046.21, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 445.89.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 1.05. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad DTIWarning: this could blow your mindBuckle up… ‘Cause this might shatter everything you’ve heard about “income trading”. 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The Commercial Lending segment comprises SME lending, such as hire purchase, and finance and operating leases; and provides development finance, motor finance, structured lending, and other products. It offers a range of savings products; and deposits taking, mortgage brokerage, vehicle financing, asset and portfolio administration, asset financing and contract hire, asset finance brokerage, asset investment, consumer loan finance, and surveyors and property consulting services. 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 Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PAG Stock News HeadlinesMarch 20, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: Paragon Banking Group PLC (LON:PAG) Insider Buys 475 Shares of StockMarch 12, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: Paragon Banking Group PLC (LON:PAG) Insider Acquires 248 Shares of StockMarch 29, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)Did You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?And my special guest is willing to give you $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) if you take it seriously. Right now is a very important time to pay attention to what we are doing and what is happening. If you wait... it will be too late. This week we are holding several workshops and if you attend and pay attention my special guest is going to send you $10 in Bitcoin.March 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comParagon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Shares Cross Above 200-Day Moving Average of $585.30March 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comParagon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Stock Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average of $578.74February 14, 2024 | morningstar.comParagon Banking Group PLC PAGFebruary 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comParagon Banking Group PLC (PAG.L)January 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comParagon Banking Group (LON:PAG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.264March 29, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)SHOCKING Crypto Leak…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. 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January 26, 2024 | marketwatch.comParagon Banking Group Performance in Line With ExpectationsJanuary 18, 2024 | tmcnet.comBankPlus Acquires Paragon Centre'January 7, 2024 | msn.comParagon unveils SME lending sales structureDecember 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comChief Executive & Director of Paragon Banking Group Picks Up 2.9% More StockDecember 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comParagon Banking Group's (LON:PAG) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year'sDecember 7, 2023 | msn.comParagon Bank: Specialist buy-to-let lender announces new buyback as profits jumpDecember 1, 2023 | uk.investing.comParagon Banking Group PLC (PAGPA)October 26, 2023 | msn.comPhilippines’ Pag-IBIG Fund Records 10% Increase in Member SavingsOctober 24, 2023 | msn.comPag-IBIG members’ savings hit P67 billionOctober 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThose who invested in Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) three years ago are up 74%September 12, 2023 | msn.com57. Paragon Capital ManagementJuly 25, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deParagon Banking Group Expects FY Results In Line With ExpectationsJuly 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 RecommendationJune 7, 2023 | msn.comJefferies Reiterates Paragon Banking Group (LSE:PAG) Prior RecommendationSee 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings6/10/2020Ex-Dividend for 3/8 Dividend2/01/2024Dividend Payable3/08/2024Today3/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorFinancial Services Industry Mortgage Finance Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:PAG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.paragonbankinggroup.co.uk Phone+44-84-58494000FaxN/AEmployees1,522Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 696.67 High Stock Price TargetGBX 700 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 690 Potential Upside/Downside+0.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.66 Trailing P/E Ratio1,046.21 Forward P/E Ratio7.69 P/E Growth0.5Net Income£153.90 million Net Margins39.13% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity10.88% Return on Assets0.88% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio222.26 Current Ratio1.30 Quick Ratio1.48 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£393.30 million Price / Sales3.75 Cash FlowGBX 1,536.49 per share Price / Cash Flow0.45 Book ValueGBX 657 per share Price / Book1.05Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares213,430,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£1.47 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.50 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for April 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Nigel S. Terrington (Age 65)Chief Executive & Director Comp: $1.89MMr. Richard J. Woodman (Age 59)CFO & Director Comp: $1.2MMr. Zish KhanChief Operating OfficerMr. Marius Van NiekerkGeneral CounselMichael ClarkeHead of Media RelationsMs. Anne BarnettChief People OfficerMr. Dave NewcombeManaging Director of Commercial LendingMr. Michael Francis Helsby (Age 52)Managing Director of Strategic Development and Savings Ms. Jan GreenhalghHead of New Business-Asset FinanceAnup SanghaHead of Credit- Asset FinanceMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsOSB GroupLON:OSBMortgage Advice BureauLON:MAB1QuilterLON:QLTBank of Cyprus Holdings PublicLON:BOCHPantheon InternationalLON:PINView All CompetitorsInsidersGraeme YorstonBought 475 shares on 3/19/2024Total: £315,875.00 ($665.00/share)Peter HillBought 248 shares on 3/11/2024Total: £167,896.00 ($677.00/share)Zoe HoworthBought 6,541 shares on 2/19/2024Total: £4.18 M ($639.00/share)Richard WoodmanSold 27,764 sharesTotal: £19.60 M ($706.00/share)Richard WoodmanBought 2,239 shares on 12/21/2023Total: £1.54 M ($690.00/share)View All Insider Transactions PAG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Paragon Banking Group stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research 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 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 target for 2024? 4 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Paragon Banking Group's shares. Their PAG share price targets range from GBX 690 to GBX 700. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 696.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 0.9% 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 2024? Paragon Banking Group's stock was trading at GBX 697.50 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PAG stock has decreased by 1.0% and is now trading at GBX 690.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Paragon Banking Group's earnings last quarter? Paragon Banking Group PLC (LON:PAG) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, June, 10th. The company reported $17.60 earnings per share for the quarter. Paragon Banking Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.88% and a net margin of 39.13%. How often does Paragon Banking Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Paragon Banking Group? Paragon Banking Group declared a dividend on Tuesday, June 6th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 6th will be paid 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 viewed 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 37 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.55%. PAG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 5,606.06%. 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). 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). 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