Provident Financial plc provides personal credit products to the non-standard lending market in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The company offers credit cards; consumer credit, including unsecured and online instalment loans; and finance for cars and light commercial vehicles. It serves 2.5 million customers through its network of branches, call centers, and Websites. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Bradford, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Credit Services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorFinance
Phone+44-1274-351351
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees4,940
OptionableOptionable
Provident Financial (LON:PFG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Provident Financial's stock symbol?
Provident Financial trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "PFG."
What price target have analysts set for PFG?
9 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for Provident Financial's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 483 to GBX 1,200. On average, they expect Provident Financial's stock price to reach GBX 758.60 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 51.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Provident Financial.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Provident Financial?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Provident Financial in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Provident Financial.
Has Provident Financial been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about PFG stock have been trending somewhat negative this week, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies negative and positive news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Provident Financial earned a coverage optimism score of -1.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Provident Financial's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Provident Financial include Amigo (AMGO), Fairfx Group (FFX), Ferratum Oyj (FRU), FFI (FFI), First Farmers & Merchants (FFMH), Funding Circle (FCH), H&T Group (HAT), Hypoport (HYQ), International Personal Finance (IPF), INTRUM AB/ADR (ITJTY), Morses Club (MCL), Non-Standard Finance (NSF), Orchard Funding Group (ORCH), Park Group (PARK) and Park Group (PKG).
Who are Provident Financial's key executives?
Provident Financial's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Malcolm J. Le May, Group CEO & Director (Age 61)
- Mr. Andrew C. Fisher, Exec. Officer (Age 61)
- Mr. Simon George Thomas, CFO & Director (Age 55)
- Mr. Greg Cant, Director of Corp. Fin. and Devel.
- Mr. Steven A. Grigg, Interim Group Chief Information & Technology Officer (Age 70)
How do I buy shares of Provident Financial?
Shares of PFG 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 Provident Financial's stock price today?
One share of PFG stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 501.
What is Provident Financial's official website?
How can I contact Provident Financial?
Provident Financial's mailing address is No. 1 Godwin Street, BRADFORD, BD1 2SU, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1274-351351.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Provident Financial (LON PFG)
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